I recently learned that the white kits in the upstairs of my favorite music store. I knew they'd been with ESP since the 70s or 80s but it still blew my mind
i've been waiting for almost 40 years for Lars to do a video like this... thank you for all the inspiration over the years Lars, you're my hero!!... cheers!
Look at all the love ❤️ I am so happy. We give Lars crap but we all absolutely respect this dude at the end of the day and this comment section is pretty amazing! Lars, thank u ,u have inspired so many drummers, including me!
For me it's the silver 90's/early 00s one; my.. 'check this band out' friend had more bootlegs with concerts from the era than any other period. I was hooked! Sleek 'Tallica!
For real. Black album drums just sound so amazing. People always talk about the snare, but man the TOMS sound absolutely enormous and warm and powerful. Such a killer sound.
Absolutely amazing! I couldn’t click the like button fast enough! Lars was the reason I wanted Tama drums! Got my first set in ‘91, here I am 33 years later and I’ve had 7 Tama kits since! Love Tama, love Lars, and love Metallica!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
When I first heard One, I wanted to play the drums. I didn't know you could make drums do that, and I really wanted to be able to play in that way. I've learned a lot from Lars' drumming.
So, you've gotten worse since you started? 😅 Just kidding. I'm just hackin' on Lars and his laziness when it comes to getting better as a player over the years. With all the experience he has, you'd think he d be up there with the rest of the best.
Loved every second of the video seeing Lars whole heartedly talk about his trip down memory lane. Pretty epic showcase to have all his drumkits ligned up in 1 room. Love ya Lars! thanks for the vid!
@@89Whitehorse standard comment from those who never have anything else to say. Hop off the bandwagon. Lars influenced GENERATIONS. And who is anyone to judge a drummers ability? It fit for EXACTLY what the music called for and I don't hear anyone tagging James as overrated...they have their formula and it fucking worked so fuck you and fuck your hate
I like how Lars kept all his previous drum kits, that really says something about his passion for the drums and what each of those kits meant to him in his journey with the instrument.
I hate his insignificant little drum kit from the pre-Load era to this day with different colors, that's not a Metallica drum kit. They all don't reach the legend status of his bigger is better drums.
Thank you, Lars, for remaining creative and open to collaboration in your design selections. For me, this shows you're more than just a drummer back there keeping time. 🥁🤘✌️
It wasn't until the Black album that I even realized you played TAMA drums. So I went back through videos and sure enough.... all the way back. I love the purple set. When I first saw you playing it, I was enthralled. Of course, since you are my all time favorite drummer, just watching you play any drum set is amazing. Thank you for 40 years of amazing drumming on those awesome TAMA drums!
Incredibly smart and business savvy dude. So so so much of Metallica's success lays on his shoulders. People can complain about his style and their rockstar era and whatever all they want but it's true.
@ Exactly. People don’t realise he’s always been like the manager within the band and in many ways got them to where they are today. Plus the fact that he’s the main song arranger and riff picker! And a founding member that named the band too! No Lars, no Metallica.
Lars is the biggest fan of heavy metal music and just wanted to be a part of it... he loved it so much he became the undeniable leader of the heavy metal movement in N America... dude is beyond legendary
Lars’ unwavering loyalty to TAMA for all those years speaks to how that company values the relationships they have with their artists. TAMA must be a damn good company to keep Lars onboard for 40 years
Lars, you're a true Icon in your own right. Despite the criticism and haters, youve always stayed true to self, Metallica and fans. You're so inspiring to millions of musicians around the world. Tama drums are the best!
Lars your an amazing drummer. I loved all your different drum kits and the colors. I absolutely love the 72 Seasons yellow and black set. Your my favorite metal drummer and I give you so much credit you are still playing and giving the energy in the live shows. I love Tama drums. Keep rocking Lars.
Lars was my inspiration to start playing drums for my very first band and of course I didn’t have TAMA. I had a drum set and the company that made it was called. “crest” it was my dad’s and it was 25 years old and he played jazz on it and I was playing heavy metal and the set was so old that it actually had real skins on it . we quickly figured out that this old set was not made for heavy metal and the lead singer of the band who was about seven years older than the rest of us. He actually bought a TAMA set for me to use . He knew I wanted TAMA. That was the only drum set I ever looked at, and it was because of Lars.
