METALLICA DAMAGE, INC. - DRUM COVER by JON DETTE (Drummer - SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT)

This week's Big 4 Drum Cover is DAMAGE, INC. by the mighty Metallica!
1986! What a great year!! A lot of people will hate on '80's music. No way! The 80's produced some of the greatest Metal bands on the planet!
When Master of Puppets dropped in March '86, the world was treated to one of the greatest Metal records of all time! MOP! Changed my life!
I'm so fortunate I got to see them perform live in the Summer of '86 (opening for Ozzy) with the late great Cliff Burton.
One of the greatest pieces of Metallica's music in my opinion is the intro to DAMAGE. So it was only appropriate that I pay tribute to the man who was such a huge contribution and large part of Metallica's sound.
RIP Cliff. Never forgotten...
Thanks to Alexa Rae (@alexa.drums) for tracking, video editing, video thumbnails and video shorts!
Thanks to David Gnozzi (@mixbustv) for mixing!
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[@edwardglenn9310]

Although Lars can't play it this well anymore it makes you realize he created some amazing drum tracks. Love the intro tribute. Great cover.

[@user-ll9bq8hv3s]

Lars never actually played what you just saw.

[@TransDrummer1312]

@@user-ll9bq8hv3sliterally go watch them play this in footage from the Damaged Justice tour. He does this but faster.

[@MegaBadseed]

Lars still kills it with song.

[@keanandarnell8709]

@@user-ll9bq8hv3s brother, you think the drums just magically appear on all of metallicas albums?💀😂😂

[@smarkmalark]

@@user-ll9bq8hv3sYeah he definitely did. Master of Puppets was the last album to actually feature his live drumming in one take on tape. It was only during Justice, St Anger, Death Magnetic, and Hardwired that all his stuff was sadly spliced. Not sure why people are making it up as if it was always edited and he will forever be awful but yeah

[@zimbalist]

Excellent drumming!! Lars was a fantastic composer👍🏼

[@JayCord00]

@Ted's Exotic Cacti nope .

[@tttarms1970]

"Was" is the key word

[@lincthomas7178]

still is numbnuts!!

[@dmitryowens]

@@JayCord00 Yes.

[@Pablo-xf3ri]

@@JayCord00 So I take it I won't see you at the shows in August then?

[@romusromulus]

Oh man. What a drummer. Also lefty like me. Was a joy to watch. Cliff'em all!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

That breakdown/bridge from 3:13 through 4:53 is one of the underrated masterpieces to this day, every bit of those arrangements through there are pure gold.

[@Hell-Awaits]

Underrated by who?🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's one of the most loved songs in metal, what the hell are you talking about?

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

@@Hell-Awaits people talk about Master of Puppets, Battery, Blackened, etc. Damage Inc gets overlooked sometimes.

[@johnik2338]

Yeah, and double bass verse too

[@dmitryowens]

Kirk wrote that riff.

[@KusanagiMotoko100]

@@Hell-Awaits true, is not underrated at all, the whole metalcore scene was based on that breakdown.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

The photo slides at the beginning of the video are really moving, great tribute 🤘🥁🤘

[@anttikettunen8601]

I thumbed on that as soon as I saw it.

[@ignacionietoizquierdo7581]

After 20 years of metal drumming, I wish I could play with at least half of the mastery of this man. That wasn't a cover, that was a studio take.

[@milomirsimonovic576]

Dude you just killed my will for playing drums

[@rawkinj6609]

1:54 A little wink to Dave Lombardo on War Ensemble Live there with the bell! Great drumming of course!

[@joetroutt7425]

I heard a band called Tankard do this song on a compilation album and the drummer did that bell at that exact same spot. That's who i thought of. Pretty good cover btw. You should check it out.

[@dentoldani3460]

Ahhh...1986. Puppets forever changed my life at 14! Stellar job, Jon!!! Beautiful tribute to Cliff \m/

[@oh_poor_damaged_mepatrick1529]

That double bass run during the last of the song gets my heart pumping every time I hear it no matter who plays it!!

[@craigrodgers4267]

Ill never forget the day I first heard of you... Soundwave Australia 2013.. I thought who the hell is this guy never heard of him.... then you filled in for Anthrax and Slayer.. well needless to say I never forgot who you were after that... absolutely killed it!!! Both sets of two killer heavyweights.. you are the boss!!!!

[@jims.6393]

I heard the entire show from an AUD tape. I was floored bc I couldn't believe the attack on the drums. Dette made that show.!

[@murdock8694]

4:52 - The double bass kicking in is just glorious...

