METALLICA - Ride the Lightning (live) - drum cover

This is the Through the Never version. Hey Lars, good job!
I tried to do that Lars feel but throw a bunch of stuff in it as well. Kinda rough, but it's live.
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[@luissanchez-im9gy]

I think Lars did a great work in that version

[@joshsteffen]

I agree.

[@alejandromr6671]

I prefer the original one, but the sound at this is amazing

[@DeanFr0mHell]

Could you please do some live covers from the '89 concert in seattle? That would be amazing :D

[@jarcokvcely4218]

Glenn No. This is the Movie's Cover Song

[@sabvillainy]

@@jarcokvcely4218 ?

[@scarraga3459]

@@jarcokvcely4218 I think Glenn already knows that.

[@Dvargas1314]

I just saw metallica 3 days ago on the by request tour in Lima, we choose this song and Lars destroy the drums but you men had all my respects youre incredible , probably one of the best youtube drummers congrats !

[@joshsteffen]

Awesome dude

[@megadave1987abe]

He's my favorite drummer on KZbin, that's for sure. Watching him has taught me a lot. Thank you so much Josh Steffen.

[@scottborman5180]

Love the fills in the solo section

[@yeetfeet1878]

For people who say Lars cannot hold a solid tempo. This video is 6:34 second the studio version is 6:37 Which means Lars held a solid tempo.

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@eduardozepol2000 I’m sure it happens to everyone live sometimes.

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@eduardozepol2000 that’s how it sounds on the studio recording.

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@eduardozepol2000 no it’s not

[@martinvinduska8087]

For me the biggest issue with Lars/Metallica live since about 1998 is that he often shortens the strokes in fills.

[@S1fu3nt3s]

I am not tired of see you Over and Over again!!!

[@JWDav-gy7tb]

Absolute top quality.love metallica and not until i have seen class like this did i realise how much goes on...one word mate WOW

[@joshajcip]

Nice to hear a solid constant beat in a live recording of Metallica

[@andrewrodriguez9924]

bro why are not sign to any major record labels yet.I'm a drummer myself but not as good lol I'm inspired by your work.keep it up man

[@joshsteffen]

+andrew rodriguez thanks!

[@kanuzii3013]

Insiktsfull lol bro stfu 😂😂

[@jamesulrich3342]

you should do the original track cover

[@charlescyklop1679]

recommend the Slayer by Josh, Metallica is always irrefutable.

[@kristijan.1]

please do a studio version cover PLEASE

[@charlescyklop1679]

yes if you pray, will do some day - not for a money - just for a music and satisfaction again the ....

[@yeetfeet1878]

He did already about 8-9 years ago

[@Max-xk4vm]

@@yeetfeet1878 Yeah he did, but many people in the comments asked for a new version, because the old is really really outdated. In terms of quality.

[@FelixTMS11]

Dayum, dude! You kick some serious ass!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks man.

[@robert1492]

Suprised this guy has not blown up yet on youtube, so talented

[@hichamadil5259]

THIS A HELL OF A COVER GREAT JOB MAN.

[@joshsteffen]

Thank you.

[@TheRftenis]

So Much Power man! i don't get tired of see this covers!

[@lucasjonsson6515]

You are awesome man!!! This is the best metallica cover I have ever seen!!!❤❤❤

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks dude. Find my others! I put a playlist in the description.

[@lucasjonsson6515]

I will☺

[@dveas09]

great job man,but, you can play 'ride the ligthning' no live, the studio version, thanks!!

[@Lucas51192]

I think the same

[@borredinho3184]

Live version is better

[@belliiahmed]

Live is so much better

[@yeetfeet1878]

He already did the studio version.

[@jessevanderveen6382]

that bass is killing it

[@OHH-qj5kl]

I love the through the never version !!!

[@mattriquelme5080]

This video deserves millions of views Genius!!!

[@BilalsAdventures]

Love watching your covers man. Keep them coming!

[@joshsteffen]

Much appreciated.

[@Carbonknife721]

Wow amazing cover. U deserve way more subs than u already have dude. Keep it up

[@hugorojas3480]

man I think u make the best Metallica cover on drum keep it coming! :D

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks for watching. I do tons of Metallica songs!

[@MarkRobinsonDrums]

Solid man - well done!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@furkanylmaz5054]

im from turkey :) very very nice. I follow you 👍

[@martinmarcoux4526]

Wow man ! Your'e a machine !!!

[@SuperRizzoman]

i fell you in the start of the song holding back a little then after a bit you start to kick ass as always !!! kept rocking

[@Procyon58]

waaaay better than the old one :) thank you man, made my day

[@joshsteffen]

Glad to hear dude.

[@milliesunflower1864]

so fast so metal so perfect !!

