LARS ULRICH

Lars Ulrich is undoubtedly the most famous drummer in heavy metal, and probably the most high-profile drummer in the music business. It was his massive enthusiasm for heavy metal that created Metallica, and much of their success is down to his incredible work rate. Ulrich is heavily involved in the business side of the band, just loves to give interviews and also delights in the ligging and attendant socializing that being in the world's biggest heavy metal band engenders. His high profile works against him in the press, who often mistake enthusiasm for ego. However, within the band Ulrich enjoys the total respect of the other members, and he'll defend them to the hilt in return.

James Hetfield was often scornful of Ulrich's obvious enjoyment of hanging out and partying on the Guns N' Roses tour, but Lars didn't care. He's still living out his dreams, and loving every minute of it.

Those dreams began when he discovered heavy rock music via his father's record collection, and saw Deep Purple in concert in his native Denmark at the tender age of nine. He was hooked on metal from that moment on, and his other planned career as a tennis player began to take a downward path.

Lars Ulrich's conrtribution to Metallica goes far beyond his drumming. No band could ask for a more enthusiastic or attentive musician. Though much maligned, he has in fact enabled Metallica to become what they ar today - the biggest band in heavy metal.