Lars Ulrich Drum Solo through the years Metallica "One" Concerts 1989-2019 James Hetfield Kirk Hammett Cliff Burton Jason Newsted ...And Justice For All
Well Lars did say that he hasn't practiced for decades. Literally. His practice is just when they warm up before a show and the show itself. My favorite Lars story is on Kill em all, the producer called them in during a break in recording and said "Lars, why do you keep coming in on the upbeat?" and Lars responded "What the fuck is an upbeat?"
@@craigutter4372 again I realized your comment was an attempt at humor I was just pointing out that it wasn't funny in the slightest and was stupid making you look moronic
@@haydenschmid760 Dave is somewhat better nowadays than in the 80s imo, or atleast he was 2-3 years back. Looked way more relaxed while playing fast stuff.
@@Owwzzzz I meant no hate to Lars at all. I love Lars and I love Metallica, in fact he's one the reasons why I picked up the drumsticks. There's no denying that he will always be one of the most influential songwriters and drummers of all time. Buuuuuuuuuuuuut that's not to say that Lars isn't sloppy at times. His lowest point in my opinion was in the Death Magnetic era. He would miss cues (Even when Rob and James would give him hints), go off time, and butcher classic drum fills, but he always had the spirit and energy regardless if he was playing perfectly or not. He's definitely gotten a whole lot better post-quarantine though. He's in the best shape he's been since St. Anger. And besides, I was just poking fun at the dude, since obviously Lars can take a joke without getting all worked up unlike some Metallica fans.
You know...that's what bugs me...I was an early fan (80s). I'm glad they are huge and a LOT of that has to do with Lars' business acumen. I just wish he just maintained a BASIC skill level. Respect the people who are paying to see you enough to just be able to play the part credibly. You don't have to be Peart or Bozzio, but just have a basic consistency...!
@@ObsidianLife Yeah, especially compared to other drummers his age there's a huge skill gap and it only increases with time. I'm not saying he should start doing Neil Peart levels of drumming but it would be nice if he could at least practise his basics.
At monsters of rock the drum tech spent a GOOD portion of an hour tuning Lars set I think that's as close as you get to a drum SOLO although I'm sure he's done some
I mean...it's literally a drum solo... as you know solo means "alone" and it's the part where they play just the drums so it's the drum alone aka drum solo
@@jigsawguitarcovers4236 No it isn't. I'm a drummer. I tell you in absolute confidence that this isn't a drum solo. It's a drum part written to follow the guitar part.
@@SuperBrictson I mean, Dave Grohl didn’t take more than one lesson, and he’s still a great drummer. I think the difference between them is their drive to get better. Lars just seems kinda lazy imo
Drumming has evolved over the years and created many super amazing drummers today. But remember when you were young and heard "ONE" for the first time, he was the Man at that time it sounded amazing. He's the reason 30 years ago I bought a double bass kit. God bless Lars, he deserves respect.
@@WendyMcCor696 the beauty of music is you can like it for any reason you want. If you crave impeccable musicianship, it’s out there. Music just needs to make you feel something, that’s the power of it. Regardless if those feelings are of nostalgia and times gone by it is there to make you feel something. Enjoy what you love respect what you don’t and leave others to do the same.
After watching the video, rewatch the 2019 part, and then go straight to 1989 Brutal difference in the general tightness of the performance for all members, not just Lars
Seriously not tight sounding overall.. they tune down to e flat live, they have that live sound that... it's like a rock and roll sound.. So loose sounding I can't stand it, they should sound like Overkill does live that would be awesome
@@DangOlJesseRight. I have a love/hate relationship with him individually, and the band as a whole for 2 reasons. Lars was a damn good drummer and outstanding writer. He treated fans great from everyone I know that's met him. That's great. He's also a gross moron that doesn't know when to shut his mouth. Ever. As for the band, and the "lesser of two evils" is the dramatic change after the black album. Justice was my favorite, but the black album was outstanding too. Then they went... I don't even know. Goth/glam? Neo punk? They had a few good songs on Load and Reload, but nothing like before. Then the plane took real nose dive. The worse thing for me was when it came out how badly they treated Jason. It wasn't just a little frat house initiation and hazing. It was bad, and just went on and on, and was worse when the rest of the guys were infighting or on benders, self admittedly. They say they feel bad about now, but they don't show it. I'm still pretty stupid over everything up to the black album.