[@GerardoIx]

Wwooww! You can Oulars Lars!!! Great job =)

[@MrTeward]

That was badass!

[@omardiaz6739]

What a BADASS

[@muchomusiclibre]

nice job dude!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@charlescyklop1679]

Nice maybe lice not etching you, Josh is over it and much more :)

[@buckrogers5808]

Killing it again!!

[@TheKevinOwensShow]

You make it look so easy!

[@Hamburger338]

this is just awesome keep em' coming! :D

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks man

[@cwardo9810]

@ 2:46 that was so clean you could eat that off a plate.!!😭😭

[@yeetfeet1878]

Badumm tsss see what I did there. I have to learn this one it is my favorite album of all time 😃.

[@TheArnienator]

Sounds like taht show was recorded in 2003, am I right? :D I think it's really interestening to hear you playing some newer Live versions of Metallica. I never thought it would be possible, making stuff like that sounding so great. But you did it! Really sick, dude! :D I wish, lars would hear that! :D I think he would run to the toilett and start crying... ;) Greets from germany. ;D

[@joshsteffen]

Not sure which year but this was on their through the never movie. My guess is closer to 2008. Thanks man. ;)

[@AlexRooneyComposer]

+Jordan Elstob recorded in august 2012 and released around july 2013

[@grantglackin7648]

my hero

[@merlebump5328]

Awesome! That's one of my favorites

[@1204Davis]

GREAT DUDE!

[@imlonelyybarra279]

Good job I found your channel and fell in love with drumming thanks for inspiring me.

[@Scratiznutz]

There's some serious dynamite right there. Solid 😎

[@Blacknumbermusic]

Oowh...talented Man...But,let's see the drummer from our country he plays on Burger kill

[@WashingtonSenaWSena]

Awesome dude.Congrats.

[@e34h]

dude, seriously.. all i need is your channel! fucking awesome shit every week! i show your channel to all my friends! thanks for your effort! best drummer on youtube imo! you totally spoiled my ass with that perfect drumming!

[@joshsteffen]

Much appreciated man! I'll try to keep it interesting for ya.

[@makai990]

you just killed that song :D nice job

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

What an awesome drum cover. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tommykxf]

Good druming fella well done

[@smarkmalark]

I know people give Lars shit for his live stuff nowadays compared to his older stuff, even with claims like “age doesn’t matter” but in Metallica’s case I really do think it’s difficult especially for the rest of the band. They even said themselves that they have a really hard time remembering their older parts, and I bet it’s way more difficult for Lars since his playing on most of those songs are way more abstract with different fills places in everywhere that I’m sure can me difficult to remember correctly or play perfectly after so long. Thus most of the time he seems to come up with them on the spot and I I think he does a fairly great job most of the time!

[@babybas2000]

you can try Metallica - Hit The Lights?

[@MrMikihol]

You're on fire bro!

[@xxbloodswordxx92]

You're the new lars! :D

[@kentfletcher4373]

+NIGHT FALL4479 Is that a compliment? Or an insult?

[@xxbloodswordxx92]

+Kent Fletcher compliment

[@Gaelpoo]

+Kent Fletcher Haha

[@metallicafamily001]

hey great cover! I been watching your covers lately. if u haven't done this song yet can u do dream theater the enemy inside

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks

[@charlescyklop1679]

if you have written that text get follow etc. never use your words for not covered by vicious circle or.... God ? or yourself ?

[@lucasjonsson6515]

Yeah thanks dude😀

[@martinmarcoux4526]

Great job !!!!!!!!!

[@SuperVilliany101]

Love the drumming in the Through The Never Live Version, you definitely killed it.

[@joshsteffen]

It's a lot better than the studio version, for sure.

[@DrumLord316]

Awesome job dude. I just found your channel and I subscribed instantly. Drum tour maybe?

[@Yungumbro]

amazing toms

[@masonharmon9438]

Hell yeah man!!!! It would be sweet if you could cover alive and kicking or the reckoning by nonpoint.

[@nasttynas1]

So fkin Great Job man !!!

[@RaulLolli]

best cover

[@blur1355]

perfect cover men!! keep going :D

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks man.

[@leomircarvalho4398]

amazing!!! metallica (Brazil)

[@macherryan12]

Dude you should do the four horsemen cover

[@joshsteffen]

Good idea

[@macherryan12]

Josh Steffen im so appauled that you only have a few thousand subs. You should at least have 100,000 plus

[@joshsteffen]

Ryan Macher Thanks for that. I'm just happy to see that list going up and not down!

[@heavierthanmetal0]

I think Mechanix and Rattlehead it's better idea.

[@morekei2153]

Awesome cover!!!

[@mateogarcia2847]

first of all AMAZING cover. one question, whats that on your sanre?

