#PRIMUSDRUMAUDITION

On the heels of Primus' recent post - they aren't looking for someone who simply plays their songs. They want a drummer with their own unique style. This is my style. This is all material that existed on youtube already. I feel it's a great way to show what i do on my own.
I understand that my style may not cater to their exact requirements, but i rest well on my 1000+ cover videos to demonstrate my ability to learn and adapt to the situation.
p.s. Me wearing that yellow Primus shirt is purely coincidental. ;)
#primusdrumaudition
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[@joshsteffen]

I truly appreciate everyone's support! The youtube thing has brought me so much - through all the burnouts and self-doubt, the endless pursuit of learning new things to improve this or that, dealing with setbacks, polishing terds, boomer tech, misery, etc. - it also brought thousands of people who I've inspired with my videos from my basement. And folks, that makes me cry with joy. Ok I'll stop! - Josh

[@chipbagley4744]

I am a 56 year old novice drummer, I’ve been playing my kit steadily for 4 years, you have inspired me to keep going!!! One day I’ll be as good as you man!!! Hope you get the gig, I just watched your ‘Mud’ cover tonight not knowing you were auditioning for Primus!!!

[@DeltaKT]

❤❤ Edit: FOKKIN NOTICE HIM, PRIMUS!!

[@Aztec2Step]

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, can impersonate Lars Ulrich as well as you do. Not even Lars Ulrich does Lars Ulrich justice. Also, your skin skills are obscenely good. I salute you, Sir! \m/(>_

[@carlosalbertogomez1391]

You're a really good drummer man¡¡¡🤘hope you get it¡¡¡keep doing it¡¡there's people like me who simply had to quit drumming because we can't afford a drumkit.so,you have nice cymbals and a nice kit,that's a good enough reason to keep going

[@UnpleasantDog]

Love u! ❤❤🤘🤘

[@whytknight]

Dude I love this guy. He has been killing it for many many years

[@witek526]

Exactly!

[@SnowTheJamMan]

I've been following you since about 2015, you definitely have a style that shines through especially on your "kind of" drum covers. Primus is a favorite of mine so i'd love to see you get the gig, all support towards you

His drumming combines so many styles - groovemaster! I love it!

[@reu-taliesin8261]

i think you’re my favourite drummer on youtube i always find myself coming back to your videos especially your korn covers. you do every song justice keep killing it dude

[@RigorMortisItrium]

It's not only the drumming. It is his personality that seems to be quirky and nerdy to resonate with what I see as Primus energy.

[@heybuddywazup]

Why would you post this comment?

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

That is absolutely right..

[@Thefineartofdistraction]

Bro this totally kicked ass, I can 100% see you being the next drummer for Primus & I’m definitely cheering for you all the way from Australia. From one drummer to another you friggen ROCK 🤘😝🤘 I’m loving all your videos you’ve been pumping out, keep up the amazing work & I truly wish you all the luck in the world in landing this gig & I have my fingers crossed that they pick you 🤞😃🤞

[@CentralOHSirens]

Good luck Josh!! Would love to see you in Primus 🤘

[@DeltaKT]

This is not just a blessing to the possibilty of getting a chance for Primus, but for everyone who comes across your account as well. Keep on rocking the fuck on.

[@jimgeary]

I really like this audition. So much better than doing covers is showing your unique voice. Hope you get a shot.

[@brendan5222]

PRIMUS. This is your man!!!

[@dcguitar1516]

This is the perfect drum content I like to watch. Original heavy, groovy compositions with awesome drumming. Nice job!

[@daniofoddaci4116]

I really hope you get the drummer spot for the band! You are truly one of the most capable of representing the band's aesthetic and style. love from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@joetothenathan4198]

let's go Josh, you deserve this!

[@ednaldosantiago81]

I'm rooting for you, bro. Good luck! Greetings from Brazil!

[@I3lackmouth]

Good luck josh!! Greetings from mexico 🎉🎉

[@stevesmith8588]

It's simple. I want Josh in PRIMUS. I think he would send PRIMUS in their heavier direction. The best PRIMUS is the earlier, heavier PRIMUS.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

100%

[@zachallen9315]

The world needs heavy Primus back

[@willymaykit1482]

Primus sucks.

[@richardnoggin697]

Dude some of that shit hits harder than 90% of the metal out there today. So many people trying too hard and doing too much when all it takes is a simple groove, a few power chords, and a drummer who can create (and stay in) a pocket. You don't even need Primus dude. Just keep doing that. I'll buy the shit out of it.

