METALLICA - ...And Justice for All - Drum Cover

[@justinmason100]

i love how you talk to us without talking at the start

[@sixbrokeneggs]

+justinmason100 yeah, one of the reasons why i stick around :)

[@NJTRAF]

I'm always utterly mystified by drummers, i'm a guitarist but I have no idea how you guys always manage to stay so much in control of all four limbs trying to do different things at once! I can only manage to keep my legs in time OR my arms - I know drummers get shit sometimes but credit where it's due, it takes a lot of skill. Awesome videos as always Josh

[@joshsteffen]

+Nathan Thomas thanks

[@hyperbiscuit2284]

I have the exact same problem. Seriously! HOW DO YOU DO IT?!?!?!?!

[@Dejiek]

Honestly, if you learn a few techniques, patterns, and fills, it becomes pretty easy. I just picked myself up a drum kit, and it's not as bad as I thought! (I'm originally a guitarist)

[@rodolphschmirnoff2853]

One limb is always leading, a constant pattern.usualy whatever arm is your best, right hand lead or left hand lead. The other arm plays the snare, wich is based on a constant pattern , whatever else is based on that pattern. As for feet all patterns are based on root patterns wich only use 1/4 1/8 and 16ths notes to derrive main patterns. Everything else is practice and feel. Jazz fusion/ latin clavee beats and odd time signatures do take a long time to learn but it's still an extension of the basics. Sort of like building scaffolding. It's a fuckin blast even knowing only basic independance after a few years of smashing shit hehe

[@opticFPV]

Drummers are definitely impressive, but don't sell yourself short as a guitarist. Drummers are in control of all four limbs, and us guitarists may only use two limbs, but we're also in control of each of our fingers on our left hand :p

[@eamonahern7495]

Those hi-hat and splash touches at the start. "Look what I did. That was all me". Top class improv! 😂

[@gumbleshumble6666]

Best drummer on KZbin. Period.

[@joshsteffen]

;)

[@slowzl1578]

This guy and Casey Cooper are by far the best!!!

[@Chris94DC]

Gumble Shumble go watch cobus👌🏼

[@85wastedyears]

Fuckin' A

[@harrybarr8741]

Jared Dines

[@snarphunter]

6:02 Josh gives that "I'm about to put my own stank on this shit" look at the camera.... (in the best way possible)

[@americannomad513]

Always cracks me up when you look into the camera.

[@andreemourajr]

lmao

[@UNBORNSUFFER]

6:05 - You PANTERAized this moment so much...great job!!!

[@nilsallen-bayes4215]

The fact that josh has mad respect for ulrich as a drummer makes all the haters redundant.. Yes ulrich has "dumbed" down his drumming... but never forget what his legacy is and the impact his drumming has had on aspiring drummers the world over.

[@larshetfield2156]

Not just that, he's probably the biggest Lars fan in the world!

[@JerryAsbury1985]

Lars is a self taught drummer from what I understand, & no matter how good he is or isn't, I'm always gonna have high respect for him. He's the drummer to the biggest band on the planet, so he's got talent.

[@GageHeibeck]

@@JerryAsbury1985 Lars also knows how to control the biggest (metal) band on the planet as well. Metallica wouldn't be where they are right now if it wasn't for Lars.

[@JerryAsbury1985]

@@GageHeibeck oh I couldn't agree with you more, yeah he handles the business deals, & setlist & all that shit lol.

[@jaromeunrooski6963]

@@JerryAsbury1985 The way he hobnobs with the rich and famous would suggest that he has a sharp business acumen.

[@Aymungoos]

I like how the drum pattern changes at every "pulling your strings"

[@MrMOGHammer]

Wrong song buddy. Those lyrics are from master of puppets

[@Aymungoos]

@@MrMOGHammer pulling your strings justice is done

[@MrMOGHammer]

@@Aymungoos you’re right forgot about that one

[@x8nis]

​@@MrMOGHammer3:05

[@calebbartlett367]

Wow, watching you play this just reinstated my love for Lars!! Say what you want about him nowadays but back in the day he was as good as any drummer imo

[@jensharald9091]

seattle 89

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

Lars was good back in the day but he got lazy over the years and lost a lot of his ability.

[@cooliofoolio]

He's old, give him a break! Most bands have broken up by now

[@nikolaubtopou]

Not as good as any drummer, better than most of them. IMHO

[@ugsdit5296]

@@cooliofoolio nah, a lot of dudes from that time are still going very strong, for example lombardo. Lars and the rest of metallica just kinda suck live nowadays, they play sloppy and their tone for some reason is absolutely horrible

[@Discomatt19]

Im 40 and allways wanted to play drums. This is my fav intro of a Metallica song ever. I dont think I will ever have talent to control my feet and hands at the same time

[@mattmarsh1528]

incredible chops. Lars is a fascinating drummer w/ his arrangements.

