Drum Teacher Reacts to Lars Ulrich Drum Fails - Metallica - Episode 11

[@JunkdrummerTV]

ATTENTION KIND VIEWERS!!! So I don't have to keep addressing this, you're right, I didn't recognize snippets of songs from records I listened to, but I haven't listened to them in over 20 years and the memory is quite hazy, if ya know what I mean. Also. Do people still listen to Metallica? Hahaha.

[@sharpshooter_00i79]

Do a reaction to his best moments that would be interesting..

[@JunkdrummerTV]

@@sharpshooter_00i79 find me a video

[@metfan1metfan189]

But serious I'm huge fan they have a unique sound go back and listen to sum load and garage Inc, it's a band sound it's what people friends in bands want to do for them selvs that's what they do ,,yeah lars gets to me but that's lars watch master puppets live in the rain 2019 it's sick

[@nezattinezatti1296]

They always debut at #1 on the charts, so yeah ,people do still listen to them

[@JunkdrummerTV]

@@nezattinezatti1296 so does nickleback and justin bieber

[@zakkwyldesliver]

Best Lars burn came from James when they were recording Load. A light bulb burnt out in his studio, so Lars grabbed one, changed it and asked the camera, “How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb?”. James says, “We’ll find out when one gets here”.

[@raz0rcarich99]

Send me that video loooooooooooooooool

[@zakkwyldesliver]

Carl-Richard Løberg 7:00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGaYd6OZialmpdk

[@leonskum.5682]

Hahaha

[@jmathieson15]

Lol. That’s awesome

[@Cugelclever]

Yeah, old school Hetfield was funny as hell.

[@jampula6352]

"The first four albums are phenomenal" The Call of Ktulu: "I don't know this song"

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Yeah. My bad. I haven't listened to them seriously in 25 years.

[@nastyhardcore7641]

Maybe he didn't recognize it because the drums were so far off

[@Smagal]

yeah and also about AJFA: it must be from black album...

[@JunkdrummerTV]

@Ted Wilson musically speaking of course. Thanks for the view!!

[@18hot30]

@Ted Wilson how dumb do u have to be to take his remark that way? looooooool.....

[@ziadbassaj7761]

I heard that often times they would find Lars just standing outside the studio door, because he didn’t know when to come in....!

[@Peter-hx3im]

🤣🤣🤣

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

Lol👍

[@RigidRL]

Nice

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Lmao nice

[@breakshot7451]

meeeeeaaann

[@mdouet]

Me before watching this video: Why do people think Lars is such a bad drummer? Me after watching this video: Ok, I get it now.

[@WDkuru]

I felt the same way...

[@thomasgomez4263]

This was exactly me

[@GeorgeFoxEdwards]

Hear hear

[@Peter-hx3im]

Yeah, I feel exactly the same...I love metallica, even Black, Load, and Reload, but I from this I can see why people criticize Lars.

[@angus4463]

he cant even count

[@VanjaTirmo]

The bit when they were jamming to warm up. James, Kirk and Rob start playing "Disposable Heroes", but Lars started with "Creeping Death" instead. That's why James says: "Disposable Death"... and everyone is laughing, even Lars. They're just having fun.

[@a.p.b5520]

Lars likes being a rock star more than being a musician.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Agreed

[@yanggyan9729]

🤘👍👍👍👍👍™🔥

[@christianpino1852]

Yes🤙🤙

[@stevenbaxter5245]

And why shouldn't he?

[@aisa2112]

Lars was a guy who played drums, not a drummer

[@chrisleclaire1048]

Neil Peart was still taking drum lessons while drumming for RUSH; right up until they stopped touring. LARS could prolly benefit from this too

[@seaeff6428]

Nope lars has an ego that he is a god.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

The greats never stop learning.

[@arturoperez352]

The masters of anything are perpetually learning. It never stops.

[@inconnu4961]

@@seaeff6428 I think he is lazy/self-satisfied. What he does works for Metallica(for the most part). I wish he DID take lessons so we wouldnt have to have a go at him, but it is what it is. Those guys are almost 60, their best years are behind them.

[@We.do.not.scissor]

@@inconnu4961 why doesn't everyone think he is lazy? He works just as hard as the rest, tries new things, and has great ideas that makes their songs solid with many of the guitar parts even.

[@joshualoveless20]

You described Lars style of playing perfectly. Over play the shit out of something simple until there is no groove left to follow. Then just change tempo and speed up with some mis placed eratic drum fills.

[@metalmadness821]

Imagine Lars and Sid Vicious jamming..

[@christiancaracciolo4406]

many people start play drum for lars..sorry..

[@christiancaracciolo4406]

i like tom hunting,bostaph lombardo,jason bittner,benante and more..but lars is lars

[@Tipticklerrr]

And Vince neil

[@RozenockDoll]

As long as Sid stays off the turnbuckle. That leg snap is still one of the gnarliest things I've seen in a ring.

[@TKMMA_]

I wouldn’t be suprised

[@Brownstoned12000]

It's okay that you didn't recognise a lot of these songs, Lars didn't either

[@WhizMitchell]

Lars doesn't really care anymore about being on point. He's filthy stinkin' rich...and he's in the biggest metal band in the world. Sad but true.