The white kit for the black album is so iconic, how could it not be the best one!! And to all of those that think Lars sucks, you don't have a clue what a good drummer is. You don't have an endorsement from a company like Tama for 30+ years!!!
I love Lars! One of the best of all time. If you rate drummers solely on technicality then you're missing out on the world of colour and soul that a man like this brings to recorded and live music. Total hero.
Lars is one of the most successful musician, aranger, and manager of all time. And Justice For All album is one of the most iconic metal album of all time.
Never understood all the hate Lars gets, he's just so very interesting to listen to. Maybe not the most complex drummer in the world but the real backbone of the band, without Lars, there wouldn't be Metallica
From 89-93 he would drum almost to death, I’m surprised A. he never passed out on the kit, *as far as I’ve seen* B. the drums never got holes in them “again” *as far as I know currently*
That was the coolest drum video from one of my drum heros! My other hero is Neil Peart and I am humbled by the connection Lars had with Neil and not surprised at all how Neil helped a brother out! I too am a Tama player and supporter, best drums ever IMHO. Thank you Metallica, for posting this great trip!
1986 Metallica opening for Ozzy at Nassau Coliseum. First time I ever saw them live! Got to see Cliff that night with Metallica, and Jake with Ozzy. Those shiny silver drums looked AWESOME! I will never forget that show as long as I live.
I was at that concert too Wichita, Kansas never forget it. There were church people out front trying to shut the concert down. Didn’t work. One of my favorite concerts back then Way to go Lars and TAMA!
I know the comment section will be all about the white kit but I just came here to give some love for the silver kit during 96-2000 era. Truly beautiful
Yes I'll admit that I'm one of those guys that would say something about his playing. I just want to be honest and not be a hypocrite. I must ask though... why is it that the older these guys get, the more I love them. I was there from the beginning. Listening to something like Ride The Lightning was "of the devil" to me. I absolutely love listening to Lars talk. I'm actually very proud of them.
interesting. I feel the same way, especially about Lars. He just seems more natural and chill now, as opposed to his earlier days in interviews when he seems edgy and obnoxious
So cool, this is an incredible walkthrough of his kits over the years. Loved to see how Lars choices have changed over the years, in terms of toms, two hi hats etc. To hear about the first Camco, and speaking to Neil Peart and connecting with Tama, and 40 years later here we are. Thank you Lars and Tama, loved every second of this.
Love the amount of detail and history in this vid. It's so cool that he's been able to keep at least most of his drum kits and can show how things have changed.
I've waited for this video for a long, really LONG time ! Thank you , Lars , for sharing with all of us (eager drums fanatics) this piece of EPIC history.
Awesome Lars thanks for putting this together , it's been 40 years in the making , the justice kit was always my favourite & the black my 2nd favourite , you were the man on the justice album bro !
I was lucky enough to have the Tama rep let me play the Orange kit at a big gear show in my hometown when nonody was in the tent. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life as he has been one of the biggest influences in my drumming! It also made me realize just how short Lars is...
I met him for the 2nd time in my life at an event in Copenhagen where he was being interviewed or having a talk with a journalist last week. I am a short dude myself. First time I met him was Iceland 2004, I was 17 and he was like almost half a head taller than me. Last week I was probably 2 inches taller🥳 he is 168 or 170 cm tall. Between there. 5’6 - 5’7. You also shrink a bit when you age. But I don’t see him as short, maybe because I am too😂 But he stood among tall fans taking pic. You don’t think wow he is short. Because it’s not that short again.
Been playing drums since the mid 60s. First noticed TAMA when they introduced their premier hardware. Up to that point, most drum manufacturers hardware was crap. Then TAMA arrived. Love the video. Love Lars. Stay safe.
Awesome. Bought my first Tama kit 25 years ago, it was a Rockstar. Then I got a swing star. Finally, 25 years after getting my first Tama I bought my dream kit, the star classic. Tama for life.