[@marcfaur]

One of Lars's better moments.

[@xristoforosstefatos7249]

Best*

[@88fanforlife]

Marc Faur the justice album as a whole had amazing drum tracks

[@thelegionary07]

I'm still not even convinced that it was Lars playing on this album... I mean, it's just so much different than the rest of the albums, and Josh even admits that Lars never stays true to his studio drums when he plays live... I personally think they hired someone to imitate Lars' style, because Lars probably couldn't handle it... Check out Lars playing drums to a Guitar Hero track... He couldn't even play the stuff off this album! Not to mention, they left songs off this album on the setlist for years because Lars couldn't play them.

[@awesomeness0111]

thelegionary07 how do you explain Seattle 1989?

[@thelegionary07]

He isn't loyal to a lot of his fills. They play the stuff sped up which covers mistakes. They didn't play Dyer's Eve at that show if I remember. A lot of the title track is easy, just memorization. Lars wasn't that good.

[@rodolfoperalta5180]

4:30 I love that fill

[@TyDie85]

I love how you throw your own flare on the songs. It gives your videos even more character.

[@soloangel7773]

Definitely some of Lar’s best work, I like how he utilizes the whole drum kit! I’m used to Lar’s only knowing about the Snare and Bass😂

[@tehagent1321]

Justice, RTL and Master drums are great with Justice being the *by far* best IMO. Black and later they seem to just get 'simple'.

[@severinmanage7428]

One of the example, where Lars makes more music than rhythms with the drums. By the way, excellent performance Josh, as usual.

[@lazarefilms9290]

Love that improvised breakdown part Josh!

[@grantwhite4201]

Dude that breakdown cut-time beat you did @6:05 was sick as fuck! Lol, and I had a feeling you knew we would like it too with that smirk to the camera right beforehand! 😆 Great cover though man, big fan!

[@JerryAsbury1985]

I noticed something different at that time, but awesome like you said lol.

[@retrolightman6737]

I didnt get it lol just didn't sound right to me. Everything else was fantastic

[@slycordinator]

First time I heard their demo version of this song, I couldn't stop laughing throughout. They'd finished the music and the vocal melodies/timing, but hadn't gotten to writing lyrics yet and had a deadline for sending off the demos, so all the vocals are James singing variations of "na-na-na-na".

[@dontbeeh8in]

I always play the air drums to this song. Glad I found this to get my moves correctly. Nice job man!

[@stevem4342]

Lars’ a genius. Period

[@detachedone2794]

Hello there @Josh Steffen , I do not comment often but I wanted you to know that I like your covers. I like your sound , groove and attitude . Probably my favourite in all of youtube !

[@joshsteffen]

Thank you

[@SlAyEr0410]

Men I love to watch your covers, you're an amazing drummer I think you're the best on KZbin. It's just fantastic

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks buddy.

[@byCharlieHD]

Josh I will say it over and over, you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will always support your channel because you deserve more recognition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep kicking ass dude!!!!!!!!!1

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@MrHands-gk9zi]

This was my first video of watching you. I just sat there and laughed for a minute and a half when you pointed at the cymbals after lightly tapping them. Amazing covers. Keep it up. -Chandler

[@timmymaher7562]

Goddammit...For.the 10,000 times I heard that song...watching u play drums to it was one of the best listens ever to Metallica song..great shit Josh!!!!!

[@TheRedmage420]

dude, its not an issue of what you can play an more, it what you cant play. and from what i've seen there's nothing you cant play. Going from saved by the bell to seinfeld to metallica, im always floored! I work second shift at my job and when I get home at 1 in the morning I always see what you got up next. Your shit just gets me right, bro. Keep it man, you always got fans!

[@parallelparkdaudette2863]

Ive been watching your videos for almost 10 years now. I wont stop either

[@andresgottardi]

One of the best performances of this song. Good job!

[@dronepro7316]

Very precise percussion. I appreciate the recorded versions of songs after seeing these instrument covers.

[@Mikeg73070]

Josh is like " Those two cymbal accents in during the intro.... that's all me right there " Great playing as always!!!!

[@renatoheld5006]

Holy shit,i'm astonished. One of the best drum covers i've ever seen,drummer myself. Keep up man,you're GREAT! Cheers from Brasil!

