GOJIRA - Flying Whales - Drum Cover

I had to make a few adjustments to pull off Mario's playing. That dude is a phenomenal drummer with great technique and feel. This is one of my biggest accomplishments so far. You can tell by the sweat that it didn't come easy! ;)
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[@brandonstamps7707]

man he never skips leg day

[@Soprano_661]

Calves like baseball bats

[@laynehulcher2749]

This video got me into gojira

[@JulianMartinez-jt6pl]

same lol

[@quentondaniels8536]

They are a Awesome band mate

[@MrXideous]

Welcome to the Gogira family. Cheers from France!

[@starfishnavi]

Omg same

[@austiniv4444]

disco volante

[@LurchyScott]

This was the song that got me into Gojira. Before I heard first this song, I was never a fan of this band. The drumming and the musicianship in general is fucking spectacular and it made me a Gojira fan. I'm glad that you covered it and you did it justice as well (no shirt pun intended).

[@StijnBerendsen]

Same here bro, amazing song

[@odobenus159]

This video is actually how I found Gojira! :D I don't have many friends that like metal and I am bad at finding new stuff, but I try to watch everything josh posts since his taste in music is stellar.

[@drouleau]

Same here

[@seriouscasualgamer9580]

odobenus159 if you want to find music to listen to, just listen to many music on YT and let the feed find you the music, or look at playlists, that's how I do it and I know something like 70 bands noe

[@ynxeita4131]

L'enfant Sauvage and Stranded got me into Gojira, but I searched them in YT because of Josh covers (I didn't listen to any cover, just searched) and now I'm here with all their demos from Godzilla times and 3 studio albums.

[@alfredoaquinobennetts9806]

The whole song rules but the break on 3:38 really rocks. 👊🏿

[@6indy8]

fucking love this song! got their whale tattoo'd on my arm because this album is just so fucking sick. mario is IMO one of the best drummers out there, mixing groove with heavy. thank you for doing this cover, great as always!

[@ATthemusician]

very true. I plan on getting The Link tree on my whole back (8

[@6indy8]

that is pretty fucking big! awesome

[@numadread1]

I got the link tree on my left forearm :)

[@AttilatheThrilla]

I got the whale soaring across the planet on my arm too 🤘🤘

[@jacobfernandez2731]

What’s “IMO”

[@gibramlopez3633]

0:43 That's really satisfying to watch

[@dimetime99]

Hey Josh, I would love to see you play THE HEAVIEST MATTER IN THE UNIVERSE by GOJIRA!! Any chance of you doing a video of you playing that?

[@joshsteffen]

+Will “Will-O” Pruitt i don't know, man!

[@RJ-mk6ep]

I second that!

[@rafa3lico]

+Conshe Tumare lets not torture the guy...

[@gtfour1462]

@@rafa3lico What about Esoteric Surgery?

[@rafa3lico]

@@gtfour1462 don't think it's in the level of complexity of art of dying. It's known for having the same difficult double pedal pattern as meshuggah's bleed (but actually slower) but in terms of rhythm it's probably much easier

[@Nettacki]

🐋

[@zenoniations]

Now I can see....

[@Gabriel-bt7ix]

@@zenoniations the WHALEEEEEES

[@richy3421]

Gabriel looming out of the DAAAAARRKK

[@thalloutboy]

✨🐋✨ ☁️☁️☁️

[@StrangerE0ns]

🌑 🐋🌔

[@joshcochrane4382]

Man I wish you were still doing covers. I used to watch these vids for hours and hours. Loved all the medleys. So well done.

[@illdoggydog]

1. you are an amazing percussionist (drummer). 2. fuck those fools that talk shit about playing drums in socks. a. drumming in socks helps with accurate timing. b. drumming in socks keeps the feet warm 3. You are a fucking beast with all covers bro!