[@xeeman]

If you aren't the next drummer for Primus, I will start a protest.

[@duragchad7437]

luscious locks, multiple style expos, and some guitar? i’ve seen enough. give this man the call!!

[@Iamadrummer]

He may be a great drummer, but he only played in the style of Primus but did not actually play any Primus. Other auditions where they actually played Primus were a better fit for the band.

[@duragchad7437]

@ hey i understand what you’re saying, but you need to watch his other vids ya silly goose. he’s been posting primus songs and he even did like a 10 min primus live setting video, it’s pretty sweet i would go check it out if i were you! might change your mind ;)

[@duragchad7437]

he’s also been posting for about 3 weeks now since the whole audition process even started. form what i’ve seen he’s shown some of the most commitment on the youtube platform.

[@patrickedwards2173]

Awesome Josh. You have been a beast for years. This style comp is badass, and your John the fisherman cover a few years back was badass too. If you get this, you earned it. Hell yeah 🤘

[@RlotttHD]

I want YOU to be the drummer for Primus. I'm following since 2016 and your styler and confidence in the drums are notable

[@joshsteffen]

I appreciate that!

[@baynard3461]

I'm rooting for you Josh! You are a perfect candidate. You got the groove, the fuckery, AND the looks for Primus!

[@Spergen]

Love the stuttered part @0:50 . Best of luck dude and props for not overplaying and keeping things tasteful

[@christerolausson2702]

Great seeing the "Real Josh". Not only "Larsing", but showing awesome skills!

[@SunchildRecords]

Yea Josh! Feel those up beat 16th accents.. Killing it.

[@OolieBula]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for your submission to put your socks in the ring! So smart to focus on original material and highlight your style. Yes your original stuff is heavier, but I read the call out and you have plenty of cover videos and alt versions to show that you can play the catalog. But what can they anticipate you can contribute? Can you match their musical personalities which fuse virtuoso proficiency with Intelligent creativity and originality? Can you integrate humorous content (how are you gonna punctuate the verse! Not the beat) that is exemplify the band’s tongue in cheek instrumental humor? Lastly, (yeah the references may be argumentative but…) who are you and are you gonna be a “Newstead” or a “Trujillo”? Lastly, Primus has a lot to say still, they take an important role in the genre, to show that you also have intelligence and a similar set of social as well as personal values is crucial. Not only to play the existing catalog with the required feel but also to create along those lines. I think you put out a strong argument that you have all of the above, hopefully Les and Larry will also peruse your channel as the proof is there! Good luck Josh! I hope to see you on stage when I’m sitting 3rd row at the mpls show next summer!! #primus

[@MrFi5her]

Rooting for you man! Hope you get it. 🤘

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

wow.goes straight from the heart to the stomach..

[@joshsteffen]

Not familiar with that term. I'm intrigued

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

@joshsteffen If you feel a deep rumbling at a concert...then you say it goes right through. It's the same statement. You feel good then..

[@tesadufengezgin]

🤘🍻🥁

[@tweekbros3273]

It would genuinely be amazing to see you become the new drummer

[@kleenklyine]

Been watching you for years, hope you get the gig bro

[@sawyeratkinson]

The ending made me smile

[@Flying_Hellfish]

If our man josh steffen doesn't get the job I refuse to believe anything. You got this man

[@WillXXIII]

you and bebetto are totally in !!

[@chd345oof]

Dude you would kill it in primus!!!

[@ericvader8]

OOOOOOO that offbeat ride bell slipped in between 1:15 and 1:16, TIGHT Homie I hope you get the gig!!

[@skotomogilnik]

Rise! Rise! Awaken! Yes! More! AAAAHH!

[@edwardcrowley4564]

Killing it!!!

[@Strugglin]

This is sick.. I can't wait to bump this in my car

[@K_swiggle0440]

6:30 is absolutely filthy. Well done man

[@isaiahds15]

Still above the rest 🤘🏼

[@coda1587]

Josh, a grooves of tim Alexander would be a perfect audition tape!

[@TrueSpider-Man]

Rock on, brother 🤘🔥

[@AbeRam-p1t]

Josh is the only choice for PRIMUS!

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

You're hired!

[@Fr3akyPL]

Just want to say wow! 😳

[@adamaizenberg756]

Keep on rockin Josh!🤘

[@MinutzAkira]

Yes.

[@34LOLWTF]

Man, I'm really hoping you get chosen. Top-notch and consistent for years. Les and Larry would be lucky to have you.

