Metallica: 10 Best Lars Ulrich Drum Performances

As has been said by thousands of fans across the Internet, Lars's live drumming seems to be on a bit of a decline in recent years. I will also be the first to admit that the difference between what's on the record and what's actually being played live is glaring when you hear it these days.

However, that doesn't mean Ulrich didn't have his magical moments once he hit the stage in his prime.

This drum solo from the DVD Live S**t: Binge and Purge shows Ulrich at his best, as he operates between two different drum kits. The actual drum fills don't really amount to much more than him going through the classic drum beats from the band's early material, but this performance is much more than just a "greatest hits" style showcase.

This little clip shows just how good Ulrich is at entertaining an audience, as he goads them to bang their heads and respond to every thunderous sound coming from his kit.

Very few men can boast about being a showman behind a kit, but Lars Ulrich earns the distinction of the rockstar drummer without so much as touching a microphone. Out of all the entries on this list, this snippet shows more of Lars the performer than Lars the musician.