Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande - handed" drummer. The selection was based on a survey conducted by YouTuber and musician 66Samus on social media and published in a video on his channel. Casagrande even commented on the video, expressing his gratitude.
Hey friend! Thanks for including me on the list. All respect for your work, 66Samus! Never stop hammering away 🔨🔨🔨
Moreover, Eloy Casagrande wasn't the only Brazilian. Despite winning first place, he shared the honors with his colleague Aquiles Priester , from Angra , who came in fifth in the voting. Priester joined Eloy and commented on the post, expressing his happiness with the choice and approving of the other names chosen.
“Thank you for the mention, brother, and thank you so much for everything you've done for the Metal drummer community! This is HUGE! And last but not least, I love all the drummers on the list and you should be here too!!!💀🤘🏿”
Finally, other members of the category's top 10 are Lars Ulrich ( Metallica , 10th), Vinnie Paul ( Pantera , 9th), Dave Lombardo ( Slayer , 8th), Nils “Dominator” Fjellström ( Dark Funeral , 7th), Gene Hoglan ( Strapping Young Lad , 6th), JUNNA (4th), Dave Grohl ( Nirvana, Foo Fighters , 3rd) and Mario Duplantier ( Gojira , 2nd).
Check out the full ranking in the video:
