We Opened The METALLICA MTV Icon!

[@vovahimself]

Seriously, that was THE performance of that show. I remember multiple people who weren’t into punk at all saying that, wow, these Sum guys are really WAY above anyone else. Saw your entire 9-minute performance of MoP the other day, too, what a killer! In some of your further videos, can you talk about your metal influences and how it affected your drumming style?

[@Fu91111]

Limp bizkit was the best man you cant forsake that energy but sum 41 and korn where completely amazing aswell

[@evilhubert]

Limp Bizkit for sure

[@vovahimself]

@@evilhubert I couldn’t reconcile myself with their screwing with the time signature.

[@Shabnock]

All you guys tripping, everyone knows Snoop Dogg's Sad but true took the cake that night

[@johnw8102]

I had the same experience. I remember one particular hardcore Metallica fan who thought pop-punk was lame was like, ya they were bad ass and stole the show. In a weird way, I feel like this really put Sum 41 on the mainstream map. It impressed everyone I remember.

[@darbs3168]

Stevo was made for KZbin.. channel is gonna blow up

[@marcovinciguerra4383]

When you left Sum41 i was so sad... I searched the internet for years to have information about what you were doing and i found that you became a real estate agent...Now i am so glad that you are back on the scenes! Thank you Stevo!!!

[@stevo32drums]

I guess I needed a little break! Nice to get back into it tho!

[@GVilleAnarcho]

@@stevo32drums Yo it doesn't sound like you were on break. You're still killing it. Keep on keepin on

[@ChaBas82]

@@stevo32drumsbut will there ever be a reunion?😃

[@drstrathmore23]

@@stevo32drumslet’s leave this at 41 thumbs up 😁

[@Rob_Infinity3]

The pressure and surreal feeling, performing Metallica songs in front of Metallica. I can feel my guts twisting up from just imagining it.

[@GCPlaysGames]

Yes Stevo boy. Brownsound nailing that puppets solo out of nowhere is a core memory unlocked!

[@Vertical-sandwiches]

Nailing? really?

[@non_brewed_condiment]

@@Vertical-sandwiches don't be that guy

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@Vertical-sandwiches Their full Master of Puppets cover is legit one of the best Metallica covers I've ever heard, though Brownsound wasn't in the band at the time. It's amazing. The basslines during the James solo especially are amazing, better than the original somehow.

[@stevo32drums]

All hail brownsound!

[@stevo32drums]

@@Nightwishmaster I don't remember that - Tom is also an amazing guitar player

[@Fade2black5150]

Known by everyone as the best performance of that ICON. And you guys didn't just play the songs, you guys fkn rocked it. Many of my peers had labeled you guys into the Pop punk category, and this show made a lot of people aware of how much you guys can shred and play your instruments with the best of them.

[@scottbowman7314]

The Edward Scissorhands photo when he says The Cure😂

[@vav413]

Brownsound DESTROYED that solo - great playing y'all. This performance was amazing - what a blast from the past!!!

[@LilDeuceDeuce]

Fun fact: it's been 21 years since the Metallica MTV Icon performance, and For Whom The Bell Tolls came out 19 years before that. So there has been a longer gap between now and this performance, than the performance and the classic song they were covering

[@zachhickey5887]

This fact just blew my mind..

[@marcemelgar]

I agree 100%, this was the best performance of this entire MTV Icon Stevo. 🙌

[@punkermd73]

This is like the bestest channel going right now, it's awesome to see you so freaking happy just doing what you love and bringing back all these memories. Until the next video!

[@stevo32drums]

thanks for watching! More soon!

[@bdb000x5]

I have to agree with this guy

[@vinidgr]

I love the fact that he played the EXACT SAME way he did 20 years ago. You can see when the small video is showing him and compare, that is 100% accurate

[@stevo32drums]

Muscle Memory is a crazy phenomenon 😂

[@timidstein888]

Sum 41 has always been one of the most talented bands to come out of that pop punk era. Nailed those covers.