[@konstantinstrasser9665]

Holy shit it's been like years since i first saw that vid. And it still gives me goosbumps RESPECT for that work.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@getowtofheyah3161]

One can never fully appreciate the subtleties of the drums in a song without watching someone play. Awesome job!

[@sebastienlozano742]

This dude playing Gojira while wearing a Metallica shirt. My two all time favorite bands. + Freaking good drumming = Awesome video !

[@Ryan-fq4ql]

Sebastien Lozano same as well as breaking Benjamin

[@Kanglar]

Oroborus and Toxic Garbage Island covers!!! I love how Mario does Oroborus live with those faded snare hits in the intro

[@DixxonBeat]

Great Job josh please Bleed-Messugah

[@eliesiegal]

HELL YEAH

[@Towern96]

Holy shit... he gonna get rekt

[@DixxonBeat]

yeah sure but he gonna do very well!

[@DJT544]

We can't kill him now

[@quentondaniels8536]

I second that!!!

[@jakobwachter5181]

The Art of Dying?

[@joshsteffen]

+Triple A haven't cracked the code yet

[@jakobwachter5181]

Josh Steffen when you do, it will be a sight to behold

[@orelaroki]

@@joshsteffen cracked it yet? we want it so bad haha

[@theone132435]

@@joshsteffen Still waiting on this one dude!! You gotta do it!

[@GT6nl]

@@joshsteffen still hoping for this to happen or for from the sky

[@souravmukherjee4011]

"Gojira - The heaviest matter of the universe" Please!!!

[@jedrzejprzybysz1209]

3:36-3:39 best moment ❤❤❤

[@joshsteffen]

live Mario fill!

[@abrahamlincoln3826]

Looks badass and sounds badass

[@Jackcident]

YESSSS MORE GOJIRA!!!!

[@stoophoff]

Best group in world nowday...

[@sleger74]

stoophoff I have to agree, they so weird ,heavy, epic, awesome, the whole band is so freaking tight..

[@citizenerased174]

Glad to hear more Gojira Josh! Awesome stuff.

[@hg-wv8yt]

Now, watching Josh play this song, is when i realize how complex is the drum section of this song. Good job, Josh, keep it up

[@MitPeen]

so fucking good, good shit bro.

[@MusaTariq25]

An absolutely incredible and tremendous drum cover. You got Mario's drum parts down with style and power! Loving this one, man. I'd love to see more Gojira from you. :)

[@joshsteffen]

+Musa Tariq ;)

[@JohnWiIkesBooth]

*PERFECTIONIST* is spelled: J O S H S T E F F E N

[@sideshowblob]

You can tell he blasted this out all day, pumping sweat

[@afr126]

That was awesome! Thanks for the video! 🤘

[@InannaStellar]

Warrior Spirit. Love you brother, so gifted 😊

[@InannaStellar]

You have DISCIPLINE and passion. Lived in a shared apartment with a drummer years ago. I'm still hearing the tic tic tic of the metronome in my mind. Wish you all the best in life. Keep going. Thank you.

[@garageman_]

Fuck yes, you listened! Good on you josh

[@Mister-jv6zq]

Damn, that shit was heavy.

[@cafenightster4548]

I remember getting this album when it first came out. I still love it.

[@rodiondissonance]

Absolutely amazing!

[@beckoningoblivion739]

You only get better and better, dude. Would love to see a cover of "The Axe" or "A Sight To Behold"

[@KarlKarl666]

Esoteric Surgery would be nice too

[@bludgerabled]

I'd love to see The Art of dying, there's great vocals and drumming on that one.

[@ATthemusician]

that'd be sweet if he covered their percussion instrumentals( connected, 5988 trillions de tonnes) but I doubt he has a marimba :p

[@jackthewalrus2332]

The axe would be a leg killer, it's literally double bass thru the whole song.

