METALLICA - Fade to Black - Drum Cover

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After having so much fun with Puppets, I decided to do this one from Ride the Lightning and do whatever I wanted. Lars' performance and sound on that album is horrible, so I play it like he did on Live Shit: Binge & Purge - Seattle 1989 ...plus add a few liberties here n there. Hope you like it!
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[@drenahmeti22]

The double bass in the guitar solo pleases me, not many people seem to realise it's there and I love it when Lars plays it as it adds more energy to the song!

[@pexstallz4279]

I'm actually pretty sure it's guitar not bass because when I play the song it's on guitar, but anyways yea it sounds great with the solo!

[@noah._.powell]

+Pex Stallz no, it's in the actual song

[@zacfernandez6030]

+Pex Stallz I think he means double bass on the drums (the foot pedal) not double bass guitar. You can clearly hear the double bass pedals towards the end

[@rickkoole1266]

Pex Stallz he means the double bass pedal, not the bass guiter ;)

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

In seattle89 it was very loud

[@BruceCopperfield]

6:15 Fade to Black solo slowly turn to Raining Blood :D

[@zanderwimsatt4857]

Bruce Copperfield sometimes it gives a snare a fatter sound

[@joederick7534]

Si un poco

[@sirzechsazazel1150]

Finally this version! It's like the one in Seattle 89 where Lars starts the double bass a bit before but it sounds so good!

[@comicsans1689]

He also did it in 2001 during Jason's last performance.

[@prometheustv6558]

Comic Sans *2000

[@viktorsilva4017]

"Fade to Black but Lars think he's the lead guitarrist"

[@Damo887]

all drummers are

[@giuliano8031]

FamilyMan261 Some of then yes, I could Imagine Coperfucker or Cobus (Cobus is good, but still) would do that

[@neonknight-1522]

@@giuliano8031 who tf are these guys 😂

[@joshsteffen]

No offense taken man. I appreciate your opinion, That '89 show is one of the greatest live videos ever made. I have some rants about Lars but he is a big reason I got into drums when I was young.

[@joshsteffen]

I appreciate that. The live approach beats the studio version hands down for me, and I play it that way. Look up live shit binge n purge 1989 seattle. I can barely listen to Ride the lightning because live versions of this n bells is by far better.

[@hoobastankus9513]

Y’all need to stop hating on Lars

[@longinuscyclone213]

just tell them to listen to dyers eve

[@cheppet]

Hahahahahaha 😂

[@demdrumsandguitar8208]

longinus cyclone exactly

[@hoobastankus9513]

jonny j so just because he’s getting older you’re hating on him? That doesn’t seem very fair to Lars

[@pausxd]

Um

[@joshsteffen]

Fair enough dude. I play it like lars did from live shit binge n purge 1989. I always liked the live version better. To be honest, you sound just like me when I bitch about Lars! Listen to his live versions of One, he murders the fucking song!

[@rockmo4896]

Thanks for clearing that up. For a moment I thought you were "larsing" a lars song!

[@youcristineltube]

this is not possible....I love guitar covers...I love how guitar sounds...I bought a guitar to learn how to play it...now I discovered you...I want fucking drums!!! wtf!!!

[@joshsteffen]

Play both!

[@GlassLegend40]

+sava cristian It's way better on the drums too in my opinion specially, if you got it by muscle memory then you can almost do it in your sleep .. even take power naps during play tour ..

[@joshsteffen]

also, drumming will help with timing in the guitar. very important.

[@GlassLegend40]

Josh Steffen right! and that's what makes drummers the lead and the shit because of all the hardcore multi tasking skills too ..

[@bishopgutierrez5772]

+Josh Steffen seeing you do metallica covers makes me jizz everywhere uncontrollably. keep up the good work dude!!

[@jerftecimer5752]

Skills 10/10 Feels 10/10 U re best drummer Josh!

[@LuCkYxShOt97]

Fade To Black is probably one of my all time favorite Metallica songs. And to see such a phenomenal performance and cover like this is so freaking amazing! Keep doing what you do man!

[@scotthaupt8680]

Nice fill work Top flight

[@Hackerpro-qw2ls]

Nice i love that song too but Leper Masiah is my favorite.