[@vonvlad67]

Every drummer messes up at some point, it's just part of being human!!! There's a million drummers out there that are technically better than Lars. But what makes Lars better than them is, is that he has a style!!! Do you ever stop to think how hard it is to have a style on a percussive instrument?!?! It must be a 1000x harder than a stringed instrument!!! How many drummers do you hear that you instantly know "oh, that's so and so." NOT MANY BY PLAYING ALONE. 1.KEITH MOON 2.BONHAM 3.PEART 4.ULRICH...LIKE EM OR NOT, HE 5.PLAYS A CERTAIN WAY THAT U 6.KNOW IT'S HIM! PEART 7.JERRY GASKIL- LOVE LOVE LOVE HIS TRIBAL FILLS!!!! SUCH A DEPARTURE FROM STANDARD ROLLING DRUM FILLS!!! 8.CHARLIE WATTS-OH YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT, CHARLIE WATTS!!! 9.I'M SURE THERE'S A FEW JAZZ DRUMMERS, BIG BAND AND OTHER SCHOOLS ALSO!!! In this rarefied top of the list, belongs Lars Ulrich. I, personally don't care for his drumming. But it's unique, sounds like no one else, and fits as tight as the pyramid seams at Giza, to Hetfelds riffs/rhythms. Just as Eddie's and his brothers. (Well maybe not that tight or unique, but very close!) I don't think that's an overstatement, but if others do, remember, it's all art, all opinions, and it's only rock and roll. That's why we like like it!!

[@WhizMitchell]

@@bring-out Yeh I agree...never said he was a terrible drummer he's lost that edge I feel he used to have...but he has definitely pulled off some great drum riffs in his time!

[@cokerockstop2]

Have you seen him live lately? He's picked uo alot the last couple years

[@jaredgreer2437]

Juan Whiz Mitchell when did he ever care about being on point? he's always been sloppy and if cliff wouldn't have died they would've booted Lars ass out.

[@cr112784]

I heard on the radio the other day that they got an insane amount of fans from buying their old stuff.

[@joshualoveless20]

In Lars world, Lars doesn't follow the beat! The beat follows Lars

[@Mike-sp2eu]

Lars makes me feel like a professional drummer

[@lc4295]

He probably makes you feel poor too 😉

[@Mike-sp2eu]

@@lc4295 not even a little

[@j.j.4150]

@@lc4295 The only argument people can bring is that he is rich, because even they can't argue for him being a good drummer😂. Just shows how stupid Metallica fans are.

[@khabriel]

Me too. And I play guitars

[@khabriel]

@@j.j.4150 Amen bro.

[@matth2868]

"I only know the songs from the first 4 albums and the Black album." -Doesn't know "And Justice for All" the title track from the 4th album.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Yeah my bad. I haven't listened to them seriously in 25 years

[@matth2868]

@@JunkdrummerTV no worries. I just thought it was funny it being the title track. I wore that cassette out.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Me too when I was 15 Haha

[@matth2868]

@@JunkdrummerTV exactly...those times all stuck with me. They lost me after the Black album and have gone further downhill since sort of like a plane crash in slow motion.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Agreed

[@josetoro4405]

Lars “shave that shit off” looooool 😂

[@RagingTortoise]

Lars was one of the biggest reasons I started playing the drums at the age of 9. He was like some sort of an idol to me. Now I'm 30, still playing, but now I keep saying myself "really, wtf was I thinking? lol".

[@inconnu4961]

LOL You were 9! we can forgive you!

[@Fucklesticks]

Same... And unfortunately i wasted potentially years of solid progress trying to learn how to play like him instead of focusing on tempo, consistency, rudiments and all those things that make you a good drummer.

[@metabolicrevolution]

I thought the same thing. I loved metallica and is part of the reason I play guitar, I thought all 4 of them were the best at their respective instruments. I think back and EXACTLY think...WTF was I thinking

[@whykatera81]

Lars is absolutely stunning and talented drummer. As a deaf man myself I really appreciate his artistry.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Comment of the day!!

[@westerling8436]

Are you blind?

[@mfree80286]

He never had the fear of losing the gig, it's HIS BAND. Seriously.

[@chriswilson1968]

His and James'...

[@OHBJJ9634]

@@chriswilson1968 lars called james after the first jam session. James wasnt a huga fan of lars and the smell of his house but lars called him back and said it was fun and it should happen. And james went back and they actually jammed and had fun.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

Lol straight up. If he was in the same position as Newsted or Trujillo, he would never get away with this shit.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

@Truth speaker It's sad man. The biggest metal band in the world and they don't have a good drummer... Wtf... I mean, he's not just doing a disservice to the audience and his fellow band mates (who have to keep time for him), but he's disrespecting his own iconic drum parts.

[@metalmorticia1]

well there was a plot apparently before cliff died where i think it was James that had told Scott Ian from anthrax that they were planning on getting rid of Lars But then cliff died and it never happened

[@nonbeliever3169]

I didn't know Bruce from Family Guy was a drum teacher. OH NOOOOOO. I KNOOOOOOW.

