Mike Portnoy: I would rather watch somebody like Lars Ulrich on stage than one of these technical drummers that can do quadruple paradiddles at 240bpm. To me, that's boring. Who cares about that?" I'd rather be entertained and go to a show and watch a drummer and have somebody that makes me actually smile. So I don't judge drummers based on their technical ability; I judge them based on the overall package and what they bring to the music they're part of. And what Lars brings to the music of METALLICA is absolutely invaluable. So I could care less if his meter might be slightly up and down, or if his fills are slightly sloppy; I don't care about that. To me, there's way more to being a good drummer than precision and technique."
Most people who listen to music don't give a fuck about the drums or if it plays well or plays badly, people are only interested in what music makes them feel, all those who hate Lars Ulrich do it because they heard another criticize him, but in the end they don't know a shit about playing drums they're just assholes repeating what others say, metallica music is impressive, that's why they have sold millions of albums, they are legends and considered one of the best band of all time and yes that includes Lars Ulrich
luke666808g ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V_S2zgOpzAU.html Haha sorry dude, Not a fake quote at all. He says it in this interview right here
And let's not forget that Lars had to have the entire orchestra rely on his timing. He said sonewhere it felt pretty daunting. Hearsay had it that Kamen found Lars' timing among the most accurate when he was seriously down to business.
Fucking hell, this is why I love Lars. He’s a brilliant drummer, with so much energy and passion… plus he’s great at what he does, keeping the beat while upping the energy and aggression. Brings so much to Metallica
I like this song even more now because of this. I didn't realise there was so much drumming in this. It's a fast song even though it doesn't seem like it at times because it doesn't have the style of drumming on the likes of fight fire with fire or battery. So to have that much drumming in a song at that tempo makes me impressed by Lars' performance here.
The way he mixes double handed hi hats with snare rolls is fucking amazing. Every keyboard warrior can fuck off, nobody cares about all the negative shit you have to say. And the Napster thing, guess what - Lars was right all along, because there will never be a next Nirvana or the next Rolling Stones. So enjoy Metallica while you still can, and while they still care enough to give the fans what they want, staying relevant.
He only ever uses the ride now for acoustic performances, check the AWMH charity concert, he used it during The Four Horsemen. Even when he plays Until It Sleeps live he doesn't even bring out a ride, fucking sucks man. Lars is better than that.
100% Agree. The F ... king Lars Bashing started after the Napster affair in 2000. Before that, no one criticized the game of Lars and most of the critics who are badly criticized are not even drummers or drummers who have no talent or jealous. On the contrary. He is highly respected by his peers and artists. He influenced a whole generation of drummers in the 90s, including myself 29 years ago with AJFA & Black Album albums. On AJFA, it was the Trash / Heavy style, very technical, progressive, fast, double kick and on the Black Album, it's more like Heavy style, more simple but powerful, melodic, a Live feeling, external percussion additions, change Birch for the Maple but it's mostly his sound of his drum kit used for this album that is still considered today as one of the best in the world of Rock / Metal and he went to prosperity with the software The Black Album for electronic drums or as a plug-in on Pro Tools and others. A Gretsch USA Custom Maple consisting of 2 Bass Drum 24x18'', 4 Toms X-Deep 12, 13, 14 & 16'', one Floor 18x16'' and a Tama (Vintage) Pro-Custom Bell Brass 14x6.5''. For cymbals, he had a Sabian AA Rock 14 '' Hi-Hat, Zildjian A's 16, 17 & 18 '' Medium & 17'' and 18'' Medium-Thin Crashes, a 20'' China Boy Low behind and a 19'' China Boy High from the front. In live, he had a Tama Artstar II custom white snow with all the black hardwares. He had changed size of Toms for 10, 12, 14 & 16 '' to have 2x2 '' of difference of tones more pronounced, more prominent between each. It was a great choice. We all know that his beautiful years are past but at 56, he is still in shape, to do more than 2:30 hrs show. Their latest albums are in reference between MOP & AJFA. technical, speed, double kick and they play 6 to 8 news plus their classics. And also, yes, I agree with A Khalid that Lars and more than just a drummer. Like the rest of the band, he is a good entertainer on stage with the public, strolling between each song near the fans with a smile not to mention that he is one of the main composers and credited on all titles. He also participates in the creation of solos with Kirk and production with James. And finally, they have sold nearly 300 Million albums (studio and live) including 70 Millions just for the Black Album, 37 years of career, 38 this summer and the current tour looks a lot like the BA with dates that add to each week. Long life Lars and thank you for your very good musics..!