[@GuitaristMetallica]

Nice to hear that you played '89 style. It's boring on the Studio Version

[@jeffhendrickx7763]

Please thank your parents for bringing you to this world! Seeing someone playing drums like you makes everyones day better! But it also makes me realize that i have to keep practicing with my drums, but i will be the happiest guy alive when i can play like this

[@sonicbreaker6991]

Sadly I can play songs like this just don't have a drum kit 😔😞😟☹️😖😣😫😩

[@lucfournier3939]

Gteay comment keep beating those drums

[@yeetfeet1878]

@sonic breaker 69 we are in the same boat I can play slayer Metallica dance of eternity etc on buckets a practice pad and back packs but I do not have a set I just think people need to realize not everyone has the best life.

[@blackhawk4465]

@@yeetfeet1878 lol you aint playing dance of eternity on backpacks buddy

[@francescapodda6726]

5:01 starts one of the all time ending solo ever

[@sky_1005]

Did anyone realise he is holding his left stick upside down

[@vemzonalt2929]

Its for heavier snare attack, some drummers do that with both of their sticks.

[@lepsa8323]

God damn. You Sir really are an amazing drummer!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@JT-sl3ui]

Yes! Josh & Delta Empire are phenomenal!!!

[@drummer4life221]

10 years later i still come back and rewatch the best Metallica drum covers

[@thegrinder46]

This is my favorite cover of this song anywhere i can find on youtube. What i love about Josh's videos, aside from his playing, that you can hear the kick drum. Every other cover i have seen of this on youtube, you cant hear the kick drum and thats a major part at the end.

[@kubilaygendihal9739]

dude you are very creative. when you add something to the song, that always makes it better. you are awesome brother

[@Jahomey505]

Kubilay Gendihal he just played the 89 version

[@joelmathew7677]

everyone is either talking about hating on Lars, or how how awesome this cover was, but no one talks about Josh playing with his left stick upside down.

[@GlassLegend40]

I think, I'm really getting close to this stage of my life.. But I 'm not self medicating yet due to the fact, that I have something real worth holding on too and really dreaming about in my life still while no one can criticize me, for it .. And it keeps me, preoccupied the fact that I have all the options at my disposal so maybe it saves me, frequent trips to all the closes liq in my town.. thanks for the cover mate! well done..

[@bradendyck2443]

GlassLegend# huh

[@maxlu9373]

Why were you holding the drumstick in your left hand upside down?

[@joshsteffen]

+Max Lu broken stick

[@aestheticchickentendies990]

Colby Phifer not really Lars plays like that

[@aestheticchickentendies990]

Max Lu he's not

[@StevenYellows]

I'm guessing for more attack....I think Mike Portnoy does the same thing 👍🏻

[@prabhdensingh8740]

Miguel T, and Vinnie Paul

[@NYPDWeatherman]

51 people liked the video so much they had to turn their computers upside down just to like the video again.

[@yeetfeet1878]

This is a clever comment your earned a like 😊.

[@Rich_Newell_]

It sounded great, but it coulda used a little more cowbell.

[@charlescyklop1679]

Did you ?

[@charlescyklop1679]

Fusy one

[@charlescyklop1679]

Buy one, get miliion free

[@robertoferrer9805]

Cowbell? C'mon now!!! This drum cover is perfect as it is, in fact!!!

[@Alex26108]

I got a fever

[@anluzunoglu6144]

Eleven years and still the best cover ever

[@tsimisde]

You added enough fills and it isn't the simple groove we heard on the album BUT, all of your fills blend so well with the song, it's definitely a pleasure to hear your playing, Lars adds enough fills but, they are hit or miss, however, your fills are spot on and definetely, the ending was superb, as the rest of your cover, your playing has a flow and it is really great to hear it. Congratulations, keep up the good work and of course, i want to mention that your sound kicks ass, well done

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@cberbes]

Easily my favorite drummer. I watch his videos and get so pumped to play. Dude has as much style as he does skill.

[@joshsteffen]

+cberbes ;)

[@MrExonn]

I love that double bass at the end, best cover ever!

[@yo.burgos]

Love this Binge and Purge LIVE version on how Lars is supporting the Rhythm, bass and guitar lines as if his beats are actually dancing.

[@alihawndrough1998]

Wow you were in your own zone towards the end what a great feeling . Awesome cover

[@小張-n3h]

Lars Will be very proud of you.

[@EclipseStorm923]

That nonstop kick drum at the end must kill the legs

[@danieldelaparra7708]

It's like everybody laughs at Lars but nobody can play this song correctly on drums!!! Lars did an amazing job in this song, and there is not a single decent cover of it in KZbin

[@fatmanvidz]

though all the cymbals and drumming were impressive. I liked the bass drum the best!! 😂 screw saxophone. I'm getting a drum set

[@Alexanderthegreatdrummer]

fatmanvidz vinnie paul of Pantera had the exact same instrument swap :P

[@sonicbreaker6991]

@@Alexanderthegreatdrummer lol

[@neonknight-1522]

@@Alexanderthegreatdrummer i cant imagine vinnie playing a sax

[@infamous3688]

Why do I always come here, and I don't get disappointed, but good song!