[@ScottGarrettDrums]

"It's almost like this dude's not even preparing." He's not. He's publicly said that he doesn't practice any more and doesn't really care about his proficiency any longer. However, he's still the guy who influenced me to pick up sticks 32-years ago. He's also a cited major influence for most of today's top metal drummers.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

What a shitty attitide to have when you're performing for tens of thousands of people every night who paid good money to see you. Smh

[@HarrisonBowman]

To be fair he made those comments years ago, if you actually watch his latest performances you can tell he's improved and has been practicing

[@andrelunaisatuna]

Not just an influence for metal drummers, I've heard a lot of people outside of metal say that Lars is the reason they chose to drum. And in the end the guy turned out to be a total letdown to many.

[@SagaciousFrank]

@@Howitchewstofeel5gum , he spent more time protesting against Napster piracy and protecting his wealth than practicing his craft.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

@@SagaciousFrank To be fair, he was absolutely right about Napster and the devaluation of recorded music.

[@BurntTapeProductions2016]

I think Jason was Metallica's best bass player because he was able to adapt to how the song needed to be. And was very versatile and played with many different techniques

[@tidalcliff2202]

what the fuck is this

[@Harper10001]

Yawn fucking yawn

[@mattpickles89]

Jason far better than cliff

[@midnightmystery544]

Too bad no one ever got to hear him under Lars and James.

[@Fucklesticks]

Also their best backing vocalist

[@deansholl4689]

I love the fans that think Lars is the “best drummer in the world”. He’s not even the best drummer in “Metallica”.

[@123zboom]

Stupid comment

[@mharclerode]

Really? Who plays drums better int he group?

[@gizzy2403]

U r soooo correct! James is th best drummer in th band

[@gizzy2403]

@@mharclerode James. Don't u know he taught Lars, & stil has 2!

[@deansholl4689]

Bahahahahaha

[@SabinoDTmusic]

Big fan of metallica here , I love almost all their stuff (until 1999) but this is finally an honest video about Lars cause also a lot of drummers here tend to defend him. In my opinion is not respectful for the fans that made you a millionare to don't practice and not putting all yourself to offer a better show

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Best Metallica gig I ever saw was at Download Festival 2004. That's the gig where Lars didn't play because he was "ill". I believe it is the ONLY time Lars never played a show. Lot's of other cool drummers stepped in to help, and everything sounded so much better. Even James and co looked like they were really enjoying themselves!

[@chainyrabbit]

I was there! Didn't watch Metallica though, just heard about the drummers

[@charlottebanks7903]

I found out that this was a topic from reading comments after watching a Danny Carey drum cam video. It's like having McDonald's after filet mignon with roasted potatoes.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Perfect comment

[@Coffeendonuts]

I have seen tool 18 times. Danny’s drumming is flawless every show. He is a serious musician who prides himself on perfection. Lars is an arrogant slob who cannot be bothered with the self discipline to continue practicing

[@gnomesayin1440]

Imagine how good Metallica would've sounded had they gotten rid of Lars and hired Scott Travis from Judas Priest

[@Fucklesticks]

No, i don't think so. 80s Lars (at least the one we hear on studio recordings) was perfect for this band. If only he wasn't a lazy, greedy fuck.

[@gnomesayin1440]

@@Fucklesticks Thass Wassup

[@stadtaffelandei6380]

Did you know Cliff, James and Kirk had planned to sack Lars? Two weeks later Cliff was dead and the rest is history.

[@gnomesayin1440]

@@stadtaffelandei6380 Hilarious :D:D:D:D:D:D thx for posting!

[@smahring]

Ray luzier would be perfect if he didn't join korn

[@garrettjones9549]

I’ve actually noticed that Lars live drumming has gotten better as of late. Saw them two years ago and the atmosphere was still great

[@Fucklesticks]

Maybe his timing got better, but he skips so many fills and double bass parts that now he's getting to the other extreme from the insane overplaying from just a couple of years ago

[@Fucklesticks]

@Truth speaker No need to, there is footage of Metallica with Dave Lombardo. Yes they sound ten times better.

[@Fucklesticks]

@Truth speaker 2004 Reading Festival i think. They also had Joey Jordison play some songs

[@brownmoney27]

You're having a laugh

[@TribeOfTruth]

7:45 Pronounced Trujillo wrong and Cliff Burton is Metallica’s best bassist, actually the greatest of all time

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Oops. My bad

[@metalmikejr]

From a technical standpoint Rob is the best bassist they have ever had. Cliff was a better composer though.

[@Danimal77]

@@metalmikejr And Jason was the best fit.

[@carloslargaespada6051]

Yes

[@metalmikejr]

@@Danimal77 I think cliff and Jason got equally...I think Jason brought more to the live show but cliff brought more as a composer.

[@OregonBornandRaised]

5:06 if you are wanting him to get the damned point.

[@californiapoontappa]

Serio like wtf

[@Vnachi8]

Jesus, I wish I saw this comment earlier.

[@JackMcLeodJr]

5:56 This commentary is absolutely hilarious man. That odd fill from Lars was funny in itself but the commentary along with it is the icing on the cake. "Shave that shyt off Brother!" 🤣 💀

[@smokesletsgo666]

"I only know the first 4 albums" "I dont know this song" Bruh the only song you knew was unforgiven

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Yeah my bad. I haven't listened to Metallica in over 20 years.

