METALLICA - The Shortest Straw - Drum Cover

[@WektorGH]

best drummer on youtube seriously

[@Wodociagibialostocki2137]

agree

[@norcoriders99]

You need to check out Troy Wright

[@kainyyy]

There's still Samus, but Josh is amazing too.

[@orelaroki]

agrred

[@Erickhetfield]

I like him and Johnkew. My problem with Josh is the lack of Tool songs.

[@lorenzotorrez4374]

every time I hear this song I think of lars failing at guitar hero lmao

[@Stonewall380]

+Lorenzo Torrez I do too! Hahahaha

[@estivenrex18]

+Lorenzo Torrez the fake cymbals haha,what a great game GH:Metallica was.

[@Stonewall380]

estivenrex18 They were real cymbals.

[@stickybuds05]

+Lorenzo Torrez I thought it was Disposable Heroes that he kept fucking up? Anyways that guy fell off the wagon....can't even play his own songs anymore

[@stickybuds05]

+Lorenzo Torrez Sorry my bad, it was this. When I hear of people messing up the intro, reminds me also of SOAD do that live Prison song where they totally scrapped up the intro one time

[@nicolunz8685]

From 5:30 -6 minute mark might be one of my favorite drumming sequences ive ever seen.

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@ShaunChristman]

Definitely a nasty sequence

[@komputerLuek]

that 5:51 fill has earned you another subscriber. very impressive and solid cover and it's a pleasure watching you play

[@joshsteffen]

+komputerLuek ;)

[@allenbass5131]

Was pretty damn impressive

[@gernblanston3363]

I just commented the same thing and then read yours. Lol

[@sixbrokeneggs]

he smiled after fill, like he knew you'd subscrube

[@mawage666]

Those stick clacks (or whatever you call that) are bad ass too.

[@StateCollapse]

Oh, man. When one listen to AJFA you realize that Lars can/could do some badass stuff! AJFA has the best guitar- and drumsound of all the Metallica albums IMO.

[@LSweet2007]

Yeah, but the bass is average when you hear it. Good thing they took it out!

[@zachhusk7854]

have you not listened to kill em all ride the lightning or master of puppets

[@runescapeidiotsful]

In my opinion Ride the Lighting has the worst drumming of all the albums. I t sounds like everything is re-used. Like he just played an average take of one song, then they used everything from that song for all the others too.

[@chrisrodsa210]

Black album is definitely the best guitar sound, AJFA has best drums, Master of Puppets best sound.

[@JimmyTheProstitute]

I really like the Kill em All guitar sound.

[@gb9884]

Probably the only drummer that looks back at the camera at certain times, just like in a porno

[@cable_yours_truly]

);

[@squidsquirthd2684]

that's because this is basically porn

[@TheDemocrab]

Even that nod is the same kind of satisfied nod that you sometimes get in a porno.

[@justinalexander8524]

Could be worse.... He could be high fiving his buddy over the top of that kit 😁

[@SupaStah01]

Fukn awesome comment, lol

[@EstevanDrummer]

This cover is so damn accurate... This song has a lot of little details here and there that are really difficult to remember, props for that Josh, great as always.

[@the_darkpatator]

Complètement vrai ! ;)

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

That's what I was thinking For what I've heard, this album is kind of...really good riffs and sections mashed together, hell, even Lars couldn't play many of the songs from AJFA to the last detail, and this right here is accurate as fuck If something's different it's because Josh wanted it to be that way

[@lodeliolegaspi7546]

He's just like eating peanuts in this Shortest straw cover by Metallica..😊

[@garfieldfan3892]

Only thing wrong which bugs me are the fills

[@Advxnt]

I like this Metallica streak you've got going on.

[@ryanfish91]

+stein agreed

[@stigmata77]

the 0-1-2 fill that goes across the whole song and ends at 5.46 is pure genius. 1st time = no fill, 2nd time half fill and 3rd time full filll. masterpiece.

[@jamesponds4423]

I watched that part before the last chorus about 8 times. Pure fucking genius!

[@joshsteffen]

+James Ponds ;)

[@05livininchrist]

This is why And Justice for All is Metallica best album, the drumming alone on this album puts it on #1, including James's voice was at its peak, and there sound was perfected, the only bad thing about this album is the lack of the bass lol

[@tehagent1321]

Ive heard it with the bass remastered and TBH I prefer it without. It gives the album that gritty, raw sound it needs to be what it is.

[@BarbellThor]

I think the snare sounded like ass as well, but the playing was spectacular.