[@thomasgary1219]

I could watch this over and over dude

[@maxquintus6547]

Damn! It's so hard to keep the double bass going at the end! You sure know how to make it look easy!

[@geraldbrust6330]

great fills Josh you have a style all your own. you are a kick ass drummer

[@corneliusvostro4153]

En ésta te pasaste, la mejoraste de principio a fin. no me canso de verte tocar. SOS EL UNO!

[@keezus_]

This is one of my favorite songs by metallica and you a great job👍

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks ;)

[@zachcline7555]

salamango81 You would be wrong

[@SoulKingBK]

5:23 Bro went in with the double bass so clean

[@caretaker4727]

You "DA-MAN" Josh!!! Love watching you play! Even 8 years ago!

[@nicolunz8685]

Every single cover ive seen just makes my day man. Thank you for having a gift🙏

[@anthonyreyes7718]

Touch my soul everytime bro good job bro

[@jf5150975]

That version should have been on the record!

[@joshsteffen]

+Jamie Frenier ;)

[@sebastiantonini1895]

They we’re 21 Y/O when they made Ride The Lightning, what did You done when You’re 21 to complain this?

[@TronciM]

@@sebastiantonini1895 exactly lmao he's complaining about a song he loves, a song which is one out of many of the most important metal songs in history, written by the biggest metal band ever

[@syedbadshah12345]

No thanks, the original is perfect.

[@smarkmalark]

@@syedbadshah12345 Exactly. This is wayyy too fuckin busy (which it’s supposed to be, that’s what he intended for this cover lol) it would completely ruin the feel of the actual song

[@JoeEmAll]

yeah man really well done specially on the double quick bit, thumbs up

[@theeflyingcow6443]

3:03 this part is amazing

[@theeflyingcow6443]

And the ending that shows how fast you are is amazing

[@anthonyfrancia3026]

You have the best miked drums in the business 💪🏽 I love it! Keep it up brother

[@sam6stringestrada31]

You have a gifted technic

[@anlmertates5609]

Josh,you are shining bro.Just amazing!

[@boizzvarero1516]

I really enjoy every time you play the drums happily.

[@markram6339]

Чувак, ты играешь нереально круто! Привет из России! Hello from Russia!

[@Captain_Jackk_Sparrow]

You are so good. Its amazing.

[@7ventyZeven]

Bro the fade to white at the end got me.

[@АлексАндр-е4м4г]

Это обалденно!!! У Вас на ударных просто КАЙФ!!!

[@Lavourrin]

Damn, I love the drumming from their 89' concert.

[@blahgyn]

6:10 OMFG man, i keep replaying this over and over haha

[@jabronie25]

Love the improv at the end!

[@ConnorPBR]

Most drum covers I match half and never watch again but for sum reason I've watched and replayed this one and watched the whole thing so many time it's not even funny

[@genkinks]

That double pedal at the end always gets me!

[@k1dn1ce76]

Love the sound of the kick drum and snare on this particular kit! You play incredibly by the way.

[@drummerboone8427]

I like how you play it your own way but you can still hear the original in the background. I think it’s cool dude

[@ugtirian4]

Thanks for the demo man! I'm trying to learn drums myself and use your videos to see how it's played so I can mimic them

[@nickalexander7189]

fade to black is my autumn song i love this song

[@robertoferrer9805]

A drum cover that substantiates this amazing track...nothing comes close!!!

[@mikegorgonzola8391]

I really fucking love how you throw in these fills. It makes me think of what Metallica would've sounded like if Lars was a bit more creative

[@nihilist1680]

Somehow I knew you're gonna go to the blasts in the end... This was awesome kind of cover.

[@johnroehsler143]

I sure do enjoy watching/listening to your videos and this is my favorite one yet!

[@mrrob4006]

It’s a pleasure to watch your videos.!

[@venomjosh8185]

the amazing you play the drums very well my friend

[@Nrvous4747]

ok shit, last comment i swear.. No disrespect to lars cause he made this band and helped create this music but the way you play and how many others could for that matter, really amplify it to what and where it really should be.. So obvious when someone is playing a song and someone is in a song... Shits a joy to watch man keep it up!