[@ThibautSansAile]

This channel is the best thing of 2024 ! Thank you so much Stevo !!!!!

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks for watching!

[@SmashCentralOfficial]

3:00 the goosebumps! Ahhhh this is so cool

[@SmashCentralOfficial]

When I was like 11 or 12 I got to play Enter Sandman with a band that my older sister new at a party. Makes me so stoked how you're getting so excited reliving this haha. It was such a banger

[@BMooreMusic]

That's why Sum 41 was always a step above. You guys were fun and wrote great catchy punk tunes but also have serious chops and can throw down metal with the best! 🤘

[@Bombpop27]

Dude, you’ve got this channel’s formula down to a T. Time stamps and everything. Might not seem like much but you’d be suprised how many big channels can’t even do that. I’m loving all the stories you’re sharing. I’ve always been blown away by this performance. I remember downloading it off of limewire circa ‘04, ‘05 along with like every other sum performance. Limewire was relevant for maybe a year but I attribute that virus ridden site to a big reason why I fell in love with the band. I showed my gf this performance a couple days before you put this out. Thank you. Keep slappin 32. Also I feel like Lars gets hated on and I’ve always been like how? He’s the drummer of arguabley the biggest band of all time. Haters gonna hate haha great vid man. Also might as well drop a 3rd time request of 32 ways to die pleaaaase

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man! haha Limewire!

[@bassplayer121990]

The greatest thing to happen to 2024 is the return of Stevo32!

[@vincvega08]

In some future video you will need to give us your favorite "remix-bridge" of No Brains - that is one of the best songs ever written, especially with the bridge variations. My favorite would be the one from the Tokio live DVD "Sake Bombs and Happy Endings", but the version on "Go Chuck Yourself" is pretty sick as well.

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

I’ve been loving these uploads dude. You’re delightful.

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

Yo! Gabe watching Steve O! two rockers collided!

[@stevo32drums]

Whoa! Hey! I know you! I've been watching your videos for years! You're great! Thanks man!

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

⁠​⁠@@stevo32drumsthe feeling is mutual man!! You’re drumming has been hugely influential for me.

[@drunkpikachu420]

I actually get goosebumps listening to certain songs i know its different because you were a part of this but music really touches me

[@randyvallejo4377]

I like how when watching the video you can see the china pop up in different takes. Stevo you are one of my inspiration for drums growing up.

[@Ironmaiden654]

I remember watching this on KZbin when KZbin first came out, and I was blown away by how amazing you guys sounded on-stage! Holy Balls.

[@Gtsoumbos86]

I didn’t see this live, not sure what 16 year old me was doing back then but it was awesome to see it in 2024. Brownsound is an amazing guitarist!

[@sugarresin]

Dude that OCDP kit sounds so good. They were the best sounding and looking drums ever.

[@TheOkoon]

Watching you geek out over a fist bump from 20 + years ago is amazing

[@stevo32drums]

It's the little moments 🤘😂

[@MultiMiasma]

I was 13 when this aired and watched MTVicon mainly for Limp Bizkit and Sum41. The next day i drove to the record store and bought Metallicas Black Album and became a huge fan. So you guys basically introduced me to Metallica. A year later you guys released Chuck and i always wondered how much Metallica and especially the MTVicon performance inspired you for the sound of Chuck. For me, Chuck was a amazing mixture of the sounds of Sum41 and Metallica and this album blowed me away. Still does to this day.

[@stevo32drums]

Mission accomplished! Yes... we are huge fans and the influence is there for sure on that one

[@Bruce3Music]

I love this channel. Keep it up!!!

[@gordfoley4760]

I must admit, when i first heard Sum 41 I wasn't immediately a fan. But, i think it was 2001 at the Warped tour in Toronto Skydome, you guys opened for Pennywise and in my opinion absolutely killed it live. I have been a fan ever since. One of my favorite live performances of any band was this medley at the MTV Icons performance, unbelievable.