It must be crazy to be able to look back on your career and all of your creative decisions in such a literal way. What a unique life and what a unique experience to recap a large portion of it.
Geddy was also in consideration to produce that album, but they couldn't make the scheduling work out. You can find mentions of it in several articles, and maybe even a video interview.
Lars talking about his drum kits is what I needed I wait my whole life for this, thank you Metallica and Tama My favorite will be always the white tama from Black album!
Gazing at my two custom Tama kits proudly taking up the entire living room thanks to the inspiration of Lars in the 90’s and 00’s to form bands and play live and learn many tracks by rewatching Lars in music videos. Forever Tama, Forever Metallica 🤘
I gotta say, the 72 Seasons yellow kit with black hardware instantly blew my mind, probably the most beautiful kit I’ve ever seen... although, my favorite will always be the Black Album white kit, I have so many great memories from that era
If you were to tell teenage me, in the 90s, that I'd be able to see all of Lars' kits in one place on a video, I'd call you a liar. But, here we are. This is one of my favourite UA-cam videos of all time. Please have one for Mike Portnoy, please! Been a fan of Tama since before I knew what my favourite drummers played. Keep up the great work so I can buy my son a good kit one day! Edit: Fixed atrocious spelling. I hate typing on mobile.
Not really a metallica follower but their music and performances are unique and great to watch and listen to. Amazing guy, he doesn't have to do anything due to his wealth, but he carries on for the band, for fans and music in general. Many have come and gone but he is still going. Very intelligent and interesting guy, one of only a few authentic rock stars worth their credit. Nice one Lars.
Definitely cool seeing this, Lars always had such cool kits but his Justice/Black Album kits will always be iconic but I've always loved all of his drum sets and I'm still super stoked to see him and Metallica live in Toronto next year
Great interview. Lars will always be known as being an innovator who inspired so many other drummers and players! Thanks for taking the time to partner with and enable him to reach new plateaus and push the human limits of playing!!! 🤘🤟🤘
One of the things I love about Lars is that he knows his dates. I find myself doing that, and it's interesting hearing the accurate chronolgy of events.
1992 13 y/o kid walking into Hollywood CA guitar center, 2nd floor and seeing his white tama kit on a riser 🤯 It was RIGHT THERE. Magical moment.
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So much iconic gear in Metallica. Even if just a one off show, especial event or something, I would love to see them play with their 80s, and early 90s stuff again. Drums, guitars and amps
@@redrick8900 Congrats on telling everyone here YOU don't know anything about drumming. Like it or not they're telling the truth. Lars can drum but he fucks up more then most beginners. What's he messed up? Name it. He's played the wrong tempo, he's missed notes, he's played notes where there shouldn't be notes. Hell Lars has admitted making mistakes live and on the studio versions which makes you, pretty damn stupid.
[ I don't know why Lars gets so much hate. ] It's because in the early 2000s he was very outspoken against music piracy. The optics of a multi millionaire crying about illegal downloads did not sit well with the fans. That was back then. We now know Lars is a very down to earth person.
That white Tama kit will always be iconic :)
We all love the white Tama kit
Indeed
I recently learned that the white kits in the upstairs of my favorite music store.
I knew they'd been with ESP since the 70s or 80s but it still blew my mind
4:42 😢 Yes, Lars...
Or one of them lol there was at least 2 on the black album and I wouldn't doubt there's a 3rd one as back up
I love how much you can see Lars remembering these kits with so much heart. Its so cool seeing Lars geek over his drums at his age
I can’t even remember what I did yesterday! Very cool to hear him go back! Let’s see Dave Lombardo next!
Yeah 100 percent I named my sun after Lars 😊
Seeing the justice tour drum set in HD in 2024 is amazing
I always though that Justice drum set was white lol
@@RafaelOliveira-go1iw It is white. He also had a gray kit.
@@nckhed hmm.. is Seattle 89 white?
I saw it in person on the Orion shows. It is a custom Grey kit and hadn't been seen since 1989.
@@Artstar2 wow amazing!
