Metallica's Lars Ulrich At Guitar Center

Lars Ulrich, drummer for legendary band Metallica, joined us at Guitar Center San Francisco to recount his beginnings, sweating it out in the basement with paint buckets and foosball tables, as well as his long-lasting relationship with Tama.

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

"Umm"-Lars Ulrich "Eh uh"-Kirk Hammett "Yeeeah"-James Hetfield

[@mightygahdo4719]

Funny af

[@canerrtan]

You deserve good things in life

[@renehenckens]

"HU"-Rob Trujillo

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

"Ahhhhhhh"-Jason Newsted

[@speedwagon9405]

+David Robinson ur getting $00d lol

[@jumbobagginsjellogo4475]

Why does every member of Metallica have such relaxing voices?

[@thecroissantsquad4284]

DISGRUNTLED DEWEY wait is this true😂

[@thecroissantsquad4284]

DISGRUNTLED DEWEY link to article?

[@thecroissantsquad4284]

DISGRUNTLED DEWEY ohhh you’ve been joking lmaoooo. I’m dumb

[@Zackdabest]

RiSe Typhoon it’s because we get out all our aggression when we play. Metal is actually very therapeutic for me

[@lejlatiric7037]

True 😂

[@whatifindbeautiful]

"Grandmothers are prone to make these things happen." Truth.

[@drippybeny3047]

yeah its true my grand mother buy my first drum haha

[@gunsmokeandghouls]

Nah, if he had my grandmother he'd still be playing cardboard boxes.

[@rocker66666666]

I wish I had a g-ma :(

[@drippybeny3047]

@@rocker66666666 sorry for you man

[@TheSussexpillbox]

My grandmother just died - selfish cow, where is my kit

[@Lulustucru2393]

I think you all need to realize something, Lars Ulrich is maybe the only Drummer in Rock/Metal that doesn't really give a shit about his drums skills... He said it himself, he admitted he's not that good but Ulrich has others to offer that drumming, he composed like half of Metallica's music with Hetfield, he's a skilled business man, he speaks for the band and other things... I think you should stop having such high expectations about him... I think he could do some efforts too but still... He's just a human being... All that hate is pure nonsense... Also he fully lives the life he wanted and he's happy about it...

[@avocate2017]

+thejoosty1 Agreed. I don't understand all the hate, either. I don't think he's one of the greatest drummers out there, but neither does he. His drumming is what it is, and it has worked for the band. He doesn't have to play at the level of someone like Neil Peart (whom he mentions here) and be virtuoso drummer to be in a successful rock band. As he says in this interview, he just wanted to play the drums when he was younger and wasn't necessarily goal-oriented.

[@Christian-ez3ng]

I love this comment.you are awesome because you understand of music.you arent a poser like thode other haters

[@AWallaceProductions]

Well said. I used to be in the Lars hate club for a while, but I've come around. He is entertaining as all hell to watch live too.

[@zephyr8645]

+AWallace Productions I'm glad you left the club. & I'm sure im speaking for all the true metallica fans

[@texmontana420]

the drums in AJFA are really good

[@skeetv123]

People he's fucking Lars Ulrich. In 1981 HE started Metallica. He's played to the worlds biggest stadiums & arenas, his band has sold over 100 million albums, won 9 Grammy awards, he's worth over 150 million dollars....he's a fucking boss. Keep shredding on your kits in your mom's basement I'm sure Lars doesn't mind playing in front of 50,000 people every night like he has been for the past 33 years.

[@TheoneandonlyEETFUK]

FUCK YEAHEAH BRO!!!

[@adityatyagi4009]

Not to mention the countless girls he's banged...

[@lolondd]

1.000.000 people in Moscow.

[@JayCord00]

Yessssss for all those reasons is a good drummer.......stupid

[@norrismantooth3]

Who cares?

[@Wildcopper]

It's easy to hate Lars. It's MUCH, MUCH (MUCH MUCH) harder to do what he was able to do. jealousy is pathetic.

[@DankoHidalgo]

It's really not that hard. I could do what he does on my second day of playing drums. Literally.

[@nanogamerzzz]

@@DankoHidalgo no you couldn't mate

[@DankoHidalgo]

@@nanogamerzzz ok

[@danox2676]

@@DankoHidalgo so....on your second day of drumming you were able to form a no. 1 band, release a dozen of studioalbums , toured arround the world interminable, and made arround $300.000.000, and got inducted to the R&R hall of fame.. I am impressed.

[@shawnhuff6024]

Ya ya without Jason newsted the black album would have sucked and after that album lars ulrich forgot everything about drums

[@badumtss3067]

Lars Umrich

[@Dan_Evans]

😂😂😂😂

[@Rastard12345]

+The Top Comment King uhm, what?

[@dickjones2585]

+The Top Comment King umm what do you mean umm?

[@WolfsOfRagnarok]

+Dick Jones because lars keeps saying "umm" alot.....like ALOT lol but its funny

[@arjun12349]

+Dick Jones lmao savage

[@wolfgreyhound3095]

And all of a sudden, everyone in the comment section became a drum god

[@frankschrodinger1424]

no, you're my God Wolf Greyhound, oh nocturnal stealer of lambchops

[@zack150]

But thats his job

[@johnvincent1823]

Everyone is a drum god compared to the poser in this video

[@H.E.M.]

