How was Lombardo so good? It's not just that he was technically skilled, but he also knew exactly what was the appropriate thing to play to compliment the song.
Song sequence: South of Heaven: 0 - 1:45 Mandatory Suicide: 1:45 - 2:59 Spill the Blood: 2:59 - 3:42 Live Undead: 3:42 - 5:37 Cleanse the Soul: 5:37 - 7:05 Behind the Crooked Cross - 7:05 - 7:49 Silent Scream: 7:49 - 9:04 Read Between the Lies: 9:04 - 9:45 Ghosts of War: 9:45 - 11:45 Spill the Blood: 11:45 - 12:52 South of Heaven: 12:52 - End
Quite honestly, that was the most satisfying 14 minutes of video I've watched in a long time. I'm a guitarist but I really, really want to get my hands on a set of drums. Bravo my friend, bravo.
I’ll never forget the first time I heard South of Heaven: my first foray into slayer. I was 17, a dishwasher at Outback Steakhouse. The tape was just laying there in the break room and I put it in my Walkman. Before the end of the first track I knew I had found the greatest drums I had ever heard. At the time I was a huge fan of old Black Sabbath and Bill Ward (always will be)… no words
I had a nightmare where Dave Lombardo was playing session for coldplay and then woke up at 3 am doing skank beats in the kitchen. Then I went and watched this video. (This actually happened)
Great job! SOH is such a great album. I've often said, if the guitars, bass and vocals were stripped away, I could still jam on just listening to Dave's drum tracks.
When it comes to 80s thrash Dave Lombardo is definitely a hero, of course, and like you said fairly hard to mimic. The speed, the precision, the overall performance and intensity. Thank you once again sir
My first time seeing this one. And I've seen many of your videos. But that was AWESOME. Watched it twice even. You. Vicious. Savage. Beast. My new favorite drummer.
one of the few drummers who until now has managed to equal the master Dave both in technique, which is not a trivial matter, and recreating the sound and accents ... excellent work of study and commitment ...
Favourite Slayer album! I like how they focused more on groove than speed on South Of Heaven. Reign In Blood is good but I think this record dwarfs it!
Woooow... im gonna keep it real here. This was the first time that i got chills while watching a music video of any kind. Thank you Josh, you are AMAZING!!!
FUUUUUUUUUUUUCKING WOW!! I don’t know how you remembered all the transitions, but damn! That was a 15 minute Slaygasm!! And you owned every second of it. I loved the added Aggression in the closing song, Fucking Beautiful Josh!!!
I'm so glad I found this channel.....again fucking great.....I love music and all I want to do is play like this....I mastered baseball, piloting, real estate and the stock market......but this is my love other than pitching and flying....I used to walk out to the mound in front of 15k people to the intro to Hell Awaits....I've said in another video of yours, you are talented in my eyes. Well done!
You are such a great drummer Josh, how can you even play all these songs non-stop and make no mistakes, this is almost impossible......😎 very tight drumming and super crazy fills I love it, you're my favourite drummer on UA-cam
Perfect as always. Would really love to see an Angel of Death or War Ensemble cover. Maybe even do the Download 2005 version aka the best Dave Lombardo performance ever!!
I saw that! That guy has serious problems, lol. No reason he should be playing that good still. I saw a silent scream performance too and he just fuckin dominated.
Golden stuff from Josh! Using these medleys as a lullaby for my daughter xD She dances in the beginning, then being hypnotized and then falls asleep. Thank u, Josh! =)
Josh.... OUTSTANDING BRO!!!! I am a purist when it comes to music. I like the live show to sound as close to the album as possible. I Nominate you to tour with Slayer Dude. HAHA I have watched your videos multiple times. KILLER JOB BROTHER.
