METALLICA - RIDE MEDLEY - Drum Cover

Another difficult compilation added to the Metallica Medley list!
This was a situation where I didn't honor the original beats because I feel the drums on Ride the Lightning are rather stale and uninspired despite it being a great album. It's as if Lars didn't find his identity yet - so I added my own!
Song Sequence:
The Call of Ktulu: 0 - 1:26
Ride the Lightning: 1:26 - 3:14
Escape: 3:14 - 3:52
The Call of Ktulu: 3:52 - 5:56
Fade to Black - 5:56 - 6:10
Creeping Death: 6:10 - 8:42
Trapped Under Ice: 8:42 - 9:51
Fight Fire with Fire: 9:51 - 11:07
For Whom the Bell Tolls: 11:07 - 12:18
Creeping Death: 12:18 - 13:54
The Call of Ktulu: 13:54 - 14:06
Trapped Under Ice: 14:06 - 14:17
Fight Fire with Fire: 14:17 - 14:25
For Whom the Bell Tolls: 14:25 - 14:42
Creeping Death: 14:42 - 14:43
Ride the Lightning: 14:43 - 14:44
Fight Fire with Fire: 14:44 - 14:55
More vids to watch:
Slipknot: • SLIPKNOT - Drum Covers
Pantera: • PANTERA Drum Covers
Metallica: • METALLICA Drum Covers
Medleys: • Medleys
SOAD: • System of A Down Drum ...
Drums Only: • Drums Only
Korn: • KORN Drum Covers
Iron Maiden: • IRON MAIDEN Drum Covers
SLAYER!: • SLAYER Drum Covers
Annihilator: • ANNIHILATOR Drum Covers
Favorites: • Some of My Favorites
Thanks for watching.

[@joshsteffen]

METALLICA - Ride the Lightning Medley

[@ShaunLudlowDrums]

not a massive fan of Metallica but this is still awesome, definitely think a slayer medley is in order ;) also may i ask what you use to record?

[@BigBadDaddy0]

shaunypaws He did a video showing his kit and mics. Pretty cool setup wish I could afford that :D.

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Nice job bro!

[@ballsucker8207]

Can you do a rings of Saturn cover they are death metal band and go extreme with the drums if you want to get a workout try practicing/learning a song or two it may be difficult but it will sound badass in the end

[@bjornebekk2]

+Josh Steffen Mate when u play metallica you look so much more in it, when u play slipknot looks like u dont care but u deliver 100% love it lissen to it for 1hour

[@EgWyps]

Favorite drummer on KZbin! I love how the drums sound. Especially the kick

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@lukeares1165]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the password. I love any help you can give me!

[@calebodin518]

@Luke Ares Instablaster ;)

[@lukeares1165]

@Caleb Odin i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@lukeares1165]

@Caleb Odin it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you really help me out :D

[@matcarpes]

Outstading performance! I'm not even a drummer, but it's nearly impossible to don't enjoy your vids!

[@joshsteffen]

Haha cool!

[@thepropernoob]

I wonder how one can truly learn the power of to 'don't enjoy' something.

[@SYKProject]

BEHOLD, the most talented drummer on youtube!

[@alexjordan9370]

Great job Josh! You have a way of making it look easy while pulling off some really impressive drumming. The playing is so fluid and the fills are so clean. Got me in the mood to go pop this CD in and Ride the Lightning!

[@stephenhobbs3699]

...so True, and the Medley us so well Balanced, ..He really did a Good Job, ..a very nice Tribute ! . . .🤘

[@sixbrokeneggs]

7:49 I just *LOVE* double bass, please do it more often, thanks. xD

[@Manoloutti]

Haha check his slayer covers you ll love it ;)

[@sixbrokeneggs]

I've seen every his cover. Go check out Metallica's "End of The Line" and read the description ;)

[@Manoloutti]

DeformedsTV xD

[@baseballaddict2838]

Absolutely amazing. It just looks so effortless. You could very easily replace Lars. Keep making videos, you're one of the only drummers on KZbin that I know will be pretty much flawless every single time you make a cover.