I mean doing unnecessary fills is pretty hard Lars best drummer ever

[@muriloninja]

If you only knew how little effort it would take to play better than Lars Ulrich! 1yr tops!

[@MetallicaLiveHD]

Take a shot every time Lars says "um".

[@gustavovieira7708]

news the day after: A thousand people in the US died in the same spot of time with the same causes, the fbi is already in charge to figure it out

[@wikingwarrior8859]

Think i'd destroy my liver

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

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[@theforsaken4489]

That’s actually a fkn good game to play

[@captainfreedom7182]

A good alternative game. Doing a shot when hetfield says 'YEEAH!'

[@MatthewParsonsDrumsAndAudio]

For those bashing Lars, take it from this perspective. No one ever said you had to be this level of greatness or had to play this set of rudiments and beats to become a professional. Being a professional means you fit the band/music well and that you get along with the other musicians. If I was presented with two drummers, one who feels the music and grooves, the other who has the flashiest fills and very complex, I'd probably pick the first guy who grooves. Yes, all drummers have some flash somewhere in their tool box, but look at the most famous and popular drummers of all time. What do they have in common? They groove very well, fit within the pocket, and get along with the other musicians greatly. That, to me at least, is a great drummer.

[@DrMurdercock]

People dont understand this. A great drummer serves the songs. Period. Look at Ringo. He played basic stuff, but if you try to play crazy drum beats to the Beatles, it doesn't work. as I said, a great drummer serves the songs.

[@roomdog40]

People don't realize, Metallica could ha e been so much better without Lars.

[@jamesych1]

@@roomdog40 it wouldn't exist without lars

[@Lopez-my1bo]

@@roomdog40 Metallica without Lars would sound like shit. Lars arranges all the songs not to mention he owns the band

[@davewalker3873]

Your not suppose to be able to barley play in front of thousands and getting paid as much as he does when your clearly terrible. I dont understand why people pay to watch a band that fuck every song up live because of the so called drummer

[@fuckingslayer3079]

I've never understood the hate on this guy

[@sbpunk83]

It's a pathetic online culture thing. Napster and all that shit from about 100 years ago. Also, a shitload of envy.

[@TheChiconspiracy]

@@sbpunk83 Or the fact he's objectively lazy and terrible at his job. You could grab a random session drummer and the chances are he/she would be far superior at keeping time and other basic shit that Lars doesn't even attempt to do.

[@Lopez-my1bo]

@@TheChiconspiracy he may be a bit lazy live but a session drummer isn't gonna contribute to the band in the studio the way Lars does. Lars is great and Metallica doesn't need a technical drummer.

[@TheChiconspiracy]

@@Lopez-my1bo He's not "a bit lazy". Anyone who understands even rudimentary music theory can't help but cringe when they hear his sloppy tempo changes, idiotic fills, missing the beat, ect.

[@Lopez-my1bo]

@@TheChiconspiracy who cares? Most people (fans) don't care about music theory and tempos. They go see em live and enjoy the show because despite all that Lars has great energy on stage and still plays his heart out.

[@LordBaktor]

I like most of Lars drumming. He's never been impressive on a technical level, but he was creative and original back in the day. He turned beats around, hit his crash cymbals where you wouldn't expect them, etc. Same reason I love Thomas Stauch (ex-Blind Guardian), very original drumming.

[@noblej05]

+Lord Bator Exactly! And yeah, he does crash on weird sounds like on the the and of 1 instead of 1. It's one of his "signature" things he does.

[@EivindFalken]

+Lord Baktor Ulrich does a lot of cool stuff on Load...escpecially on Ronnie.

[@Slaytounge]

+Lord Baktor And Matthew Mcdonough from Mudvayne.

[@AdamYoudell]

+Lord Baktor I always felt that he played drums very musically...lots of things that were very memorable. Great drummer no, but then again, what is a great drummer? Somebody who can play anything in any meter but who is obscure, or a guy like Lars who is accessible and has inspired countless people to start playing?

[@LordBaktor]

Wow, five comments and nobody has called me an idiot yet. Is this really youtube? :P

[@SanitiveRevolution]

My buddy's grandfather got a job to retrofit Lar's bathroom in Richmond, Ca. His grandfather completed the job, but my buddy left a noted request on his dining room table for "Monster's of Rock" tickets since he knew, unlike his grandpa, who this job was for. Lar's left two back stage passes on that table and my buddy was super stoked. He met Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Van Halen..etc. These guys are only.......guys, lol. Ok, who play great music...given. I just think it's amazing that the world is small.

[@texmontana420]

thats fuckin cool man

[@666narutomanfan]

Lars is fucking legit to the people that can make contact with him. I remember watching a video where a fan asked him to play his music on the PA and Lars asked the sound tech guy to do it. He's a dick in many scenarios but he has never been directly a dick to a fan

[@larsulrich26ulrich42]

@@666narutomanfan I never seen him or heard being dick to his fans.People are bashing on him cause of Napster thing which he was right.

[@Syclone0044]

RiSe Typhoon Not really. All these celebrities are real people, out there in the world. They eat, they buy stuff, they have their bathrooms renovated. It’s hardly surprising that people eventually encounter them every now and then, and because they’re famous, those people vividly remember when it happens, and where else besides KZbin are ppl gonna congregate on a topic like this and leave comments? Maybe Reddit. But you get my point.

