Metallica - Shortest Straw - Drum Cover

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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2013
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    Shortest Stroaahh! From Justice.
    With most Metallica songs I cover, I must validate my missed fills by pointing out that Lars just does whatever he feels like that day. I watch him live anticipating the fill comin up and he just does whatever he feels like. It's pretty disappointing. However, live versions of songs like Fade to Black and Bells are way better than the studio versions. Songs like One and Wherever I May Roam shouldn't be fucked with. Ok, there's my Lars rant!
    With that said, I took the liberty to do whatever I wanted in some parts as well.
    For those who read this, I hope you had fun with my rambling. (;{)
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 318

  • @LordVerdo
    @LordVerdo 7 років тому +173

    I don't care what anyone says, Lars' drumming on Justice is phenomenal.
    Also, awesome cover!

    • @ericx7472
      @ericx7472 5 років тому +3

      Noble many people say that’s where he peaked I don’t think he’s a bad drummer by no means but the later albums just aren’t creative or anything new

    • @ambermangel
      @ambermangel 4 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately I feel that was the last album he tried to be innovative on. Now he just throws out whatever trash that doesn't come to mind when writing. AJFA is a brilliant album.

    • @parkeryigit4434
      @parkeryigit4434 4 роки тому +3

      @@ericx7472 metallica in general peaked at and justice for all. thats how long Cliff's influence lasted. they lost their way after that. if hadn't passed I can't even imagine the great music they would keep putting out

    • @littlejacob488
      @littlejacob488 3 роки тому +2

      @@parkeryigit4434 death magnetic imo is and justice 2

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому +53

    Read my description. I have always defended Lars and hold him as one of my main inspirations when I started drumming. I stole a lot of things from him! However, I come from the school of thought where fills are done for a reason. He comes off as someone who does whatever and that's forever etched in stone on the album. Then when he plays live he barely honors anything he put on it. To me, that's like changing the lyrics to the song. It tends to bum the fans who hold them in high regards. Cool?

    • @waynewells359
      @waynewells359 2 роки тому +1

      I respect that although some people can not drum with speed like they did 30 years ago. It takes its toll. People get old and fills and timing get lost. ✊🏻

    • @carlrobinson4924
      @carlrobinson4924 2 роки тому +2

      Gotta give Lars credit for the arrangements he came up with in the studio for sure. He’s pushing 60 too so I give him credit for still trying to play fast heavy music. Great cover as always! The drums are killer in this song in my opinion.

    • @juncondoonflanjacontose7399
      @juncondoonflanjacontose7399 Рік тому +1

      I totally fucking agree with this.

  • @jocorocket
    @jocorocket 9 років тому +94

    To all the Lars bashers out there all you have to do is watch this video and see what a challenge it is to play his parts....he really is brilliant.

    • @missingpoo2134
      @missingpoo2134 9 років тому +27

      ...26 years ago.

    • @Fister_of_Muppets
      @Fister_of_Muppets 5 років тому +2

      ...and those drum fills were taped together, literally, about a 1000 times when the song was assembled on master track. It is some of his best work (Justice) but still...

    • @DLP-Coasters
      @DLP-Coasters 4 роки тому +1

      @jonny j Steve Thompson (And Justice for All's mixing engineer) said in an interview that the drum track had soo many edits to make the drumming sound even.

    • @gandf12345
      @gandf12345 4 роки тому

      jonny j he has done it on most their albums so pipe down there

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 роки тому +1

      Dude you forget they played these songs live so even if they were stitched together who cares.

  • @hdaaap
    @hdaaap 8 років тому +40

    the lyrics to this song are unreal. that 2nd verse, holy shit

    • @furnacefire
      @furnacefire 8 років тому +13

      The justice album is one of the most important of all time when it comes to the lyrical content. It has been judged harshly based on it's production value ( bass guitar ) , you cannot take away from it's rhythmic attack and in your face lyrical TRUTH. If you listen to Pantera's first few albums, you may hear the Justice drum sound ( click-y ).

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  10 років тому +5

    It's different for everybody. I played long enough where my learning is just listening to it a lot. Memorizing the arrangement and then the fills. Then I practice it for about a half hour and record it. I learned, for example? war is my shepherd by request and really focused on it, it took 3 days. Some it may take a day and others it may take a month. Just a matter of becoming totally knowledgable of the song, then the physical!

  • @tooalienforearth5638
    @tooalienforearth5638 9 років тому +34

    That snare though

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  9 років тому +6

      You like?