[@florianrodrigues3453]

John Dette is the perfect thrash drummer! So powerfull!!!

[@lacgugolator]

Holy!!!! Molly!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@DerTeufelImDetail]

Damn. Jon has more power in his right drumstick than I have in my whole drumkit... I love that "pling" at 1:51

[@sebastianmarko4273]

That was unbelievable... Jon has a great sense of humor to boot.

[@oh_poor_damaged_mepatrick1529]

All time favorite Metallica song!! Thanks Jon!

[@Kohan1]

Absolutely amazing....

[@elizabethhope991]

That intro is mind blowing. Hauntingly good. 🤘

[@jkranites]

Love seeing a fellow lefty drummer!

[@marcoguidantoni3570]

Breathless....it's the most faithful and genuine version of the piece....nice work Jon....the memory of Cliff is admirable....Fire, Power and Fury 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪🔝🔝🔝

[@Lambros-A.]

The last frame of the video,shows what is like to be a true fan of a band ,the happiness of playing drums and what metal music gives to us. Great drumming as always!

[@sezyum]

WOW! 🚀

[@vdawg2224]

Awesome, having a lot of fun

[@nachogiles8541]

I love all in this video. Thanks so much

[@Skoora]

@1:54 Love the way you rang the dinner bell..lol or maybe …”and here we go at the Garden, round 1!”

[@GD_DRUMS]

R.i.p. Cliff!! ❤❤ This track is absolute killer and your performance was flawless!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jesset4987]

Ting! Lol Flawless, hard hittin, awesome! Dude didn't even break a sweat!

[@LzyD2112]

Beautiful Jon, R.I.P Cliff

[@HeimirTomm]

*Ding....* Loved it!

[@dudleysmith4394]

It was 6 weeks before their first show in Tokyo, 1986, I was a high school kid and had the ticket, listening to the only heavy metal program of Japanese radio those days, starting at 3am every Saturday, the DJ of the show started telling us that Cliff was killed by an accident. Metallica decided to visit Tokyo with a new bass player and we all appreciated it.

[@Shane.Lambert]

You sir, are a Metal Drummer! Very well done!

[@polsalazar2313]

Thank you, man. Greetings from Colombia

[@mcathawk1490]

That little bell ring at the beginning was funny😂

[@OCryptoTroll]

1:54 *ting* - trying to keep a serious face, hahaha brilliant!

[@8Megaton]

AWESOME drumming! Cliff is very happy with this tribute!

[@SuperNick090]

Diggin all your covers ! All of your videos are Awesome!🔥🤘👍

[@benyoungblood9143]

Wow just wow awesome

[@george_2172]

Incredible playing!! What a great tribute to Cliff 🙏

[@drummerkaspars]

Absolutely killer!

[@georgestevens1556]

Best years of my life , he was driving crushing power of Metallica. Never Forgotten

[@sonusworld5357]

Just Awesome 🤘🤘

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

The last ride hit was killer. :D

[@mazklassa9338]

SUPERB!!!!

[@Zazquatch1]

Well done. I was there, the very last night that Cliff ever played. Will never forget.

[@t_bone12571]

Wicked! Love the "ding" on the ride before the first verse and at the end, and thanks for the montage photos of Cliff.

[@PedroCaminoMUFC]

Flawless!

[@milomirsimonovic576]

On spot👌

[@chinocrahan8]

What a performance Jon.fu*****great!

[@warmachine9023]

Just discovered the channel. great to see another lefty! Excellent job brother

[@MatthewGoss562]

This sounds amazing!!

[@jayspears7245]

this is awesome, a good drummer covering a bad drummer's song. love it!

[@mgrocki]

So damn tight!!! Love the bell hit in the intro before it really kicks in!

[@louiscirigliano5896]

My fellow left handed drummer in the house!!!!

[@pierrejunius2942]

Keep 'em comin'🤘🏿

[@bostjancic7863]

Hey,Jon Dette.you are the Great!

[@giorgosmegas]

Well done Jon!!!!! Greetings from Greece

[@MrNickhume]

amazing,cheers keep them coming

[@marcochiavarini2825]

🤘Masterpiece 🤘

[@bernabas73]

,..U choose the best ones.. Figth & Damage,..for me ,..always wanna see this ones played like this. thankz ..and U are the best ,..incredible great,.. Would like to ear Lars on this,..for sure he must feel proud and happy like me to watch this. Gracias Jon ...Saludos from Valparaiso,. Chile. hope U do some more of this ,..feels really really great to watch & hear your playing.

