That’s ill, man. One of my favorite drum parts in their catalog. Just watched a video where Dave was playing Slayer requests to a small crowd... and NO ONE asked for this. Tragic.
I know Reign in Blood is great, but South of Heaven is my album, I was 12 in '88, and this is the one that got me hooked. South of Heaven into Silent Scream into Live Undead is where its at, end it with Mandatory Suicide, Ghosts of War and Spill the Blood. Lombardo's best and that Slayer edge, nothing touches it. Reign in Blood was a precursor, a definition of ability, unmatched speed and power. Seasons in the Abyss was the comfort of deliverance of established and polished fortitude. But South of Heaven was that peak of all that came before and all that would be after, all was laid out in sonic perfection; a bit everything but still fresh, hard, technical, and timeless. Love me some Slayer and I'm not even a drummer (vox/rhythm), but Dave is what always set them apart over and above, no question. Lombardo isn't just a machine, he's the prototype and the cast, he's the program.
What makes this hands down the best playing of this song is exactly how King described Lombardo, saying,” he’s like a train about to go off the tracks but just keeps it all together” totally awesome ❤❤❤❤❤
It's like...like watching someone paint Michael Angelo's Sistine Chapel from memory in exact detail while on crack. I keep coming back to this video...gets me pumped up!
I've watched this about a thousand times. Josh this is great. great slayer song and u do a class job of it. I used to play drums about 20 years ago I could never have played like this you a brilliant. happy Christmas!
That was fucking AWESOME!!! In my world I know talent when I see it and you've got it. One of my favorite songs by Slayer and you nailed it. Great fucking job! That was fun to watch
This and Ghosts of War are my two favorite Slayer songs! Stoked that you covered both of them, I have no idea how I didn't see them 'till now. You're the man, man.
I consider this the epitome of a classic of a fan playthrough on this song. I've always appreciated the drum track... and you KILLED it... Bravo!!! Even 4 years later, I still enjoy this video.
Dude...Dude..Duuuudee.....That was fucking amazing....both my daughter have watched this and ghost of war several times...I'm not a drummer but she is and she loves your Slayer videos. Thank you...I fly big planes for a living, thrown an 8oz ball for a short time living and trade the stock market successfully but what I've seen here absolutely obliterates any of those. A true talent and thank for inspiring my girl.
Well done! Could be you on the album, as far as I'm concerned. One of my favorite songs as a 15 year old, 25+- years ago. I remember my first concert, circa 1994, Slayer Divine Intervention tour, Auckland Town Hall, New zealand. Supported by Biohazard. Lots of memories. Lots of firsts that night. Thanks for the vid
first of all, I hereby pay my respect for the accuracy - I am quite convinced that even Dave is giving himself a little bit of freedom not to reflect everything perfectly during live performances and You nailed it exactly to the point. And to be very honest, your dynamics reminds me more of Paul, rather than Dave, but maybe it is just an an impression...
Woooow......greaaaat !!!!!!! ...my favourite song drums cover ...I play guitar , but I almost had a heart attack watching this . Congrats man ,you re a beast !!!!
This upload has almost ten years now, but man.... it's impressing!, the best song from my favorite band made for a person who knows how to do it well, obscure thrash metal in the fuckin' brutal way! (yes, I feel an obscure and dense vibe in this song... SLAYER WILL NEVER DIES!!)
Fucking beautiful, Josh. Bassdrum sound not always my favorite, but here and on one if the two 'Raining' it's perfect (i think the older one). Keep doing what you do, play live and with, you know... real people (some of whom are just as "awkward") and who knows... Hetfield and Trujillo still seem fit enough. I'd pay to hear that jam!! Fuck me this video was fun. I promise to download a bunch and ruin my ears just a little bit. Holy shit, God bless you man
i always loved the drums on south of heaven and especially in this song and behind the crooked cross. good stuff PS: Awesome job with those sticks. keep it up
josh. Great work man. I'm just going about getting my 10 yr old son into drumming and he's a major fan of slayer (I know!). So thanks so much. You'll be on heavy rotation in our house. Cheers R
rick budby Great to hear! He's starting at the same age as I did. We are also both motivated by SLAYER! I tried to buy Reign in Blood on cassette when I was in third grade and my Mom wasn't having it, so I went back and got South of Heaven. lol
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That's it, my life is complete, someone has successfully nailed my favorite SLAYER song. You sir are my fav youtube drummer. *brofist*
Awesome dude! Brofist back at ya.
