IRON MAIDEN MEDLEY - Powerslave - Drum Cover

So much fun! It won't be long til someone says "Hey man, Nicko doesn't use double bass" and I say "I know he doesn't, what the fuck was he thinking!?"
I can't help but play Maiden with my drumming perspective. I try to capture a lot of the things that discerning drummers may hope I catch but also leave room for improv.
Enjoy!
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20x18 bass drum
14x5 Pearl Vision Birch snare
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13" Zildjian dynobeat hi-hats (K and Z series)
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20" Zildjian ping ride
Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell
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[@mariodiaz5872]

The groove between the hi hat and ride in 2 minutes to midnight is simply a master piece

[@markussther5326]

Probably my favourite album ever! Great covers, I am guitarist but I love to hear the drums as a fronting instrument.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks for watching.

[@haff3460]

0:00 Aces High 2:13 Powerslave 3:38 Flash of the Blade 4:39 Rime of the Ancient Mariner 6:03 2 Minutes to Midnight 6:53 Losfer Words 8:33 The Duellists 8:57 Rime of the Ancient Mariner 9:54 Powerslave 13:47 Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@dagguerrero]

9:51 Every time I reach this part of the song, I get chills....

[@chagaarbellal4983]

😛😛😜 you can't fool me

[@DarioNoel]

x2

[@Martinatr_]

I was going to say Nicko doesn't use doble bass ,but it isn't Nicko,it's Josh :v.

[@MFria]

that guy is a good drum player..double pedal or not...is good. And looks good person. Im suscribe to this day. (no is Nicko...of course but is a good musician...yes, musician) i view this video 1 time /day minimun (sorry fro my english im spanish. seventh generation spanish musicians. OLÉ!

[@Martinatr_]

Mente Fria de hecho, soy español :v. Y solo estaba bromeando sobre la gente que dice lo del doble pedal xD. Un saludo!!

[@MFria]

a ver yo lo uso cuando lo necesito(el pedal doble) no me parece nada vergonzoso usarlo. Ahora no, por que se me jodio.,Y a mi el tipo este me parece buen músico. Un saludo, paisano.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

haha well said!

[@loudnessloud8336]

Vincent rpl😝😵😵😵😵😵😵😖💆💆💆💆💆💆

[@axxious3317]

Qué bueno es éste muchacho. Para hacer una medley así hay que tener verdadera devoción por Iron Maiden. Me encanta!

[@hydeist0666]

Hey Josh, do you have an isolated drum track for this? Hoping I could make a bass cover for this. Thanks mate!

[@Ruly-ig9ej]

The Number of the Beast MEDLEY

[@poopyjoe7883]

the drumming on that album is pretty bland for the most part

[@IuryPoopsYTPBR2014]

Poopy Joe blame Clive Burr

[@thomashope373]

I think Burr was the better drummer for Maiden

[@heavydiggz]

burr couldn't vacuum the saw dust from mcbrains sticks when it comes to playing the drums

[@thomashope373]

Clive was more punchy, precise and driving. Nicko was better technically but he was all over the place and never played a song the same twice. Not in a bad way But personally i prefer Clive

[@jonrotten31]

Love the fills with the double bass especially in powerslave! Amazing!

[@mondherromain732]

0.00 Aces High 2.13 Powerslave 3.38 Flash of the Blade 4.39 Rime of the Ancient Mariner 6.03 2 Minutes to Midnight 6.53 Losfer Words 8.33 The Duellists 8.57 Rime of the Ancient Mariner 9.54 Powerslave 13.47 Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@joshsteffen]

Good work

[@salatoesalato]

No love for Back In The Village :(

[@sosdeca]

Powerslave..... BEST Maiden album EVER!

[@Danishdarwwizy]

3:38

[@colorado8avalanche]

13:47

[@jamann_official_]

Slipknot and Iron Maiden, by two favorite bands, and you do them both! And I’m a drummer!

[@shredders4life532]

My dad and I love watching your drum covers🙂🤘👍

[@tonysvaper]

Good work and tribute to the best heavy metal band and one of his best works. thanks...

[@jimcole6423]

Your work on the set is superb! Much thanks for sharing!!!