[@88fanforlife]

What Lars lacks in technical ability he more than makes up for in an amazing ear for musical writing and arranging. Everyone that has always wanted Lars out is truly ignorant to how this band operates

[@CronoXpono]

It’s not about the best artist, it’s the best artist who complements the band. I swear, it’s so hard for folks to understand this. Buddy Rich would have made Metallica WORSE. That’s how it is. Lars simply fit them to a fuckin’ T.

[@kayak8700]

you get the best lead guitarist, rythym guitarist, bassist, drummer and put them in a room, it won't be nearly as good as 4 people who are pretty good and share chemistry. Lars isn't great technically, but he knows how to work with Hetfield really better than anyone and has been invaluable in the writing and management of Metallica. Theres no drummer that could fill his place.

[@lieutenantpengui5351]

Well said

[@R1zzo]

Lars has an amazing ear for musical writing and arranging... but keep him out of the mixing studio lol his kit has sounded like something out of that old basement being hit with those same paint stirrers since St. Anger

[@TomFoolary_]

I mean he's got European ears so makes sense

[@pandecoco6436]

loading hair 60%

[@bigdaddy9579]

Sneaky Playz LOADING ERROR

[@rawwbnoles4787]

Arguably the most original Lar-related comment, ever.

[@MarcoCortex]

HAHAHA

[@falconpowerful2362]

Oh fuck, I really hope you came up with that! That was hilarious!

[@H.E.M.]

Falcon Powerful don’t you mean hairlarious

[@Penitten]

Fuck the haters, this guy is a living legend and everyone saying shit about him, would be happy to meet him. I love those guys! METALLICA 4 life! \m/

[@Penitten]

+Jacob McCarthy haha butthurt fuck detected. go cry your eyes out son.

[@josephstalin2673]

+Penitten I agree I don't know why Lars get's so much hate I really like his drumming.

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

i would have been happy to meet metallica until the whole napster thing, now i'd rather have diarhea than meet them.

[@Penitten]

Adam Murphy come on, you're telling us, that you wouldn't be excited if you met the guys from metallica? ;)

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

Penitten I'd be excited to tell them my friends were the ones who perpetrated the pro napster hacks after the lawsuit and that they are a bunch of primadonnas

[@JNLink80]

Lars going into Guitar Center: "Do you carry the St. Anger snare?"

[@LDXReal]

I screamed at this what 💀

[@boots_33]

GC Employee: "WHY YES! That's where we keep the $199 Guitar/Amp combos and discount red tag sale items!"

[@johnanderson3475]

oh you mean the trash can in the alley! ha

[@AnthonyLeeBand]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Amp661]

Yes we do, its out near our dumpsters.its free.

[@Illumirage]

Class act, this guy. Metallica got me into metal, they are and always will be my favorite band. Rock on Lars, there's a reason you're at the top of the heap.

[@raffiequler7510]

I've always loved Lars and his drumming. He is the cream of the crop and he wrote so many legendary songs. A true artist and a humble soul. I will always love Lars and Metallica. They are truly a special band and they deserve all the fame and fortune.

[@PuffyOne1898]

Yeah, I personally love the generous amount of fills he adds, even if it’s just on snare.

[@bmw_m4255]

Humble?

[@nkyryry]

Any drummer who knows what he’s doing knows how good Lars is. And knowing what you’re doing has nothing to do with technical ability. But actual drumming. Being the groove. Being the beat. He’s one of the best metal drummers of all time. You know why? Because you will never listen to a Metallica song and say “oh wow there’s Lars”. He seamlessly blends into the sound. He’s always perfectly servicing the song. Metal always sounds best in its most simplest form. He’s no technical god. But he’s a great drummer & composer. He writes these songs. He clearly knows how to drum to them. His bank account says so.

[@hamachibeans4471]

I was looking for this comment, it always irks me when people shit on Lars (so I’m irked often), even when they try and defend him by saying “he writes all the songs and is a great manager” which is also true, but it’s like you said, his drumming is one with the songs and while not being technically outstanding it still is really great to me so I don’t even care what other people think because I think drumming isn’t meant to be a main focus of Metallica, and for that Lars is perfect and no greater drummer is really even required in my eyes, he provides exactly what is needed so I don’t see the issue

[@tahoekid7548]

I agree, and they are a power metal band and people seem to think metal is about all that technical speed, blast beats and that stuff is really in my opinion crap! And annoying! Straight crunchy power metal riffs and thunderous drums is metal !

[@swaginator5077]

No Lars no Metallica

[@AzizDoufikar2280]

@@swaginator5077 That's what I said to everyone who disrespect Lars

[@Faygi68]

I'm gonna add to this, he also just isn't bad at drumming in general. People hate him because "his fills are bad" or "he can't keep the band in time" but then you listen to him and he sounds great, he's the reason I want to be a drummer. I don't care what anyone else says.

[@Doomlink]

"I just want to play Diamond Head songs and sweat in my room." - Lars Umrich, 2014.