    • @jonathanrivera7011
      @jonathanrivera7011 3 роки тому +1

      Is the snare that clicking noise, I’ve been trying to recreate it but idk how ,btw I have been playing for a month

  • @lewy_g_official
    @lewy_g_official 10 років тому +22

    5:36 to 5:56 Was tight as fuck! xD

  • @Vivid114
    @Vivid114 8 років тому +39

    5:48 - 5:56 was amazing. Awesome cover, man. \m/ Love this album. Just wish it had bass.

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 років тому +12

      I've heard the version where it was increased and I actually prefer it this way.

    • @Vivid114
      @Vivid114 8 років тому

      +Josh Steffen Ah. It's all good. :)

  • @Brokenface
    @Brokenface 9 років тому +82

    *phone ringing*
    Josh: Yeah?
    James Hetfield: Hey Josh,i'm James, Do you wanna be new Metallica's drummer?

    • @gabrielbernabe9152
      @gabrielbernabe9152 8 років тому +20

      This guy is definitely good not taking anything away from him but NO ONE will ever replace Lars Ulrich. Great drum cover though I love listening to this album

    • @Brokenface
      @Brokenface 8 років тому +6

      Gabriel Bernabe i was joking, don't worry
      #larsulrichthebest

    • @DrJones-cs6qr
      @DrJones-cs6qr 8 років тому +2

      +Gabriel Bernabe He is better than Lars.

    • @banehallow376
      @banehallow376 8 років тому

      +Bilbo Baggins pwpw eisai polu asxetos re file!!!

    • @jasonbrown8838
      @jasonbrown8838 8 років тому +3

      +Bilbo Baggins Lars wrote this. (most of it)

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your kind words. And i'm glad you pointed out my fill, I love when I can improve and it works out. Greetings from the U.S, my Polish friend!

  • @maxquintus6547
    @maxquintus6547 9 років тому +12

    Omg love the 5:38-5:56 part!!

  • @threatroco
    @threatroco 8 років тому +19

    5:48 - 6:00
    Man you're awesome!

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 років тому +4

      That was a blast. You could tell I said fuck it and just went for it.

  • @multiestonian
    @multiestonian 4 роки тому +10

    Lars's drumming on this album is awesome.

  • @JoshLikeCrazy
    @JoshLikeCrazy 9 років тому +21

    5:46 wot

  • @richschoonover9017
    @richschoonover9017 9 років тому +1

    good job man that just put a smile on my face. thank you i just love to hear regular people doing what they love

  • @janiholmstrom9798
    @janiholmstrom9798 9 років тому +1

    Josh, in the description you really nailed the one thing I've learned to hate about Ulrich's live performances - which is him not giving a crap. He truly does not seem to care if and when he's dumbing everything down. I think it really says something about his commitment and loyalty to the music and the fans. It's so profoundly disappointing but the really sad part is that the rest of the band just... adjusts to it.
    By the way, you are an awesome drummer and I really enjoy you videos :)

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  9 років тому

      Thanks a lot man.

    • @F150fx2sporT
      @F150fx2sporT 9 років тому +1

      The band kinda have to adjust to it. Their not about to kick out the founder of MetallicA

  • @joeg816
    @joeg816 8 років тому +1

    Another impeccable Metallica cover. Your snare drum sound is a perfect match and you nail every nuance with your cymbal selection. You give me inspiration. Bravo!

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  10 років тому

    That is the most popular comment on my Metallica covers! It's ironic that he taught me when I was growing up. Not literally but inspiration wise. Thank you.

    • @chrisbenj3819
      @chrisbenj3819 Рік тому

      I’m pretty sure there’s not double pedals going on with the fast parts of a lot of Metallica songs you play it’s on pedal

  • @koolbiga
    @koolbiga 9 років тому +18

    0:49 ? Lars Ulrich......

  • @prabhuram374
    @prabhuram374 9 років тому

    Spellbound. You kicked some ass there.. May be not so technical or difficult piece to play but in those times and even now it is a real thrash gem... Keep Drumming.. Long Live .. Looking forward to more n more . Thank You for taking the effort and can see that you are enjoying to the core..