[@dabannan8158]

I agree on A Sight to Behold, and I'd also like to see Remembrance and The Art of Dying :)

[@darkySp]

I fell in love with Gojira's groove immediately! Thing is, i'm not really a fan of heavy metal or anything that goes beyond progressive metal and i sort of hate myself for this, because i can sit in my hot, humid room, laying on my back and listening to those 2:25 minutes of this song for an entire day. I literally find it perfect.

[@bat__bat]

The best home gym setup I seen in a while

[@joshsteffen]

Great way to cut weight

[@thunder543]

Much respect dude, this shit is awesome! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tlr9403]

No words can descibe this song

[@dimetime99]

JOSH, DUDE YOU MUST DO A VIDEO OF YOU PLAYING THE HEAVIEST MATTER IN THE UNIVERSE!!!! I want to learn that song so bad!! The angel you have your camera set at helps me so much because I can see everything that's going on. I never had lessons so I play by ear mostly so seeing the snare and tom work is very helpful. Anyway, like I said, I never had lessons I just got a drumset for Christmas and I knew how to play them. My parents couldn't believe it.

[@joshsteffen]

+Will “Will-O” Pruitt Awesome!

[@dimetime99]

oops, just saw where I put angel instead of angle.

[@eizzah8323]

Will Pruitt It's an angelic angle :-P

[@fromthenorth2]

Your channel is literally one of the best things on KZbin.

[@iLostmyrealname]

I know this is an old video and you probably won't see this but great job man! Everyone can tell this is true- blood, sweat, and tears. Thank YOU for this. Thank YOU for what you do. You inspire, perspire, and do what you love and it shines to us that still have that flame inside us.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks ;)

[@dabannan8158]

You should put some "failed attempts" clips, just for fun. It'd be nice to see your reaction when you notice you failed :D like in movies and tv shows "bloopers".

[@dabannan8158]

and to clarify, you've been a huge inspiration to me to keep practicing drums!

[@joshsteffen]

+daban nan great to hear man! That's a good idea

[@stephenvaldez8097]

TEXTURES STORM WARNING if you want to..it's a suggestion👍

[@juliotironi3134]

@@joshsteffen I'm 2 years late but yes it is a good idea indeed

[@ChrisAirsoft556]

@@juliotironi31347 years late but yes it is a good idea

[@exodus2751]

Exelent video Josh. How about "Where dragons dwell"? is my favorite of Gojira.

[@Martti020]

You think he can handle the 5 minute double bass towards the end?

[@exodus2751]

He is a good drumer. I think that can.

[@RogerLaLoutre]

I'm sure he can, and I'd LOVE to see him try :D

[@tlr9403]

Vacuity for me

[@darlangun21]

Born in winter introduce me to to gojira

[@RelentlessRhythms]

Phenomenal drumming my friend.Gojira is currently one of the hardest bands/drummers to cover.(In my opinion). Love your channel.

[@alemutasa6189]

Finally, a fine drummer tackles this tune. Absolutely loved it, great inspiration

[@vommittt]

are you planning a From Mars to Sirius medley? that would be awesome

[@joshsteffen]

+Augusto Vitor Someday

[@sorin_ea6]

@@joshsteffen it’s been 4 years

[@joshsteffen]

@@sorin_ea6 busted

[@peoplelegend8476]

@@joshsteffen never too late..

[@5hinydrums]

Awesome! Now I think I would like to see this Larsified.

[@iau]

This. Enough with Lars versions of easy songs. Give Lars a hard as fuck song!

[@dutchuniverse]

Some Larsified Slipknot songs...

[@jacobmarrs3599]

iau Meshuggah Bleed larsified

[@herpderpinson6117]

Jacob Marrs Meshuggah - Blars lmao

[@callumday5277]

Flying Lars...

[@FormulaKarting]

Mario is my all-time favourite drummer, an absolute machine..

[@YotsuyaNight]

Not so long ago I checked if Josh made a cover of this song. And today I open KZbin and see this :D Amazing cover!