[@diego.cescato]

It was the best split of Mteallica songs done by SUM41! I've download the audio from YT and kept it! ICONIC!

[@Nerrodyth]

I've watched the Metallica Icon performance so many times on KZbin. It's how I started listening more to Metallica. Thanks for that ❤🙏

[@8nick620]

That medley rocked in 2003 and still rocks hard today! Thank you so much for sharing Stevo 🤟

[@YewrinePish]

Man I watched this in '03. I wanted your silver kit so bad. Between you and Chad Smith in the Can't Stop video, man, I wanted a set of chrome buckets. Now I got some brown mapex drums lmfao

[@reformedstoic1581]

I've been running through your vids lately. I was the biggest Sum41 fan ever back in the day, but somehow I missed all of these events when they happened. You guys did a lot of huge gigs! Vh1 with Tommy Lee, MTV Icon with Nelly for Arrowsmith, then this. I don't remember Blink182 doing this many events (sorry if if you hate being compared to them lol) but I'm saying it's like you guys looked like a bigger band from doing all these events. You guys must have made really good impressions on all these network big wigs. Legendary stuff.

[@stevo32drums]

We had some really cool opportunities for sure .. I think because we liked all kinds of music from different eras and were genuinely into them... Good timing and it was cool!

[@TheDanieel]

I loved that Metallica Icon. MTV had some great events like that back in the day. RIP.

[@stevo32drums]

Yeah it was really fun - one of the better ones for sure

[@snarkyshawn]

I do love that this was kinda incorporated into the brief tour Deryck did when he came back to music. However, this right here is why the special stayed on my dvr for years until I gave up the dvr.

[@colton230]

Man I was just listening to Mr.Amsterdam today and thought to myself, man they literally pulled from Metallica at the end. Such a fucking master piece meshing Punk with Thrash. I really under appreciated your guys stuff since I only really listened to your hits over the years until I started watching your KZbin. Fuck you guys are good

[@teeboww386]

Dude I love your videos. I totally remember this show I was 13 this was mtv at its prime. Thank so much for bringing these memories back

[@dancunningham6175]

If you could do a full play through of Half Hour of Power, that would be absolutely amazing! It has been one of my favorite EPs, let alone albums for over 20 years. You guys made such a massive statement with that record, and just kept driving after that. Your energy has always been very inspiring! So glad to see you drumming again. Cheers!!

[@Kirkshelton]

My band was in talks with Island not long before this and I remember some reps telling us stories about you guys. One about how you told the Island Canada guy he sucked to his face for signing Hanson and then another where you showed up late to some important industry dinner in full tactical gear and super soakers and just had a water gun battle in this fancy restaurant. I loved how unapologetically young and punk rock you were. Our band was a bit more serious musically so we could never really do anything like that. I was jealous of that free spirit you guys had. Love seeing you on here. I loved how you never hid your metal roots despite being labeled pretty distinctly as a pop-punk band.

[@stevo32drums]

Oh boy - I forgot about that! We kind of gave Universal canada guys the gears because they passed on us before Universal USA signed us. That's why we were on an indie label in canada - I will make avideo about that for sure

[@Zockledoof]

Funniest/coolest band ever, The Sums for life

[@lurmirari]

i remember this being THE video that got me into sum 41 after years of my at-the-time girlfriend trying to convince me you guys were actually good funny enough, as much as i like metallica, i've never been into them as much as i am into sum 41

[@stevo32drums]

She sounds like a decent gal! And hey to each his own... I still listen to metallica all the time!

[@lurmirari]

@@stevo32drums oh no don't get me wrong i do like metallica a lot too! i just for some reason tend to like artists influenced by metallica more than metallica themselves hah

[@bryanschools46]

One of my favorite things about you guys, especially back then was completely shocking my friends who were metalheads and dropping Sum 41. Perfect mixture of criminally underrated and widely respected. Keep it up, Steve. So glad to see you back!