  • @MrEgalavis
    @MrEgalavis 8 років тому

    Quizas el mejor q he visto haciendo covers... Sigue asi josh 👊🏾

  • @chrisroyal1563
    @chrisroyal1563 8 років тому +1

    been checking your stuff out for a couple months now. I gotta say im very impressed by the fact that every song you do,you play it down to the tee. Down to every single tiny drum roll or cymbal hit. I have been playing for 20 something years been around the block a few times in bands and know the biz inside and out and i gotta say i have never seen any one play as precise as you lol its crazy. When i play a cover or see any one else play a cover obviously your gonna play it alittle different or not hit every single note unless your one of those ppl that gets all into the tabs and all that bull shit but its crazy how you play it exactly like it is like its your own song lol. I got some major respect for you for sure. \m/ \m/

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 років тому

      +Chris Royal thanks man. All by ear too.

  • @jimihendrix9360
    @jimihendrix9360 8 років тому

    Love your vids dude also i am learning the the whole and justise for all album

  • @mrdigitydigity
    @mrdigitydigity 8 років тому

    Incredible! Didn't realize that song was as intricate as it is nice timing on great sound gj man!

  • @GhostTeller
    @GhostTeller 11 років тому

    Without words ... Man is the best cover I saw of this song on UA-cam. Believe me find many covers and all had some damage, but this cover killed the song!. I admire you greetings from Argentina.

  • @richardburnett2589
    @richardburnett2589 9 років тому

    Incredible!! Nice job!

  • @YEAHAHAHAHA2
    @YEAHAHAHAHA2 11 років тому

    Best drum cover I've seen on youtube!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!

  • @revenonsalaqualite7776
    @revenonsalaqualite7776 2 роки тому

    Wowwww....great job!!!!!Fantastic!

  • @beatsdddx
    @beatsdddx 7 років тому

    Super nice job! Very well done.

  • @MARIANA-hw5tl
    @MARIANA-hw5tl 8 років тому +1

    All nightmare long :D!, great job dude!🤘🏻

  • @davino108
    @davino108 3 роки тому

    Josh phenomenal job you are a pleasure to watch it was spot on and I'll tell you guys Lars s back in the day especially off the Justice album was excellent drumming and challenging

  • @robskater94
    @robskater94 8 років тому +1

    Awesome cover! You added the perfect amount of your own style into the song. Insane bro!

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  10 років тому +5

    Check out this video on UA-cam: Mobile phone link in the description!
    Metallica - Shortest Straw (HQ Audio)

    • @ganglewak
      @ganglewak 10 років тому +3

      You make it look far to easy!!! Justice is the album that REALLY got me into metal, great covers from this album man!

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  10 років тому +6

      Thanks a lot! Justice was a big reason I got into playing drums when I was young.

    • @dopedpanda
      @dopedpanda 8 років тому

      do u have any recommendations to playing with a drummer and keeping time? I'm a guitar player and am curious

    • @rayroc480
      @rayroc480 8 років тому +1

      +Josh Steffen I think this took Lars about 40 plus takes to do for the video game lol great jam (well all Tallica songs are great IMO) but again Ty my friend for a baddass vid!!

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 років тому +1

      dopedpanda get an understanding of drums, or even learn the basics yourself. It will help your guitar playing immensely. Make sure your drummer is good too, otherwise timing is lost.

  • @yuminakamura2052
    @yuminakamura2052 6 років тому

    I Love your videos dude, Playin these songs like they were meant to be played!

  • @nbsjuan7208
    @nbsjuan7208 8 років тому

    5:48-5:56 Oh My Lord That Was So Impressive Keep Up The Work Man Awsome Cover One Of My Favorite Songs From The And Justice For All Album Great Work Man. :)

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    Thanks for checkin me out man. Yeah they have tendency to trim their songs live. You know, if they think parts of the song bore the crowd then they should either not write it or reject the portion of the audience with a short attention span. The serious fans don't appreciate it!

  • @adamarnaldr57
    @adamarnaldr57 6 років тому

    Excelente compadre. Siga padelante

  • @leolr111
    @leolr111 9 років тому

    You are amazing!

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    Awesome, man! I had a blast doin this one.

  • @maxxxgrind
    @maxxxgrind 6 років тому

    Well.. Well.. Well.. This is amazing !!! You're best ever drum cover brother

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    thanks Darcie!

  • @hamlet1976
    @hamlet1976 9 років тому +1

    Great job, man.
    Congratulations from Canary Islands, Spain ;)

  • @MartinHopkinsArt
    @MartinHopkinsArt 8 років тому +19

    Anybody who thinks Lars is not a solid drummer is a fool. He could be one of the most taken for granted drummers in rock history. Just because he's kind of seen as a "dick" people discount his ability as a percussionist. He certainly holds his own in a world of copycats.

