Lars Ulrich VS Alex Van Halen

[OzzyVanHalen]

Who is the better drummer?



Lars Ulrich of Metallica


VS.

Alex Van Halen of Van Halen

 

[The Beatles]

Lars couldn't even hold a candle to Alex (who I don't even consider a 'great' drummer)

 

[aeroplane]

I say Alex and that is largely because his band respects him.

Close to a decade ago, there was that Playboy interview with the guys in Metallica in which either Hetfield or Hammett flat out said that Ulrich wasn't a great drummer, which is a comment that was repeated/reiterated in more than one interview. That just happens to be the best known example.

Researching it more, it appears Hetfield had said this repeatedly with his main point being that Ulrich sucked when Metallica was starting out but he remained in the band because everybody assumed he'd get better over time. Hetfield then stated that it never really happened *ouch*

That's a little too much like that whole Jon Bon Jovi/Alec Jon Such thing.

 

[Manic Monkey]

Lars. Both are great drummers but Ulrich possesses more talent. He's faster, more crisp/clean and more innovative and unique in what he comes up with.

 

[Manic Monkey]

Close to a decade ago, there was that Playboy interview with the guys in Metallica in which either Hetfield or Hammett flat out said that Ulrich wasn't a great drummer


Ulrich sucked when Metallica was starting out

Do you have any links to back up these accusations?

 

[The Beatles]

Do you have any links to back up these accusations?

Playboy Interview

mentions it

 

[Prime]

Going with Ulrich on this one. When I saw them in concert with The Sword and Lamb of God, they blew both bands out of the water, but not by much, all the bands were great. I've seen live footage of Van Halen, and it was great, just didn't stick out to me as much.

 

[aeroplane]

Playboy Interview

mentions it

Thank you for saving me the trouble of pulling that up!

 

[LG]

I'll take Alex in this one...Lars is a good drummer but I've never rated him among the best in metal or rock myself.

 

[WetWilly]

Alex Van Halen