[@stephenjeffrey1982]

I admit I did chuckle at that as every song up to that point was from the first four albums except Turn the Page

[@claytonmcdonald9520]

@Grimley yep, you nailed it.

[@martymartin2894]

@@JunkdrummerTV well then listen again before making a video about how bad a band is.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

@@martymartin2894 nah

[@bullfidde]

I think Lars shaped up a lot on this years tour. First time in ages the double bass really sounds the way they did in the 80's

[@1otonhammer38]

"Oh, wow. That was..uh.. that was something that happened."

[@spencerberklite5118]

The problem with Lars is he never had “the fear” to begin with.

[@bullghani]

I think Cliff's death was when metallic started falling off. He made them listen to classical funk everything, and no one complained! Cliff was a monster

[@coalChamberr]

If cliff never died.. there would of never been any load or reloads and the black album.. they would of kept their thrash sound for several more albums

[@mpmarques]

Nah, it was after jason left

[@guts9160]

@@coalChamberr Thats funny because cliff was the one with the melodic ideas, all those intros on mop and rtl were his ideas. Si probably the black album would be more rock and nothing heavier.

[@Fucklesticks]

That was their first fall. They continued making enjoyable music though. What really left them in shambles was Jason's departure. He was the band's last remaining bit of soul.

[@dcyphrz8532]

We're fortunate that we got what we got from them in the early years.

[@Danimal77]

You don't recognize the song at 9:20??? Dude, it's called AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (the title song from the same album).

[@JunkdrummerTV]

My bad. I haven't listen to Metallica in 20 years

[@tiagometallica007]

@@JunkdrummerTV Or maybe you're full of shit and barely know the band lmao

[@Assimilator702]

Tiago Loureiro Are you joking me to actually make a comment like that? I practiced drums to ......And Justice For All. I can play that album backwards in my sleep. Better than Lars has ever played it. I vaguely recognized that butchered tune. It sounded like a middle school band jamming for the first time. Are you a Lars nut hugger? If you play an instrument probably not with any level of skill.

[@shitzleville]

@@Assimilator702 Better than Lars has ever played it? well that's just retarded

[@vbassone]

@@JunkdrummerTV yeah, keep it that way, terrible and they ALWAYS were.

[@TURNKEYiNK]

I’d wager that Lars doesn’t touch his set during down-time.

[@chucktouchton398]

I gotta call an ambulance...I'm having an acute cringe attack!

[@robertwest7889]

I've been a Metallica fan since the 80's. Lars is not the best drummer but considering how many shows he's played, he's allowed some mistakes. I accept it. Thanks for the reaction.

[@brownmoney27]

Considering how many shows he's played, he should have nails at least a few of those songs by now.

[@mikec573]

No disrespect to cliff or rob but Jason newsted was the best bass player they ever had. Period

[@tw19771]

Cliff was the best writer/arranger of the three. And his style was completely different from Jason and Rob. That said Rob is a joke live, I mean he has the chops but the guy's stage presence is a comedy skit. I'd probably hate myself if I paid for a ticket to see that live. Both Jason and Cliff had amazing stage presence.

[@BongEyedBastard]

Rob is head and shoulders the better bassist, just listen to his stuff with Suicidal and Infectious Grooves. It's not even close.

[@modelflyer2003]

Jason was hamstrung by James in that he had little input into the creative aspect of the bass lines for Metallica songs. Jason's playing is perhaps an extension of James' ability to write bass lines rather than a demonstration of his abilities. Maybe James learned something and allows Rob to be Rob. Cliff was certainly a creative force, but Jason never got that chance while in Metallica.

[@sugarshane8622]

No. Trujillo is otherworldly. Take it from a bass player.

[@CM-dw3gh]

Jasons playing in JFA was awesome. It made the songs complete. Why they couldnt get something done for the anniversary edition was scandalous. And it would have been a good gesture to Jason for his years of dedication

[@wildanS]

I just hate it when people give Lars the excuse : "But nobody plays like that, it's his style." Yeah, fucking up like no other IS his style.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I like the Load/ Reload and St Anger albums. I just don't want a band doing the same album over and over again.

[@darthjar9117]

You mean like slayer, megadeth, testament, etc.

[@1997lordofdoom]

@@darthjar9117 Don't forget Iron Maiden, they have composed a song that is exactly the same as Hallowed be thy Name at least 20 times.

[@ceeph36]

Agreed I don't want Metallica to be the ACDC of metal

[@brooksboth6219]

Thank you!

[@Peter-hx3im]

I love Load and Reload, those are actually my favorite 2 Metallica albums (though For Whom the Bell Tolls is my favorite Metallica song, and it isn't on those albums).

[@ilaybenshoshan7567]

5:55 Ok man really? That clip is in there just because the fill isn't the same as the original. If u would listen to them you'd know the fill is part The Frayed Ends of Sanity and would comment on the dissimilarity and not the fill itself. And how can you comment on Metallica drummer if u didn't listened to Metallica in 20 years it doesn't work that way. And btw just because the video titled Drum Fails doesn't mean you have to talk trash on every single clip.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Sure it does. Just like Just because I have comments enabled doesn't mean you have to comment. But. Thanks for the view and have a nice day!!