    • @hdaaap
      @hdaaap 8 років тому

      +Francisco Javier also a better musician.

    • @SuperAWaC
      @SuperAWaC 8 років тому

      i think that the lars hate bandwagon is pretty overdone, however, it doesn't make up for the fact that lars does often play super lazy live, and it's really disappointing. he is super capable of doing it, i've seen him do some crazy shit live, but it's just so rare. granted, it did get better recently. so, you know, i think both sides have merit.

    • @SuperAWaC
      @SuperAWaC 8 років тому

      true. not many people can keep drumming like they're still 20 when they're actually 50. that said, he didn't really keep in shape, but that's his perogative. i think people are upset (when it's not just bandwagoning) because lars might have wasted a lot of potential.

    • @outis439-A
      @outis439-A 7 років тому

      SuperAWaC especially the way he seemed to kickdrum it looked like he used his whole leg, while others have techniques

  • @KingTrevorB
    @KingTrevorB 8 років тому +1

    I love how you look at the camera at the beginning. That's funny! Great cover though man. Superb job!

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    Thanks Raul! You're too nice!
    It's funny you say that, I remember asking Achokarlos if he wanted to do raining blood and he said I was a day late! Haha

  • @AnalAnnihilator2000
    @AnalAnnihilator2000 9 років тому +4

    Holy shit! You slayed it!

  • @dmo6545
    @dmo6545 11 років тому

    You are One of the BEST DRUMMERS EVER

  • @Slipaa2
    @Slipaa2 10 років тому +1

    AWESOME!!!

  • @carlosrSMT
    @carlosrSMT 9 років тому +14

    Min 5:37 ohhhhhhhhh :O it's amazing

  • @Pt4nian
    @Pt4nian 8 років тому

    Bogs Dolloocks! Well played. thanks for sharing

  • @snakone1
    @snakone1 8 років тому

    Good audio! Congratulations!

  • @mauricioaburtomanriquez2237
    @mauricioaburtomanriquez2237 11 років тому

    I don´t like and understand either why Lars play that way now, I complely agree with you, EXCELLENT COVER MAN!! keep rockin', greets from Chile!

  • @NickVen0m
    @NickVen0m 9 років тому +1

    The best and funniest man! :P

  • @jeparz2648
    @jeparz2648 9 років тому +1

    5:52-5:55 I ddnt see it coming woaahhh!very nice my master!

  • @udaaz
    @udaaz 8 років тому

    BRAVO!!

  • @jeoyt4909
    @jeoyt4909 8 років тому +1

    5:47-5:57 ...my god that fill was perfection

  • @yashsharma-ej9by
    @yashsharma-ej9by 9 років тому +1

    I think this is the hardest metallica song for a drummer. But you pulled it off. Bravo.

    • @JoshLikeCrazy
      @JoshLikeCrazy 9 років тому +2

      try battery

    • @wagsbass
      @wagsbass 9 років тому

      yash sharma Dyers Eve is pretty difficult with the constant double bass parts. I have not seen one perfect cover of Dyers Eve on UA-cam, not one. A lot of guys have come close but not quite.

    • @generalshamic4777
      @generalshamic4777 7 років тому

      nah it definitely isn't the hardest

    • @generalshamic4777
      @generalshamic4777 7 років тому

      +wagsbass
      have you seen joshs cover?

  • @chrispynov1963
    @chrispynov1963 2 роки тому

    Damn dude, you rock 🤘

  • @southpaw7475
    @southpaw7475 9 років тому +1

    Dude that was awsome! You kick ass.

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    thanks!

  • @sebastiansimionato8104
    @sebastiansimionato8104 10 років тому

    loved your description

  • @goatbut29
    @goatbut29 8 років тому

    Wow nice job dude!

  • @Texaspatriot1776
    @Texaspatriot1776 7 років тому

    So bad ass!! Also one of my fav Metallica songs😈

  • @Izerman13
    @Izerman13 5 років тому

    1:47....that fill....you really are a brilliant drummer! I could listen to you play drums alllll day....and I'm not gay!!!

  • @fattymcgee123
    @fattymcgee123 5 років тому

    i listen to your metallica covers whilst on my bike (one with an engine, cardio is for chumps). can always tell what song it is as the drums are the loudest part at speed. the rest i figure out in my head. thanks josh!

  • @kylestafford7775
    @kylestafford7775 9 років тому +1

    This cover is epic !