Best video! By far! I'm a drummer myself been a signed artist in my time and i love the metal! But woah! Watched loads of your videos and this is as much an edurance test as well as skill. Cant fault it man. That was a masterpiece-by piece! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
By far is my most favorite slayer medley. believe me brother after a hard days work and some cold beers this really hits the spot. thanks for all your hard work and dedication....
As a 49 yo slayer fan I think this is one of theeee best fkin videos I've seen of slayer drumming, and I'm a guitarist.. .. very impressed mi amigo, and stamina to boot!!! Brilliant 👏
The fact that you play 15 straight minutes of Slayer is amazing
How was Lombardo so good? It's not just that he was technically skilled, but he also knew exactly what was the appropriate thing to play to compliment the song.
He's kinda like the Bonham of metal. Very human.
Song sequence:
South of Heaven: 0 - 1:45
Mandatory Suicide: 1:45 - 2:59
Spill the Blood: 2:59 - 3:42
Live Undead: 3:42 - 5:37
Cleanse the Soul: 5:37 - 7:05
Behind the Crooked Cross - 7:05 - 7:49
Silent Scream: 7:49 - 9:04
Read Between the Lies: 9:04 - 9:45
Ghosts of War: 9:45 - 11:45
Spill the Blood: 11:45 - 12:52
South of Heaven: 12:52 - End
By far my favorite drummer on you you tube. You are bang on with everything you do! Wow I wish I was half this good. Great job Josh 🤘
Josh Steffen your drumming is incredible ! Love all your drum medleys especially SEPULTURA ! Rock on 🤘
Heheheh hehehe I'm speechless ur the only drummer make me smile 😅
Imagine not knowing this was a 15 minute video and come upon the end @ 12:52 which where you started, high af😂😂😂
This is the best drum work that Dave did on any slayer album ever, best fills ever
agreed, he went full 'god mode' on that album
@@officiallion9288 Iconic. Some of the most memorable drum parts in metal history and in 1988.
100%
Seasons has great moments too but SOH still has my heart
after all these years of watching of this medley....there's 200 views just from me.....i forgot to give a LIKE....shame on me
Dave would be proud.
You are one of the best drummers i have ever seen!
Whatt...?!!!
What the fuckkk??!!
Me too
Watch his Pantera covers .:). Getcha pull!
Dave Lombardo.....R.I.P
@@jeffomans7322 Never heard of him
Incredible, best Slayer's album.
Quite honestly, that was the most satisfying 14 minutes of video I've watched in a long time. I'm a guitarist but I really, really want to get my hands on a set of drums. Bravo my friend, bravo.
+Dameon Smith thanks! I have many album medleys you should check out.
Dude kicks ass...
From now on, this is where i'll come to listen to Slayer
Most accurate drummer everrr
awesome Josh Lombardo! haha lol
This was fantastic!! Also I’m gonna go out on a limb and say South of Heaven was the best album for drums in metal ever
I agree
agreed and wanted to add And Justice for All to the list ;)
Drank a whole beer while watching this, most satisfying beer ever.
One of the best drum covers in youtube!
agree
Yes!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll never forget the first time I heard South of Heaven: my first foray into slayer. I was 17, a dishwasher at Outback Steakhouse. The tape was just laying there in the break room and I put it in my Walkman. Before the end of the first track I knew I had found the greatest drums I had ever heard. At the time I was a huge fan of old Black Sabbath and Bill Ward (always will be)… no words
I had a nightmare where Dave Lombardo was playing session for coldplay and then woke up at 3 am doing skank beats in the kitchen. Then I went and watched this video. (This actually happened)
This is something special.
My favorite UA-cam drummer!!! Ever since i saw the Anthrax NFL drum cover!
Great job! SOH is such a great album. I've often said, if the guitars, bass and vocals were stripped away, I could still jam on just listening to Dave's drum tracks.
All I can say is, I wish you were a RL friend so we could jam. You rock!
Daymm! Fucking excellent skills Josh!