約40年リスペクトし続けているドラマーがラーズと日本のYOSHIKI（XJAPAN)です。TAMAのドラムキットはこれからも永遠にロックキッズの憧れであり続けるでしょう。ラーズの素敵な動画が観られて幸せです！これからもリスペクトし続けます。感謝！
i've been waiting for almost 40 years for Lars to do a video like this... thank you for all the inspiration over the years Lars, you're my hero!!... cheers!
I have been waiting to talk about this video since April 😂. I wasn't allowed to speak of it.
Same! It's amazing seeing all the old kits. Not just from blurry old photos and videos
Same brother 😢 I feel you. He finally showed all his gear which I swear he has more than three original sets for each one! For the last one has six…
Yep !!!!
There has been a video made about 10 years ago by the youtube channel "Guitar Center" where he also talks about his drumsets and Tama
Look at all the love ❤️ I am so happy. We give Lars crap but we all absolutely respect this dude at the end of the day and this comment section is pretty amazing! Lars, thank u ,u have inspired so many drummers, including me!
I fucking hate lars haters
The black album kit will always be THE metallica kit for me.
Yep. Agreed all the way.
For me it's the silver 90's/early 00s one; my.. 'check this band out' friend had more bootlegs with concerts from the era than any other period. I was hooked! Sleek 'Tallica!
For real. Black album drums just sound so amazing. People always talk about the snare, but man the TOMS sound absolutely enormous and warm and powerful. Such a killer sound.
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Same!
That actually was pretty freaking cool ... Thanks Lars for taking the time to reminisce .. was a blast ..
We just got the Modern Drummer video and now this!? We are not worthy 😍🙌
Ohhhh yurrrr
@@XyonOfficial Ahhh. You beat me to it LOL
@@BatteryIncTribute lol
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Life is good for drumming on YT.
Amazing to see so much metal history i just 12 min.!
Thank you so much Lars!!! You always gonna be in my heart!
I had no idea Lars started his relationship with Tama through talking with the Professor, Neal Peart. That's awesome.
hence the rumor of AAAAAAAAAAALL the years that Geddy Lee was SO short before of mastering the Master Of Puppets record. :D
He spoke about it in the 2014 Guitar Center video
@@danielehartmann2787what
*Neil
Why doesn't he mention that annoying ass snare drum he uses on St. Anger album🤷🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely amazing! I couldn’t click the like button fast enough! Lars was the reason I wanted Tama drums! Got my first set in ‘91, here I am 33 years later and I’ve had 7 Tama kits since! Love Tama, love Lars, and love Metallica!!!
🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I clicked on this as fast as I could.
I’ve been playing drums since 1993 and this man is one of the reasons why. Thank you, Lars!
When I first heard One, I wanted to play the drums. I didn't know you could make drums do that, and I really wanted to be able to play in that way. I've learned a lot from Lars' drumming.
So, you've gotten worse since you started? 😅
Just kidding. I'm just hackin' on Lars and his laziness when it comes to getting better as a player over the years. With all the experience he has, you'd think he d be up there with the rest of the best.
@@andersuberman683Lars was true inspiration. When i heard his playing, i felt better about mine playing 😅
Loved every second of the video seeing Lars whole heartedly talk about his trip down memory lane. Pretty epic showcase to have all his drumkits ligned up in 1 room. Love ya Lars! thanks for the vid!
The gray Tama Granstar for the Justice tour and the white Artstar from the Black Album tour are the most gorgeous drum sets I’ve ever seen
The white kits are Grandstars
@@loumason6120 to bad the drummer was way over rated playing them..
@@89Whitehorse you can't play any better
@@89Whitehorse Yeah right! lol Lars kicked ass.. he was a kid making millions traveling the world for decades fool.. Top that!
@@89Whitehorse standard comment from those who never have anything else to say. Hop off the bandwagon. Lars influenced GENERATIONS. And who is anyone to judge a drummers ability? It fit for EXACTLY what the music called for and I don't hear anyone tagging James as overrated...they have their formula and it fucking worked so fuck you and fuck your hate
I like how Lars kept all his previous drum kits, that really says something about his passion for the drums and what each of those kits meant to him in his journey with the instrument.
The white kit is the GOAT of all metal kits!!
Nicko McBrain's kit has entered the chat.