[@ilaybenshoshan7567]

@@JunkdrummerTV Oh you're welcome, no need to thank me I'm just doing my job

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

“I won’t know it unless it’s on the first 5 records” *literally the only one he’s recognized at this point wasn’t on the first 5*

[@mincentprice1041]

I toured over 30 years, 8 months every year except 2 years. I've seen a lot of fantastic drummers in my travels, and I think of Lars as an expert at what he does for Metallica, but I've always thought that he was overrated as an independent drummer. Perfect member for this band for sure. He's absolutely right about Napster. What few big record company contracts that were to be had in the genre, were killed by the internet, and subscription services that made millions off the backs of aspiring and established bands alike. Bands now rely more on merch, DVD and part of the ticket sales. And hiring out as individuals to sing or play on tracks for other writers and musicians That's why you see 4 or 5 bands playing a short set at concerts - there are no stand-alone main acts with one opener any more. The audience only knows a few songs by each band, and the attention span of today's ticket buyers is too short to sit through a full main act's show . The real money is being a studio musician and touring with bands like Taylor Swift or a big act that has no real band. Just hired guns. The same 16 musicians are recording on almost everything that gets released by major labels With few exceptions and progressive music. A ton of artists at the top of their game are standing in the background playing music that they don't want to for a singer they aren't into, and eek out a living doing what they are passionate about. Fitting into a music industry that has put most serious musicians out to pasture

[@JunkdrummerTV]

I agree with this message

[@musictraining5071]

hmm i agree to some degree, however the upside of the internet is that people can also get famous or at least successful in a niche that never could have in the past. Just what you can create in a home studio nowadays would blow away any studio from 30 years ago. While i do also miss the old days for various reasons including musicianship skill, i must also say that musicianship has become easier in some ways but also more difficult in other ways. it has shifted. The short attention span of people in general is very very bothersome though. I for my part always liked novelty and complexity in music, it's one of the main things that attracts me to music. But i suspect "we" always were a minority, it becomes just more clear now lol.

[@martinpoulsen6564]

He never was an independent drummer though. Everything since he was 18 has been Metallica. And there's no excuse for these fails. They happened. His drumming has picked up later years though ('16 forward) including longer warm-up/practice sessions.

[@777Eliyahu]

The sad thing is that in the 80s Lars was a really well-rehearsed drummer. Check out clips of them during the Master of Puppets era, the guy was on fire.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

That's because he HAD to be.

[@drdoll1]

As a fellow drummer, I 100% agree with you! Metallica had been my all time favorite metal band until about 10-15 years ago. I even kept considering them my favorite through the Napster debacle and the weird/stinky albums (I'm talking to you, Lulu primarily). Since then Pantera has slowly and surely become my all time favorite metal band. I've always loved them, but they didn't deviate from that heavy, crunchy, deep, metallic sound that made me fall in love with them as soon as I first heard Cowboys from Hell. I still love Metallica and will defend them long term, but I wish Lars would invest some time in honing his craft. I heard them in Austin at Austin City Limits a couple years ago and Lars didn't even try to properly play a few of the old greats (like the awesome double bass sixtuplet portions on "One"...it was physically painful to listen to). I love Lars, but come on. Thanks for the fun video, and for breaking it down for us. Keep up the great work, brother! :)

[@larrylazure4288]

First time watching you. Enjoyed it. Keep on making these videos.

[@rampage5524]

Lars started Metallica & knows the band will never fire him.

[@dablindscooter1973]

if cliff never died he wouldnt be in the band

[@mmmmm_monke55]

@@dablindscooter1973 cliff wouldn't have power over lars

[@bluespig1]

We all know the story. A kid has ok skills and then ends up using a lot of drugs which helps him with confidence and ability. When the drugs become an issue, the musician finds they cannot play as well as they used to when high as a kite. I believe this applies to many bands as live playing always reveal and definitely applies to Metallica.

[@Assimilator702]

Add to the fact that Lars was a spoiled kid from a fairly wealthy family. All the ingredients in the stew that IS Ulrich made what we have today.

[@ethangilworth7891]

Lars isn’t bad because of drugs, he’s actually the one who has the least history of substance abuse. The main problem is that he just stopped practicing and trying at all to improve after 89. He’s even admitted to it, claiming that a bulk of his focus was on the business side of the band, which I absolutely believe.

[@Assimilator702]

@@ethangilworth7891 Yes and being a drummer that decision was very short sighted. Coke and drums work when you're 23. After 10 years of abuse your body won't allow itself to be in top physical condition. This happens even when we don't abuse ourselves. Lars needs an entire year with a Thomas Lang level drummer to reveal what his true talent is if he's actually just being lazy. Or maybe he should have become a tennis player instead.

[@ethangilworth7891]

Joe Rico did you not read of word of what I wrote?

[@Assimilator702]

Ethan Gilworth Yes I agree with you. However it’s common knowledge that Lars’s was coked out of his mind for all of the 80’s and a nice chunk of the 90’s. Did you read the part where I said he should study with a top level drummer instructor to see if he still has the ability to improve? I wouldn’t come close to that statement if I wasn’t entertaining what you said.