[@michaelreyes2301]

This is one of the few drummers I see on youtube that actually looks like they are enjoying playing the drums.

[@elielsilva7432]

Man your own fills are just amazinggg, love them as much as the original drumming

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks! I enjoy hearing when people pick up on the little things. There's usually one big thing I'll slip in on Metallica songs.

[@tenplex]

Excellent work again. And always great hearing classic metal bands like Metallica..

[@ALAL-zn9pv]

i was a drummer back in the day, your playing flow is so "ease" i love it, your a very very good drummer, awesome chops

[@MastahKillah666]

That was simply flawless. Amazing talent. Thank you good sir for your covers. Peace.

[@drumnaaron]

Dude, you killed it. I've been playing this song for 20 years. Your 8:40 - 8:55 was nothing but sweet butter.

[@eCroz_8611]

I'm a simple man, I see Josh at his kit, I smash that Like button

[@davidmurphy8364]

Man you nailed the tom sound, they sound fucking awesome

[@dustinbennett2225]

By far my favorite drummer to watch on here

[@NickLynchDrums]

Dude you are quickly becoming one of my favourite KZbin drummers. Best cover of this track out there!

[@strathern30]

You improved from your previous version dude you are fucking awesome!!!! Best drummer in KZbin by far

[@joshsteffen]

+FCBarcelona_CJ ;)

[@mattvdh]

This dude goes to show how great of a drummer Lars was in the 80's. People won't let the napster thing go but forget all that, his drumming is godly.

[@PatrickDaniels]

Love the improv towards the end!

[@paulscheidel3258]

Impressive high hat work 10 seconds in lol

[@joshsteffen]

+Paul Scheidel Big time!

[@thebassknuckler]

+Josh Steffen Dude... Paul Scheidel watches your videos, nice. I have lots of respect for both you guys! my band is trying to cover "big timber" from Himsa, couple things I'm not sure to do, any chance you can help me out with that??

[@thebassknuckler]

+Josh Steffen scratch that, it's Paul Seidal...

[@paulscheidel3258]

+Desert Jesus yeah I was gonna say, I'm not that amazing lol.

[@joshsteffen]

Desert Jesus I'm not familiar with that. I definitely owe you a favor though bro.

[@phrogiesoph]

I love how you pointed at the hi hat and nodded at the beginning XD

[@joshbusby47]

Fantastic! I'm enjoying so many of your videos at the moment & when "Blackened" popped-up the other day, I immediately thought "can't wait for "Justice" because it's my favorite Metallica song. INCREDIBLE work here, man! Loved it!

[@manixpc]

Always loved the drum sound on this album, glad you got the sound right!

[@satanashominum]

Great great great ! I Love that "breakdown drumming" at 6:06 ! It makes me headbanging...Really cool cover :D

[@joshsteffen]

+Danny Poizot It's a great seized opportunity.

[@hyperbiscuit2284]

Not the biggest fan of break downs. It wasn't bad, I'm just not as into it. Amazing cover though. Your covers have been amazing for me as someone who knows jack shit about drums, but also writes metal music and wants to write complex drum parts. Your shortest straw cover has been the most helpful by far.

[@Hannefull]

2 days ago saw them live in Saint Pete, Russia. amazing show! ty for the coolest cover ever

[@CharlesHepburn2]

hilarious cymbal playing at the very beginning... you must be so proud of that. LOL

[@Baker4life777]

Must say I'm not a fan of the theme songs you're doing lately but I always enjoy your metal covers. Keep it up!

[@attilacsaba4305]

Lars-nak nem egy egyszerű dob témálya van,nem csak egy ütemet hoz a zenére,hanem ő is zenél! Ezért nagyon nehéz lemásolni! Hatalmas gratuláció! :)

[@rickitickidicki]

I don't know how much time a vid like this represents; but, it is clear that many people are far more motivated and committed to constructive uses for their days.

[@jasonkouches9467]

Jesus F’ing Christ Josh Stefan. At 6:05 you absolutely nailed the timing with your feet which was so crazy difficult!

[@captnron740]

I've always wanted a drum set and watching you makes me want one even more

[@jocelyn3390]

Buy that set and play You have nothing to lose

[@TheBobbyjuba]

8:37-8:53... Like, what? Hands down, best drummer on KZbin.

[@jordancameron4441]

Seriously? He's a good drummer for sure, but best on KZbin? C'mon....

[@sdllerena]

A los videos de este pata ya les doy like sin siquiera escucharlos. Total, si siempre me gustan!