[@joshsteffen]

About 4 inches of a muffle ring taped on with duct tape.

[@mariusfriedrich6937]

hammmmmmmmeeeerrrr geiiiiillll !!!!

[@dinierahulkhan]

Dear stefen could you change your kick settings so it has an oomph instead of sounding cut?I know you're going for presence on the kick sound but damn imagine of you had a thundering kick like the one from nothing else matters or any other generic metalcore bands.

[@gallettiguitartones]

Awesome man as always ! Would you mind if I used your track for a cover of this song I want to upload? I love to recreate their live/studio tones and this is the perfect drum track. Cheers

[@joshsteffen]

Feel free

[@chapt3r185]

From which concert is this cover? Beautiful job with drums 👍

[@TristanKelley]

perfect

[@pelangatun199991]

i will never play drums because of you! jaja nice cover

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks man!

[@DrumerFranko15]

gooood man

[@KunalMukherjee3701]

the kick drums

[@shortislo8334]

Dude top shit...nice sound !!

[@LuchoMazzeo]

Josh, can you play Obscura's Anticosmic Overload?

[@xKenFlowx]

That is bad ass man

[@JorgeSolanoVargas]

amazing cover

[@ivanvars2931]

Very great played! How long do you played on drums? I'm your Russian fan!:)

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks! Been playing since 92.

[@semsticks]

Josh just watched a few vids, wow dude killing it would like to see ur spin on P jams Animal, kit also sounds crazy bad ass Pearl?? Rock on:-)

[@julianmachuca7682]

You're a fucking master, great job, drum master!

[@PhotravDB]

nice job, too

[@murdleking]

Dude Your fills are always wicked! when i play its like i feel the song and i can add some sugar and spice to it haha, out of curiosity ,how do you come up with yours?

[@joshsteffen]

I have the same philosophy as you. Add some seasoning but also pick up the details for the discerning drummer. As far as coming up with stuff, I just revert back to my usual habits and hope for the best. Have you seen any other videos of mine?

[@murdleking]

yeah dude plenty haha, btw are you self taught or did you get lessons? i was considering lessons to expand my musical knowledge, because as of now its very little, i learn by ear, and i don't want to be part of the drummer stereotype lol

[@joshsteffen]

I learn by ear. My learning consists of doing what you see on KZbin.

[@murdleking]

wow that's really encouraging, i keep finding out a bunch of greats are self taught, Brann Dailor, Gene Hoglan , Vinnie Paul, Shawn Drover and even Chris Adler. maybe there's hope for me after all haha

[@kylemainey6081]

Dem blast feet

[@havito19]

God joob man! From Perú (:

[@joshsteffen]

Greetings

[@EpicCockTime]

Could you make a video tour of your kit?

[@deadmeme2361]

Awesome. I think you should make "Guilty All the Same"

[@jacobreed3190]

Where do you get the music/piece for this (or just your music in general)?

[@SSSoM3]

If I may, Im going to download this track and jam along it. Youre much better then Lars

[@joshsteffen]

Have at it dude! Download em all!

[@fbavera99]

You should try Orion from Through The Never it was pretty good in my opinion

[@claudio1973]

Dime por favor como colocas los platillos de esa manera

[@enricorossi9384]

I have an idea. If you find the original drumless track of this song (exist on youtube here: Metallica Ride the Lightning (without drums)) you can try to play it converting the "rock tempo" parts to "slayer tempo" speed parts shifting the speed of each section. Slow to medium. Medium to Fast. Fast to Blast-beats.(if you like blast-beats techinque). Do you understand what I mean?

[@Aruk02]

1:41 Josh's face is like , oh shit, mic problems amirite

[@mapleleafer74]

you're the man, man

[@S1fu3nt3s]

Fuck Yeahh Men!!! Great!!!

[@mercyfaten01]

Guess Lars left out the double bass parts even tho thats the main groove of the song. Great job from a fellow drummer.

[@seththomas942]

Nice. I want a to learn drums but don't have a drum kit...

[@austinencarnacion403]

FUCK YEAH DUDE YOU ROCK MAN FIVE STARS :)

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks.

[@timpur2732]

Do you write music before you play or are you just thinking about that what you play. I'm sorry for my bad English. I'm from Germany

[@joshsteffen]

I learn by ear and play along.

[@timpur2732]

+Josh Steffen And the fills do you think up yourself?

[@joshsteffen]

Pretty much. I try to catch the big stuff but leave room for improv.

[@timpur2732]

+Josh Steffen Ok. Anyway, it sounds awesome!! New drumset role model.

[@joshsteffen]

;)

[@Bielkovina25]

fucking epic man !!! better than lars :D and thanks for this version of song :)

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!