[@jakefree3878]

You say you won’t recognize the songs unless there from the first 5 records but pretty much all the songs in this video are from the first 5 albums..... just saying 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@alexis-llemay8064]

You had me first at 'shave that shit off' and second at 'that's some beginner drum stuff'...

[@Eden_Rubin_Music]

And there are some amazing performances of him as well, but... You're absolutely right that he is desrespecting the gig and doesn't learn anything new anymorem...

[@brownmoney27]

There aren't

[@Eden_Rubin_Music]

@@brownmoney27 there are actually. He was the backbone of metallicas 2 and 3 albums. He had strength and power in his playing

[@nicibrugier]

9:15 some context to make clearer what happened: the song was chosen by the audience during the show so they didn't know for sure that they would play it. Also the reason James asked "we have to start it again" with such an annoyed tone is because they started it at least 3 times because first James fucked up, then Lars or like that. So I don't think he was too pissed, more amused

[@thunderxgod01]

Mannnn, How you gonna hype up the first four records like that and not recognize songs like Call Of Ktulu or And Justice For All?

[@JunkdrummerTV]

I love all of those songs. I was just commenting on the fails.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

And it's been over 20 years since I seriously listened to them.

[@teetoys76]

rj zander djent ?! You are insane . Maybe a little hardcore , but your way of base . No way . Djent ...?! 🤦‍♂️😬

[@23Guitardood]

@rj zander you lost all credibility with that djent line... that was just flat out dumb man...

[@blockhead8134]

@rj zander dickies fuckin rule

[@klw3786]

Sadly they gave Newstead so much shit when he joined and he can actually play bass...Lars should have been fired lol Lars is the only drummer to play 40 plus years and go backwards...He is the Benjamin Button of drummers

[@saulgoodman.exe_]

big fax, how is Lars still in the band?? guy singlehandedly ruined at least two Metallica albums and numerous shows.

[@isaacmorrow7077]

@@saulgoodman.exe_ he started the band, and he is a good drummer. He makes a couple mistakes, so what? He is a good songwriter and a good drummer. They hated that bass player because they missed their old one and they obviously couldnt handle not having someone as good as him replace him.

[@nickap_ca6814]

@@isaacmorrow7077 he’s not a good drummer, in fact he’s not even a musician. He’s just a businessman at this point. You can’t be a musician without being serious about your instrument.

[@isaacmorrow7077]

@@nickap_ca6814 bro he writes all of the songs and works very hard during album cycles to make sure everything is perfect for the album.

[@snacktime2497]

The way this guys says "Oh no," makes me think of Bruce from Family Guy.

[@Alex-qf7bh]

Travis barker practices like 3 hours a day on tour and off that’s why he is god and I love seeing blink for 20$ over Metallica for 200$

[@tracystephens5014]

Grew up playing drums along to Metallica & Travis Barker is framed on my wall. Travis would drum circles around Lars half asleep with a deadly fever & septic.

[@eduardogarcia9793]

says he knows the first 4 albums, and even the Black album. 9:30 *plays the titular song off of the 4th album* "a lot of these songs I don't really recognize if they're not off of the first 4 records...I'm not going to recognize them."

[@stewartmathieson8942]

Eduardo Garcia ik man the guys a bit of a mongo

[@stevejpm1]

he never made the short list for Dream theater auditions.

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Comment of the day

[@maxmaidment96]

Would have loved to see it

[@mrkremko1]

Yes, dream theater musicianship is beyond Lars. However, DT themselves will always cite Metallica as an influence. Also, Metallica albums continue to endure. DT material, for the most part, will fade away over time.

[@1997lordofdoom]

Why would Lars want to join the pretentious wannabe Rush band? If Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart were awful composers and a lot worse at their instruments you would get Dream Theater. Lars can at least compose good songs.

[@maxmaidment96]

​@@1997lordofdoom What do you find so awful about dream theaters composition? I just don't get whats to hate about it. If its not your thing, sure, but its kind of objectively wrong to say they are awful at composition and their instruments. Maybe its all fixed in post production and you only see their true inability live?

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Oh the hate in here is strong. I both understand and expected it, but here's Lars in his own words. www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-lars-ulrich-on-his-drumming-ability-i-usually-feel-like-i-ve-regressed/

[@johnathanblackwell9960]

You've gotta do Bill Ward!

[@Anders1980olsson]

Lars sucks!

[@Fucklesticks]

Don't mind the Metallica fanboys, i used to be one but then i grew up.

[@ronson3161]

Yeah Lars, we know you don't practice because it shows. Regression is 100% accurate. I can't think of another drummer that has played that long and not only not progressed but gotten worse. Not sure how you can look in the mirror and call yourself a professional musician. Your lack of work ethic is a slap in the face to the band and fans and why most people that have turned from Metallica did so. PS the fuck were you thinking with that snare in St. Anger?! Douche...

[@Anders1980olsson]

@@ronson3161 yeah! well written!

[@alexcunningham4847]

Close your eyes and listen to him talk. You will see Theo Von. It’s uncanny.