I hate his insignificant little drum kit from the pre-Load era to this day with different colors, that's not a Metallica drum kit. They all don't reach the legend status of his bigger is better drums.
@@ExaltedSeahawksFan And what, shown off that janky ride set up?
Word
@@xrt7874Yeah.
I hate this "little kit'-bullshit. Even Benante have smaller kit nowadays.
Thank you, Lars, for remaining creative and open to collaboration in your design selections. For me, this shows you're more than just a drummer back there keeping time. 🥁🤘✌️
Those need to be in a museum.
Agree
Agreed, Dr. Jones!
@@collectingtengu4905Was thinking of that reference then I saw this comment 😂. Great minds…
@madbutler6022 lol, indeed
No, on the Metallica tour.
Thanks Lars for all your work and drum parts. You have inspired so much of us to play drums, but also to play Tama drum kits !
It wasn't until the Black album that I even realized you played TAMA drums. So I went back through videos and sure enough.... all the way back. I love the purple set. When I first saw you playing it, I was enthralled. Of course, since you are my all time favorite drummer, just watching you play any drum set is amazing. Thank you for 40 years of amazing drumming on those awesome TAMA drums!
Except the Black album was recorded with a Gretsch kit (from the Doctors Doctors rental company)with a Tama bell brass snare.
TAMA was THE brand for thrash metal. Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Charlie Benante, Nick Menza, and Louie Clemente all used Tama.
John Tempesta
@ yes! I remember seeing him as Charlie’s tech on anthrax’s home video! Guess he dug Charlie’s kit!
Lars is such an interesting guy. Always love listening to him talk.
You like hearing assholes spew bullshit
Incredibly smart and business savvy dude. So so so much of Metallica's success lays on his shoulders. People can complain about his style and their rockstar era and whatever all they want but it's true.
@ Exactly. People don’t realise he’s always been like the manager within the band and in many ways got them to where they are today. Plus the fact that he’s the main song arranger and riff picker! And a founding member that named the band too! No Lars, no Metallica.
Good thing cuz he loves to
Lars, my Drums Hero. TAMA Drum Sets are the Best ever Greetings from Germany to the danish dynamite and TAMA
Lars is the biggest fan of heavy metal music and just wanted to be a part of it... he loved it so much he became the undeniable leader of the heavy metal movement in N America... dude is beyond legendary
Lars’ unwavering loyalty to TAMA for all those years speaks to how that company values the relationships they have with their artists. TAMA must be a damn good company to keep Lars onboard for 40 years
Lars, you're a true Icon in your own right. Despite the criticism and haters, youve always stayed true to self, Metallica and fans. You're so inspiring to millions of musicians around the world. Tama drums are the best!
amen !
My favorite drummer.
Finally someone that doesn't talk s**t
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@dancellana6002😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂drumer???
Lars your an amazing drummer. I loved all your different drum kits and the colors. I absolutely love the 72 Seasons yellow and black set. Your my favorite metal drummer and I give you so much credit you are still playing and giving the energy in the live shows. I love Tama drums. Keep rocking Lars.
Lars was my inspiration to start playing drums for my very first band and of course I didn’t have TAMA. I had a drum set and the company that made it was called. “crest” it was my dad’s and it was 25 years old and he played jazz on it and I was playing heavy metal and the set was so old that it actually had real skins on it . we quickly figured out that this old set was not made for heavy metal and the lead singer of the band who was about seven years older than the rest of us. He actually bought a TAMA set for me to use . He knew I wanted TAMA. That was the only drum set I ever looked at, and it was because of Lars.
A singer with enough money to spare to buy gear for a bandmate?
GTFO with your deceit and witchery. 😂
Of course he's got money. He only needs a microphone @@fleatactical7390
The white kit for the black album is so iconic, how could it not be the best one!! And to all of those that think Lars sucks, you don't have a clue what a good drummer is. You don't have an endorsement from a company like Tama for 30+ years!!!
The first proper endorsement with 40 years worth of relationship. Awesome!
I love Lars! One of the best of all time. If you rate drummers solely on technicality then you're missing out on the world of colour and soul that a man like this brings to recorded and live music. Total hero.
