Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor recently shared his thoughts on Metallica\u2019s Lars Ulrich, drawing a comparison to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr in an interview with Drumeo.<\/p>\n
Dailor praised Ulrich\u2019s unique contribution to Metallica\u2019s sound and reflected on his personal interactions with the legendary drummer.<\/p>\n
\u201cMuch like Ringo is the Beatles, Lars is Metallica,\u201d Dailor said. \u201cI love Lars\u2019s playing. He was a huge inspiration to me when I was coming up. He\u2019s the nice one of the nicest dudes I\u2019ve ever met. He\u2019s really, really, really super cool. Loves art, loves music. We usually talk about movies. We never usually we never talk about drums ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Korn\u2019s Ray Luzier echoed similar sentiments about Ulrich\u2019s irreplaceable role in Metallica.<\/p>\n
\u201cLars is one of those guys where if you put any other drummer in Metallica, it would not sound like Metallica,\u201d Luzier added. \u201cAnd a lot of bands are like that. I tour a lot with my band, I\u2019ll be in freaking Zimbabwe or South Africa, and \u2018Enter Sandman\u2019 comes on the radio, it\u2019s just got that groove, that feel, and it just lifts everybody up. I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The praise from fellow drummers highlights Ulrich\u2019s enduring influence on the metal community and his role in shaping one of the genre\u2019s most successful bands.<\/p>\n
Metallica\u2019s commercial success under Ulrich\u2019s rhythmic foundation has been extraordinary. Wikipedia noted that the band has sold nearly 125 million albums worldwide. They have won nine Grammy Awards among numerous other accolades, highlighting Ulrich\u2019s influence and success within the industry. Their 1991 self-titled album, often called \u201cThe Black Album,\u201d remains one of the best-selling rock albums of all time.<\/p>\n
Beyond his musical achievements, Ulrich has demonstrated a commitment to social causes. SXSW documented that Ulrich is known for his philanthropic efforts through Metallica\u2019s foundation, All Within My Hands. The foundation has raised over $20 million for education, food insecurity, and disaster relief, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to communities globally.<\/p>\n
Ulrich\u2019s influence extends beyond just his drumming technique to his role as a band leader and creative force. Metalhead Community highlighted that he has been instrumental in Metallica\u2019s business decisions and artistic direction throughout their four-decade career. He helped navigate the band through various musical evolutions while maintaining their core identity.<\/p>\n
The Drumeo feature included commentary from numerous other prominent drummers, including Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy), Matt Cameron (Soundgarden), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and many others, all sharing their perspectives on Ulrich\u2019s impact on drumming and music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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