[@ChuchoMoncho]

I really liked it. It's not an exact cover of the songs, is the Josh's version of Ride The Lightning. Excellent!!

[@michaelfitzsimmons1394]

as a drummer and learned from lars, clive and bill, you are one of the best from whom to learn. your tuning is great and you've inspired me to get back into it and relearn these same albums over again.

[@SuperVilliany101]

man this is just a thing of beauty, between your Metallica and Slipknot covers plus the brilliant medleys you're becoming my favorite drummer on youtube. You think you could give an Avenged Sevenfold song a go would love to see your take on some of their songs especially with your groove power and fills.

[@joshsteffen]

I have bat country on my list because I've always loved the drums in that. Up next is a seasons in the abyss medley.

[@johnholmes3215]

The favorite part of my day is watching you play.

[@Don_of_the_Dad]

Next challenge: record Tool's whole Lateralus album in the secret order... Gapless Lol

[@martijnkemperman7689]

Good luck with that X)

[@timurshaipov682]

A life-long goal I suppose

[@likenoone100]

Best online drumer i have ever seen

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

All those epic sounds i used to love my whole life. So great hearing it differently, and your drums sound awesome. Another way of listening to Metallica for me, i want more of this pls. I need this for in my car. :) ---- Lars is a great drummer, but indeed, Josh makes it look easy, thrust me, it's not. Even if u had the skill, your legs could cramp up within minutes. Dude's got Talent with capital T.

[@joshsteffen]

You'll like my other medleys too. Check em out.

[@justinschroeder2754]

i love that fight fire with fire bridge. The cymbal placements are great in my ears and then the double kick to follow that part. 9:52 I've always known that Lars was a better drummer than can be heard on those older 80's recordings. Pretty good Josh Steffen. pretty good.

[@leotiseira8737]

Yeaaah! Sos un genio hermano, no me canso de ver tus videos. Saludos desde Argentina!

[@joshsteffen]

Saludos!

[@spssecretaryco-chair8909]

Just bloody fricken AWESOME Josh!!!! Been a huge Metallica fan since the late 80s and I think Lars is a wicked drummer. That said, you could take his place in a heartbeat and probably improve Metallicas' awesomeness.

[@joshsteffen]

+Sps Secretary Co-Chair thanks!

[@14jopo14]

your medleys are just amazing man, you and krimh are so inspiring man

[@joshsteffen]

Joseph Gray Glad to hear

[@moranletouze1449]

Dude, i'm sitting in the front of my computer like "OMG, what am i looking at, is this man for real ??" You f*cking nailed all the f*cking songs of this f*cking album ! You f*cking rock, man ! Keep rocking !

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks man! Glad you dig.

[@Gabivador]

Not only I love your drums cover, the medleys you create are awesome!! Oh man that ending! :D

[@joshsteffen]

:D

[@RideTheLightning728]

Dude, as much as I loved your Justice and Master Medleys, I gotta give the ultimate nod to this one. Not only is Lightning my favorite album, your Ktulu parts were just ungodly. Again, the transitions are awesome, especially the little unexpected Fight Fire With Fire crash. Love it! Quick off topic question here. How is your soundproofing setup? I live in a one bedroom apartment with a low patience neighbor to say the least. The room is completley across the room, so it wouldn't be close. I've tried using electronic kits to avoid the noise problem, but the ones I've tried don't fit my style or are just low quality in general. So, I'd really love an acoustic, but noise has always prevented me from doing so. So, in short, how do you prevent this (if you have problems, that is)? Thanks dude!

[@joshsteffen]

I live in a house and these are shot in my basement, which is cement. Plus my neighbors are cool about it. When I was young and just learning to play the cops were always over, so I walled my room and windows with that dense 1" fiberglass foam stuff.

[@joshsteffen]

And I'm glad you liked this one. I took a lot more liberties to do what I wanted because I'm not to impressed with the drum sound or performance in Ride. Lars wasn't Lars yet.