Well said 🥁
Well said buddy, I feel the same way. Well done Josh, well done 👏🏻
My favorite Slayer song too. That first Hanneman solo is why I play guitar. Dude, you killed it! Nice job!
could not agree more
Just got my first kit at age 42. I play guitar but always wanted to play drums. Thanks for the inspiration.
+Allen Thacker Awesome!
hows it going Allen now 2 years onward? :D
That is awesome, we're about the same age and I'd LOVE a set finally since I was like 10!
Ha Ive said forever...all guitars wish they were drummers too
Slayer! Live Undead
69th
That’s ill, man. One of my favorite drum parts in their catalog. Just watched a video where Dave was playing Slayer requests to a small crowd... and NO ONE asked for this. Tragic.
I know Reign in Blood is great, but South of Heaven is my album, I was 12 in '88, and this is the one that got me hooked. South of Heaven into Silent Scream into Live Undead is where its at, end it with Mandatory Suicide, Ghosts of War and Spill the Blood. Lombardo's best and that Slayer edge, nothing touches it. Reign in Blood was a precursor, a definition of ability, unmatched speed and power. Seasons in the Abyss was the comfort of deliverance of established and polished fortitude. But South of Heaven was that peak of all that came before and all that would be after, all was laid out in sonic perfection; a bit everything but still fresh, hard, technical, and timeless. Love me some Slayer and I'm not even a drummer (vox/rhythm), but Dave is what always set them apart over and above, no question. Lombardo isn't just a machine, he's the prototype and the cast, he's the program.
In the words of Cheech Marin holy sheep shit
Awesome !this never gets old
lombardo is a fucking beast. so are you. well done
Thanks
Holy Crap!!! That is beyond awesome!! 5 people evidently have "Thorazine, pumping thru their veins."
Five jealous douchebags giving this thumbs down? Fuck, that was phenomenal Josh. Damn near perfect, literally.
What makes this hands down the best playing of this song is exactly how King described Lombardo, saying,” he’s like a train about to go off the tracks but just keeps it all together” totally awesome ❤❤❤❤❤
Dave Lombardo is such a legend, my favorite drummer, second favorite is Josh Steffen ;)
Still my favorite Slayer album. Great cover, Dave is a madman and you got it all practically seamlessly, great work.
Dave Lombardo cannot be replicated, but he can ask you if he's sick for few days !! ^^
He got replaced :(
I personally feel this is the baddest track from SoH. With Araya's eerie scream and lombardo's fill ins.
Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Dave Lombardo, Danny Carey, Tim Alexander, and Josh Steffen, haha!
And Ginge Baker!!!!!!
Gene Hoglan
@@parisstrantz7400 buddy rich sucked. He couldn't even read sheet music.
and keith moon as well or vinnie paul
Neil Peart too!!
best live undead cover of all youtube,congratulations
Thanks
It's like...like watching someone paint Michael Angelo's Sistine Chapel from memory in exact detail while on crack. I keep coming back to this video...gets me pumped up!
Beast mode!!! Flawless victory! Cheers my friend!
I've watched this about a thousand times. Josh this is great. great slayer song and u do a class job of it. I used to play drums about 20 years ago I could never have played like this
you a brilliant. happy Christmas!
That was fucking AWESOME!!! In my world I know talent when I see it and you've got it. One of my favorite songs by Slayer and you nailed it. Great fucking job! That was fun to watch
To me the drums always stood out in this song, a lot of variation going on in there. Flawlessly executed, nice!