@@peter2213 i dont think its the fact he cant keep up. I think its just so sped up that you need triggers to be able to hear clearly what he is playing.
@@drewjohnson4794 nah man that’s not how it’s done. It’s done like that for other bands but lars is actually playing that. I worked in the music business for many years on tour as a tour manager and have been on the biggest stages in the world with massive artist. I can tell you for a fact that they don’t back track Lars live. He does actually play.
He was on fire coming off the justice album. He put the work in for that album and it paid off. Shame he didn't keep the work up. But can't say I'd be practising if I had top end trim waiting for me.
One of my favorite drummers and influences. 80s and 90s he was a beast. 2005-2018 he really lost it but I think the 2019 clips he's actually improved and gotten half way back to his former speed , power, and accuracy.
'...And Justice For All' is an absolute masterpiece, and I still listen to it often (except I skip 'One' because they beat that dead horse on every rock and metal station even after it was decomposed and the bones were buried. I miss the long format songs. Borderline progressive, just like 'Rust In Peace.' I can't thank them enough for booting Dave. Two best thrash albums ever IMHO.
The band was in pretty bad shape between St. Anger and Death Magnetic years (2003-2008) glad they got back on track since then. The later clips are waaaay better than the 2000's shit (plus kirk and jaymz got in better shape as well... robert is always great)
The problem is that they play the song too fast. Lars already has trouble playing the part and playing faster makes it more difficult for him. After all these years I don’t think he cares.
@@stopmessingwithyt im not sure about that. Speaking as a musician, when I used to do gigs with my old band, we had a tendency to play faster than the original speed. It just happens that way. Its a live thing. A lot of bands do this. Unless you use a click track the timing is never perfect. In Metallicas case, they play so many songs that they have to speed them up to fit them in their time slot.
@@DaisyHead666 I personally would like it if the entire band would grow their hair back out because they looked like an actual metal band back then. They’re still great musicians but they lost a bit of the coolness they once had just based off of their appearance change alone
1 or 2 performances from each year isn't a definitive appraisal of the part. I can say from about 2003 onwards this video is accurate, lars in the 90s and beginning off 00s could play this part 'most' nights. I think on the later 2018, 2019 he's a little better, but he really should just sit down and play this part until he could do it in his sleep, whether it's first song of the night or the last.
Yeah its about playing with an attitude and entertaining people. Metal branched from Punk and punk rock was about rebellion. not what is pretty and neat. That is what the album versions are for
I don’t mind this tho. It’s the reason why I love live performances. It’s not supposed to be a perfect rendition on what’s on the record. The imperfections are what make it unique every time you listen. Not every performance is the same. With a click track it feels mechanical, if that makes sense. Just my opinion. And personal preference
@@didncozosksma4466 I'm not convinced it's the best thing for an audience. When I see them play I feel like they are just rushing to fit 100 songs in 3 hours. I feel like if it sounded better faster they would have recorded it that way.
@@timm_3rI agree. I mean, I understand if you want to put in some different stuff to mix it up a bit for the audience. Give them something they don't get on the album, but messing with the tempo that much makes it feel like they are all trying to keep up with each other. It really comes out rough in the vocals. What's the hurry? Play 2 or 3 fewer songs and have fun. The crowd isn't going anywhere.
I saw them in Lubbock in 2019 and I love how dead on Lars actually was. The song that surprised me the most was when they decided to whip out The Unforgiven. Badass show.
In Lars' defense, that bass drum pattern isn't the easiest of things to play repeatedly for about a minute. Its a tricky (2) triplet pattern that requires properly accented kicks on the 1st and 4th hit to define the triplets. The first one is on the right leg, the second is on the left. If you don't get the accents right and your right leg is the better "lead" (which, let's face it, most right handed drummers have a dominant right leg because it plays 90% of the time) you don't get the accents right and you get accents on 1, 3 and 5 (all right leg) which makes for a series of (3) double eigth notes being played instead of (2) triplets. While it is easier for most people to play the (3) double eigth notes, it is wrong. Now, despite this alternating leg accent thing with the double triplet pattern, you have to also factor in that Lars plays heal up. When you play heal up, especially in fast double bass patterns, you lose your connection with the ground and thus your stability on the drum throne is diminished. Fast double bass patterns, no connection to the ground, legs kicking up and down, accenting with alternate legs.... yeah, your body is wobbling back and forth and side to side while playing this "solo". This easily leads to the most screw ups you hear in the live recordings because there is no stable footing for Lars to keep his balance. This is compounded by Lars' need to be a "showman" (just like the rest of the band members) and have his arms and head making the largest movements possible so even the people in the cheap seats can tell he is giving his all and expects the same in return. Could Lars fix these "issues" and play the part better? Sure. But do we go to a Metallica show to listen to the musical proficiency of the band, or do we go because we want to rock out to some heavy music (by men who are likely double the age of their average audience member) and forget about our daily grind? I think its more the latter than the former. So the part is not played perfectly, but the energy, the drive, the emotion is all there. I would think that if a "better" drummer subbed in for Lars and played the parts perfectly, the performance would actually be worse and you would leave the show feeling that something was missed.
