Is Lars Ulrich one of the best drummers of our era? I don't think so.
He certainly does have a signature style and sound, that's not debatable, however I do not think he's a great drummer. He did some good stuff on their early albums that is classic and timeless.
But his style isn't technical or complicated.
When I see all these "Best of" lists somehow he's always included. Is it because he plays in one the biggest heavy metal bands of our generation? Is it because he's done so much for the drumming community? I don't know. Maybe. I just don't see any major accomplishments on his part.
He didn't exactly create a new style of drumming and he's not the most technical drummer around.
So why is he so damn popular? I can think of many drummers who deserve the title of best metal drummer besides Lars. Joey Jordison comes to mind. And what about Dave Lombardo, Chris Adler, John Dolmayan, or Paul Bostaph? Are they even in the same catagory? That's for others to decide.
I've been a Metallica fan since Justice... and I'll never forget the
first time I heard ONE and that double blast beat blew me (and my
speakers) away.
All I'm saying is that I truly don't believe he's one of the greatest metal drummers of this era. I mean no disrespect to Mr. Ulrich or his fans, I'm just trying to figure this out.
Agree or disagree?
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