[@TexasTOMB]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Best of luck!

[@noru_ego]

Beautiful

[@hazardeur]

that roto-tom thing had more melody than all the guitars in this video combined lol

[@ra12907]

This is so cool

[@lukistevefanclub4626]

Man I love your drumming and your cover so I wanted to ask how do you learn all these hard drum parts like for example Slipknot (especially their first album) Im a huge Slipknot fan and I want to start learning this music but I only play drums for 6 months.Maybe you have good method for learning this hard drum parts and I'd appreciate if you show this method in tutorial if thats not a problem.As always great work man! Don't stop drumming

[@MsGUILH]

I approve!

[@telli1823]

Nice 😊

[@indro71]

Dude!, you're getting close (in total views) to 100.000.000 (at this moment total is 99.845.000 something! Not kidding

[@joshsteffen]

Neat!

[@UnpleasantDog]

🤘🤘

[@W.J.M.]

OKC, here. I'm rootin' for ya, bud! *I've been watching you since @2015-16, I think. It was right after I broke my neck, and that was '15. Math lol.

[@racerx2580]

Using your middle on the guitar felt personal 😂

[@aland2253]

Dude this is fucking spectacular.

[@ChristianGustafson]

I like that Josh shaved for the occasion.

[@zoranjovic6684]

Yeah

[@skeptorr]

Please cover "Pudding Time"!

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

who plays the amazing guitar...josh himself? I watched it 6 times yesterday...loud. it's brilliant...

[@joshsteffen]

Yeah it's me

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

​@@joshsteffen🤟🎶

[@KarolineFischer-ty5kv]

It's a shame that there is no CD...I wish you all the best...keep it up...

[@wakingupfrom]

love that accent on the E of 1E+A

[@joshsteffen]

It's called The Oney.

[@vinto4484]

🔥🔥🔥

[@victormirandaofficial]

❤👏👏👏

[@jeffrilsebastian5838]

Sounds and style like Korn david silveria ❤❤

[@mikesbadopinions9671]

I this a lost tape from InfoMetal? Sick riffs kinda reminiscent of CarBomb in the beginning the way you were funking with the time.

[@andreinubFEMBOY]

What is the name of the cymbal under the cymbal that says Sabian?

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

I don't know bro. It's got that Primus weirdness to it, but it's too metal-y

[@gideonwhitehead8062]

I actually think your pink and green sock is cool

[@donniex8799]

YOU GOT LITTLE GOLD FRAME GLASSES, YOU SCARE ME SO BAD!

[@commanderdavenport5048]

never heard of this dude.... he's fuckin good

[@joshsteffen]

Why thank you kind sir

[@commanderdavenport5048]

@@joshsteffen yeah bro ive been playing drums for 20 years and i simply couldnt keep up with your precision. whew. rewatching now

[@andreinubFEMBOY]

Do you have 3 crashes?

[@andreinubFEMBOY]

Hi Josh, could you play the song and post the score so I can sing along?

[@joshsteffen]

Look up my album Stop Being Nice. ;)

[@Kartagoooo]

Shit is great

[@Apodalont]

We should jam sometime before you get too busy with a band!

[@rockdrigo9326]

People are spamming other drummers with more coverage like crazy on Primus socials. It’s annoying because you clearly can tell Josh is way more talented than them. Anyway, good luck my man, you absolutely kill it, always

[@charlesstevens1994]

Josh the nuclear drummer!!!

[@rayandanyaanime]

Awesome job, Josh, you are smashing that Primussy

[@j-dawg9893]

Bro if they don’t pick you they suck

[@marcusbarnes5929]

👍👊👌🤌💪🤝

[@POLARIS2]

I hope they pick you and your sock controversy

[@joshsteffen]

Sockfael is a great fit

[@POLARIS2]

@joshsteffen hahaha!

[@Iamadrummer]

Your drumming is great, but can you actually play Primus? The heavy Primus like grove was great, but it was not Primus. From the audition we know you are a great drummer, but we have no idea if you can play Primus tunes.

[@joshsteffen]

I have a list of Primus covers.

[@willymaykit1482]

Why would anyone want to be the drummer for such a crappy band ?

[@joshsteffen]

When i started playing drums in 92, it wasn't long until I came across Primus - they would honestly be a perfect fit.

[@tomquirin4231]

hey josh bro, i def. wanna talk > drums/gear/music n bands with you , message me or email me , thanks n talk soon > tom !