[@onefortheroad2291]

I remember watching this when it first aired and thought what other punk band could pull this off? Whole band sounded great, but as I’ve said before, your drumming and Dave’s mastery on guitar is what always set you guys apart. And this performance illustrates that perfectly. I’m sure you have something coming, but we gotta see a breakdown of the Pain for Pleasure tracks!

[@higashikatajosuke5704]

Man, Sum 41 was just built differently haha!! I remember seeing a comment of someone who said that they'd always shit on punk bands, yet their jaws dropped when they saw this HAHAHAHAHA Greetings from Mexico!! ^^

[@Southyjorge1122]

I was there in the front row definitely one of the coolest shows I’ve ever been too

[@nilshagstrom666]

I recorded it on VHS and watched your medley about 2000 times. Later I copied it onto cassette so I could listen to it on the go with my Walkman. The first break at 3:14 with the vocal delay still gives me goosebumps sometimes. I had this medley in my head all summer, even when I was lying in the dentist's chair, lol

[@jurghess2135]

Still have it on VHS and watched it about a million times back in the days 🤟🔥

[@carlosrobles5591]

Yours was the best performance BY FAR. I remember staying up late with my cousins to watch this, it was fuckin awesome back then, and rewatching it now, still fuckin awesome. You guys played tight.

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man! It was an amazing experience ! 🤘

[@ferna182]

Damn I remember this like it was yesterday... I know it wasn't a competition and no disrespect to anyone else, but it was by far the best performance of the night.

[@gwensexton5641]

You were my biggest crush when I was younger and I used to watch the videos over and over 😅 I have spent who knows how long watching you play. Getting to see you do it again, happy, in the home you've made with your family... it just makes me feel so fuzzy and happy.

[@skyparker118]

Been a huge fan of Sum 41 since I was a teen, I used to have a huge poster of Chuck hanging in my room. Would love if one day you'd play There's No Solution. I know it's no single but man that song has always been my favorite on drums.

[@klausegill2677]

The multi-viewer screen in the background with 3 different camera angles is a very nice touch. Someone Atems 😎

[@stevo32drums]

I highly recommend the ATEM !!!! Game changing

[@this_time_imperfect]

This was the performance that took you guys from pop/punk rockers, to rock music legends.

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man! It was a great experience for sure 🤘

[@cm_shadows]

My brother and I talk about this performance often because it's actually the first time I had heard Master of Puppets and For Whom the Bell Tolls, as well as Limp Bizkit's take on Sanitarium. I was 12 years old. I was stoked on those versions and became a Metallica fan sort of through this ICON special.

[@Liam_Oliver]

You're not the only one that got goosebumps. I'd never heard/seen that before and it was smegging awesome! When I was 12 Skunk Anansie had been around for about a year and then their second album came out, they were the 1st, second and third CD's I ever bought (1st one was the CD single 'Twisted', then the albums a week later) I've never purchased any sort of band memorabilia, although a GF once got me Lars drumsticks for Christmas...

[@rhodriwilliams8111]

I've always had a soft spot for SUM 41 as they were my first big live show! I saw you back in Cardiff when you had American Hifi open for you! I think you should bring back Pain for pleasure too, that was comedy gold. Maybe do it with full get up, vocal covers on here either of the Original Pain for pleasure tracks, or bring pain back to life with some new material!

[@lilspliffster88]

Babe wake up @Stevo32drums just uploaded… btw this performance got me into Metallica… crazy sum41 got me into Metallica true story

[@stevo32drums]

That's awesome!

[@djmack8]

Epic! This really is the best YT channel going. I’m not just saying that cause you’re my friend, it really is awesome.