[@corvoattano5632]

Lars is genious after all leaving bass out…

[@tradvert]

but enhanced bass is a cool stuff in ajfa

[@anthonyclancy308]

DUDE....you absolutely slayed this song!!!! that flourish around 5:50 was beastly

[@tkelly830]

LARS fucking rules man. Period.

[@johnduxiehughes]

I’ve always loved this track but mainly because of the drumming. It’s got some really nice fills and you’ve either nailed them or improved on them. Well done man. Thanks for sharing you love of drumming.

[@daveruda]

This is one of my fav drum tracks of Metallica. It just has that cool vibe.

[@lucassaueressig1411]

Yup

[@kennethhanson79]

I remember watching your videos back in junior high wishing I could jam like this, now I’m almost 30 and still watching you rock out lol

[@ponrix]

was waiting for the 3:48 mark to start. fucking love how it picks up right there.

[@johns.7609]

I was about 11 years old when One showed up on MTV. It was my first exposure to heavy metal. My mom took me to the store to get And Justice...on cassette 😁 when I heard the first three chords of this song DAH DAH DAH, it was all over for me. Still amazing to this day and I can't say that about a lot of music from the 80's.

[@GabrielSarria]

dude, from the 80's we've got (besides Metallica): Exodus Testament Megadeth Overkill Iron Maiden Kreator and i could keep on, there are many bands that made catchy riffs in their songs. BUT...Metallica did a better job with their sound, even tho there is no bass on AJFA

[@NickLynchDrums]

And that, my friends is how you play Shortest Straw.

[@abrahamklassen308]

This guy is so amazing, makes it look so easy and has so much fun playing it. Love the videos, as always you rock!

[@mikec573]

5:58 I just said damn over how clean the fill was an he looked over an winked like he heard me! Great timing! Dude I love you're vids. Sick drummer.

[@tbone4447]

The fill at 5:50 is VERY impressive. Nice work. My son (an aspiring drummer) and I watch your videos often. Thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@joshsteffen]

;)

[@A_Final_Hit]

That was absolutely fantastic!

[@joshsteffen]

+Jason M ;)

[@NavarroSkyrim]

That's my fav Metallica album too Josh, I thought I was the only one haha... one of the greatest albums of all time for me. Great video by the way!

[@FranciscoFernandezJr]

🖐🏽

[@MrRobcix1]

Same

[@krusher74]

easily their best

[@yeetfeet1878]

Ride the lightning and ...and justice for all are their best 2 albums. In my opinion.

[@ozgurhetfield]

@@yeetfeet1878 Master of puppets is better than rtl

[@ilquerxanier]

This song has some wierd ass kicks and i love it... thanks lars and thank you josh covering it flawless...

[@chasemiller7974]

Both you and lambchopper678 do the best covers on youtube.

[@Chewgum_]

+Chase Miller Totally Agree. Both Subscribed

[@martijnkemperman7689]

Meanwhile Rob Scallon is doing covers on a shovel...

[@YourMom-dj4im]

+Martijn Kemperman Why is this the best comment in the world XD

[@nickgrandy3098]

Chase Miller I love this guy..never heard of the other Kat you mentioned ill check him out...have you checked "delta empire"...wicked good...peace...

[@muslimputra1216]

nick grandy agree

[@Somali.pirate223]

Damn man you are most definitely the best Metallica cover drummer I’ve seen. And also a an amazing drummer in general

[@raulsuazo5015]

Its always a joy watching you play any song. Fantastic drummer

[@rayandanyaanime]

Having such clean and precise bass kicks is a sign of having a clean mind. My favourite cover of Shortest Straw for many years now - well played

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks. Mind's a mess though!

[@adammccraw4815]

This dude kicks ass, I’ve listened to much of his Metallica covers now. Been reluctant to comment, because I hold them in such high regard, but he has earned the same regard!

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@adammccraw4815]

Thank you brother!

[@multiestonian]

05:52 He knows what we like ;) Great cover, can't get enough of this guy.

[@joshsteffen]

+multiestonian ;)

[@charleshill7761]

I have learned so much watching you play and have sharpened some stuff I already knew. Thank you for making the videos you do.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

This was actually my favorite track on Justice. Phenomenal job mate....this just earned you a sub!

[@ericfrank4991]

dude! badass fill from 5:48 - 5:55. I had to watch it at least 10 times. Can we some how add that to the original album? lol

[@MrSerolav]

One of the best Metallica's songs and so underrated. Awesome drumming dude.

[@smakepeacebcplca]

You make me wish I learned how to play the drums. Every time I hear one of the songs you cover on my stereo I imagine that would be me playing. Your living every metal heads dream... keep up the awesome videos.

