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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@romusromulus]

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

[@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

[@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.!

[@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!!

[@DerTeufelImDetail]

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

[@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 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪🔝🔝🔝

[@oh_poor_damaged_mepatrick1529]

All time favorite Metallica song!! Thanks Jon!

[@emildesilvia8452]

Same, nothing excist that compare to that song.

[@murdock8694]

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

[@lordlucifer]

That section coming out of the solo at 4:35 is so cool.

[@chris.bradshaw]

The transition back into the verse is so down to business

[@sebastianmarko4273]

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

[@george_2172]

Incredible playing!! What a great tribute to Cliff 🙏

[@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!

[@8Megaton]

AWESOME drumming! Cliff is very happy with this tribute!

[@jesset4987]

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

[@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

[@soulbrother5435]

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

[@tgstk2]

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

[@Heavy_Metal.Nerd-2005]

Rest in peace Cliff, you fucking Legend on the bass. Nice tribute, Jon! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@OCryptoTroll]

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

[@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.

[@SuperNick090]

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

[@j-venom616]

Oooooh boy! I love it, brings a lot of memories to my mind. Man, you are damn impressive and have played pretty much on every of my favourite thrash bands, once you are done with The Big Four I would like to hear some Testament. Correct me if I am wrong, but you did the Live At The Fillmore with Testament on that tour? Dog Faced Gods would be really cool to see!

[@Skoora]

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

[@Zazquatch1]

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

[@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.

[@mgrocki]

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

[@nickfuller20]

Great job, Jon Dette is an awesome drummer! Good to see he stayed in shape and in the gym also as he said he would. It's easy to gain unwanted weight in your 40s and 50s!

[@GD_DRUMS]

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

[@wcreview8227]

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

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

The last ride hit was killer. :D

[@drummerw17]

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

[@moogman5]

Good job man! Excellent timing and feel....Too many drummers out there who just don't get the feel/groove part of it

[@willardwayne3]

So well said! Without the groove or swing its just.......it loses its heart and soul

[@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.

[@JediHobbit007]

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

[@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

[@iggymont8638]

The cardio involved is amazing. I wonder how many calories Lars burned a night in the 80's.

[@russkate88]

Alot no doubt. That's why he was so skinny.

[@london3618]

Thanks Jon. Great performance 🤘🏼 1:55 made me smile. Reminds me of you drum brother Dave Lombardo on War Ensemble

[@jesusfernandodrylander1201]

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

[@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.

[@warmachine9023]

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

[@mcathawk1490]

That little bell ring at the beginning was funny😂

[@MFH666]

Damn Jon, you nailed it big time!!! I still love playing that song (on my bass that is)!! So that's what I did on your video \m/

[@007stopjockin]

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

[@Lord_Dranek]

Damn this song is sick, fucken love Damage Inc. Your playing was sick too love the enthusiasm.

[@dftns]

Glad to find your Channel Jon! Killer performance!! Coming from a right hand drummer, seeing a lefty metal drummer it's kind of tricky tryna learn some! 😅

[@chinocrahan8]

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

[@Shane.Lambert]

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

[@nachogiles8541]

I love all in this video. Thanks so much

[@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 !! 😂😂😂😂

[@slmiller1000]

Dude you're an animal. Love it. I know it's big four, but covering "failures of the devout" shadows fall and Jason bittner would be bad as hell. Show us how you do it!

[@master4992]

I catch your drum stick once when you play with Anthrax. Happy New Year! Cheers from Bulgaria!

[@florianrodrigues3453]

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

[@chrmkeul]

very nice, I like that bell sound 1:55 and at the end; i doesn't appear on the original Metallica tape with Lars ;)

[@MetFanJay21]

John Dette folks. Mama - there goes that man again. 🤘🏻

[@Quilliana]

Really love your covers Jon! And the War Ensemble-"ding" at 1:54 made me smile from ear to ear. Even if I love Bostaph - his playing on Testament's The Formation Of Damnation was awesome - I feel your playing matches Lombardo's groove better (talking about your Postmortem-cover now). Would love to see you cover an Exodus-song as well. Tom Hunting is probably my favorite drummer and he also has an amazing groove when playing. Anyway, great video man. Cheers!