[@MemoRiosDrummer]

as always great #drum performance by #johndette and as always said, John deserves to be in a huge band as a permanent #drummer hope 2023 it´s yours John #kickass

[@magicextremer]

Ufff... thank U 4 this my man... so precise... so clean and respectful... not even Aquiles play it so well... congrats & have your like with my respect.

[@cristianpoblete266]

Que falta de respeto! Ni punto de comparación con Aquiles Priester !! 😂😂😂😂

[@drummer200000]

Great job! Lots of hard work went into that no doubt

[@sacrarioofficial5424]

It's great!!!!!!!!! Excellent, man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andysalter7192]

All the Lars haters tend to forget he composed and played some of if not the most iconic and awesome drum tracks in Metal History! Lars IS AWESOME!! Great job.

[@tgstk2]

that ending with full DB is so fcking awesome!!! it makes you get speed tickets!

[@tsatsos06]

the like button went automatic since your intro at your video...much love brother

[@scottgilliland9411]

One of things that makes a great drummer is stage presence and the amount of energy given off by the performer. Not many drummers can demonstrate this from behind the kit. You, sir, are amazing. I watch one of your covers or videos every day just to watch you have so much fun behind the kit.

[@Vorgaloth]

Sup, Jon. My very first concert was Slayer (with you on drums) at the Whisky a Go Go in 1996 when I was 14 years old. I was bummed when Bostaph came back because you were definitely the better drummer. My rehearsal studio is Slayer's old room, over on Parker St. in the city of Orange. Anyway, that's about as solid as it gets for a drum cover. Nice that you've honored Lars' parts. As much shit as I've talked on his drumming skills and issues over many years, he was decent in his prime. Legends of that generation like Lombardo, Hoglan, Menza technically obliterate him, but Lars had a distinct that style was perfect for James. His drum parts were very well-written to suit the music and was an incredibly energetic and passionate showman on stage. He also had one of the most iconic drumkits - his black and white Tama Granstar/Artstar II Justice kit. Keep the drum covers coming.

[@MrShangtsung]

Yes I agree! But wasTama Art-Star Light Blue from "Justice Tour" & White Kit in "Black Tour" 😎

[@gunner.]

You forgot to mention Benante with the other drummers

[@007stopjockin]

Phuckin killed bro! Was amazed at your left handed style! 007

[@JediHobbit007]

Fucking spot on! First we had Dave Lombardo on Battery, now we have you on Damage Inc. Hell yeah!

[@paulknowles6433]

Loved your work in testament dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@josemojicaperez4436]

Cliff 'em all!!!!

[@madmuso5]

That half time break down is killer. MOP is such a great record.

[@drummerw17]

Excellent job Jon my friend 👍🎼🥁🎼👍🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍!!!!

[@Utcheeow]

Nailed, as usual! Great drumming and great tribute, have a brilliant 2023 Jon, you deserve it 🤟🏻

[@djrefreshVEVO]

Awesome!

[@GamerRuck]

Awesome Performance ! Great ! :)

[@Alexaraedrums]

Amazing as always! Had fun working on this one

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Damn, that is brutal!!!!!!

[@Stenson-lb9rz]

Cool!

[@DrBataco]

Killer🔥🔥🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿tight n power

[@MrNickhume]

awesome,salute

[@ottomanmatic]

this man went tf off

[@zeigbert1743]

Awesome, Happy New Year!

[@richardobrien4465]

Good work! ❤

[@wcreview8227]

Awesome! Great Cover and Sick Kit!! Id love to see that in a right handed Config!! Tight playing !!

[@fosaincmetal9493]

Yeah 🤘🏻

[@ToiletClogger]

Sick!

[@wadewedemeier9378]

Thank you John…amazing drumming as always…

[@jesusfernandodrylander1201]

Awesome cover ,my friend...!! Stay thrasher!! My admiration from Seville (Spain). 🧔🏻👍🏻🇪🇦 🥁

[@jorikgilman7635]

Jon you are a beast awsome bro🤘🤘🙏

[@GitarHakkindaHersey]

King 🙌🙌🙌

[@soulbrother5435]

Heard Kerry King said this is the metallica song he wish he wrote

[@frantic232]

Nailed it!

[@bernabas73]

El hombre es una bestia en Bata,,..version fiel . gracias Jon

[@lausch-hits2874]

AWWWESOOOMEEEEEEE...

[@yesidsuazo3313]

I LOVE THIS MAN ¡¡¡¡¡

[@gaborhalasz9400]

You are a super drummer.Welcome from Hungary🤘

[@nunodarrell6606]

Awesome dude!! 💪

[@user-yk8ot2yy4u]

Amazing drumjob!!! \m/