[@RideTheLightning728]

Josh Steffen Thanks for the super quick reply dude. Yeah, living in an apartment definitley hinders my abilities. But, how did that fiberglass foam work? Cause I'd totally line my entire room with it if I had to. And yeah the drums aren't as prominent on most RTL songs, especially Trapped Under Ice. Half the time I hear double bass and sometimes not. The only really great drum track IMO is Fight Fire With Fire.

[@joshsteffen]

Go to a hardware store and ask for it. It's used for insulation. They should know what your talking about.

[@kostaskarakostas5695]

hi man,great job!You just earned a sub!

[@kylemainey6081]

YOU ARE AMAZING JOSH, AND TO SHOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR VIDS I WILL GIVE AN EXTENDED METAL HORN \mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm/ THIS IS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MAN KEEP IT UP

[@oatmeal710]

to express your enjoyment of his videos, you held down a button. now that's some dedication

[@danielbaugher826]

No shit , one of the best drummers I've ever heard

[@joshsteffen]

+Daniel Baugher ;)

[@DaxterZA]

Insane! Great work man! Hope to see a Korn Medley soon!

[@sanchzilla477]

Chaos A.D. medley? Pleeeeaaaseeee My jaw was on the floor this whole video btw. You're freakin awesome dude! Such an inspiration!!

[@joshsteffen]

For sure

[@sanchzilla477]

Hell yes

[@sanchzilla477]

Lookin' forward to it, man.

[@RafaelMotta91]

This is amazing! I got a new favorite video on the internet.

[@kingv911]

This dude is awesome,but I disagree with his comment on the "stale drums" of the Lightning album. Sure, Lars' fairly limited skills probably kept the drums beats and fills a bit more simplified, but it is almost a blessing because the grooves he did come up with serve the songs really well, and he doesn't add distracting flair all over the place.

[@shokid]

I agree, my drummer added too many fills and always showing off, was super annoying. When it comes to drumming, sometimes less is more. Lars' playing on "ride" served the album very well. This drumming takes a lot away from the songs.

[@silenc9]

I don't know what it is but I absolutely love the beginning of ride the lightning. The guitars playing like that and the drum and bass playing together aswell, sounds so awesome! And really good job from you Josh, awesome!

[@Z3rordi3]

I just love this Medley. I keep rewatching it! Great job I have become a big fan of your channel.

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Just now seeing this, still my favourite album by them. Amazing job! Soo many great riffs

[@italipino007]

AMONG THE LIVING MEDLEY!!!!!!!!!

[@shanekulmer9716]

Josh that Medley was Killah, great kit sounds crisp and clear I came across you by accident to be honest glad I did great to watch 💪🤘

[@TheMightyAtor]

Epic ending for an epic medley! Nicely done. I especially liked the way you slow jammed your way out of Fight Fire with Fire about 3/4 of the way through.

[@joshsteffen]

;)

[@TheMetalMarci]

Josh, thank you very much for making this vid and uploading it on my birthday! perfect gift. at the meantime I realised I have nothing to do here on this planet with the drums, because I can never be this excellent.:) you are my favorite drum cover maker!

[@joshsteffen]

Much appreciated

[@urbanfarmsupply]

This is fantastic Josh. Well done man.

[@goranilincic2644]

Ktulu as an entry.Yeaaaaaaaaah !! 🤘🤘

[@gracianorcr3299]

The end of Medley was amazing....!!! lml all video is perfect!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@mMatty1337]

you sir have become my new favorite youtube drummer and idol. thank you and keep on rocking!

[@joshsteffen]

mMatty1337 No thank you!

[@AnnihilatorLt]

amazing, you make it look so easy!

[@ConventicleOSRS]

You make Lar's style of playing sound really amazing, great job as always!

[@michaelfitzsimmons1394]

of course your own interpretation is pretty well spot on and adds to these songs.

[@GuitarRazze]

Damn these medleys are awesome.