[@aisyahayunda468]

Every time I want to sleep I always look at this while imagining me playing. You are always great in the shadow of my life. greetings from Indonesia

[@jovanj2717]

4:26 and 6:12 That little stick click in between beats had so much flash and grace in such a simple trick XD very satisfying lol

[@Sinnbad21]

5:56 looks at camera. “Ya that just happened bro. That ones gonna cost ya”

[@algorithm007ify]

Lars was a beast...

[@cypherking5546]

He still is!

[@retrolightman6737]

@@cypherking5546 I love Lars. My all time favorite. This song got me into tapping my fingers, snacking my lips, etc to this drum beat

[@cypherking5546]

@@retrolightman6737 Yeah!! Even though he doesn't do double bass like that anymore, he is still a god! I saw a meme where it was like, "Lars' Ulricher then you, so stop ragging on my drumming" I lol'd way too hard

[@yarikyaryi]

@@cypherking5546 lol what? He wasnt able to play this song even in 1992, watch live. Lars never was a good drummer, remember live without lars - James was so happy that day when he finally could play all songs.

[@advanceddarkness3]

@@yarikyaryiIn arguably one of the best bands ever and hes Still a BETTER drummer than you. But you keep saying that "he was never good" tho.... His record sales say otherwise.

[@alex.t76]

absolutely amazing. best cover I heard of this song. well done man.

[@Tmxx5788]

O boy,this is seriously best cover I've ever heard... You nailed it.... especially for the reason that I'm one of the biggest AJFA album fan,and you played absolutely every fuckin note correct and on time with little bit of your touch... congratulations

[@joshsteffen]

I grew up to this album as well.

[@sandervg88]

Again amazing performance Josh!! Love the way you turn your head to the camera after an epic drumbeat!

[@Stonewall380]

That fill just before the 6 minute mark... AWESOME!

[@KwizatsHaderach8]

Those toms sound bloody epic!

[@Katana2097]

Easy! Nice work, man! I love that fill you added in near the end. That was awesome. SUBSCRIBED!

[@southpaw7475]

Dude the facial expressions at 5:58 or so are priceless.lol. Kick ass job..

[@Mister.Beef.Wellington.The.3rd]

As a drummer since almost 15 years now, AJFA is my favorite Metallica album regarding the complexity & technical difficulty of the drums. I think you should check out Quo Vadis maybe Josh. Especially their song Dream is a very technical & progressive drum composition. Thank you so much for being a continuous inspiration in my life when it comes to drums. Your precision & your aspiration for perfection & your hard work ethics are very admireable. Wish you & your family all the best Josh. Cheers

[@mindcrime2010]

you should go in to the studio with Metallica and let Lars handles business and touring

[@dennisalves4584]

mindcrime2010 EXACTLY what I Was WISHING!

[@dennisalves4584]

Have LARS Handle ALL Tour Booking Matters and Get Rid Of Any Management with Lars taking Full On Management with James as Advisor, and Josh Here Becoming Full On Metallica Drumming Studio and Touring Drummer, Oh and During New Material Demo Writing- Perhaps have Lars continue to Co Write with James

[@lantusinfluencer]

Lol

[@serenityk2tu749]

It should be the exact opposite

[@Pyewack3t]

They would be a tighter band with Josh on drums. They'd also be able to write more complex, challenging material.

[@alcalu]

Dude! Nicely done, Josh! Man, you gots da rhythm! Keep the covers coming, man.

[@ChristianReeveOfficial]

You know a drummer is good when they can make it look effortless

[@syracuse6651]

Just so clean and so precise as always .

[@Themis781]

Your drum covers are killer Josh. One of my many favourite Metallica songs. Brilliant cover of The Shortest Straw. That intro is a bit tricky eh!

[@yesdeere1376]

Man josh, I know I’m late but I don’t care. From one drummer to another, You’re the real deal man. I can tell you put in a lot of time on all these. One of my favorites to watch. 🤘🏻

[@joshsteffen]

Thanks!

[@hisyamismail1083]

Really enjoy watching it…especially the double pedalling. On point!

[@simbatron24]

The most underated track in metallica's arsenal....mint

[@lincolnsecor8088]

this is great, you never cease to amaze.

[@full-grim]

More incredible cover of the track with incredible drums!