This and Ghosts of War are my two favorite Slayer songs! Stoked that you covered both of them, I have no idea how I didn't see them 'till now. You're the man, man.
I wanna play that fast!!!!!! You hit every note spot on man!!!!
Slayer rocks good job man
I like how ya look at the camera during the song ya badass..awesome job
🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼 Mega smile on my dial. My Fave Slayer song too. And yes, nailed with skill and passion. thanks for the vid!
Quien fue tan careta en ponerle un negativo a este baterista jajajaja... Un genio increíble como lo interpreto!
Algún Pecho Frío tuvo que ser !!! 😂😂😂
Oh man. That was like watching Lombardo himself. SUBBED FOREVER, DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Spot on as always.
I consider this the epitome of a classic of a fan playthrough on this song. I've always appreciated the drum track... and you KILLED it... Bravo!!! Even 4 years later, I still enjoy this video.
Absolutely Badass!!!!!
That sounds like playing piano! And you make it sound effortless.
best drum cover ever on history! As many here, I keep watching as an inspiration!
HOLY SHIT!!! YOU ARE INSANE!!!
That was frickking sick dude
Wow. Great job!
Dude...Dude..Duuuudee.....That was fucking amazing....both my daughter have watched this and ghost of war several times...I'm not a drummer but she is and she loves your Slayer videos. Thank you...I fly big planes for a living, thrown an 8oz ball for a short time living and trade the stock market successfully but what I've seen here absolutely obliterates any of those. A true talent and thank for inspiring my girl.
Thanks!
You are genius. Greetings from a drummer from Warsaw 🤟🤟🤟
2:43 this guy is about to explode
Well done! Could be you on the album, as far as I'm concerned. One of my favorite songs as a 15 year old, 25+- years ago. I remember my first concert, circa 1994, Slayer Divine Intervention tour, Auckland Town Hall, New zealand. Supported by Biohazard. Lots of memories. Lots of firsts that night. Thanks for the vid
Fuckin A. That look you give at 2:41 is earned. Fun to watch. Such a great drum album.
i know south of heaven is my favorite
Dead soul. Stone cold. Out into the night! Great job man.
Impressive... most impressive.
Those fills at about 2:20 and 2:40 are monstrous
OMG!! great performance from one of my favorite songs. My respects to a great drummer
I always liked the drums on this song watching you play the drums makes it that much better
Well-done. You got the rolls down and crisp.
first of all, I hereby pay my respect for the accuracy - I am quite convinced that even Dave is giving himself a little bit of freedom not to reflect everything perfectly during live performances and You nailed it exactly to the point. And to be very honest, your dynamics reminds me more of Paul, rather than Dave, but maybe it is just an an impression...
Thanks. ;)
No-one sounds like Dave. Even if I hit everything right, Dave is Dave.
+Josh Steffen gene hoglan is better... :D
Woooow......greaaaat !!!!!!! ...my favourite song drums cover ...I play guitar , but I almost had a heart attack watching this . Congrats man ,you re a beast !!!!
super ,respect man ,great fill and accuracy,loved it!
Thanks
Yep. Sharp. This is it. Good job, Josh!
one of my my favorite slayer songs...he nailed it
Great job. For me Live unded is one of the best slayer's songs.!
This upload has almost ten years now, but man.... it's impressing!, the best song from my favorite band made for a person who knows how to do it well, obscure thrash metal in the fuckin' brutal way! (yes, I feel an obscure and dense vibe in this song... SLAYER WILL NEVER DIES!!)
Reading the title I immediately remembered many of these drum parts and how badass it is and I havent heard the song in awhile.
Great job.
This and Kill Again by slayer got me into death metal.Great cover
Hey Josh you are an amazing drummer, I'm new into drums but I wish one day I can play like you , thanks for this amazing videos!!!!!
