A Powerful Moment in Metal History

An unforgettable scene unfolded backstage at Black Sabbath’s final show, as Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande was captured in tears while meeting Bill Ward, the iconic original drummer of Sabbath — and one of the founding fathers of heavy metal.

 The moment, immortalized in a raw and emotional photo taken by Kelly Osbourne, shows the young drummer overcome with emotion, kneeling slightly, head bowed, as Bill reaches out — two hands that shaped the thunder behind generations of metal now joined in silent reverence.

 Eloy reflected on the encounter:

“This moment meant the world to me. Bill’s playing shaped the way I see rhythm, chaos, and soul. He didn’t just play drums — he summoned storms.”

For Eloy, a drummer known for his explosive precision and primal energy, meeting the man who helped create the blueprint was more than just a fan encounter — it was a full-circle moment, one generation reaching back to thank the one who laid the foundation.

From the sludgy grooves of “Iron Man” to the frenetic fury of “People = Sh*t,” the thread that runs through metal’s rhythmic heart was tangible that night.

This was more than a meeting.
It was a passing of the torch, a recognition of legacy, and a reminder that in the world of metal, every beat tells a story.

From Sabbath to Slipknot —
the fire still burns.