[@ccshredder9506]

Doing coke with a prostitute in the back of a cab

[@QuietWind01]

It has to be bad when his attempt at his OWN sextuplet beat with double kick pedals is WORSE than my SINGLE kick pedal first attempt. Or at least about the same. I'm not a great drummer at all, and I struggle with intricate kick drum techniques, but hell.. after a few days of practice I could probably do better than that... lmao. What's worse is that he freaking MADE that drum beat himself. So he sucked at his own sh*t lol

[@mikelee9154]

If I'm ever diagnosed with cancer I want this dude in the room just so I can hear him say OH NO!

[@juanmarquez9765]

Then the kool-aid man is going bust in through the wall and say OH YEAH!!

[@synthogd808]

You should watch the video of Joey jordison playing for Metallica. He doesn’t even play in the band. He sat down after doing a slip knot set and with no rehearsal or practice played the Metallica songs tighter and better then Lars ever did

[@1otonhammer38]

Yup. Sounded far better. If Lars didnt have 50% share he would have been fired long ago.

[@leondrawbridge6586]

@@1otonhammer38 actually he does more then just drumming in Metallica

[@sharonbones6750]

Or dave lombardo playing on metallica.....Joey and dave are drummers....Lars loose the passion for the music after justice....

[@realitybites629]

I bet he cant come up with a better drumpart that fits metallica's song. Metallica sold millions because they are not that technical,. Imagine Marco Minnemann playing for a band like Nirvana lol.

[@synthogd808]

Reality Bites I don’t know about that he sure came up with some great drum parts for slipknot as well as great guitar parts. He was one of the main songwriters for them. He also played for ministry and Korn doing an amazing job and murderdolls. He is one of the most versatile players out there. He’s proved he can fit in and play for almost anyone. As well as write songs for several different bands. I bet he could write for Metallica and it wouldn’t necessarily be technical or overdone. I do agree with you that over technical playing would ruin Metallica’s sound. I did really like Lars playing on and justice though and it was very technical.

[@Roadblock7611]

You cant FIRE me I OWN the Company!

[@nersesgarabed781]

Lars should put down the sticks and let some younger drummers dreams come true but stay with the band in a managerial role because that's where he's always shined.

[@Monsterdrumma]

When I was talking to an engineer in New York and he brought this up about Lar’s. He said in the studio he cuts all the parts separately like kick drums first, then snare, fills, hats, crashes he said he sucked and was unable to play it live.

[@Instigator554]

If they stayed “true” to themselves they would sound like slayer. Legit the same every single album

[@Facerip]

You just dont get Slayer if this is your actual opinion.

[@thus.spoke.zarathustra]

ADF Audio Its supposed to be more chaotic???

[@arpitdas4263]

I respect Slayer but my God they have little variety

[@Facerip]

Arpit Das They have huge variety. If you listened through their dicography you would know.

[@thatsprettylunchean]

@@Facerip They don't have variety at all HAHAHA the best they record was that song Gemini, Season In The Abyss, South Of Heaven and then proceed to rehash boring ideas one thousand times.

[@KISSFAN1970]

Be even better if you could actually hear the videos your critiquing

[@armyguy872008]

I really like the early albums, Garage Inc is probably one of my fav cover albums. Lars drumming on a couple of songs were superb.

[@mikecolz7867]

When I was younger I thought Metallica was the shit. Especially liars. But as I grew older and my drumming progressed I realized. Liars does not know how to play the drums. You are 100% correct. Still like the old stuff though.

[@necosimpson6225]

Your comment about "losing fear" is spot on.. But you're comment at 11:13 is priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘

[@rubaidaallen2764]

He's no Danny Carey or Brann Dailor. He's Lars Ulrich. Let's just accept it. "I think its adorable" I love that.

[@gabrielrish]

its great to see ur progress as a youtuber. im one of ur first subs, you def blew up quick. keep it up!

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Thank you!! It's appreciated

[@daddrums]

I love his stuff too! His speaking style gets me laughing for sure! Good stuff!

[@restricttheopennotes]

It's funny you mention him losing "the fear" I watched an interview with lars where he specifically said he doesnt feel the need to practice

[@seriousbismuth2173]

I agree, Robert Trujillo really *is* the best "bassist" they've ever had. So damn true. He doesnt get to show nearly half of his skill with them. Lol😅 RIP Cliff though.

[@jsragman8045]

To say that Lars Ulrich is one of the worst drummers of all time is a understatement of Biblical proportions.

[@tylerbailey9329]

THANK YOU for mentioning wellbeing. I'm 20 years old and recently had that epiphany. I exercised and fasted over the holiday period and lost 11 kg as well as gaining some muscle mass and I have never been playing better.

[@frogstarB27]

I'm glad you brought up Iron Maiden!! I only managed to see both these bands live in the 2000's and the quality of performance that Maiden put up was miles!! ahead of what we saw of Metallica.

[@hocinechamsan4433]

9:40 that was a fail... But believe me that was not made by lars

[@kool1dence162]

Honestly anyone who plays an instrument will know that sometimes you miss that beat, you drop a stick, you miss a key, you miss a fret. It happens. You could nit pick any live performance and you are going to find mistakes.

[@Auriflamme]

I agree, but the point is that Lars has basically given up on being the best drummer he can be. For a band as big as Metallica, he would be kicked out if he wasn't a founder member, because the other guys work much harder at bringing it on stage than he does. You can argue that he puts in a lot of behind the scenes work, so he's too busy to practice. But if so, why not shelve the ego and bring in a more committed live drummer? He could still do the management stuff and studio drums right.