[@totterdell]

with out Lars there would be NO metallica

[@T0mat0_S0up]

daniel wiles The band would break up immediately

[@HeavyRaiden]

He founded the band lol

[@willwills3509]

Obviously

[@ej22_gc86]

“Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam together with -(forgot which bands he mentioned there in the newspaper)-“

[@johnnybgood774]

No there would be no Lars lol

[@SpringOffensiveCat]

One of the best drummers in heavy metal history, between 1985 and 1992 there weren't many drummers better than him around, he's not only one of the best drummers but one of the best songwriters also, Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, Lars and James are 2 geniuses.

[@XiyuYang]

Gar Samuelson, Dave Lombardo, Gene Hoglan, Sean Reinert, Mike Portnoy, just to name a few Whatever you see in this guy, I don’t see it. He is not a good drummer, period.

[@DeadDad1]

@@XiyuYang Matter of opinion. I disagree with you, who cares? P.S. How in the world you can leave out Neil Peart from your list isn't something I understand. 😁

[@MadMaXCOD-pi4dy]

​@@XiyuYang and Lars is 100 times richest than mixing all these drummers. People loved what Metallica did.

[@TheChiconspiracy]

@@MadMaXCOD-pi4dy Silly logic. Rihanna is possibly the richest musician of all time, so by your logic she's also great.

[@MadMaXCOD-pi4dy]

@@TheChiconspiracy Who tf cares ? In the end it doesn't even matter. Money matters a lot always. Isn't my Logic is 💯% valid now ?

[@skatinsince97]

Man he's done so much... Batman, Beetlejuice, Multiplicity, Drummer of Metallica and so much more!

[@alezsides]

MechaMache micheal keaton

[@mannysavage88]

MechaMache 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@leoanillo6029]

Lmaooo

[@grahamsteele7907]

I don’t see any resemblance to Michael Keaton

[@hellrazor3441]

i didnt know this was a joke so i went over to my film collection snd seen if lars was him. Im a dumbass

[@Shane-Singleton]

If you mute the audio and just watch at certain points he looks like Michael Keaton.

[@burcolclone8322]

He also looks like Anthony Hopkins and Jack Nicholson

[@anarchic_ramblings]

+hallis1 Bill Bailey

[@WolfsOfRagnarok]

+hallis1 he kinda looks like michael keaton, anthony hopkins, and the villain from the mummy all together lol

[@liljuanito123]

+hallis1 I was thinking the same thing like who does he look like.... ah shit Michael Keaton hahaha

[@LIKWID]

Keaton could probably play the drums better than Lars these days, the King of fuck ups now tbh

[@quakyquasher2545]

You laugh at his hair and drum skills He laughs at your bank account

[@lfkk4640]

Hahaa ...no shit!

[@andiparker3733]

I don't laugh at his drum skills... I can't play the drums and he can... so that makes him a better drummer than me. (Ok he's not the best ever by far but he still gets some respect from me.for some skill...)

[@jazsm5385]

Honestly these are the comments Trump supporters would make. This when logic of bank account doesn't really make sense cuz if it did, people wouldn't be allowed to have opinions. I'm not being a socialist retard here but you do realize that somewhere down the line musical integrity really matters, yeah? It directly affects your longevity, and then people can laugh at how you don't even play a double bass drum it's all pre recorded

[@hugolafhugolaf]

It's ok. I'd rather have a shaved head, be poor, and have some legitimacy.

[@shahmeer32100]

By no means Lars is an amazing drummer but he gets the job done as is the perfect fit for metallica. Metallica wouldn't sound the same without Lars and their wouldnt be no Metallica without Lars

[@Neurotripsicks]

Lars, did your drum set get stolen during St. Anger? Regardless, I love what you did with the cardboard boxes on that album.

[@TonyHawkTuah]

+Deke1 LOLOLOL ! Savage !

[@marcialy9]

Lmfao

[@MortuusMachina]

ROASTED

[@BaxzXD]

Neurotripsicks it's not his fault. It wasn't him if you would ever look at any other videos with him

[@nicktardif7233]

st anger was a good album

[@klavzerblut]

Lars is the greatest creator of drum tracks in history. He also beats the shit out of drums:D He is a very interresting guy and a great talker:D I don't know why so many people hate on him so much. He isn't perfect, but I like him:)

[@JP-tg8fr]

people hate on him because he let his drumming skills slide so much since the days of and justice for all and master of puppets. he's interesting, but he's gotten LAZY.

[@klavzerblut]

Josh Park True, he has also gotten older:) I'm glad he can still beat the crap out of drums at all:D

[@klavzerblut]

***** Lars is Lars:D He does things his own way:) Lars can be a great drumer when he is drumming regularly. He is however the greatest drum composer in history for my taste.

[@klavzerblut]

***** Amen:)

[@RunePurePioneer]

I love Lars, but John Bonham is the greatest drummer of all time.

[@joeygarcia8295]

I've always loved Lars's passion for playing music and Metallica.

[@AlexRooneyComposer]

Lars Umrick drinking game, take a shot every time he says "um" you will be pissed with in 30 seconds

[@Brokkoli7hun]

I saw your comment when I was about halfway through the video, I'm doing this now ;)

[@Brokkoli7hun]

nott teh smarstest idea

[@timrobinson9192]

I'm doing the same now , with pint cans of Stella Artois ... have to keep pausing the video though ..... need a pish excuse me !

[@wikingwarrior8859]

Bye bye liver

[@StonyPointRd]

I'm 35, but I remember being 15, & turning up the heat & sweating playing my bass, but to Metallica. I'll never forget what Metallica did for me.

