METALLICA - The Shortest Straw - Drum Cover

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  • Опубликовано: 13 мар 2016
  • Enjoy. A redo from my favorite Metallica album.
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  • @WektorGH
    @WektorGH 8 лет назад +653

    best drummer on youtube seriously

  • @lorenzotorrez4374
    @lorenzotorrez4374 8 лет назад +1437

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

    • @Stonewall380
      @Stonewall380 8 лет назад +9

      +Lorenzo Torrez I do too! Hahahaha

    • @estivenrex18
      @estivenrex18 8 лет назад +30

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

    • @Stonewall380
      @Stonewall380 8 лет назад

      estivenrex18 They were real cymbals.

    • @stickybuds05
      @stickybuds05 8 лет назад +12

      +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
      @stickybuds05 8 лет назад

      +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
    @nicolunz8685 Год назад +37

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

  • @komputerLuek
    @komputerLuek 8 лет назад +355

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

    • @joshsteffen
      @joshsteffen  8 лет назад +42

      +komputerLuek ;)

    • @allenbass5131
      @allenbass5131 6 лет назад +3

      Was pretty damn impressive

    • @gernblanston3363
      @gernblanston3363 6 лет назад +6

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

    • @sixbrokeneggs
      @sixbrokeneggs 6 лет назад +28

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

    • @mawage666
      @mawage666 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @StateCollapse
    @StateCollapse 8 лет назад +171

    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
      @LSweet2007 8 лет назад +10

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

    • @zachhusk7854
      @zachhusk7854 8 лет назад

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

    • @runescapeidiotsful
      @runescapeidiotsful 7 лет назад +2

      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
      @chrisrodsa210 7 лет назад +18

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

    • @JimmyTheProstitute
      @JimmyTheProstitute 7 лет назад +5

      I really like the Kill em All guitar sound.

  • @tkelly830
    @tkelly830 8 лет назад +47

    LARS fucking rules man. Period.

  • @gb9884
    @gb9884 8 лет назад +266

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

    • @cable_yours_truly
      @cable_yours_truly 6 лет назад +3

      );

    • @squidsquirthd2684
      @squidsquirthd2684 5 лет назад +27

      that's because this is basically porn

    • @TheDemocrab
      @TheDemocrab 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @justinalexander8524
      @justinalexander8524 5 лет назад

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

    • @SupaStah01
      @SupaStah01 5 лет назад +5

      Fukn awesome comment, lol

  • @Advxnt
    @Advxnt 8 лет назад +154

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

  • @EstevanDrummer
    @EstevanDrummer 7 лет назад +93

    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
      @the_darkpatator 4 года назад

      Complètement vrai ! ;)

    • @nachocavallocarbonell1863
      @nachocavallocarbonell1863 2 года назад +1

      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
      @lodeliolegaspi7546 Год назад

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

    • @garfieldfan3892
      @garfieldfan3892 2 месяца назад

      Only thing wrong which bugs me are the fills

  • @jamesponds4423
    @jamesponds4423 6 лет назад +26

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

  • @user-uz1si3fu1i
    @user-uz1si3fu1i 4 месяца назад +2

    The best drum cover ever of this song and Lars still is drumming on the current Metallica Album 72 seasons

  • @stigmata77
    @stigmata77 8 лет назад +12

    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.

  • @05livininchrist
    @05livininchrist 4 года назад +72

    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
      @tehagent1321 Год назад +10

      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
      @BarbellThor Год назад

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

    • @corvoattano5632
      @corvoattano5632 9 месяцев назад

      Lars is genious after all leaving bass out…

    • @tradvert
      @tradvert 9 месяцев назад

      but enhanced bass is a cool stuff in ajfa

  • @daveruda
    @daveruda 8 лет назад +13

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

  • @NickLynchDrums
    @NickLynchDrums 8 лет назад +30

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

  • @johns.7609
    @johns.7609 7 лет назад +37

    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
      @GabrielSarria 3 года назад

      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

  • @ilquerxanier
    @ilquerxanier 6 лет назад +6

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

  • @anthonyclancy308
    @anthonyclancy308 3 года назад +9

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

  • @adammccraw4815
    @adammccraw4815 Год назад +2

    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!

  • @chasemiller7974
    @chasemiller7974 8 лет назад +106

    Both you and lambchopper678 do the best covers on youtube.