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

< 1 min in, and I'm fucking dying laughing when he's staring at the camera.

[@joshsteffen]

I did it a while back but may do over.

[@omgitsxig]

You deserve more views and subscribers 😃

[@danield.7359]

man, the solo part at the end was divine!

[@eemilqq]

i like this cover so much, i looped it and fell asleep listening to it =D

[@StrangerE0ns]

Fade to black but Lars woke up (And took lessons)

[@sushidates]

Subscribed. Watched tons of your videos, and you’re very talented. Thanks, Josh!

[@isaacqueirozdecastro1718]

That's what i call talent and skill guy you're the best.

[@gounderusbyMichaelTomlins]

Ah - freakin' Mazing!!! Wow. I had to watch this oldie but a goodie; and I am sooo glad I did! You are the COOLEST drummer I have ever seen! Your dynamics is Lar's wet dream! Wow - the 8th notes seem so effortless and that ending....TRULY...EPIC!

[@alaslipknot]

Hey Josh, Any chance that you can re-create the drumming for few great songs (e.g fade to black) i would pay to see some of Metallica's song played with a drumming level of Slipknot or Lamb of god. Ps: By level i don't mean better, am talking about the speed and "number of beats", i love all bands this is not for competition, i just wanna see it :) Thank you and keep up the great work!!

[@joshsteffen]

Good idea. I've considered doing something like that.

[@alaslipknot]

Josh Steffen My hero \m/ !!

[@OverproofMMA]

Those fills at the end were those tornado-type fills you did the tip video on, right? (The same technique you used in Seasons in the Abyss)

[@dlx7844]

I really like the "so so" hand gesture at the end :'D You're very inspiring Josh!

[@hetfieldprophet]

Going deep into the vault for some awesome drum sessions. Man it would be great to be your neighbor. Even if you were making these vids at 1AM, I'd get up to listen.

[@jf5150975]

Fuck those thumbs downs! You're amazing!

[@johnjag210]

Love your snarework in all the videos ive watched. Subscribed

[@wyattadams3735]

Dude you are flat out amazing

[@kubilaygendihal9739]

If you would be where Lars stands, Metallica would live 100 more years.

[@sadsadasdsadasdsadas]

+Kubilay Gendihal I doubt that.

[@kubilaygendihal9739]

lars plays like shit man

[@sadsadasdsadasdsadas]

Kubilay Gendihal you dont know shit

[@kubilaygendihal9739]

haha you are so funny dude. Do u think he is talented? He plays like shit. His talent gone when Cliff passed away. If you are saying that he plays nice than you dont know anything.

[@sadsadasdsadasdsadas]

Kubilay Gendihal you dont know shit obviously.

[@PavelMichey]

Most crazy wonderful cover for this song ever!👍👍👍double stroke bass is mmmmmmmm🤤

[@kikethrasher2448]

Great cover Josh!!! had a great time changing speed. Play it at 1.5 before the solo starts and you get Slayer then if you play at 2x speed it sounds like dragonforce. Really cool

[@narudra]

Wow, that final, so awesome dude,

[@franciscofoes2076]

you realy like play so much Metallica. its so nice to see. very great! thanks man

[@andreascaglione2596]

Great as usual man...you are a monster on the drums

[@nielsholbraad1803]

I googled "Fade to black drums easy" in case I have to stand in for my quite skilled son (guitarist) who's choosed to play this fantastic song at a soon coming up admittance exam at musical high school. I have played drums for several years as a youngster. But this is crazy! Johs Steffen...!

[@nielsholbraad1803]

Aaaand now I just found out that Johs Steffen apperantly have some kind of affiliation with Alex Jones... Pretty sad destiny for such a skilled drummer...

[@joshsteffen]

Is Alex Jones too metal for ya? Then that's metal.

[@mikaeldesjardins1904]

HOLY JESUS !!!!!!! YOU ARE SO TALENTED !!!!!!!! CONTINUE LIKE THAT MY BOY !!!!!

[@Andre232323232332323]

No, he already said it in his comments, and he's right, it's the way Ulrich played the song in LIVE: shit binge & purge. And he's right, it sounds better and more challenging

[@Kury_Trup_Ku_Mira]

Very worthy performance !!! 💪😉👍If it is not difficult for you, please do it Deep Purple Highway Star with a break in front of the keyboardist solo. Thank !!!

[@lawsonsealey1911]

Well that was fricken amazing!

[@troyrobertson90]

Dude you are a Savage. Really enjoy watching you.

[@joshsteffen]

That one and Eye of the Beholder!