[@bitzmil9319]

after the interview, Lars approaches sound guy. Lars: You gotta edit out the bass in my voice in the final mix before releasing this interview

[@rjones6801]

Oh Cool! I'm so glad I stumbled across this, I love Phil Collins!

[@locotelocot]

ahahahahahahhahahaha!!!

[@XxBuRkaDuRkA]

Best fucking comment i've read in weeks

[@Purplemetall007]

omg so funny and true!

[@Tclbmx_]

he looks like everyone haha. Phil Collins, Anthony Hopkins, MIchael Keaton xD

[@austinj.trevathan7810]

Damn

[@AmpsforBuddha]

After watching this I have to ask myself, "What is my goal? What is my real motive?". …I feel I keep myself grounded with a little introspection. "I want to play music. My own. I'd like to be heard. I want to share different ideas of what the world can be. We already know what it is. I want to retire the idea of a 'Day job', it's obsolete. I'm not going to chase money. I loathe the idea of a "Rock Star". Stars fade. And money comes and goes. I've heard before, adhere to and take solemn in, "While on earth, what will you do with your time? If it's not to better the world, to give your time to others, you're simply wasting it."

[@D-Man_Jam]

Guitar Center's done an interveiw on Lars, James, and Kirk. But not Rob? Excluding the Bassist, huh Guitar Center?

[@tavicotavio]

*guitar* center. no wonder why the bassist didnt get a interview

[@Atataititrebuisateuiti]

@@tavicotavio but the drummer did

[@tavicotavio]

@@Atataititrebuisateuiti guitar players make fun of bassists

[@Atataititrebuisateuiti]

@@tavicotavio everyone does

[@schmilew1230]

@@Atataititrebuisateuiti I don't

[@jhardyb]

0:10-0:20 = Lars' drum kit for St. Anger

[@BigBrain100000]

LilGreen that’s funny lol

[@nabeelquikas]

FOR GOD SAKE... HE'S THE FOUNDER OF METALLICA this guy is a FREAKING LEGEND !!!!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Play music just to play music. Don't play for any other reason. That's the purest motivation.

[@jackwalton6826]

He says um so much. Lars umrich.

[@mannysavage88]

Jack Walton 😄😄😄😄😄

[@EffectP7B]

what um did you um say um man

[@ev.c6]

That's because of Danish. In Denmark we say at lot of "Uh" and "Hmm".

[@fynndirksen5838]

@@ev.c6 I am from Germany😂...it's the same thing down here

[@fynndirksen5838]

@@ev.c6 you've German as a Lesson in school right? Kannst du Deutsch reden??

[@GaryDGuitar]

Lars is very wise.

[@fajadody]

Hell yeah you guys are still relevant!! I’m 57 and I’ve been on Metallica binge for about a year now!!

[@BabySpirit101]

~ Dear everyone hating on Lars and Metallica All you wanna be idiots can talk trash all you want but if you walked into a GC for a drum kit or some new gear, and Lars Ulrich was chillin' playing awesome beats and telling stories about how he got started, do you really think you would be like "Oh man he's so bad" or "This is so lame and their twats"? Or would you just sit there like the slimy infants you are and crap your diapers because you are in the presence of hard rock religion? ~Sincerely, Unsatisfied King-Troll

[@BabySpirit101]

What?

[@Tirreger]

Awesome beats ?

[@RSW033]

Sorry that Awesome beats part made me crack up :)

[@davidcenteno8477]

***** Have you ever heard a metallica song ?

[@01theyounggun]

Not hard rock METAL \M/

[@Stubz_Perez]

I had the chance to do a meet and greet with Lars here in Las Vegas (outside of an Einstein Bros. of all places) and he couldn't've been cooler. Granted he's my inspiration to pick up a pair of sticks as well as playing heavy music so this whole situation was cast in a rose-colored lens but looking back now, I still feel the same way and can honestly say he's a genuine dude. Very personable, easy to talk to and extremely nice. Thank you Lars Ulrich for doing what you do and thank you Metallica for making an obscure meet and greet possible.

[@calebkaufman7852]

I love Lars, he's my favorite drummer of all time. Seriously, why does he get so much hate? He does some great stuff, especially live. I'd like to see you guys play with metallica

[@ferd1572]

Same, one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to drums

[@OlavSchneider]

It's not so much the hate it's envy.

[@tuievans]

Without Lars, there is no Metallica

[@liamsandal6360]

That doesn't mean he's a good drummer. @@tuievans

[@mrm1885]

The whole band is extremely talented. Pretty much never heard anyone miss a beat.

[@KBizzy]

Word on the street is that Lars is actually the funnest member of the band to hang with. This from some friends who have played a show or two with Metallica. Lars is the only one who will party with the younger bands and keep the party Rollin'. So much in fact that he reportedly becomes a bizarre drunken mess, prone to inappropriate comments and uncomfortable behavior.

[@paolobernardini]

he's clearly a very sociable person. tell us more!

[@Budafinga]

i have heard the same thing about him..

[@dennispotter4236]

In vino veritas as the old Latin saying goes.

[@KBizzy]

I find it ironic, because let's face it, he does kinda suck now. Totally different drummer than he used to be. Seems like it's difficult for him to execute fairly simple beats alot of the time. But perhaps his partying is one reason why he sucks now.