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

What I like about you, Josh, is that you don't pay songs like you've learned them, you play them like you've been playing them on the road for years. Maybe it's your self taught background that makes you move so naturally. Idk, I just enjoy watching you play.

[@ATthemusician]

one of their bests. Mario is insane and so are you (8

[@javy13100]

I wasn't ready for something this heavy holy sh*t!

[@sharadeva]

only drummer on youtube I know is gonna nail it before I hit play, and hit that like button

[@crazybutcool5150]

Phenomenal drumming, dude! Made my Friday!

[@SaidYouStonez]

The love you feel for Josh when this shows up in your sub box

[@teresarivera2210]

i couldnt listen to this band until these videos josh is truely inspiring

[@zaneevans8147]

Jesus you make this song look so fluid like josh “the octopus” Steffen.

[@AndreVanZark]

This is so dark and amazing gojira sure fits your style man ^\\^

[@NavarroSkyrim]

this is simply awesome, the song and the cover... as always man you should do a Machine Head cover, they're great Davidian has killer drum parts

[@TheGlowWithinmusic]

Killed it....especially that beat at the end

[@nateurban8591]

Yes. Just yes. I was really hoping that you would cover this song!

[@gfrearick2]

after hearing your original stuff, I kinda got the vibe you would be into Gojira. Great cover! (New meshuggah album coming soon) Have fun with that!

[@LINKZ02]

You should do Wolf down the Earth

[@romeoromero808]

2 years late but still love the cowbell, way to go mate.

[@VerticalizeInitiate]

This video is what introduced me to Gojira. Thanks alot for that one Josh 🤘

[@charliewade6635]

lol I just bought this album yesterday xD

[@lewy_g_official]

The album is a metal masterpiece. Every metal head should own it.

[@claasjaguar9001]

I have it three times one for in my car the other at home and the third at work

[@lewy_g_official]

Pieter de brucker Haha legend.

[@igorkryuchkov4736]

That's why I like videos by Josh - no tattoos, no show off, only pure skill

[@PLRikoTV]

Igor Kryuchkov whats wrong with tatoos man ?xd

[@boozalm3715]

Dumb expressions though

[@sesclaytpoop8525]

@@boozalm3715 it's because he's turning into Lars

[@adamnesbitt11]

People always bring tattoos into subjects that have nothing to do with them

[@ziphone4s162]

You're so F***ing Right!!! PURE SKILL

[@Beranin]

YES MY FAVORITE GOJIRA SONG. killing it every time josh!!

[@dannyr333]

Two words RIDE BELL Heck yeahhhhhhhhhh that part was so sick

[@Nando_2]

Fucking badass cover! Love me some whales and Gojira! Also, how do you make the drum less tracks for your videos?

[@joshsteffen]

+donttreadonme76 i usually use the normal track

[@jasoned.jaimes4461]

make a cover of "the cell"

[@Jedithedrummer]

I did it

[@brandonmason8468]

Great recommendation

[@bloodysand29]

I'm a simple man, I see a Gojira cover, I like it.

[@APT0491]

awesome job man!!

[@BruceCopperfield]

I discovered Gojira from you :D

[@TheMike000Man]

Josh looks at the camera. Then looks at the drums. Looks at the camera. Looks at the drums. Thinks: "Did i just nailed this? Yeah, i think i nailed this pretty good."

[@shugganize]

You're a great drummer with great feel and accuracy and attitude, and it has been a blast watching you grow through years, power to you

[@synt3163]

FINALITY. A FUCK ONE YEAR FOR THIS

[@wilksey7506]

The best cover of this song that i've seen, good job

[@thecatinthehat2120]

That’s kind of josh’s thing. No seriously, 90% You look up a drum cover of a song and boom! Josh did it the best.

[@egeozdemir3540]

Dude please I beg you PLEASE do a cover of The Art Of Dying. That would be so fuckin awesome PLEASE JOSH

[@oscaracosta6499]

This video and your covers of havok are my favorites, I can see it again and again and again.