[@rejectminority]

Would like to say Steve, that I'm not just loving the content you're putting out. The structure of these videos are pretty awesome. A mix of the "reaction" and "drummer cover" with a dash of your personality. That "Vogue shirt modeling" was freaking hilarious! It's super well done and entertaining! As a huge fan, it's not just a nice nostalgia trip but also heartwarming to hear your perspective on it! I've watched the Metallica Icon video god know how many times and now we're collectively rewatching it as fans.. I feel old... But in a good way! hahaha

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man! Yeah unfortunately the career as a male model never panned out.... 😂

[@the1ucidone]

I love the entire setup of the show you've put together. Play the song you are going to physically play at the end. Tell the story and give us wonderful insights into the mind of madness. Truly one of a kind and an inspiration to young people.

[@tm41]

Love to see you drumming again, Stevo! Would you consider playing 32 Ways to Die on the channel?

[@StevosaurusReps]

My first concert/show ever was an all ages show. TREBLE CHARGER w/ SUM41 Majestic Theatre St.John's Newfoundland. Changed my life made me want to be a musician. Also would love to hear the stories of your tour with treble charger.

[@MikeD606]

There is a video on KZbin of you guys covering Master of Puppets in its entirety. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone who wants to see the definition of tightness! I was (and still am) blown away by how amazingly great you guys sound. 🤯

[@TopGoodBoi]

Love to see you geek out over your heroes. This is how I feel about the Sum 41 crew you guys are fucking legends.

[@TheFareastred]

It was my birthday's party in the small town in Russia, I think the year was 2003 or something. And my friend presented the "All Killer no Filler" CD, and holy shit - it was MINDBLOWING! Stevo, thank you and the whole Sum 41, you made my young years!

[@TheYudenList]

Remembering watching this when I was in high school. You guys and limp bizkit did the best numbers

[@matthewburke153]

Going up against korn and limp, y’all brought it. I remember watching this live and taping it on BETAMAX so i could rewatch it. Great set.

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks! Wow .... Betamax! We're old! 😂

[@wenjacklow]

This original performance was life changing for me, Stevo! I was a bigger Sum 41 fan than a Metallica fan at the time believe it or not.

[@nickaugustsson3271]

Hey from Sweden, what a medley! 🤘

[@marc-antoinechoiniere1516]

Wow, very cool! I also love the medley with Tommy Lee and Judas Priest. It's likely to stay my favorite video from when I was a kid !

[@rayracer141]

I would love to hear about the MTV 20th Anniversary Medley with Tommy Lee and Rob Halford!!

[@drummingsidequest]

I loved this medley. I looked at sum41 different after this. This is the year I saw Metallica at skydome for my high school grad present.

[@stevo32drums]

Metallica at the skydome would have been awesome

[@ChristopherLock]

it was so epic i loved watching it back in 2003

[@DylanOvertimeWinner]

I remember seeing this freshmen year of high school! What a flashback lol. Makes no difference would be a sick video breakdown and playthrough. That’s the first song ever heard from the band!

[@stevo32drums]

I will do that!

[@ImLazarusMusic]

I remember this so well! I had a copy downloaded and burned on a blank dvd disc along with a bunch of other music videos

[@stevo32drums]

Nice!

[@TheSpectreWithin]

This performance was probably the first time I heard Metallica. I was around 13 and a huge Sum 41 fan. It spurred me on to check out the band and I've been a metal fan ever since.

[@stevo32drums]

Mission accomplished!

[@ponderosabones7803]

Sum 41 has always been one of my favorite bands and I still talk about this performance to this day.

[@Green_1_574]

you guys definitely had the best performance from all the bands

[@l800LEMMINGS]

Back in the day I downloaded this performance off Kazaa (no KZbin) and encoded it so i could put it on my Motorola flip phone. I still get pumped watching this

[@b.drums1824]

The best youtube notification!!

[@mitja19]

You and Sum 41 were the reason I started playing drums. I remember like it was yesterday. I hopped on my bike and rode into the city just to buy All Killer No Filler. Went to see them last year in Rijeka and going again this year in Bologna. Stay well and thanks for all the memories.