[@drewskidooo9954]

I like the added fills and how perfectly executed the double bass was. Flawless.

[@Denalsdena]

The best álbum,with the best drummer!!!

[@r1conobe]

This is absolutely insane!!!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@joseesparza7488]

Nothing short of amazing.

[@bigdaddy812]

awesome.....takes me back in time. Love it.

[@Occupytoday]

One of my favourits albums. Really amazing,.man. Double.bit rocks

[@auxpower13]

Incredible work. The bridge section of ROTAM from 5:37 on is amazing. This is where the drummer must keep very tight time to back the band. Amazing timing here and brilliant overall...thank you for sharing!

[@rjm_17]

I’m a guitarist and I’m about to start drums also Iron Maiden is my favorite band so I love this video.

[@DavidMartinez-fl6qy]

I love how you added your own style into the song!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@DavidMartinez-fl6qy]

+Josh Steffen no problemo! ;)

[@VinceAnity]

"Hey man, Nicko doesn't use double bass"

[@joshsteffen]

One of the biggest metal bands in the world, triplet gallop is their trademark, and he doesn't play double pedal. Wtf!

[@VinceAnity]

+Josh Steffen Yeah, what a jerk :) I loved your medley man, I learned some subttle fills there !

[@ulasgursoy2838]

oh, you

[@VinceAnity]

+Ulaş Gürsoy Yeah, I read the description ;) and It was an obvious troll to make :p

[@jhamilton1007]

Vincent Rpl Where do you think Lars Ulrich got it from. SMH ! Some people like you should learn to bite their tongue on things they know nothing about. lol

[@juliomendocillabateristame4528]

Amazing!!!! Thanks @JoshStephen its motivating o learn a lot seeing your videos greetings from Peru

[@bobsapp2982]

Ahhhh finally Maiden is back !!! Please more more & more of them !!! Maiden rules

[@micktheshaggy3977]

Thumbs up for great playing (as always) and so much improved sound quality.

[@Diego7Strat]

Powerslave is my favorite Iron Maiden song and I loved the energy you put on it. You're great!

[@rickytuarte5754]

dude that was good clean drumming. you added your own spice to it so to speak. timing was great. keep pounding.......

[@mrcoatsworth429]

4:36 Beautiful transition!

[@josukehigashikata7769]

Thank you for a powerslave medley I'm a huge fan of iron maiden I hope for some more

[@alterscathe]

ah ah ah,no double bass allowed,only single bass drum allowed josh...just kidding brother,fantastic work on my favorite metal album of all time,nicko was my biggest influence ever,and the main reason i started playing drums,it took me almost 2 yrs to learn and duplicate what nicko did on that stellar,metal,masterpiece!!! it will live on forever,peace my friend.

[@steveomusic4251]

Your footwork is off the fucking chain brother! Amazing! Keep 'em coming!

[@rmtoledo2]

UP THE IRONS!! Thanks, Josh!!

[@tmst2199]

Just ferocious in so many ways...

[@heshwuan]

Fuck yeah, you killed it on this one. Takes me back to the days of cassette tapes and 'boom boxes', haha. Double bass parts added a bit of thrash flavor and were fit in there tastefully. Well done.

[@sonyjapan5551]

This guy is amazing your double base technique is perfect no mistakes at all, and your sound is too good.

[@JackMcLeodJr]

Been returning to this and many other of your vids on and off for years man, this is probably still my favourite medley you've done. The arrangement and overall phrasing throughout is fantastic, and that final part was genius the way you brought Rime back into the mix as an outro. Great stuff man, cheers from Wales UK, keep doing what your doing and best wishes.

[@williamkerr5132]

Saudações!Wonderful Mr Josh!makes me think and feel about in a powerful tool sound it can be!

[@jeromeanichel3871]

as a great maiden specialist i can tell you that you are perfect sir

[@stantheguitarman8682]

Omg you are so good, this would have to be one of my favorite Iron Maiden albums

[@SpiralDream]

8:50 this transition fucking perfection

[@xristoforosstefatos7249]

When I'm having a bad day, I always end up here immediately... 9:50 *;)*

[@joshsteffen]

+Xristoforos Stefatos glad i could help ;)

[@tylerswanson6358]

I don't get how you have such a laid back feel in 2 minutes to midnight when the rest of the song is uptempo!!!