[@salvo3650]

Amazing performance, great video, legendary track. \m/

[@correametal]

Outstanding performance! Mr. Dette you are nothing short from marvelous!!!

[@wadewedemeier9378]

Thank you John…amazing drumming as always…

[@polsalazar2313]

Thank you, man. Greetings from Colombia

[@giorgosmegas]

Well done Jon!!!!! Greetings from Greece

[@warrenallen7144]

Great job! Loved the Cliff tribute at the beginning too!

[@madmuso5]

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

[@sacrarioofficial5424]

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

[@vdawg2224]

Awesome, having a lot of fun

[@1320pass]

The guitar tone is just fkn crushing on Damage INC. Jon is crushing this cover. Rawk🤟

[@Utcheeow]

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

[@jayspears7245]

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

[@thodoris3790]

the best metal album of all time.simple.dude i saw you with slayer in 96

[@jordanbenson2980]

Every one of your videos is superb mate. We need more real drummers creating content like you.

[@williamboyle8918]

Hell Yeah. Metal drummer for 35 years,. Love your style. Seen Anthrax a million times, but was excited as hell for the one show when I knew you were filling in for Charlie. My buddies just didn't get it. Lol.

[@gaborhalasz9400]

You are a super drummer.Welcome from Hungary🤘

[@drummer200000]

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

[@brandonbeard8638]

I personally would have liked to seen this guy stay with Slayer back in the day. I know my drummer in my band was always talking about this "leftie" that was drumming for Slayer and I was like, "Bullshit" . But he kept telling me to check this dude out. So I watched a video from 96 of "Gemini" with Dette on drums. It was fucking killer. Great fucking drummer.

[@tsatsos06]

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

[@zoltanember6353]

You know it's a hell of a track when JD himself makes a cover of it.

[@JoseGarcia-qq4wg]

Damn! Really powerful! Love it 😍😍😍🤤🤤

[@scottcrawford1962]

God bless brother! How do your feet even know how to keep up? 😱💪🏼🔥 My favorite drum cover so far of the series. But only because of my love for CB. But all of them are smoking! 💨

[@ToiletClogger]

Like Roadrunner... MEEP MEEP!! haha

[@GamerRuck]

Awesome Performance ! Great ! :)

[@paulknowles6433]

Loved your work in testament dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@georgestevens1556]

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

[@lfkk4640]

Fuckin' NAILED IT Jon!!! 🤘👽🤘

[@timur7778]

great song and great drumming from john🥁🤘🔥

[@jeremyvanorder6780]

Well done, Jon. You're a boss on the kit!!!!!

[@Alexaraedrums]

Amazing as always! Had fun working on this one

[@kibozing]

Even that last cymbal tap was brutal! lmao awesome once again!

[@jayvincent2352]

Ha! That's awesome. I said something earlier today about no one ever, EVER, getting that off time china hit in the 3rd verse...and here's Jon to prove me wrong. Killer. 🤘🤘🤘

[@JuhaJKH]

Good shit! Although I missed Lars' 16th notes on the hi-hat at the section just before the solo :)

[@lucianoa.mendes7658]

Amazing, great cover. Aquiles Prister also covered this song, it was just fantastic. This music is perfect!!

[@JamesSmith-rf8wo]

Disposable heroes next maybe? Happy new year!

[@jkranites]

Love seeing a fellow lefty drummer!

[@lacgugolator]

Holy!!!! Molly!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@travis43]

I am hoping you do one of these videos for the song ...and justice for all.

[@Kohan1]

Absolutely amazing....

[@MrNickhume]

amazing,cheers keep them coming