You are the best drummer on UA-cam dude. Keep it metal. LOVE YOUR METALLICA AND PANTERA SHIT
;) thanks
Walk !
Somebody sponsor Josh! Zildjian should be giving you cymbals for free!
My favourite Slayer Album :) man you're awesome
God dam Dave was on top of his game. His playing and the tracks he wrote for this album are crazy
This fella is paying his respects whenever he can fit it in. I love it🤘
Josh Steffen u crush it every fukin time man 🤘🤘🤘
Amazing performance absolutely immense performance Josh
When it comes to 80s thrash Dave Lombardo is definitely a hero, of course, and like you said fairly hard to mimic. The speed, the precision, the overall performance and intensity. Thank you once again sir
Suuuuuper like !! 🔥🔥🔥
THIS ONLY MAKES ME HAVE EVEN A GREATER RESPECT FOR DAVE LOMBARDO... AWESOME DRUMMIMG... THANK YOU MAN!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
Dude!!!! 1 of my all time drummers. You got some SiC shhhhhhhit 😎😃😁
I'm a huge Slayer fan since the 90's and a drummer.Love South of Heaven and this incredible Medley.You Rock DUDE!
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this. it's just so good...
This Slayer medley is epic! Awesome drumming Josh! That was sick!
My first time seeing this one. And I've seen many of your videos. But that was AWESOME. Watched it twice even.
You. Vicious. Savage. Beast.
My new favorite drummer.
+James McClellan (Mercuryan) thanks!
Bravooooooooo
holy shit is this even possible?! I guess so...perfect as always
holy shit, that song is one hell of a memory exercise!
What song?
@@loganstriker2973 that song
The SOH melody sounds great! You nailed it!
The best camera mugs ever lmao. you smiled, i smiled. enjoyment clearly evident. one of a kind
+squishydafishy ;)
South of Heaven will forever be my No. 1 album by them Slayz...
Unreal man ,so impressive!
totally there the whole way. that was first class
I have been waiting waiting for this. One of my favorite albums of all time when it comes to drumming. Thank you.
I said this before,but best drummer on UA-cam 👍🏿
woooooww men, you are awesome, great drummer, i watch your videos everyday greetings from colombia
that was sick
Wow man.... that was insane!!
Your drum and cymbal tones are perfect...and you're not a bad player.
AMAZING!!
Brutaall! Excellent my friend.
one of the few drummers who until now has managed to equal the master Dave both in technique, which is not a trivial matter, and recreating the sound and accents ... excellent work of study and commitment ...
Thanks a lot! I'm big on the nuances but still give myself a B.
So cool watching the best of the best through UA-cam.
Mind blown with a smile on my face. This guy ROCKS!!🤙🤘
Hey Josh, that's one hell of a cardio workout. You are awesome.
Josh your drumming skill is fucking outta this world!! Wish the Slayer guys could actually witness this!!
Favourite Slayer album! I like how they focused more on groove than speed on South Of Heaven. Reign In Blood is good but I think this record dwarfs it!
That was fantastic!! The break in Ghosts of War is one of my all time fav drum moments, I was so thrilled when you did it! The whole thing was epic.
I love this guy , I can watch this shit all day , it’s like he cherry picks the best parts of the slayer songs , great stuff
Woooow... im gonna keep it real here. This was the first time that i got chills while watching a music video of any kind. Thank you Josh, you are AMAZING!!!
i dont know how to play drums but i can tell you play exactly like him.
thats clean
as always... great job Josh!!! your drumset sounds amazing and the medley is brutal!!! thanks
Dude, this is absolutely amazing !!!!
Displays why this is Slayer's best album.
As a kid listening to SOH on repeat, i am this dude in my mind every time😂 Daves brilliant playing just sucks you right in
🤘☠️🤘
Congrats Collague; more than cool ! Keep going the right Path! Greetings from Costa Rica.
Legendary!
FUUUUUUUUUUUUCKING WOW!!