[@raoul3016]

Man, Nicko sure loves that ride cymbal

[@antonio7815]

omg, i must be addicted. lol. Long live IRON MAIDEN!!!

[@michiel2097]

FINALLY! I've been waiting so long for this one! Once again you prove to be an excellent drummer, keep up the good work!

[@jasontan6469]

by far my all-time favourite Maiden album. thank you for interpreting it the way you did and damn you nailed it. looking forward to more!

[@jamesoshiro3181]

Spot on as always Josh. Kicking ass one drum at a time.

[@samuelpondusa8978]

You're a kickass drummer, I love watching your videos as a guitar player and you have inspired me and several of my friends to look more into drumming, it's always good to be multi-talented!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!

[@SlAyEr0410]

The best medley of all. Its wonderful.

[@sic_7426]

That was awesome Josh! Nicely done! Keep up the great work!

[@percymelanson1187]

God damn I love this medley so much

[@nachoalvarez3356]

do more covers of maiden please

[@joshsteffen]

I wanna do Alexander the great.

[@VinceAnity]

+Josh Steffen Oh my !!! Love that song ! It's a shame they never play it live

[@karaflas1369]

+Josh Steffen yeah man Alexander the great my favorite... up the irons from Greece...

[@michiel2097]

Exactly.

[@dylangreen9819]

+Josh Steffen when you learn it please do it

[@Jack-52]

i like the addition of double bass. it’s like what it would be if Nicko used a double pedal. i really like that add on

[@haydenmurrell8129]

Any Black Sabbath?

Although nicko does not use double pedal you adapt it very well to those songs of Iron Maiden very good work , keep going thank you for it , UP THE IRONS

[@David-cd6ez]

Excellent medley, my favorite one hands down!

[@mcporo2311]

The medleys are done so well every time props

[@DiegoCristiC]

amazing, josh, as always. playin' drums is my frustrated dream and you allow me to enjoy what life hasn't given me the opportunity to do. cheers from Chile, amigo 🥃

[@kmchipower]

Even though you double bass'ed it, thumbs way up! Man, Nicko plays some intricate stuff!

[@riccoswahveh3165]

Coming back and watching this again was just like the first time. Fucking epic! Literally had tears, Josh.

[@omarbuster]

Great job ..powerslave was the first Iron Maiden LP I heard. there is something special about the record. good job with the double pedal :) keep playing ... (Thanks to Google translate)

[@Giofergom]

As a guitar player for 10 years starting out drums. Damn, I've never paid the respect that nicko diserve. Damn, those lines are the shit!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks, man. I'm not very faithful to Nicko's drum style but I still try to catch all the little things that stick out.

[@Giofergom]

Ah of course, what makes this video even better is that you put your own style (That is beautiful btw) on the parts needed. And i'm watching the SOAD medley. You really should put a mp3 for download. Those medleys are so well put that feels like one huge song. Keep up with the great work! And my sugestion is some lamb of god next

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@OverproofMMA]

+Josh Steffen I know you don't like the whole Nicko circlejerk and you find his triplet-style drumming repetitive, but you've gonna to appreciate how a lot of his fills are. And he has the occasional song like These Colours Don't Run that are just much more complex than Aces High or something is.

[@Giofergom]

@@joshsteffen Hey Josh how you doing? I want to know something, if it's OK with you, can I use your medley to do a guitar cover o top of it? I'll use your original footage on the video as well as giving the proper credit to you and your channel

[@polorat3198]

Um isn’t it funny how there WERE 666 comments until I commented, but u are my new favorite KZbin drummer. U insane bro and I enjoyed every second of this masterpiece

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks! I had fun making it!

[@josephdepinho435]

Wow, josh replying to a comment on a vid almost 5 years old... that’s dedication man

[@pillsareyummy]

Great cover as always. Up the Irons!!

[@AvengedVg]

This is sick! Love this album, and love your drumming!