    • @Chewgum_
      @Chewgum_ 8 лет назад +2

      +Chase Miller Totally Agree. Both Subscribed

    • @martijnkemperman7689
      @martijnkemperman7689 8 лет назад +47

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

    • @YourMom-dj4im
      @YourMom-dj4im 8 лет назад +1

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

    • @nickgrandy3098
      @nickgrandy3098 6 лет назад

      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
      @muslimputra1216 6 лет назад

      nick grandy agree

  • @A_Final_Hit
    @A_Final_Hit 7 лет назад +20

    That was absolutely fantastic!

  • @algorithm007ify
    @algorithm007ify 6 лет назад +145

    Lars was a beast...

    • @cypherking5546
      @cypherking5546 4 года назад +17

      He still is!

    • @retrolightman6737
      @retrolightman6737 4 года назад +17

      @@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
      @cypherking5546 4 года назад +13

      @@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
      @yarikyaryi 4 года назад +4

      @@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
      @advanceddarkness3 3 года назад +5

      @@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.

  • @Stonewall380
    @Stonewall380 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @NavarroSkyrim
    @NavarroSkyrim 8 лет назад +49

    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
      @FranciscoFernandezJr 6 лет назад

      🖐🏽

    • @MrRobcix1
      @MrRobcix1 5 лет назад

      Same

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 3 года назад

      easily their best

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 года назад

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

    • @ozgurhetfield
      @ozgurhetfield 2 года назад

      @@yeetfeet1878 Master of puppets is better than rtl

  • @simbatron24
    @simbatron24 4 года назад +2

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

  • @multiestonian
    @multiestonian 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @Sinnbad21
    @Sinnbad21 5 лет назад +9

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

  • @johnduxiehughes
    @johnduxiehughes 3 года назад +3

    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.

  • @da956jamrock3
    @da956jamrock3 4 года назад +2

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

  • @carlrobinson4924
    @carlrobinson4924 2 года назад +1

    That snare sounds killer bro

  • @abrahamklassen308
    @abrahamklassen308 Год назад +1

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

  • @ConvD59
    @ConvD59 2 года назад

    I fuckin love this dudes covers so much

  • @ericfrank4991
    @ericfrank4991 5 лет назад +10

    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

  • @mrmrsanime
    @mrmrsanime 6 месяцев назад

    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
      @joshsteffen  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks. Mind's a mess though!

  • @ChristianReeveOfficial
    @ChristianReeveOfficial 6 лет назад

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

  • @syracuse6651
    @syracuse6651 5 лет назад

    Just so clean and so precise as always .

  • @technewsfortechnoobs
    @technewsfortechnoobs 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @alexandert2762
    @alexandert2762 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @raulsuazo5015
    @raulsuazo5015 7 лет назад

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

  • @Mister.Beef.Wellington.The.3rd
    @Mister.Beef.Wellington.The.3rd 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @heavynlouder
    @heavynlouder 8 лет назад +52

    i hit the like before start the video

  • @charleshill7761
    @charleshill7761 2 года назад

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

  • @Somali.pirate223
    @Somali.pirate223 3 года назад +1

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

  • @estelombo
    @estelombo 8 лет назад

    brilliant as always! love the fill at the end

  • @sandervg88
    @sandervg88 6 лет назад

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

  • @MrSerolav
    @MrSerolav 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Tmxx5788
    @Tmxx5788 5 лет назад +1

    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
      @joshsteffen  5 лет назад

      I grew up to this album as well.

  • @smithnwesson990
    @smithnwesson990 3 года назад

    Justice sounded so darn heavy. Such a heavy distortion and tone.

  • @toxictrace6775
    @toxictrace6775 2 года назад

    Nice one man! And as prousual at 5.52 your personal touch!. Sabroso!. \m/

  • @Katana2097
    @Katana2097 7 лет назад

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

  • @yesdeere1376
    @yesdeere1376 7 месяцев назад

    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. 🤘🏻

  • @justray7871
    @justray7871 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @lincolnsecor8088
    @lincolnsecor8088 8 лет назад

    this is great, you never cease to amaze.

  • @hisyamismail1083
    @hisyamismail1083 Год назад

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

  • @Angelandresespinoza
    @Angelandresespinoza Год назад +1

    So Cool 👌🏼😉💯🖤🎧🥁

  • @jefersonberlinck8407
    @jefersonberlinck8407 7 месяцев назад

    Fucking awesome, dude! I salute from you Brazil.