Lars is one of the most successful musician, aranger, and manager of all time. And Justice For All album is one of the most iconic metal album of all time.
Glaze fest 😂
Lars is a little butt licker
You're either a fool or a very bad drummer.
You're either a fool or a very bad drummer.
Never understood all the hate Lars gets, he's just so very interesting to listen to. Maybe not the most complex drummer in the world but the real backbone of the band, without Lars, there wouldn't be Metallica
Love the Metal and TAMA history in this video! Thank you Lars and Tama 🤘🙏🥁🇯🇵🥁🇯🇵
All I can say Lars is that you have beat the hell out of those drums and it’s been one hell of a ride
But not by hitting a ride. At least, not that much. One of the few drummers that doesn't love the cymbal, not entirely sure why.
From 89-93 he would drum almost to death, I’m surprised A. he never passed out on the kit, *as far as I’ve seen* B. the drums never got holes in them “again” *as far as I know currently*
Lars, you are the reason I play. Thank you for everything, man. So happy that those kits still exist.
That was the coolest drum video from one of my drum heros! My other hero is Neil Peart and I am humbled by the connection Lars had with Neil and not surprised at all how Neil helped a brother out! I too am a Tama player and supporter, best drums ever IMHO. Thank you Metallica, for posting this great trip!
1986 Metallica opening for Ozzy at Nassau Coliseum. First time I ever saw them live! Got to see Cliff that night with Metallica, and Jake with Ozzy. Those shiny silver drums looked AWESOME! I will never forget that show as long as I live.
I was at that concert too Wichita, Kansas never forget it. There were church people out front trying to shut the concert down. Didn’t work. One of my favorite concerts back then Way to go Lars and TAMA!
Thanks Lars . I love my TAMA kit. I will be stuck with TAMA for life, best drums out there period.
So why did he borrow a Ludwig black beauty snare drum from Rick Allen of Def Leppard for the Master of Puppets album?
@@vinniedixon1140 Are you sure he have used Black Beauty for Master of Puppets album ?
普段から余りドラムキットについて語らないイメージでしたが、しっかりとした考えと熱い情熱を持っていた事に涙が出そうです！
個人的にはシルバースパークルのドラムが好きだなぁ
Lars will always be my favorite drummer. Thank you for everything, man. You're the best.
he is not even the best drummer in metallica lol...
@@abreyuso original
@@abreyuyes he is
@@Lopez-my1bo he Is not
@abreyu yes he is
I know the comment section will be all about the white kit but I just came here to give some love for the silver kit during 96-2000 era. Truly beautiful
Yes I'll admit that I'm one of those guys that would say something about his playing. I just want to be honest and not be a hypocrite. I must ask though... why is it that the older these guys get, the more I love them. I was there from the beginning. Listening to something like Ride The Lightning was "of the devil" to me. I absolutely love listening to Lars talk. I'm actually very proud of them.
interesting. I feel the same way, especially about Lars. He just seems more natural and chill now, as opposed to his earlier days in interviews when he seems edgy and obnoxious
Lars doesn't get the credit he deserves! There would literally be no Metallica without him! Hope he gets to be a metal wizard like his dad one day 🤘
I agree! I mean he's after all the 2nd best drummer in Metallica!
Welcome Thrilho.😮
This applies to hetfield. Lars is super replaceable.
So cool, this is an incredible walkthrough of his kits over the years. Loved to see how Lars choices have changed over the years, in terms of toms, two hi hats etc. To hear about the first Camco, and speaking to Neil Peart and connecting with Tama, and 40 years later here we are. Thank you Lars and Tama, loved every second of this.
Love the amount of detail and history in this vid. It's so cool that he's been able to keep at least most of his drum kits and can show how things have changed.
Lars is my hero, this guy is amazing. I love his load kit, so I rebuild my tama rockstar kit to his silver kit. Thank you lars 👍
I've waited for this video for a long, really LONG time !
Thank you , Lars , for sharing with all of us (eager drums fanatics) this piece of EPIC history.
Was surprisingly touching to see him go down memory lane with those of us who have followed them along the way.