I don’t know how you remembered all the transitions, but damn!
That was a 15 minute Slaygasm!!
And you owned every second of it.
I loved the added Aggression in the closing song, Fucking Beautiful Josh!!!
I'm so glad I found this channel.....again fucking great.....I love music and all I want to do is play like this....I mastered baseball, piloting, real estate and the stock market......but this is my love other than pitching and flying....I used to walk out to the mound in front of 15k people to the intro to Hell Awaits....I've said in another video of yours, you are talented in my eyes. Well done!
Man!! All my favorite beats on their best album. Son,you are the shit.
who did not like this video. God damnit. This is flawless.
Lombardo class.
Thanks for sharing 💜💚💙🙏
Greatest cover of The Goat, Dave Lombardo I have ever heard, outstanding work Josh 👍👍
I'm a huge Slayer fan, and a drummer too. You are awesome!!! Bravo Good job!
Thanks for demonstrating the brilliance of Dave Lombardo.
+David Benc Dave rules
Man, this is amazing!
You are such a great drummer Josh, how can you even play all these songs non-stop and make no mistakes, this is almost impossible......😎 very tight drumming and super crazy fills I love it, you're my favourite drummer on UA-cam
Sem cortes, putz, incrível! Parabéns!
Thanks a lot Josh. You make me feel like such a peasant with my skills now ;)
Criminally underrated album on my part….until recently. Wasn’t into this one as much as I was Metallica in the 80’s. I appreciate this so much now🤘🏼
Hot dang!!! Stumbled across this. Amazing 👍🏻
Perfect as always. Would really love to see an Angel of Death or War Ensemble cover. Maybe even do the Download 2005 version aka the best Dave Lombardo performance ever!!
I saw that! That guy has serious problems, lol. No reason he should be playing that good still. I saw a silent scream performance too and he just fuckin dominated.
liverpoolwa7sh
I was at that show. Blew my wee teenage mind (& eardrums). \m/
Excellent melody, Josh.👏
Your definitely the best drummer for me
Josh is Def "The Best" drummer Ive seen on UA-cam hands down
Golden stuff from Josh! Using these medleys as a lullaby for my daughter xD She dances in the beginning, then being hypnotized and then falls asleep. Thank u, Josh! =)
GENIOUS!!!!
Josh.... OUTSTANDING BRO!!!! I am a purist when it comes to music. I like the live show to sound as close to the album as possible. I Nominate you to tour with Slayer Dude. HAHA I have watched your videos multiple times. KILLER JOB BROTHER.
Fave album, fave drummer........good work Josh, had me smiling all the way.
:)
Best video! By far! I'm a drummer myself been a signed artist in my time and i love the metal! But woah! Watched loads of your videos and this is as much an edurance test as well as skill. Cant fault it man. That was a masterpiece-by piece! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Kick pedal cam in the future? And stellar performance yet again. Keep up the awesome work guy
Unbelievable skill and technique. You could walk right into the band.
A tour de force man, fantastic for any fan. Annihilation.
By far is my most favorite slayer medley. believe me brother after a hard days work and some cold beers this really hits the spot. thanks for all your hard work and dedication....
I waited this for a long fuckin' time. Thank you Josh. Perfect from start to finish. The best one is Ghost of War, that song rules.
LamarcusDirk IS IT THE LAMARCUS DIRK?! THEEEE LAMARCUS DIRK??
Crooked cross was amazing. Just shows u how great Lombardo is.
Genius at work ! 100/100. Phantastic job Josh!
As a 49 yo slayer fan I think this is one of theeee best fkin videos I've seen of slayer drumming, and I'm a guitarist.. .. very impressed mi amigo, and stamina to boot!!! Brilliant 👏
Thanks!
Once again very good!! Keep rocking dude!! maybe some In Flames - Clayman next?
Josh you kick ass! All the best
Flawless playing from start to finish!
You killed it dude 🤘