[@mateuszsmolaga4457]

Metallica is the one of my favourite band, but while I watching this video I thought that Lars suck, seriously 😃 you're just fucking awesome! In my opinion you are the God of drums i'm waiting for your next video! Greatings from Poland!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks ;)

[@tttarms1970]

+Josh Steffen METAL CHURCH!!!!

[@Morganstudios]

I learn so much just by watching you! Great videos!!!

[@ricardogomespedro4365]

Great job, especially in For Whom The Bell Tolls, you seemed like you're teaching a lesson. Keep up!

[@86randylee]

6:35 nice...i was almost passed out... ^ but this woke me, lol =P and damn!...so awesome...you nailed it all...love it bro...

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@CliffyByro27]

What do you call that upside-down cymbal (I'm new-ish to drums)

[@joshsteffen]

A stack.

[@CliffyByro27]

cool thanks!

[@johnflorez457]

really? really? man that was amazing... I hope lars watch this video... he would be so proud to see how you took his drumming to a new level, keep it up man :)

[@joshsteffen]

John Florez Be sure to check out my other medleys! @playlist?list=PLMwRBtRqeh8ZT6XfH5Ry_vy9T0_TM0YhP

[@ethanm2000]

So awesome! I fucking love the transition from Fade into Creeping! You are amazing

[@C8SFW]

Love the thing you do at 11.52 Great Work Again Josh!

[@kevinchavarria135]

AWESOME DUDE, AWESOME!!! I really enjoyed this medley!! You are a beast Sir! way to go!

[@joshsteffen]

:)

[@RogelioPerea]

Kudos on the "backing track" edits... KUDOS on the drumming!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@Prettyincamo90]

Amazing, dude

[@Enorme81]

You made me goosebumps at 6am, amazing job!

[@Daver869]

any chance of a Megadeth cover?

[@augustotarazona7282]

Excelente me gusto mucho.

[@oatmeal710]

*me gusta. Nice try though

[@blur1355]

The best metallica album in my opinion Btw great cover dude :)

[@Rebornthrudoom]

Greatest thing ever would be a Sepultura - Chaos AD Medley!

[@joshsteffen]

It's coming. Already created.

[@Rebornthrudoom]

NO WAY!!!! I can't wait!!

[@gdh6200]

What an ending!

[@mikestn]

your videos are awesome man :)

Such a kickass medley ! \ô

[@joshsteffen]

(;-{)

[@AlbertoPA]

looking forward to watch something from lamb of god! great job!

[@californiausa7622]

Once again excellent Josh'''''''''''''''

[@apostolicchris2004]

FREAKING AWESOME .....BRO.....

[@frantz59]

Amazing as usual. Thanks you. Do you play with drumless tracks ?

[@joshsteffen]

No, just the album

[@Camstrat-bo2dl]

Would love to see him do for whom the bell tolls studio version and seek and destroy he is the best drummer i have seen forget about all those who can flip and catch sticks this guys the best

[@StiGy]

Im on mobile and its working! Great Job!

[@theridor]

Awesome as always. You should do a Lamb of God medley next! Preferably Ashes of the Wake or Sacrament :D

[@joshsteffen]

If I did, it would be ashes for sure.

[@Lechu560]

SUPER!!!!

[@jordanhasch2544]

I am so fucking jealous. I have been trying so hard to nail that malevolent, sinister swing in the rhythm part of "For Whom...", but it comes out wooden and non-groovy. Josh nails it effortlessly. Plus, can someone tell me if it's in 4/4 or 6/8? And he's wearing my favorite Metallica t-shirt. Love it.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks! And if you ask me, it's both. I could interpret it either way.

[@rodrigovig]

Great great... The end of Medley was amazing... \o/

[@joshsteffen]

Yeah it's funny how those get created. The medley always ends up being a couple minutes longer than the first make of it because I can see all the possibilities for the ending.

[@nathanmoreira]

JOSH, YOU'RE FUCKING AWESOME !!! I'm your fan, you're a great drummer, I could hear you playing all day.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@1972ibleedcrimson]

Steffen the Legend

[@joshhouston3443]

Do you have Pantera Cowboys medley?