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

This definitely makes sense because Kirk and James both had substance abuse problems. So them not going out and partying is probably for the best.

[@gustabartok]

This guy recorded amazing records and he´s a great drummer as a creative composer.. his ideas are fantastic and few can get such a musical ideas in a drum set (specially, And Justice For All, very creative and an amazing sound and ideas in Black Album) Respect him!

[@Mattyjs100]

Laugh at me if you want, i love his playing, and my fav is Neil. Im also a drummer. Lars has a Brilliant way of structuring a song. He has made more money than just about every drummer not named ringo. Hes filthy rich for a reason. Hes sold more albums than any other heavy metal band in history. So make fun all you want, i love his drumming because its original and you can tell when its him on the kit.

[@sdcpb77]

Is it me or does Lars kind of look like Anthony Hopkins? Maybe it's because I'm high right now. This is some good weed.

[@flyinsossers]

I was thinking Igor, but I'm pretty stoned too. Peace Brother :)

[@Coilaman]

Did you just copy and paste this?

[@sdcpb77]

MuristekTV No. A copy pasta comment would have been longer.

[@PaulSmith-vg8ko]

Copy Pasta King It was the weed maybe a little though. LOL

[@PaulSmith-vg8ko]

***** Yup

[@jamesking9298]

I'm glad I found this interview. I like that Tama helped him out when he truly needed it. I think he's a really good drummer for the most part. He's really honest and genuine.

[@mursuka80]

Lars is turning in to Gollum. :)

[@Ramul]

No. Beetlejuice ;)

[@jameslyddall]

Ramul Actually the second I started watching this I instantly thought of Trevor from GTA 5.

[@kimberlyhaynes6829]

Martti Hänninen Gollumjuice?

[@summonliiva5673]

GollUM

[@shadow6543]

Lars isn't the best, but back in the 80's he was pretty good

[@Swing-power]

Shut up before I make world war 2 seem like a tea party.

[@josephhutchins8]

Even James said back in the 80’s Lars was a bit shit

[@mozes6305]

@@josephhutchins8 When did he say that?

[@josephhutchins8]

Lucas420 check the documentary “When Metallica Ruled the World” you can find it on KZbin.

[@renatocosta5601]

@@josephhutchins8 Jeez... James always says that refering to the ver first time he rehearsed, months before early Metallica was even formed...Interpretation problems? James said the same thing in VH1 behind the music Documentary back in 99...Lars was pretty ok especially in the second half of the 80's.

[@averagejoe4716]

His words are gold if not better than gold. He didn't look for fame he looked for happiness what he truely loves no expectations just being happy. Most people will never understand what and where he's gotten to cause he's not chasing it just living it

[@Kiditude]

Lars rocks. Love the Tama's, the stories and most def the music buddy!

[@amirmasood88]

Lars, I LOVE YOU

[@vanillaah]

Take a shot for every "um", thank me later. Seriously though, man's a legend. Had the privilege to see these guys play live 3 times in my life. Unforgettable experience!

[@wirtentier]

This should shut up alot of people who say ''Lars, your kit sucks and is too fucking small!''. Also, Sean Kinney ftw!!!

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Mr. Ulrich - the rhythm in the Metallica machine :) He plays with a lot of feeling and energy which I feel is important for a drummer. He's also always been hands on with the band, working hard to make sure one good album after the next is written, performed and produced for all of us - their loyal fans :D Tama is a very good brand so, he's always got a good kit to smash away at show after show :)

[@danox2676]

The rhythm in Metallica for me is James....Lars follows...and that's ok...

[@jimscouten6092]

Lars is a huge contributor to what the band sounds like on every record. He is more than a drummer, he has a musician in site for all the songs that Metallica has given us! Love to be able to jam with him, it's on my bucket list!!

[@robertkerr2015]

Watched this while taking a dump. Almost cried.

[@magicsteve5523]

"I remember that distinct danish armpit smell in Lars's house," - James Hetfield

[@Benjamin_Lees_]

I totally agree with what he says about "i wanna be a rockstar" VS setting a goal and his words "making music, writing songs" is what i want to do

[@basserman]

May not be the best drummer but his songwriting and band management skills make him invaluable.

[@Sithman1776]

I love Lars because he’s not just a drummer, he’s a musician!

[@Arsenal125Foward]

Lars is probably one of the coolest musicians out there. I could just talk to him forever about music because you can tell he is the biggest fan of just music in general. I love how he gets so excited when talking about it. He seems like a real nice guy.

[@11DNA11]

Fan of music. But can't play for shit.

[@jdub87]

+11DNA11 you just described me lol

[@11DNA11]

Josh Webber Hey Lars.

[@jdub87]

11DNA11 hey um sup um man uhhh whats um up

[@11DNA11]

Josh Webber Um... Napster. Um. 'Tallica.

[@alpha.primus8258]

One of the greatest metal drummer, best business manager, and a band leader / founder of the greatest and biggest band of all time (metallica). Lars is an inspiration.

[@metaphoria3]

This man dominated Seattle during the And Justice for All tour. Truth.

[@einvera00000]

Mean comments? On this guy? Come on. Stop disrespectful to such a talented guy

[@vaninathelineau4080]

i agree

[@wickeywaanzla3015]

I love the passion he has for his kit. Knows the dates of change and measurements. Never left his brand.