[@szatanizmo]

5:48 section shows what Lars is missing.... Love this fill a couple of seconds later

[@rayroc480]

Incredible footwork bra! Truly impressive! Ty for another awesome video! ;)

[@urazeraai2265]

My favourite drum beats of all metallica songs..Lars might not be the fastest but we had to agree that his drum strokes created Metallica’s masterpiece

[@carlrobinson4924]

That snare sounds killer bro

[@justray7871]

this song is so underated one of my favorite songs from and justice for all and you nailed it josh great job :)

[@GlenDiG1970]

Josh you never cease to amaze me mate!! 💯💯💯

[@IuryPoopsYTPBR2014]

Josh, sir, you have the best drum channel on all youtube, really Your drum sound is amazing, you commit to giving your subscribers good quality (60fps is magic!) and, of course, you play as beast!

[@joshsteffen]

+Iury ㅤ thanks

[@ErizotDread]

You're fucking awesome! Love it! And Justice for All is my all time favorite...I think I drove my parents nuts playing along with it from beginning to end...over...and over...and over...lol

[@elvergarrica1639]

damn ! That variation was amazing

[@michealedwards7849]

Perfect timing, it is a little tricky to remember for me however you nail it all the time, love your work, cheers👌

[@vzvi5264]

Lars was a beast. Had some crazy drum lines. This cover is ridiculous! Very good!

[@larsbigfan96]

Jesus Christ.... Just..wow.. Fav drummer on KZbin that's for sure!! Amazing.. Keep rocking!

[@slewdawg]

Fucking insane! That fill at 5:48 nearly killed me!

[@jesspenn9938]

Flawless. He really makes it look easy.

[@captnron740]

Flawless I love watching you play the drums sincerely Capt'n Ron

[@marcint4361]

After all these years I'm still impressed by 5:46 - 5:55

[@joshsteffen]

It's all about the placement.

[@chrisbenj3819]

So sick bro

[@user-hv2tk7du4u]

Absolutely excellent!

[@estelombo]

brilliant as always! love the fill at the end

[@therevz14]

This is almost to smooth. Awesome man. You can't beat the feel of AJFA. The best sounding album they have ever done, James voice was amazing and Lars drums were the best he's ever done.

[@steveklopping9364]

That was absolutely BADASS!!

[@da956jamrock3]

Dammit man that drum set joined the ME TOO movement after this ..lol

[@ph4ntomlord]

Awesome dude...love the little improv fills at the end. Nicely done sir!

[@heavynlouder]

i hit the like before start the video

[@brianmay5035]

me too, lol!

[@JaellesDrums]

HIT THE LIKES

[@jean-philippegirard3331]

@@JaellesDrums 😂😂😂 thought the same, must be on purpose 👏👍

[@Aruk02]

The fucking skill along with the funny faces he make is so good bro. You're the best drummer

[@bunch4257]

Awesome dude !! One of the greatest rythyms from Lars!

[@Bennydyk]

without a doubt the best drummer on youtube!

[@moacirjunior5024]

I just say one thing: You are the bester drummer on KZbin, congratulations man

[@firdausmohd2179]

The best part at 5:53 ... good job man ...!!

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

one of my favorite tallica tunes, great cover my dude!

[@darklopes_nh9441]

A great hug from Brasil, dude. Keep awesome

[@ConvD59]

I fuckin love this dudes covers so much

[@Bateman61405]

this is one of my fav metallica songs! that was awesome! I just got my set a little while ago and you still inspire me to play man. I got my double bass slightly slower than this song is, so I'm getting there. I have an old school iron cobra lefty pedal which is a little tough to get the hang of but it just clicked today for me for whatever reason when I was practicing. I can do the 8th notes on the hi hat and 16th note double bass now. I was so happy I came down from playing and I couldn't stop smiling my wife was like what?? hahah I cant wait to play this whole song. its so bad ass. keep playing man you inspire me to keep playing.

[@gernblanston3363]

5:51 ...when you show Lars how it's done; or should've been. Lol. Awesome job! One of their best songs I feel; top five. The guitar, drum, lyric, and vocal: f**king brilliant.

[@phil4hm142]

Awesome cover. Best one so far. Well done Josh \m/

[@donaldprice4614]

Brilliant performance

[@gcm747]

Ahhh, my favourite Metallica song. Thanks Josh!

[@bobby3742]

Some sick Josh fills on that one!

[@alejoytb]

listening AJFA and seeing a good drummer playing it !!! good! and good performance man. You are very dedicated!

[@katyalacrua6793]

One of my favorites song.

[@bottomfeeder2060]

Nice Josh, you were right on time with those ghost note quad fills, LOL, I don't know maybe they are in there either way I liked it, anyway nice cover as always Josh!

[@navelankry]

Man im a fan of your snare it sound so good

[@MartinRodriguez-fx7nl]

I wanna take up drumming now this is awesome

[@Xx_TopGrade_xX]

One of their best songs!