Lars was nearly Bonham-esque during this era from '94-'99. Today, i dont think that he is incapable of those same performances, i just think that his priorities are elsewhere, he lacks the drive to be a great drummer that he once had. Hell, Buddy Rich was a bad-ass straight into his 80's, and Lars could be too, but he needs to take a few years off from drumming to find his groove again, IMO.
@@aaronrus Buddy Rich played jazz and Lars plays thrash and heavy music for 40yrs so I think his body has paid a toll,I don't think his priorities are anywhere else he just can't move like he used to but he still holds his own\m/
Ron Criswell have you seen Buddy Rich play? He was every bit as athletic in his playing style as lars, and he chomped cigars and didn’t exercise, whereas Lars did. Lars isn’t injured, he’s in good health, and could elevate his playing to a new level if he wanted to, but the desire to do so isnt there anymore. Can’t say that I blame him. I’d get tired of playing too if I had to play Master of Puppets for the 10,000th time
@@aaronrus actually Lars's shoulders are completely fucked. He was on Rachel Maddow a while back and said that his arms are all messed up from playing for years. He's had shoulder surgery and they are what they are
For all u Lars hater u never actually been in a real Metallica show he make u feel like it's fun and Enjoy ment He's the best I just think u just don't not like Metallica they been playing for many years and these hate comments shame..🤔You guy's can't appreciate a drummer.. how do u guys like music if u don't appreciate one. ?
@@mpmarques Mike Portnoy: I'd rather see someone like Lars Ulrich on stage than one of those technical drummers who can play quadruple Paradiddles at 240bpm. It's boring for me. Who cares? "I'd rather be entertained and go to a show and see a drummer and have someone who actually makes me smile. So I don't judge drummers by their technical ability, but by the total package and what they bring to the music And what Lars brings to the music of METALLICA is absolutely priceless. So I might be less interested in whether his meter is easy up and down or if his fillings are slightly sloppy; I don't care. For me, means it's much more to be a good drummer than precision and technique. "
So fluent and headstrong and I don't mean only Lars, but Kirk also. They just had this confidence about themselves, so nice too watch... maybe that's what they are lacking nowadays, but still love these guys nonetheless.
Lars doesn’t get credit for being a fascinating performer. That’s what won me as a teen. Not technical pyrotechnics, but he is as much a performer as James. He isn’t just playing in the background. Fucking magic.
He was a great drummer from around 1989-1999. The reason he became a mess was just lack of practice afterwards. He had a big mental breakdown in the early 2000s and he just didn't really care a lot more after that
I've seen Metallica live half a dozen times over the past 30 years. Lars has always been entertaining. Very fun to watch. But my favorites live are Brann Dailor and Brad Roberts. They're both next level masters. And Brann sings while he plays rhythms Lars couldn't whiff. Great shows Mastodon and GWAR
Love Lars n Metallica. Why so much hate towards a drummer (and band) that has built this monster of a band all by themselves? Do the schooled musician sound better or the self-taught (in your opinion)? Exactly. :D Not slamming on schooled musicians though! haha :)
His tempo is uneven here, but I don't really care so much. Somehow I think he could be more even in his tempo if he focused more on it. I'm keen to think that he is less talented than many drummers because his uneven tempo but when I think it might be just because he doesn't focus on it then I question that. However if that's the case it's still weird to me that he doesn't focus on it considering you are suppose to handle the beat as a drummer. It's like he has skipped that part and maybe that's because he started a band at such a young age that didn't throw him out cause of his beat fluctuations and that band became very successful. He never went through that stage of being kicked out cause of he couldn't keep the beat which I imagine is the normal thing to happen for those drummers who either quit drumming or learn from it and try to straighten up the beat. His band mates were too accepting I guess and in that case we should perhaps blame James and Kirk too for Lars sloppy handling of the beat.
@somerandomperson3662 He wasn't always crappy. Metallica's early works were when lars was known as one of the best thrash drummers. After the black album was when he stopped practicing and began to suck
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