[@Mstrinellz]

Lars is so talented, a great inspiration to young drummers :)

[@BejitaConnor]

***** lars is talanted. Get over yourself kid.

[@hermaeusmora2945]

BejitaConnor I can't play drums, so in that regard yes Lars is talented because he can play them. However, compared to other (metal) drummers he's not so "talented".

[@niggasjit]

Lmao! Thats exactly what he is NOT. He is not fuckin talented at all. He sucks balls, honestly. Do a search for drummers like Tony Royster Jr, thats talent for you. And thats proper drumming too.

[@Mstrinellz]

Listen HATERS OF LARS if you dislike him get off this page and my comment that's all, god how ungrateful you are . He is a very talented guy also in the top 50 drummers in the worlds yes there are better drummers, doesn't mean he is shitty he is AWSOME

[@niggasjit]

Mstrinellz Blahblahbla, when you grow half a brain one day, maybe you will see what people are trying to say. Until then you`ll remain just a dumb bitch, who doesnt know jack.

[@ericweber4032]

That's a level of humility you rarely see from Lars.

[@saar65]

honestly I went to school in the back bay area when i lived in Newport Beach, he had a Saxon shirt on then we just clicked, we liked metal music... we hung out and did stuff while we where younger like parting and such, he took me to Y&T @ the Golden Bear in Huntington beach, he was always a mellow dude and funny too might add very smart, I feel he didn't care about being the best drummer, he was about a good metal song, I think by what the band has done speaks volumes....thumbs up bro you made a great brand!!! bless ya mate, and guess what i am still doing metal and loving it....my brand of course didn't go as well as Lars, but i am damn proud of what he did...bless him and his family....his Mom to my knowledge passed on & his father is still kicking, i went to the house and they made me a beautiful dinner and the parents where super great host and very kind i remember, not trying to name drop but i am very happy hes doing well, i am still writing metal music on a pro level growing hes already there....i ve worked with Tony Martin of Black Sabbath & many metal artist you all know and love & i have CDs coming out soon and some released, i am not here to speak on me this was to complement and old friend....Everyone have a great 2019 love to all.....if interested feel free to see my works... facebook.com/scottmcclellanguitar/ www.reverbnation.com/scottmcclellan www.reverbnation.com/brotherhoodofspine Stay heavy........

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

Say what you will about him, Lars is a cool dude. He just seems so chill

[@tns4421]

Enter Sandman was altered by Mr Ulrich in order to become tha legend it is today....the drum change on the song and Justice for all is a real book of inspiration and the space that Ulrich gives to the bass during heir career is endless. Even the name Metallica was his job to take for his small and unknown then band. Lars is a true metal fan after all. Thank you for everything.

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review metallica albums on my channel if you are interested

[@dwarfgod163]

I listen to all sorts of metal , death, progressive, tech etc. Lars just fits Metallica and is living proof you can be a solid drummer without all the face melting fills and blast beats to be successful. He worked his ass off and deserves all the rewards of his success.

[@ThePowersThatBeef]

Not the most well stated endorsement for Tama drums! :-) So, Lars basically plays Tama drums because they gave him a free kit 30 years ago!

[@70Perra]

Yes he does! And Steve Vai plays the Ibanez, go figure? ;)

[@rehmancam]

He's been too scared to go buy his own because he doesnt want to be asked about the different hardware he needs because he doesnt know.....

[@rodrigobleao]

so was his basement the inspiration for st anger

[@janandrechristiansen7660]

I really admire his love of making music together with his band

[@AutisticHighHeeler]

What a humble guy.

[@jonnyblade46]

You can't get more rock n roll than Lars. He's the real deal. Like Hetfield, he was a totally unlikely rock star. Who could have known? Noone in the 80's could have guessed that this little danish tennis player (and his painfully shy buddy James) would conquer the whole damn world. This is rock n roll, folks! Misfits, oddballs and so called losers transform into super heroes. If you love metal and rock n roll, you can't seriously hate Lars Ulrich.

[@levismithdrums]

This video man, This is high school for me. The inspiration is endless. Keep Going🤘

[@jtwilliams8895]

There would be no Metallica without Lars, and I’m sure he’s inspired hundreds of thousands of drummers over the decades. Rock on Lars

[@alskdjhf]

Lars is actually super dope idk why people hate on him

[@jjRoxy]

He killed Napster

[@drummerdude476]

Because he's a shit drummer nowadays.

[@davidjaymz64]

He's a dick XD

[@summonliiva5673]

David Kerns compared to Mustaine I'd say.

[@T0mat0_S0up]

drummerdude476 Well, you’re not a real drummer if you think he’s shit

[@CerealKiller5150]

It's not about how fast you can drum, it's about the skills, the rhythm and techniques and that's what it takes to be a great drummer. Lars may be alot of things and hate on him if you want but he's still one of the greatest.

[@CalebW.10]

This is proof that without grandmas nothing good would ever happen

[@Tipticklerrr]

Fact

[@xmessager6182]

It would be true if she’s still here for me…

[@Mister2You]

People gripe about Ulrich's skills which is quite callow. Tell you what, someone like Neal Peart wouldn't sound right with the style of Metallica with all the extra tinkering on every piece on the drum set. It would simply be too much and wouldn't fit the objective of loud drums as being central to Metallica. Ulrich's raw skills fit very well with Metallica's sound and style.