[@Droogie128]

This isn't "missing a beat" or "dropping a stick". This is just not putting any effort in whatsoever. Lars is lazy, and was never more than average at his best.

[@marshaltito7369]

@@Droogie128 I disagree with the 'average' at best but a'ite.

[@chucktouchton398]

I love Pantera, as well! Best Metal band ever! Fuck post 1988 Metallica q

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I’ve watched this vid many times and it’s doesn’t get old lol! Considering lars is in a metal band he almost never plays dbl kicks. If he wasn’t such a big part of the band like he was just the drummer he wouldn’t have lasted this long.

[@matthannay3666]

“Wrong beat you knob was definitely written by someone who is English” Yep absolutely 😂😂

[@MrRobcix1]

They didn't lose the plug around The Black Album, they just wanted to do something different, not to be stuck in one genre. They wanted to experiment because they always liked to experiment and they are not afraid of that.

[@matts8708]

I think Mike Portnoy made a comment in an interview a while back (maybe with Metal Sludge?) that on a scale of 1-10 Lars is like an 8 in the studio and like a 4 or 5 live. I agree with that -- always interesting and complementary playing on the recordings, but live he can drag and screw up more than he should. I think he definitely got lazy as their fame grew.

[@metalmorticia1]

anyone can be an 8 in the studio because you can play something over and over again until it sounds right,you can't do that with live music

[@ytbassmonkey]

I'm a huge Metallica fan and the way I've always looked at Lars is that his main musical quality is his song writing in tandem with James. It's easy to label him a bad drummer (for a big international band) but he has co-written some of the best metal songs of the ages and arguably one of the best metal albums of all time (Master of Puppets). The dude doesn't get enough credit for that. Just wanted to give my 2 cents :)

[@67hundredthz]

A men brother how can anyone judge this man

[@MarkanVaran7]

I personally loved on 10:00 how he completely stopped and let just guitars play the riffs, he could have hit those tom drums for a bit and get back on it but idk what happened lol

[@tonym5715]

I seriously regret clicking on this video... SMH

[@JunkdrummerTV]

Thanks for the view!!

[@CreatureFeature666]

Cliff dying was the beginning of the end for Metallica as far as I’m concerned.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Willie Robinson Yep. Glad I got to see em before that happened. I got to see em with newkid as well. He was from my hometown & Metallica played a short short, while James talked shit on the crowd the whole time. I’m sure it was just another way to fuck with Jason, since he’d only been with the band for a short time & they seemed to get off on treating him like shit. Too bad a paying audience had to suffer for it.

[@kevinhoward6607]

As a guitarist I have some influence even all the way to death magnetic and hardwired. They write bad ass riffs brother and a great workout for down picking lol

[@krisgoyvaerts5284]

Really? I guess you're not so familiar with 'real' hard music

[@kevinhoward6607]

@@krisgoyvaerts5284 all come down too an opinion now doesn't it.

[@tylerfish939]

For the “fail” at a little after 9:00, they were playing And Justice for All, and that wasn’t Lars’ fault, Kirk and James came in early

[@MikeSforza]

Some of the songs you "don't recognize" are on the first 4 albums you said that you would know...

[@compphysgeek]

I was just about to say the same

[@VeilSideZ32]

The call of ktulu and the title track of justice... How can yo not recognize it

[@hellfire8883]

Hey there bro enjoyed the vid. Lars has always had these little f ups throughout his whole career but yes during the master era through the ajfa era he was on fire. Just so ya know the first song you didnt recognize was The call of ktulu from ride the lightning the other at around 9:45 was none other than the title track from And justice for All... both obviously from the first 4 albums. Dust off those old records and give em another listen.

[@lukehalstead413]

lars clearly stopped practicing after justice

[@TheReagorBrothers]

Luke Halstead he was at his peak during the black album tour.

[@themadmattster9647]

there were some moments. Even though its hated, it seemed like he was dead on if you watch the ST Anger rehearsal bonus dvd which is on here. On the tours after though, he started sucking really badly. Last year or two, he doesn't sound half as bad depending on the night (a lot of footage on the Metallica channel on youtube). Usually it's either Kirk or Lars fucking up, usually not both. OF COURSE James and Rob are normally on with very little mistakes

[@mosesfrog802]

Next time sort the volume levels,I can not hear the music only your talking,and when I turn it up you are God load,not saying you are a god just saying ,sort the levels 🙄

[@o0Donuts0o]

Now you know why they say never let the drummer do the final mix. THAT is now a music recording FACT.

[@sydhamelin1265]

With Lars, it's blatant that he doesn't ever actually practice. You can see the deterioration, especially with his inability to play their 80's stuff, which was much more demanding. Not knowing the intros to 'And Justice for All' and 'Disposable Heroes'...man, that's their bread and butter. He's not at what I'd call a professional skill level, and yeah, if he wasn't a founder of the band, he would've been replaced. I've heard he helps with the songwriting as well, but the rest of the band eclipses him skill-wise. Nico McBrain is a great example of a drummer who has stayed in his prime. Maiden's drums were always more intricate as well...you could never fake your way through a Maiden set.