Drum Teacher Reaction: What I REALLY Think About LARS ULRICH | Dunning–Kruger effect & drumming

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[vendejos]

James once said that as individuals, none of them are the best musicians, but when they’re together, something magical happens.

[josephworth]

One thing that gets overlooked about him is he arranges the majority of songs.

[Kipex]

Post-lockdown Lars is actually vastly improved. Whatever you may think of his drumming, in the past year he has played and sounded better than in the previous decade at least. He is keeping far better time and playing lots of fills and parts that he didn't bother with before. Here's hoping he can keep that momentum going through the upcoming tour, because it's really refreshing to see them starting to hit 60 yet sound better than they did when they were 50.

[MrStoutfool]

I didn’t read any of the comments yet, but something I really never hear people talk about.. it’s his toughness..resiliency..the ultimate show up and play every single time. To my knowledge..only missed one show. To me, that’s one hell of a thing. Playing that music..night after night, tour after tour. They all are bad asses! They just get it done. Iconic drum parts and the absolute leader of the best metal band ever. Hating on Lars is basic. He’s laughing at you all the way into history. So are Ringo, Dave Grohl and Charlie Watts! All icons of music! Rock music was changed forever by these guys more than almost any other drummers. There are many others.. but these guys all changed music forever.

[Deyan_B_Travels]

I've always enjoyed his drumming. There's one thing people forget... play what is good for the song!!! What does the song need? Ringo was great at that in the Beatles and so is Lars in Metallica!

[tonyv.]

His creativity inspired your favorite metal drummer. Enough said.

[smgoethe]

Totally agree, Andrew. Dunning-Kruger, jealousy, you name it. I remember Phil (Collins) getting a lot of hate back in the 80s and 90s, even later, by people who only knew him from Tarzan. It turns out he has been one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century. Thank you for your videos, always highly appreciated

[alfwalker]

Well said. Personally, I'm not a huge Metallica fan – but I respect their success and I have no doubt they would not have attained that level without Lars. There would not have been a Metallica without him.

[Owlyross]

He's a very good drummer. Is he Neil Peart/Danny Carey/Dave Lombardo? No of course he isn't. Is he why Metallica are the biggest band in the world? Yes he absolutely is. Is he responsible for writing some of the most iconic songs of all time? Yes, absolutely, and in a way that most people don't even realise. He is absolutely integral to Metallica's songwriting and their songs would not be what they without him.

[mikemartell]

Lars while not in my top 10 of drummers to say he sucks is crazy. Also the truth is that Metallica wouldn’t have made it to heights it’s achieved without him. Lars has played a role in all aspects of the band; marketing, musical direction, protecting their legacy and financials by going after internet pirates when it was unpopular to do so. His confidence in himself his band mates and utter belief that they are the greatest band of all time and achieving what they have should be applauded and celebrated.

[Gauntlet]

Lars is an excellent, gifted music composer first and foremost. Him and James are the root of what made Metallica into what it has become because of song after amazing songs over the years that millions of fans love. Lars is a great drummer and he writes drum parts that work within the song structure that is Metallica! I think that is a key point that is often not mentioned... He doesn't need overly technical drum parts in order to play what works for the song. That doesn't mean he couldn't get overly technical if he wanted, I have no doubt he could. Lars was the founder for one of the greatest bands in history... You don't become the greatest band by not being able to write amazing songs that sell millions of albums without a thing called talent. You ROCK Lars 🤘

[Accuratetranslationservices]

Not really a Metallica fan but the fact I’m always hearing people hate on Lars makes me want to like him. Great guy

[hauntedhotdog]

Lars' playing really inspired me in the late 90's when I was in middle/high school. Really unique style, simple but catchy fills, iconic drum parts, and the first songs I learned on drums were Metallica songs. Over the years I moved on to more progressive/heavy stuff, and discovered Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, Raymond Herrera, Joey Jordison, and Thomas Haake, but I cannot board the Lars' hate train. Yeah, he doesn't practice anymore and his playing has slipped, but honestly their shows are packed, albums always do well, and they have rabid fans everywhere. It's easy to get lost in the music-for-musicians echo chamber on YouTube, but most people don't listen to music like we do.

I am glad stuff like prog exists and that there are these wildly good players popping up everywhere, but in the end, for most people it's not important. That sweet arpeggio sweep pick solo and 13/8 time signature isn't going to be what lifts you up and gets you through a difficult time, it's going to be the melody, the lyrics, the voice, or a sweeping arrangement that takes you away. Lars' also has a big hand in some of that stuff. He is, and always has been, an integral part of what makes Metallica who they are.

I get it from a technical perspective to a degree, but the hate for Lars' is, in my opinion, at least partially based on jealousy and ignorance of the fact that no, it's not enough to just show up and keep a beat and throw in a fancy fill every now and then. Not by a long, long shot. You have to be bringing more to the table to make it big like they have.

[richardforbes]

I just saw Metallica in a interview and they all look very happy! James has taken this time off by getting involved in the community where he lives. They have all been able to hang out with there families and thats been a huge plus as well!St Anger a album from 20 years ago still talking about it. Taking shots at any musician is not constructive criticism! Its possibly your jealousy because hes not a drummer which drummers emulate but they all certainly grew up on Metallica and learned or didnt learn to play it and thus they are still mad at the drum teacher...lmao! Lets lift people up not tear them down people!Peace!

[edwinbonilla]

Just gonna say this: very few musicians (let alone drummers) have the authory of that many iconic songs under his belt.

[michaelwhitlow]

Well done. Haters are going to hate. I enjoy how you bring the Dunning-Kruger effects t into the conversation. I am on too many drum forums and this ridiculous question comes up almost every week. It’s insane. Thanks for bringing awareness to this silliness.

[QQ]

They don't want you to be the drummer in Metallica is 100% spot on TRUTH.

[zeigbert]

I think his stuff from the early days is fantastic. The drumming on Justice is in my top 5.

[TheLyonkoke]

I love Lars. He is a very important and influential drumer for me. He has been amazing as a song writer as well.
Can i play faster and more complex things than him? Sure. Am i better than him because of this ? No. There is much more than just that.
also love Andrew Rooney.

[TragicallySchapp]

Fair points, well-reasoned, logical comments as always. That’s what your videos are so good. Thanks Andrew.