[@joshsteffen]

Yes.

[@KYCmember]

I seen your opinions on the Load and Reload albums and St. Anger, but what is your opinion on death magnetic?

[@joshsteffen]

Pretty good album. I've done a couple so far.

[@e34h]

damn josh! that was fucking awesome! again! as always! after listening to all your drum covers, i decided to start playing the drums! do like korn's dead bodies everwhere? it would be great to hear your version. you rock dude!!

[@joshsteffen]

Very cool man. I will put that on the list. I still have a lot of Korn to do.

[@californiausa7622]

Thanks so much for your videos''' I enjoy them very much'' You are very talented'' Awesome'''''''''''''

[@spiderman754]

incrível cobertura, Metallica impecável como sempre, muito bom xd!!!

[@Hardcore5117]

Which China Cymbal is this?Sounds insane! Awsome medly btw!

[@Bielkovina25]

yeah i need know too...

[@Dyingwood.]

It is a 16" wuhan china

[@DaxterZA]

Yeah, its a Wuhan 16", Ive also got one, one of the best chinas money can buy in my opinion, it sounds amazing!

[@danielbaugher826]

That's badass how you get a lot of the solos in

[@shhhmynamekool]

how do you pu the metallica music in background

[@joshsteffen]

+Ethaniel Hatfield daw called reaper

[@THENINEOFSLIPKNOT555]

What China do you use? It sounds amazing. Also nice work

[@geddyknee1633]

It's an 18-inch Wuhan

[@francomm3901]

THAT DOUBLE at 10:50 - 11:10

[@emokiller907]

That ending is so satisfying 👍🤘

[@sorin_ea6]

call of ktulu drum track is pretty underrated. solid work!

[@samantasilvano3131]

I Really love this medley

[@joshsteffen]

New video soon. ;)

[@urosspasic1597]

you want the D

[@GuitarRazze]

I'm covering this soon ;)

[@joshsteffen]

+GuitarRazze would you like a better drum track?

[@GuitarRazze]

+Josh Steffen what would that mean? re-recorded?

[@joshsteffen]

+GuitarRazze you bet, dude. Perhaps we could both upload it and promote each other. Either way, it could use a better drum sound.

[@GuitarRazze]

sure! But I've noticed there's some clipping though on your newer videos, compared to this one. I think its the bass drum

[@joshsteffen]

+GuitarRazze I've been paying more attention to that now. I have vids built up so i can start on this tomorrow. You can do your thing and ill send you the new shit to toss in.

[@JMdatacrew]

Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@gabrielnogueira3162]

You could play Metallica Black álbum Medley?

[@NahuelCyrox]

nice job bro!

[@unavozenoff2384]

Te has merecido mi mas grande Like ... Is amazing your style of play drums and i Like so much the medley

[@AndrewGagnonDrummer]

What Metallica drums do you think aren't stale and uninspired?

[@joshsteffen]

Anything past ride the lightning

[@happycanandian1723]

Well Done!!!

[@antoniojaymz]

most amazing

[@percivaldesson3506]

Josh I notice that when you get to know how to play the notes of the songs you get better then the original drummers on the original songs keep making new videos and I'll watch them

[@TristanKelley]

Nice cover!

[@SadisticKillerXx]

What if metallica had drums like this, omg, this is insanely good.

[@rihirdo]

people can say what they want about Lars, but without any doubt , back in the mid/late 80's he introduced a totally new style and way of playng heavy metal drum parts , he was an innovator, of course with age he lost his power. and stamina.but Lars is one of the main reason i started playng drums back in the 91....sorry my english

[@joshsteffen]

+rocco roccki same here ;)

[@towardsthelight220]

🤘

[@joshuahaddock4981]

Dude I have to admit I haven't watched all ur vids. But damn it is awesome. got a story to tell u if u ever get a chance. great job

[@joshsteffen]

+Joshua Haddock fb messenger