Metallica: 10 Best Lars Ulrich Drum Performances

When it comes to Metallica's greatest musical moments, you can't go without talking about the epics of their catalog. Throughout their 80's output, the songs expanded from short bursts of metal mayhem to carefully composed tracks that could run anywhere from 6 to 9 minutes. Out of all the straight ahead metal tracks of the band's early period, "Master of Puppets" is the first instance of Lars taking you on a journey with his drumming.

The initial drum fill that he hits before the groove takes over almost feels like a band of horses ready to come flying out of the gate. The verses are what you'd come to expect from the band, with a relentless backbeat, which keeps creating tension with every terrifying lyric Hetfield spits. Once the chorus kicks in, it's almost like Ulrich becomes an extension of the guitars, with his accents mirroring Hetfield's rhythm guitar to a tee.

Sure, I will contest that Ulrich's performance during the breakdown is a bit restrained for this era of the band, but the way that he builds the band back up into the heavier section is something only a seasoned pro can pull off effectively. This is most likely Metallica's most celebrated song, and it's only fitting that it features one of Ulrich's most versatile performances.