Say what you want about his drumming but he is the glue that holds the band together.
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James is the glue. Lars is the business and PR brains, and the ideas man with arrangements.
Hi lars
@@ArtoriasTheme “he left the fucking band”…
Kirk
Awesome Lars thanks for putting this together , it's been 40 years in the making , the justice kit was always my favourite & the black my 2nd favourite , you were the man on the justice album bro !
I was lucky enough to have the Tama rep let me play the Orange kit at a big gear show in my hometown when nonody was in the tent. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life as he has been one of the biggest influences in my drumming! It also made me realize just how short Lars is...
I met him for the 2nd time in my life at an event in Copenhagen where he was being interviewed or having a talk with a journalist last week. I am a short dude myself. First time I met him was Iceland 2004, I was 17 and he was like almost half a head taller than me. Last week I was probably 2 inches taller🥳 he is 168 or 170 cm tall. Between there. 5’6 - 5’7. You also shrink a bit when you age. But I don’t see him as short, maybe because I am too😂 But he stood among tall fans taking pic. You don’t think wow he is short. Because it’s not that short again.
Been playing drums since the mid 60s. First noticed TAMA when they introduced their premier hardware. Up to that point, most drum manufacturers hardware was crap. Then TAMA arrived. Love the video. Love Lars. Stay safe.
That white kit is THE most iconic in metal!
Awesome. Bought my first Tama kit 25 years ago, it was a Rockstar. Then I got a swing star. Finally, 25 years after getting my first Tama I bought my dream kit, the star classic. Tama for life.
I played tuba for about 10 years and I finally learned some foundations of syncopation because of LARS ULRICH and METALLICA. Keep rocking friends!!!
It must be crazy to be able to look back on your career and all of your creative decisions in such a literal way. What a unique life and what a unique experience to recap a large portion of it.
That Neil Peart connection is so cool. Always wondered what was up with them thanking the guys in Master of Puppets liner notes.
Geddy was also in consideration to produce that album, but they couldn't make the scheduling work out. You can find mentions of it in several articles, and maybe even a video interview.
That white kit is so iconic... I got to see it in person at Hard Rock Café in Copenhagen. It was amazing
That was really awesome. Life long Metallica fan here. I've never seen all of Lars' sets in one room. METAL!!!
Lars talking about his drum kits is what I needed
I wait my whole life for this, thank you Metallica and Tama
My favorite will be always the white tama from Black album!
This was fun to see all the kits in one space! Thanks for celebrating Lars’ kit history!
Lars was one of the drummers I looked too in the 80's. He had great kits and play amazing.
I love Tama Drums.
Admittedly I’ve always associated Lars with Tama and Tama with Lars.
And Zildjian cymbals too :)
Gazing at my two custom Tama kits proudly taking up the entire living room thanks to the inspiration of Lars in the 90’s and 00’s to form bands and play live and learn many tracks by rewatching Lars in music videos. Forever Tama, Forever Metallica 🤘
Lars is an amazing drummer and I don’t care what people say and I love the yellow drum kit
You don't have to apologise for having that opinion.
Hi lars
I gotta say, the 72 Seasons yellow kit with black hardware instantly blew my mind, probably the most beautiful kit I’ve ever seen... although, my favorite will always be the Black Album white kit, I have so many great memories from that era
どの時代のラーズもメタリカも大好き。憧れるドラマーとバンドの1つ。ありがとう🙌
If you were to tell teenage me, in the 90s, that I'd be able to see all of Lars' kits in one place on a video, I'd call you a liar. But, here we are. This is one of my favourite UA-cam videos of all time.
Please have one for Mike Portnoy, please!
Been a fan of Tama since before I knew what my favourite drummers played. Keep up the great work so I can buy my son a good kit one day!
Edit: Fixed atrocious spelling. I hate typing on mobile.
The black album kits 89-93 is the best 👌
The Black album kit first appeared on stage in 1990, not 1989
@@ogorkiszony_🤓☝
What a cool walk through of the history or his drums. The new kit looks WICKED!