@@konradponto9184 I mean they did release a pretty fast album before 2009 so maybe lars practiced a bit more to get better for that album and since then just.. quit lmao
@@konradponto9184 Yeah it's very blatant. The way he played it for 20 years before that was between so-so and terrible, he nailed it in 2009 and then went back to screwing it up immediately afterwards? Right
Why are people complaining about james's lick he plays at the opening of the riff before the solo? They're all just having fun, it doesn't have to be perfect. I'm just glad they still play.
Because it sounds shit and he keeps doing it :) be hard not too , after hearing your band get worse and worse every gig you'd have to just start hamming it up
Very few bands are able to continue releasing albums, stay relevant, and tour for multiple decades. Many bands just disappear, or end up back in the smaller venues/bars. Sometimes you have to know when it's time, and bow out. I saw Metallica in 1989, and again in 1990, and they put on a good show. I'm a drummer, and Lars could play those parts back then, however, the clock was ticking.... I have the utmost respect for Rush, both Neil and Alex knew they were in too much pain to be able to continue playing at the level expected, and after 40+ years, bowed out gracefully, still on top. Neil said he never wanted to play a show if it wasn't at his best, and he knew that wasn't going to be possible any more. Lars seems to have the opposite mindset, no more practicing, he just wants the next paycheck, so sloppiness is accepted. Sad.
How does one get worse throughout the years...? I don’t get it. I’ve gotten worse but I have a full time job and no longer have a drum set. This guy’s jobs playing the drums.
Consider how much they have toured. It would be equivalent to you working 60 hour weeks straight for 40 years. I'm pretty sure it would affect the quality of your work. 🤷🏽♂️
1:45 I think this version is my favourite, because it’s just Lars, no guitar, no bass, so it’s easier for drummers like me to figure out the part, even though it’s pretty easy.
@@madavasi3211 That Band has turned over almost the entire band. Also, the Drums and songwriting have been crazy boring ever since Portnoy left. That band used to sound like an army marching over a hill. Now it sounds like a trigonometry lesson.
I have to applaud the guy(s) whose been mixing the sound for the live videos since 2017, because it’s sounds so much better than it did just before (like between 2008-2016 when Lars had the orange kit) and actually makes Lars’ drumming sound much better as well and like he can properly fucking play (not that I am saying he couldn’t before 😂😅), so well done to them 👍🏻
tbh, one thing that’s never mentioned is, this guy hasn’t missed a single show if it wasn’t for a major injury, Metallica rarely stops touring, they usually spend at least half a year out there, playing for 2+ hours constantly, for over 40 years, that takes a toll on the body. IIRC he’s mentioned in recent years he fucked up his shoulders due to improper technique and lost a lot of mobility, but he’s picked up practice, ever since the pandemic he’s improved massively and has sounded really tight. Hell, every time they come to Mexico they perform amazing, I’ve seen them in different years (2009, 2012 and 2017) and he always sounds pretty great.
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I'm a drummer myself and double pedals take time to get down with all the adjustments and what pedal suits you best . I been playin for years and still haven't got as fast as I want . Just takes time . & alot of metallica material is off beat that's whAt makes them so genuine .
Acquire one of those practice pad bars to help build up your strength & endurance. it sounds kind of silly but from one drummer to another, it helps & actually pays off!!! CHEERS!!!!