+Henry Suarez Thanks!
Im downloading this, so it can be played for my funeral.
Live Undead (the song) is the Holy Grail of drumming in my opinion, and you nailed it. Well done.
Dude! That was PERFECT!!!
Fucking beautiful, Josh. Bassdrum sound not always my favorite, but here and on one if the two 'Raining' it's perfect (i think the older one). Keep doing what you do, play live and with, you know... real people (some of whom are just as "awkward") and who knows...
Hetfield and Trujillo still seem fit enough. I'd pay to hear that jam!! Fuck me this video was fun. I promise to download a bunch and ruin my ears just a little bit. Holy shit, God bless you man
dude!
you rocks!
i watch your videos, you are awesome!
great job!
Awesome job man .. totally nailed it
awesome job. enjoyed watching this, so thank you
Great job on this! Shows how amazing fills and drum arrangements done by Dave.
+jmk667 yeah south of heaven and seasons were both excellent drumwise
Josh Steffen Indeed! SoH still amazes me like it did when first heard on tape back in the day.
Spot on ......love it ...
great cover!!! has gotten me back into listening to slayer, thank you :D
Nice dude.
GOOD GOSH MAN! nailed it imo. wow what a treat
This is fucking. Wicked.been bumping this version for years.
SLAYERRRRR!!!! You could've filled in on tour anytime! Great cover of an awesome song, damn impressive.
That was out of control awesome
Great Song, amazing cover work. Congratz.
Salut!
Very nicely done, one of my favourites.... and you played it tasteful and perfect as I would
ever wish to hear it!
Cheers and Blessings!
Great job, I admire your accurate timing on fast songs. How many times did you practice this one btw?
Like 4 times. It's a warmup and a chance to feel it out.
Great job!! Really well done!!
fantastic performance!!
i always loved the drums on south of heaven and especially in this song and behind the crooked cross. good stuff
PS: Awesome job with those sticks. keep it up
Josh you're a metal machine dude. I blew up my Bose headset and strained a vocal chord on this one.
Awesome!
Awesome!
Goddamn dude! Great job! I ain't a piece of cake to play this song and get so cose to all Lombardo's details! You rock!
Lombardo ... so sick ... great job
Hellya bro!! Killed it!
Made my day dude. Beautiful
superb drum skills
Awesome and awesome shirt!!!
That was amazing. Incredible work!
Awesome dude ! Keep goin' with SOH's tracks, insane !
One of your best videos yet, in my opinion.
Thanks man!
Your drumming is really precise, good job! Your videos are fun to watch!!
That was freaking amazing!!!! Thank you!!
Amazing! Every time I'm on TH-cam I always end up watching your covers, you're so talented, keep it up!! :)
BRAVO Josh!!!Great drumming!!!
awesome!!!!enjoyed every bit of your performance...simply outstanding!!!!!
Badass cover dude!!! Love this song and you nailed it!
Very fucking impressive. I love Dave Lombardo...South of Heaven proved him the king. It's amazing you did so well to replicate Live Undead. Good job!
Thanks. One of my favorite albums of his.
Awesome. Dave layed great drum riffs for everyone to enjoy!!
Man kudos to you for nailing this incredibly hard hard track .. one of my favorite Slayer songs.
Awesome playing man!!
Always a FUCKING SOLID performance, Josh. Huge fan. I don't have a favorite because you're too fucking amazing man!
Absoluteley nailed it!
Best I’ve seen ! Mind blown
josh. Great work man. I'm just going about getting my 10 yr old son into drumming and he's a major fan of slayer (I know!). So thanks so much. You'll be on heavy rotation in our house. Cheers R
rick budby Great to hear! He's starting at the same age as I did. We are also both motivated by SLAYER! I tried to buy Reign in Blood on cassette when I was in third grade and my Mom wasn't having it, so I went back and got South of Heaven. lol
Damn dude. That drum cover fucking kicked some arse. 🤘