Members jacoe99 Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Why does everyone hate Lars Ulrich of Metallica here? Is he really that technically insufficient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Walt Disney Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Maybe not, but hes a total retard and an outrageous industrie slut on top of that.Complete tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacoe99 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 7red7 Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't hate Lars' playing at all...As a drummer I think he's top notch and way up there in terms of skills and talents...The guy has layed down the foundations to some of rock and metal's best songs to date IMHO... As a person though, Lars is a guy who's ego outgrew his playing abilities a long time ago...I had heard a lot about him changing over the recent years, but it took seeing Some Kind Of Monster only once to believe it...He's turned into a compelte jackass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattie_miller Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 ok im gonna tell this to you LARS ULRICH IS GOD many people will disagree with me but he is my idol along with Chris Adler also a god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TamaMan Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 All I'll say is that Lars doesn't impress me. Everyone I know hates Metallica's latest record as well. Props for their old stuff, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slickrick1688 Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 His drumming was "revolutionary" for that music he was playing at the time that it came out, but in the grand scheme of things he is really nothing all that special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacoe99 Posted March 7, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't hate Lars' playing at all...As a drummer I think he's top notch and way up there in terms of skills and talents...The guy has layed down the foundations to some of rock and metal's best songs to date IMHO...As a person though, Lars is a guy who's ego outgrew his playing abilities a long time ago...I had heard a lot about him changing over the recent years, but it took seeing Some Kind Of Monster only once to believe it...He's turned into a compelte jackass... I totally agree I didnt even SEE the actual movie I saw the commercial on a DVD of their videos and he's actually seriously like "If you dont like the way I play, you can leave now" To James Hetfield lol ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 7red7 Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Oh man you need to see the documentary...It's actually quite good...I don't know I guess I'm just way into the whole "Behind The Music" wth bands I like and grew up with...I love being able to get an inside look at what they are about and how they have changed over the years be it good or bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FitchFY Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Lars will forever be a debate to drummers. Back in the `80s, when hair metal and big bombastic simplified parts played on huge kits was king, this wiry little dude with this "take no prisoners and kiss our butt" mentality (better known as "Metal Up Your Ass!") comes along. He played fast, loud, and uncompromisingly. His feet, at the time, were insanely fast (go throw on Ride the Lightning and check out "Fight Fire With Fire") and his band was bringing metal to the actual mainstream. They ended up on radio, they opened for Ozzy Osbourne, and they slowly took over the heavy world with NWOBHM roots. Lars' style has changed, AS HAVE ALL DRUMMERS'. When looking at Lars now, I agree that the man could benefit from some lessons and some humble pie, but that will not take away from what he helped create and bring about. Guys in the vein of new metal (A7X, All That Remains, etc) owe a lot to Lars' drumming, though what he did from `91s Metallica onwards may not be representative to his contributions to the drumming community. So no, Lars is not as bad as what some people give you the impression of. Most of those people have big mouths and don't consider the history. PS: More or less, this is the same concept behind the Carmine Appice thread that's on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 ok im gonna tell this to you LARS ULRICH IS GOD he thinks he is, too. That's why I don't really like him. He's not a bad drummer or anything, he just has an ego the size of Alaska, without the drumming skills to back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fesswrx Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Lars as a drummer pre 1990 = Lars as a dummer or person post 1990 = :lem: Nuf said.... Fess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amberfade Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Well, suffice it to say no one will characterize Lars as a percussionist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 His feet, at the time, were insanely fast You ever notice how, when he starts to roll on the bass drums, they go down in the mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Old Steve Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 I can't complain about his playing. He does what he does, isn't the BEST out there, but if far from the WORST. My beef with him is totally about his attitude. The guy is a little too in love with himself for my tastes. Guys like that need a good ass kicking once in a while to re-learn how to be humble. If he stops by my house, I'll be sure to smack some sense into him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Ice Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 In the 'some kind of monster' video, where they're jamming and he plays this utterly {censored} beat then says he's 'just trying to do something different'...pathetic. Mind you, so was the album. Guess every band just has its time. Pity they couldn't have gone out gracefully. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ulank Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 His drumming was "revolutionary" for that music he was playing at the time that it came out, but in the grand scheme of things he is really nothing all that special. I think this is a good summation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zehn Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 Lars Ulrich = Master of Kick, Snare, Kick, Snare, Kick, Snare...... I personally hate his drumming style. Couldn't think of anything more boring than listening to him on Master of Puppets or anything for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missionguitars Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 As a person though, Lars is a guy who's ego outgrew his playing abilities a long time ago...I had heard a lot about him changing over the recent years, but it took seeing Some Kind Of Monster only once to believe it...He's turned into a compelte jackass... Actually, he has always been an ass. When Metallica was just starting out, he'd walk into clubs like Ruthie's and wonder why the world didn't fall to it's knees. Combine that with being a 2 beer drunk...well, you get the picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 is it (Ul-rick) or (Ul-rich)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fesswrx Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 is it (Ul-rick) or (Ul-rich)? I always say Ul-RICH because thats all that matter to him. $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Living Dead Drummer Posted March 7, 2007 Members Share Posted March 7, 2007 You know what? Every kid who was ever into metal tried to play Enter Sandman. His drumming has gone to a place that is a little more 2 and 4. But I see that as a sign of maturing. Sure a "drummer" might find it boring, but it may fit the music better. So he played a little more 4/4 in the 90's big deal! It's all about playing to the song, not playing for other musicians to go "wow". I like ALL of Metallica's music, Always have. I even like St. Anger, though it may not be number one on the list, it's still not that bad of an album.Sure, Lars might act like a goof, but who gives a crap. He worked harded than EVERYONE here to get were he is, and every drummer into rock music can attribute something to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duardo Posted March 8, 2007 Members Share Posted March 8, 2007 His drumming was "revolutionary" for that music he was playing at the time that it came out, but in the grand scheme of things he is really nothing all that special. Actually, I think that because his drumming was revolutionary at the time and had a huge impact on so many who followed, he really is special in the grand scheme of things and his "place" in history is set. I wouldn't argue that by today's standards, or in today's scene, he's not all that special, but if you're talking about the grand scheme of things he is. I can't think of a person I'd like to hang out with for an hour or so less than him, though. Mind you, so was the album. Guess every band just has its time. Pity they couldn't have gone out gracefully. I don't think that one bad album means that the band has had their time. I think that the problems with "St Anger" had more to do with the production than anything. I actually have high hopes for the new one they're working on with Rick Rubin. I think that they (along with Bob Rock) made such a conscious effort to make their album sound less "polished" than their previous efforts that they wound up going way too far beyond "raw" to it just sounding horrible. We'll see what happens. -Duardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacoe99 Posted March 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2007 ok im gonna tell this to you LARS ULRICH IS GOD many people will disagree with me but he is my idol along with Chris Adler also a god Chris Adler incredible player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kvon Posted March 8, 2007 Members Share Posted March 8, 2007 You ever notice how, when he starts to roll on the bass drums, they go down in the mix? I thought I smelled something of the sort as well. I wonder how many takes it takes for his feet to get fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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