[@ionpo8161]

yo lo mismo :)

[@abderahmenmili3877]

fuck you commie

[@sdllerena]

+Abderahmen Mili lovely

[@YMSHE]

Abderahmen Mili you must've been raised very well :)

[@jamesstinebaker1290]

new favorite channel for sure

[@erickmonterocarrillo5538]

The best álbum recorded by Urlich... BRUTAL DRUM COVER MAN... Congratulation!

[@kalebgallo4644]

awesome job Josh I can't wait to see more tallica you are definitely the best drummer on KZbin

[@nervebender2464]

+Kaleb Gallo what you think of Cobus?

[@kalebgallo4644]

nerve bender​ he's pretty good tho he's more of a technical drummer I think of Josh as more of a groove drummer

[@nervebender2464]

:)

[@cocoarecords]

indeed

[@meclazine]

Gold medal performance right there.

[@MaynardJamesKeenan09]

My favorite Metallica song. So technical and proficient. I love lars Hi Hat work on this song

[@CAndy-jv4po]

Finally *.* Ty sir for pure awesomness again and again and again and again and always !! \m/

[@budgethitman2212]

Oh my God that guitar fill or whatever guitarists call it at 5:53 is fucking amazing. My favorite part of any Metallica song, which is saying a lot.

[@axelmendezm.9533]

excelente cover... ninguna equivocación, gran sonido.. saludos!!!!

[@rafaelcancino8106]

Maestro!!! Grande Josh!

[@ljpcNI]

You know, this song is my saturday's alarm to wake up... :p

[@felipecosta3903]

Man! I only can say: "You rock" So much talent! thank you!

[@towardsthelight220]

That kit sounds awesome. Great drumming

[@ezequielmoiron8740]

Excellent performance! Grettings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@Otzendoerfel]

Always on point 👌. Just brilliant... 🧡

[@TyDie85]

Ah I see now! There's a part I was playing completely wrong, and I can correct it :) thank you for these uploads!! You're awesome!

[@jasongroomes7987]

I'm amazed how well you double bass with just socks on. I always feel the pedals better bare foot. I'd be lost with socks, I'd have shoes on, at least. More power to you, bro. Still kickin' ass!

[@canal-dois]

MINHA BANDA FAVORITA DE THRASH METAL E HEAVY METAL É O METALLICA. MUITO BOM. OBRIGADO

[@nickalexander7189]

we found the next drummer for metallica

[@entigin]

This is great drumming, Josh. You absolutely nailed it!

[@kgonza1220]

Wow. Unbelievably good. Nice work.

[@gpet23]

And we all hate on Lars? This is genius

[@85wastedyears]

This has always been my favorite Metallica song. You definitely did it Justice. No Pun Intended.

[@tehagent1321]

This is one of my all time favorite songs; like top 3 maybe #1...seeing the drums to it being played makes it even better. Guess I better get to practicing - just got a drum set but only have very little experience.

[@SuperAlfonsoBros]

as always amazing cover. I love your personal fills on the song. perfect!

[@tuomodrums6031]

Very tight ! Professional, Josh ! / Tuomo

[@hazyredeyes]

Nice to see some personality come through! Great job on one of my favorite all time Metallica song!

[@trainspotter360]

This is awesome! Love the foot cam

[@joshuahaddock4981]

I air drummed so much listening to metal that I sat at a drum kid one day and played like I've done it for years! lol true story!

[@sipnsurf00]

best Metallica album IMHO. my only wish was somehow Burton and Newsted somehow played together and turned the bass up on the final mix. Love both of them.

[@Joao-mu7tn]

Badass!! So simple and so perfect.

[@kevg1869]

Goddam. This is gonna be crazy dude. You kidding me? 💯

[@Beranin]

Best Metallica song, glad to see it covered by my favorite drum cover dude! Keep on goin!

[@ScreeAT]

You ROCK! Greetz from Vienna !

[@jefffowler4225]

I consider this song to be Metallica's flagship song... Awesome cover!

[@blancoboyjones7824]

Wow, this looks like alot of fun.

[@dukesclipz5306]

josh you are an incredible drummer i hope im as good as you someday your amazing!

[@joshsteffen]

Keep at it, you'll be better.

[@ersantaskn8519]

Complete drummer!

[@JasonDrums24]

Never too much Metallica :) Great work man!

[@OverproofMMA]

That was amazingly accurate. Thanks for re doing one of my favourite songs ^_^

[@OverproofMMA]

+TurtleTortuga I hope you do Octavarium again. And some Annihilator too.

[@javierlago9727]

Good job Josh !!!!! i like it, I LIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!