[@Beranin]

Man you really had fun at the end of Powerslave there! Love this album, as well as your drumming josh!

[@Jedithedrummer]

Ending is insane

[@antonio7815]

Holy shit, f awesome. Much respect man, keep on drumming.

[@metaz88man]

LOVED IT ...

[@mrdsrma]

I have watched every cover video you have done. and you are unbelievable!! you the irons \m/

[@BigPapaTex6969]

badass!! love the spin you put on it with the kicks

[@TalesR99]

Nice man, this album is my favorite and I really like your medley. Congrats for the work and UP THE IRONS!

[@TheAndi74]

Great and impulsive Drumming!!!

[@Alex151175]

There are some videos on youtube that deserve more than one like per user... this is one of them 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤟🤟🤟

[@abdelrahmanyehia2502]

What I like about your covers is that you add you style on it you let your heart perform, you're awesome and I wish to see covers for Alter Bridge

[@GlenDiG1970]

Doesn't matter if Nicko's doesn't use double bass,I still say you're FANTASTIC!!! I don't care what anyone says! Most people wish they could drum like you!! Nicko's would be proud of you to be honest!

[@joshsteffen]

+Glen Di Giovanni glad you like ;)

[@adamhendrickson512]

amazing my man... you got a gift in you... Please make it big... you have my full support and prayers... rock n roll... up the irons \m/

[@halseyballistic]

Bad ass, Mr Josh! One of Maiden's best albums!.... I re-watched this video but wanted to comment again

[@BzarroAzalp666]

long time waiting for this medley...!! u totally nailed it!!!... up the irons!

[@BorisRDeyanov]

Probably one of the best drummers, if not the best drummer, on KZbin. Good show, Josh

[@joshsteffen]

Glad you dig. ;)

[@Daniel05021985]

Meu irmão, parabéns! Vc manda mto bem! Obrigado pela obra!

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Fukin awesome. So in yer face. wish the album sounded like this!!!!!!

[@ahdbw8494]

I really enjoyed this video Josh. This is my favorite Iron Maiden album by far.

[@joshsteffen]

+That Guitar Guy Thanks! It's a solid album

[@wandring1]

Nicko would be proud

[@davison0104]

A master cover for a master piece

[@danielgoett]

Nicko? Is that you? Brilliant, man! Talent to spare.

[@oldsk8r]

Dude... Hail to you..... the best ever.... WOW

[@rogerduckwall4146]

You nailed another one Josh. Very nice.

[@twistedmrk3656]

Love it! Cant wait to see them in 3 months.

[@mathsrescue]

Very nice covers mate! Powerful and sounds great!

[@phntnaz09]

I really love ur style of drumming

[@joshsteffen]

Most bitch about the double bass ;)

[@haydenmurrell8129]

Well done. Had to watch as Maiden in New Zealand in a couple of months and needed a Maiden mix to get pumped up for it.

[@intwernet]

Hey Josh. I really appreciate your work and this has become one of my favourites. At first I wanted to say how awesome were some parts but in the end, whole 14 minutes were awesome, I had to rewatch some parts a few times. It takes some time to get used to the double bass but it is just a matter of taste and you do it very well! Thanks again from Slovakia :)

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks! Glad you like the adjustments.

[@E5150.]

I really enjoy your precise covers :) Keep it up :)

[@cd10faixa20]

Great job man ! Iron Maiden is the best band in the world ! Congratulations

[@jasonknight4598]

Hey man thats amazing .. im a bass player that comes from a background of musicians from my dads side.. all of us self taught .. really enjoy watching ur vids.. big thumbs up!!! rock on brother!!

[@nikis1254]

I can't help to notice your arm is bigger. That drumming is hard work!

[@Jedithedrummer]

U like big drummers then check me out

[@quackwaii]

+Jedithedrummer lol

[@SpiceWok]

+Jedithedrummer thirsty af lmao

[@Jedithedrummer]

LmAo

[@DariusKhan]

+Nicole S He's been drumming a long time (20 years????) so if his arm is bigger then it's likely down to something else ;-)

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Good job . Great selection of songs , and again , nailed .