[@andrewwallace4821]

Finally got to see Sum 41 live in Dublin last week, still incredible and bring the energy. Love that you're doing the channel at this stage in life Steve, you and the guys deserve the rest. How often do you keep in touch with the rest of the band these days?

[@X9523-z3v]

Thanks for reminding me of a time when I could still care about things enough to rebel against them. Now, knowing authorities and power will never care, and you can't reason with the unreasonable, its a sad hopelesnes. But it's fun to remember the chaos. To our friends and family!

[@WoodyGreenleaf]

Best music youtuber right here

[@sk8ordie548]

Steve, have you ever talk to Deryck or Jay or Dave about closing their goodbye tour with you participating at least in one song or in a full set in Toronto, where it all began for all of you? That would be so iconic for hundreds of trillions of Sum41 fans in all parallel multiverses of any kind.

[@johnnysniper782]

Whoever thought it was a good idea for stevo to make his own channel….was a genius !! Surprised it never happened sooner ! 😅 loving the content mate

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man!

[@stevo32drums]

I can assure you the person who's idea it was - me - is definitely NOT a genius 😂

[@DerDepp2]

do you really think it's a coincidence that he comes back when Sum41 is about to disband? something's in the making ;-)

[@johnnysniper782]

@@DerDepp2it has crossed my mind XD

[@IceBreakBottle]

You guys killed that performance! I remember watching it back then and thinking how cool it was to see a punk rock band doing this for Metallica. Brownsound and the Bad Brains shirt too! So cool dude

[@stevo32drums]

He has been rocking that shirt for 30 years!

[@Wafflebaby33]

That vid was the first time I heard master of puppets.y’all freakin killed it

[@oakley22610]

I just watched it the other day, it'd be cool to see you play through the drum solo interlude in "All She's Got" from the Introduction to Destruction set

[@iangoldsworthy8306]

Stevo, as a long term Sum fan, just want to say you're channel is very much appreciated. Excellent work going on, keep up the great work! Peace out from Ian in the UK 😎

[@ОлегРевякин-х9э]

Stevo, you are the best drummer in the world who can play all the songs! When will you finally hire me to perform Noots? I really want you to perform this track❤🔥

[@Dude_McNuggz]

I get the same feelings for your channel that I used to get for Saturday morning cartoons. First thing I do when I wake up. Grab some breakfast and watch this week's episode of the Stevo32 show.

[@olegromashov]

How cool is it to see these videos and listen to Stevo's comments! Sum 41 lost a lot after you left, bro! I was waiting for your return and I waited! It would be great to hear your comments about the clips where you were the director - Underclass Hero, With Me🎉

[@Penberth1]

Love seeing young Stevo drumming along in sync with notquitesoyoung Stevo! Metallica is something else to folks of our era (47 here!), something more than just a band, can always tell when someone feels it too.

[@davedronski7749]

I am a huge fan of you guys but man was I nervous about this performance! Metal fans are a fickle bunch but you guys killed it!🤘🔥🔥🤘

[@RockBassTv]

This performance was legendary, I recorded it to VHS when it aired and watched it a million times. Dave melted faces with that solo. I played this medley on bass so many times. E-Ca-hi Stevo!

[@alexandrerollierkeskin]

SOMEHOW !! Goosebumps too ❤

[@Lostboyskates88]

I think the thing I like most about these videos is his passion and how much fun he is having. Like tons of musicians start channels but how many truly show their love for music?

[@shellbournian]

I love this format. I never made it, but I do still play, and it's just very cool to see someone like you, who is now out of the scene, just loves to play and enjoy music like me. Anyway, thanks for the music bro.

[@stevo32drums]

Thanks man! Yeah it is fun to get back into it ...thanks internet!

[@ivahansen]

Sick way to wrap it up with the ending of Mr. Amsterdam! :D