We are having a lot of experts here or maybe some jealous guys who never achieved what Lars have performed in real life…. It seems like a lot of people like to bullying Lars…. Thank you Lars for having invented Metallica and all the amazing performances for over forty years… Rock on Lars 🤘🤘🤘
I’d say one of the MOST ICONIC drum beats EVER WRITTEN don’t forget WRITTEN BY THE MASTER OF ORIGINALITY LARS ULRICH! NO other drummer has as many iconic fills through various songs… idc if he got old I still can’t play half of his shit!
Hetfield wrote the drum beat. He asked Lars to follow the guitar triplets with the kick. "NO other drummer has as many iconic fills through various songs" John Bonham, Bill Ward, Ringo Star.
I read alot of comments saying that Lars is the reason to keep practicing. Lars said in an interview that he stopped because he had nothing to prove anymore. Dude is a freaking millionaire and very smart business man. Metallica is still strong because of him. James said that if it wasn't for Lars, Metallica would've been done along time ago
@@j.d.7208 I understand what ur saying. I've been playing drums for 34 years now and Lars was one of the drummers I looked up to growing up cus of his passion for music. He is not what he used to be but u have to respect what he has done. I can read music and play all types of drum styles and I play triple bass drums, Lars love him or hate him he is a good drummer for what he has done
How I loved how they threw the Power chord in the 80s before the drumming solo, It was perfect and brutal and how much I hate that bent note that James started to use during mid 90s...it ruins everything.
There should be 6 beats on the kick. Sometimes he gets it right but sometimes I can only hear 5 beats. Well I think it's a matter of practising double kick. If you practise enuff you get the feet to work more even and the velocity gets more equal and the timing as well. This sounds like he's not always practising the way he should do. And the result is uneven velocity and sloopy timing. I think that Lars could do way better than this if he practised enuff. However Metallica is a great band and there hadn't been any Metallica if it wasn't for Lars. That's a fact!
Sounds like at the start of each burst he plays the first two hits on the kick at the same time, skips one hit after that, and then plays the remaining four kicks normally. No idea why
@@heiswatching Again.. cuz of sloppyness due to not practicing.. I just started double kick a few days ago and thats pretty similar to how i play the one pattern now.. I needa get better with my left leg.
The reason it sounds like that is because one of the first things that you learn as a drummer is to play with equal force with each foot and obviously with both hands as well. Lars just doesn't care.
I love how the worse he gets the more they mix his kick drums like Jason’s bass. Like a parent saying “you can have attention when you behave.” The kicks get softer in the mix starting around 99 and you can finally hear it again in 2019
Yeah i have to say he started getting better again during this last tour especially the last 3 years but that also goes for kirk thats why the whole band had been sounding great before the stupid pandemic happened ... 8 was hoping to see them soon.... hope they’re keeping ip the practice!
i AGREE, ALTHOUGH JASON HAS ALWAYS SOUNDED GREAT!!! shame, he was inaudible upon the final mix down of ...and Justice for All. I know the reason why -but why put out a record if you're going to screw with the final mix....
I think Lars was pretty solid in 1986 - 1996 live . I think 1993-1994... He could still do all the crazy shit but he had more maturity , back beat sound and experience choosing what works to what .
I’ve been a drummer my entire life and gone on big tours. If you don’t practice your craft, you can’t stay consistent or get better. Vinnie Paul R.I.P. always gave 100% and always stayed consistent. Not to mention Vinnie Paul’s tempo was spot on every time. Lara’s tempos are all over the map and he’s very sloppy. I use to big a huge fan of Lars. It just sounds like he cares about his millions over his instrument.
Ahh yeah i had a few years of playing on tour almost every night, virtually the same set each gig...hectic travel schedule..came off tour and couldnt remember how to play the guitar...could play those songs in my sleep though..now in my nightmares haha
@@grantskelton1219 When I saw them live in 2018 Lars was absolutely terrible during this part of One, he didn't even try. He hasn't been a beast live since 1993
He doesn't play any signature fills anymore either. Like the phantom lord Tom fills during the clean part. Just a bunch of blamming and snare bullshit. And those aren't even difficult fills. I'm not even a drummer and I can play that shit.
Dude Danney Carey of tool is 60 years old and makes lars look like he's a garage shit drummer....age and playing every night is no excuse....have you heard how long and complex tool songs are?? Lol
@@WendyMcCor696 Carey plays super soft and doesn't do long sets. It's like you are asking why a guy playing horse has a better shot percentage than a guy in an NBA game.