[@jackfrost1889]

That's a very diplomatic way of saying Lars sucks. Lol Put Neil Peart in ANY band, and that band will sound better. Why? Because Neil Peart can actually play his instrument. Lars can't.

[@Mister2You]

Jack Frost You fail to understand differing genres of rock and drumming styles that complement and fit those genres. Peart's style works great with Rush where he can tinker and add many differing techniques just as the band does with their synthesizers as well. The drumming matches that. This wouldn't fit in with Metallica's sound. In other words Peart would have to change his style with them just as he'd have to change his style with say Led Zeppelin. If he brought the way he drummed with Rush to either of those bands it would not fit.

[@Mister2You]

***** Exactly.

[@RunePurePioneer]

Jack Frost Bull shit. It's about energy as much as skill. Bands are about friendship, enthusiasm more than skill. Neil Peart in RHCP? Nope. John Bonham is better than him any every way any way.

[@Exotic_Tofu]

lars used to be amazing until 1993. after that he sucked ass

[@runtwer5700]

I wish there was a "Cliff Burton at Guitar Center". Rest in peace, brother. I bought my first bass because of you. Bought my first guitar because of James and Kirk. Have yet to pick up drums but it's coming Lars

[@mattimallikas3197]

i miss lars tama granstar 2 silver kit 1984 or -85. It was coolest!!!!

[@charlesbelin3474]

I didn't know Hannibal lector played drums

[@BigBrain100000]

Chuck Belin most underrated comment on this video!!! I nearly pissed myself when I read this

[@shaunaustralia9906]

First time i heard metallica i was 10 , heard the drums and that was it , now i still play drums , lars is good at his style and a smart musician , now i am 51 and still listen to metallica almost every day 🤘

[@Goabnb94]

"I would play the ride and the high hat like this"...you've actually played on a ride cymbal?! Mind=blown

[@tamadrummer1nz]

Yeah in most of the 80s and late 90s

[@SHADOWSofSODOM]

Cool story. I'm not really a fan of this guy, but he redeemed himself a little with this interview.

[@arklave]

It's always interesting to see artists in sit down interviews like this. They seem so different from their on stage persona most of the time. When the band is on stage and the volume is cranked they seem one way but then you see this and think man they are just like anyone else really. Like you could just have a conversation with them and you wouldn't think twice about it if you had no idea who they were. I like how some of the biggest names in rock/metal seem so down to earth when you take away the instruments.

[@Chris.junior]

Guy at music store: do you Play drums? Lars: umm, i try Just a joke i have Great Respekt for his work

[@dukesclipz5306]

Take a shot everytime he says um lol

[@shockwave8318]

-T-X-M- lol

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

i wanna LIVE!

[@Footy_Fan]

Wow! Lars is far cooler, and way more down-to-earth than I ever realized. Regardless of what anyone thinks of his talent level, he is co-founder of arguably the King of the Big 4. Much love and respect to Lars for his ability to overcome all of the hurdles he has had to overcome....and to do so with a humble attitude, and staying on top.

[@kevinruiz4125]

Long time Metallica fan but I'm still trying to figure out why people give Lars shit? (Legit question)

[@anthonystark9390]

Lars is known to be an asshole. A lot of people still complain about the whole Napster stuff. (Napster was a way to download music for free and Lars sued them). He has apparently gotten super sloppy and isn't a good drummer anymore or at least not as good as he use to be (I'm a guitar player and I don't know enough to back that point with evidence, it's just what i've seen said about him). That's about it really. Oh and the fact that a lot of videos with Lars where he's talking, he is eating. It's the most infuriating and annoying thing ever.

[@kevinruiz4125]

Anthony Stark thanks! I never understood the whole case but I think he's still pretty good for his age especially in the new album

[@aaavak1555]

Ayy Lmao and most often he can’t keep rhythm but you can hardly tell. And the whole st anger album

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Because you have a lot of people on KZbin rhat can’t play drums but they’re “experts”. And some were sore because he spoke up about them stealing his music. But I bet if you were to steal something of theirs they’d have a much less cavalier attitude about it.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

You have to be a tool to get upset with the man for not allowing you to steal from him. Or giving a fuck if he’s eating.

[@xurxo12]

No interview to Rob???? C'mon, the guy owns!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@randykarl1056]

he has a golf field on his forehead. jk love this guy

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

I never trust a man who doesn't use a ride cymbal.

[@yaboi00]

Searching through most of the discography, I've managed to find 3 songs where the ride cymbal is used. Hit the Lights, No Remorse, and Fight Fire With Fire

[@TheNuncFluens]

He uses a lot of ride on Load and Relaod. Hero of the day, until it sleeps, bleed, memory remains, etc.

[@yaboi00]

+NuncFluens hmm, I didn't know that. I'll check it out

[@s8dj31]

+RemakeJake ride the lightning chorus

[@chandlerthegoolsby]

+RemakeJake A lot in Kill Em All and Ride the Lightning. In Disposable Heroes on Master (maybe in Orion, too). I don't think anytime in Justice or Metallica. A lot in soft parts of Load. Not as much in Reload. Mainly used the china in place of the ride in St. Anger.