  • @smakepeacebcplca
    @smakepeacebcplca 7 лет назад

    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.

  • @szatanizmo
    @szatanizmo 8 лет назад +4

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

  • @full-grim
    @full-grim 7 лет назад

    More incredible cover of the track with incredible drums!

  • @mindcrime2010
    @mindcrime2010 7 лет назад +148

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

    • @dennisalves4584
      @dennisalves4584 6 лет назад

      mindcrime2010 EXACTLY what I Was WISHING!

    • @dennisalves4584
      @dennisalves4584 6 лет назад +5

      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
      @lantusinfluencer 5 лет назад

      Lol

    • @serenityk2tu749
      @serenityk2tu749 4 года назад +1

      It should be the exact opposite

    • @Pyewack3t
      @Pyewack3t 4 года назад

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

  • @captnron740
    @captnron740 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @alcalu
    @alcalu 6 лет назад

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

  • @ph4ntomlord
    @ph4ntomlord 8 лет назад

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

  • @mikec573
    @mikec573 Год назад

    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
    @tbone4447 2 года назад

    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.

  • @rayroc480
    @rayroc480 8 лет назад

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

  • @slewdawg
    @slewdawg 8 лет назад +3

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

  • @pauljones6175
    @pauljones6175 8 лет назад

    amazing stuff as per usual

  • @tageast148
    @tageast148 2 года назад

    Love it great job

  • @i_am_a_music_maker5212
    @i_am_a_music_maker5212 3 года назад

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

  • @PachínGalh
    @PachínGalh 7 лет назад +1

    Flawless! killer played.

  • @urazeraai2265
    @urazeraai2265 4 года назад +4

    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

  • @GlenDiG1970
    @GlenDiG1970 2 года назад

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

  • @user-hv2tk7du4u
    @user-hv2tk7du4u 2 года назад

    Absolutely excellent!

  • @phil4hm142
    @phil4hm142 4 года назад

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

  • @southpaw7475
    @southpaw7475 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @aisyahayunda468
    @aisyahayunda468 10 месяцев назад

    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

  • @katyalacrua6793
    @katyalacrua6793 Год назад

    One of my favorites song.

  • @jesspenn9938
    @jesspenn9938 4 года назад

    Flawless. He really makes it look easy.

  • @darklopes_nh9441
    @darklopes_nh9441 8 лет назад

    A great hug from Brasil, dude. Keep awesome

  • @donaldprice4614
    @donaldprice4614 Год назад

    Brilliant performance

  • @steveklopping9364
    @steveklopping9364 7 лет назад +1

    That was absolutely BADASS!!

  • @jovanj2717
    @jovanj2717 8 лет назад

    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

  • @Ado1271
    @Ado1271 8 лет назад +1

    Yeah !! ... And Justice For All is my favorite Metallica album too ;)

  • @larsbigfan96
    @larsbigfan96 7 лет назад

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

  • @jessehantelman3940
    @jessehantelman3940 8 лет назад +4

    You are fucking deadly man!

  • @Themis781
    @Themis781 2 года назад +1

    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!

  • @Aruk02
    @Aruk02 6 лет назад

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

  • @jamesponds4423
    @jamesponds4423 6 лет назад

    Still freaking amazing! Such a great cover man.

  • @GGDrummer
    @GGDrummer 8 лет назад

    I liked so much this music. Great Josh!!

  • @JarahOnDrums
    @JarahOnDrums 8 лет назад

    Sweet! Really well played, Josh... as usual!

  • @michealedwards7849
    @michealedwards7849 Год назад

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

  • @elvergarrica1639
    @elvergarrica1639 2 года назад

    damn !
    That variation was amazing

  • @brodycuster3773
    @brodycuster3773 8 лет назад

    killin it as usual my hard rockin amigo. keep it up.

  • @gcm747
    @gcm747 7 лет назад +1

    Ahhh, my favourite Metallica song. Thanks Josh!

  • @duanej4653
    @duanej4653 4 года назад

    Dude you are a legend!

  • @alejoytb
    @alejoytb 8 лет назад

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

  • @hornyconvict
    @hornyconvict 7 месяцев назад

    The little double kick part at 2:22 gets me every time

  • @lantusinfluencer
    @lantusinfluencer 5 лет назад

    Awesome!

  • @Metavid16
    @Metavid16 7 лет назад +6

    WOW 60fps makes a great difference