[@MiguelFrancisco666-13]

Awesome job as usual brother, I keep finding vid's of yours I have not seen before! Love it! 🤘

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

so I am a drummer as well but why the fuck are you all that sweaty? have you been in there for 2 hours practicing and then did the cover right away? whatever...absolutely amazing.

[@KarlKarl666]

Josh said in an earlier comment that he had been there for two hours. so you were right.

[@MusaTariq25]

How do you not sweat after playing drums for for more than an hour

[@baorozzo]

Just give one 5 minute long song and i'll be sweating majestically

[@MrErikwade]

+Musa Tariq that's what I'm thinking.. I'm sweating after a few song when I play...

[@deliverance3931]

I don't think it's too bad to sweat. I could play all of "reign in blood" and not break a sweat. But some days, playing "Tourette's" by nirvana is enough to make me sweat.

[@jasonlee-un8uj]

wtf you are killer mind is blown

[@joshsteffen]

+gamer boy 2005 2k17 ;) one of my proudest achievements was getting this song. It's one of those videos I look back and thank myself for not being a wimp and attempting it.

[@THEUNHINGEDSANITY]

Excellent dynamics! Amazing

[@daveholmes8745]

Words can't describe what I just watched. Rock on and on and on my brotha!

[@gojira8249]

fuckin sick dude

[@Jedithedrummer]

Oh yeah

[@SysteMPablo]

I need to see Global Warming and The Cell

[@Chris-kb5hf]

just wow Josh...absolutely impressive! love it

[@calummurdison5108]

Amazing band and an amazing cover!!! Great job dude!!!

[@SuperMalakian]

Dude! Make a cover for One by One, or Sons of Northern Darkness by Immortal! Greets from México Man! ;)

[@poopyjoe7883]

heaviest matter of the universe when?

[@mathiasbowser570]

the interlude part with just the ride is so good. i remember practicing it all the time and finally being able to play it correctly with each hit exactly where it is on the song. it took some time to get the muscle memory down, but i was so stoked when i did it. Great job man, keep it up!!!!!

[@kbibeast]

Ghost notes on the intro were top notch

[@Steve-nq8jc]

Fantastic cover. i'd love to see you do mastodon Wolf Is Loose next

[@ynxeita4131]

Blood And Thunder would be good :D

[@ATthemusician]

if he covered anything off of remission I'd be very impressed. no one has covered Where Strides the Behemoth or Trampled Under Hoof(probably some of Branns most difficult songs to play).

[@NecroSage]

Dang this guy looks just like Thomas Lennon, I actually thought it was him in the thumbnail

[@Cometpassport10]

One of the few to play the complicated songs start to finish. No editing in re-recorded parts or fills. Josh your the man, Respect 😈

[@MDGMDG78]

legend

[@johncenakiwi]

look at them calves!

[@rogergarciabarcelo8742]

At least, how many times do you practice before getting the whole song ¿? U transcribe them or just by ear and lowering tempos until you got it? what is best =)

[@joshsteffen]

+Roger Garcia Barceló 3-5 times on average. More in this case. I learn by ear at tempo

[@joshsteffen]

+Roger Garcia Barceló 3-5 times on average. More in this case. I learn by ear at tempo

[@rogergarciabarcelo8742]

Josh Steffen must be a challenge imaging the rolls , if it comes natural to you it's fantastic

[@joshsteffen]

+Roger Garcia Barceló it is with Gojira! Mario is very musical and quite confusing at times. I'm really jealous of his imagination.

[@rogergarciabarcelo8742]

Josh Steffen If you like to play like Mario, then you must have a PC on your side and quantize drums. He cuts & paste

[@QRose75]

What's not to like? That was awesome!!

[@forcefan1211]

I was audibly stoked when I saw you posted this, I've been ready for it since you did Silvera. Fucking SPECTACULAR job here man, if Mario ever feels under the weather, they know who to call!