40 years of Tama has given us immense joy and satisfaction out of sral's Drumming.
just bought 2 day tickets to metallica! baby
40 years !!!! I took that ride too man. What an adventure.... and the ride it ain´t over baby !
Damn I could use hours if not days just listening to stories and checking out their stuff.. so cool! Thx for sharing Metallica \m/
Not really a metallica follower but their music and performances are unique and great to watch and listen to. Amazing guy, he doesn't have to do anything due to his wealth, but he carries on for the band, for fans and music in general. Many have come and gone but he is still going. Very intelligent and interesting guy, one of only a few authentic rock stars worth their credit. Nice one Lars.
Definitely cool seeing this, Lars always had such cool kits but his Justice/Black Album kits will always be iconic but I've always loved all of his drum sets and I'm still super stoked to see him and Metallica live in Toronto next year
It's so nice to hear it from Lars first hand, he rarely does these sort of gear videos.
This Video should've been much much longer❤
The one drummer who i will always look up to no matter what.
Only reason i drum now!!
A hero to many drummers!!
Don't be a motley Crue and lie..You forgot to mention CB 700..
I gotta say the newest Yellow kit is awesum the colour scheme of the Black & Yellow for 72 seasons was a great choice
Been waiting for this video since 1999... Thanks for making it possible. Such an inspiration.
Man, i can listen to Lars all day 🤟
You can tell he loves to listen to himself talk as well
Great interview. Lars will always be known as being an innovator who inspired so many other drummers and players! Thanks for taking the time to partner with and enable him to reach new plateaus and push the human limits of playing!!! 🤘🤟🤘
Dont understand why people make fun of his drumming its amazing so underrated
Love it. Lars is such an amazing guy. Always ahead of his time.
Framing off beat and out of synch as "ahead of time" is generous.
TAMA hardware continues to support powerful drumming! It's the best tag!
One of the things I love about Lars is that he knows his dates. I find myself doing that, and it's interesting hearing the accurate chronolgy of events.
ドラムはもちろんですが、後ろにある年季入った輸送箱がカッコ良すぎます👍✨📦
1992 13 y/o kid walking into Hollywood CA guitar center, 2nd floor and seeing his white tama kit on a riser 🤯
It was RIGHT THERE. Magical moment.
So much iconic gear in Metallica. Even if just a one off show, especial event or something, I would love to see them play with their 80s, and early 90s stuff again. Drums, guitars and amps
No matter what the haters say I still absolutely love this guy! I wonder how many people starting playing drums because of him, must be thousands!
the white kit is stunning!!! one of the best kits ever made
My favorite Metallica member, the heart, soul and attitude of the band.
BRING BACK THE FOUR POWER TOMS!!!!!
he can't play 2, you want him to play 4? 😂
@@lilhyena7534 Congrats on showing up to tell people you don't know anything about drumming.
Placed tighter it won't work.
Lars can't with the shoulders hurting since the late 90's.
@@redrick8900 Congrats on telling everyone here YOU don't know anything about drumming. Like it or not they're telling the truth. Lars can drum but he fucks up more then most beginners. What's he messed up? Name it. He's played the wrong tempo, he's missed notes, he's played notes where there shouldn't be notes. Hell Lars has admitted making mistakes live and on the studio versions which makes you, pretty damn stupid.
he is old man dude.. so much pain.. 😅
True icon. Grew up looking at the white kit with admiration and love although Im a guitarist. Cheers from Morocco
I don't know why Lars gets so much hate. He's awesome. Love you, Lars! ❤
Once... He settled and became cool when got old
Oh that's easy. Its because he's a shit drummer
@@froggie211 it's because he's a terrible drummer its not a mystery
[ I don't know why Lars gets so much hate. ]
It's because in the early 2000s he was very outspoken against music piracy. The optics of a multi millionaire crying about illegal downloads did not sit well with the fans.
That was back then. We now know Lars is a very down to earth person.
His drumming does. He's mildly annoying but an OK dude.
Damn! 4 decades with the same company. That's dedication and a testament to the longevity of these kits.
Lots of love from Colombia!!🇨🇴
Love u so much Lars ❤people who hate on u don’t know anything about drums ur the reason I started playing drums love u bro