  • @Serje1980
    @Serje1980 Рік тому

    It's great🎉🤘👏

  • @duendetinz
    @duendetinz 10 років тому +1

    Excelente trabajo Josh, saludos desde chile (nice job Josh, regards from Chile)

  • @davidmurphy8364
    @davidmurphy8364 9 років тому

    I had to give a thumbs up for the description :D

  • @jakeboswell4542
    @jakeboswell4542 8 років тому

    josh you kill it bro coud watch all day flawless fuckin rockin it bro

  • @nicolasleitonr.1547
    @nicolasleitonr.1547 10 років тому

    MASTER !!

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    Haha! Awesome!

  • @Realinc.
    @Realinc. 7 років тому

    my mind was blown away when heard this I am dead I died by how really good this was

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    You're too kind

  • @GarenQuinlan
    @GarenQuinlan 11 років тому

    Man! You're fuckin amazing! You just make a better Metallica! Vocal, bass, guitars and THIS drums line... my gosh... knockout!
    I'm your fan! Continue in your drums party! Greetings from Poland! Take care!
    My god... this last part on toms... MY GOSH! You're just a God!

  • @ditakputra8258
    @ditakputra8258 8 років тому

    yeahhhh....you rock guys...
    from indonesia

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    Haha, awesome!

  • @20Bielzin08
    @20Bielzin08 9 років тому

    You're the fucking best man, I love your covers, someday I wish be like you !!!!

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  9 років тому

      I'm honored! I know that feeling.

  • @ryanpffcdailydeliveryrepor536
    @ryanpffcdailydeliveryrepor536 9 років тому +1

    Pretty Tight Mate! Im A Drummer Too And I Play Thrash Metal/ Punk/ and some Rock n Roll! This Cover Is Good!

  • @sneakyorange
    @sneakyorange 9 років тому +1

    fucking awesome

  • @arturoo94
    @arturoo94 10 років тому +4

    you are nice man

  • @TheGromzii
    @TheGromzii 11 років тому

    exelent

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  11 років тому

    All good, man. The Lars-bashing is outta control on youtube

  • @lamontarnold1612
    @lamontarnold1612 5 років тому

    Good job

  • @jew0tube
    @jew0tube 9 років тому +1

    yeah boi, mean cover!

  • @user-ul1bx6tf9v
    @user-ul1bx6tf9v 10 років тому +4

    Ты очень крут!!!!

  • @leonardonadai
    @leonardonadai 9 років тому +1

    PERFECT!!!!!!!

  • @2er5
    @2er5 8 років тому

    How the fuck to you remember all the covers you do?? so many haha and also great job on this song! Were going to cover it at our next show, it's a hard song to learn haha

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 років тому

      +Yannick Gagnon decades of memorizing arrangements. Good luck! There's a lot of parts for the entire band to remember ;)

  • @joshsteffen
    @joshsteffen  10 років тому

    Thanks for feelin my Lars rant!

  • @nsimprovfalcon0036
    @nsimprovfalcon0036 4 роки тому

    Sick

  • @calebbartlett367
    @calebbartlett367 8 років тому

    Damn 5:48-5:56 was fucking impressive as hell!! Great job man

  • @Taskerofpuppets
    @Taskerofpuppets 11 років тому

    nice work...fills are nice and clean. Bravo...they've really chopped up Shortest these past few tours, shame. I remember seeing it debuted live in the snake pit ala RFK July 92 w/ GnR. They chopped it then.....good memories

  • @ForgottenToast
    @ForgottenToast 10 років тому +2

    Great cover! You just got a new sub

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  10 років тому

      Thanks a lot! Have a look around man. I have over 400 vids.

  • @darcieg6330
    @darcieg6330 11 років тому

    Ha! Ha!!! Love u Joshy!

  • @aaronrus
    @aaronrus 5 років тому

    outstanding Josh. I guarantee Lars as seen your videos. One day, you're gonna get the call , to play a few songs

  • @Ds-iv2tz
    @Ds-iv2tz 8 років тому

    Dam good job man.

  • @anlyedek99
    @anlyedek99 9 років тому +1

    there is nothing to say just perfect

  • @jacothefirst
    @jacothefirst 10 років тому

    From 5:35 - Well done mate ,I struggle my ass of to stay in time. Great cover!

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  10 років тому

      Thanks man. I love your name!

  • @KidScipio
    @KidScipio 8 років тому

    nice dude