How LARS Plays SEEK & DESTROY (chorus) in 2021 vs. 1983's Album Version!

Love or hate Lars, people should at least respect that he's always thinking about making his drums have a distinct sound. He's very creative on the drums, but it backfires enough for some people to really not like it.

But I think it's cool to see any drummer try to mix things up. I have a love/hate relationship with him, mostly because I love his drumming on the first handful of albums, but hate that he kinda let himself go.

love your drum lessons Mike...you need to do more...I NO longer play guitar but I still am one of your subs.....

The chokes are great

Cool, love the fact you figured it out the old and new version.

Maybe Lars is just doing what he feels at this moment in time. He doesn't really have to be conscious about it, he just strike those drums and hope for the best the rest of the band catches up with his trip. 🤣

Lar's oddities are what makes Lars, Lars. People LOVE the Dave Lombardo version of Battery and its without doubt played phenomenally but it just wasnt.... Metallica.

😂 “… literally, a CD.”

They didn’t have CDs when I first heard/got it. LP or cassette.

My first copy was on cassette.

Regardless of what side of this fence you're on, Lars is definitely laughing all the way to the bank. Being who he is and who he plays with, has basically given him the green light to do as he pleases. Weather he shows up on tour with a Hello Kitty drum kit, or just plays AC/DC beats, to Metallica songs.

Me, I'm a black and white kinda guy. If I buy an album, and I've listened to it umpteen times, THAT'S the version I know. That's what's familiar. THAT'S why I like the band/music. If I buy a concert ticket for a band that I listen to, I don't want to show up and have to wonder if it's a cover band, or impromptu improv night. Would I have liked the 2021 version, had that been original to the album? I can't say with certainty if I would or would not have. All I know is what's been drilled over the years.
But again, he's Lars Ulrich, playing in the unstoppable machine that is Metallica, and because of his "liberties" (along with additional 'departures' from their raw appealing music) that's why I haven't considered myself a fan, since '88.

Love the shirt

Having played drums back in the day and being a huge Metallica fan, I was very disappointed in the live shows that I saw. Saw Puppets tour, the Black tour and then didn't see them again until '19 for whatever tour that was. In the earlier tours, Lars NEVER played anything live like it was recorded. He always added some bullshit fills or double bass when it was unnecessary and IMHO, ruined the whole show. That said, when I saw them in '19, there were subtle differences on SOME songs, but for the most part, he played pretty much like the songs were recorded and I was much more appreciative of that show than the previous ones, for sure. Lars is no Peart or Portnoy, but his style suits Metallica. Enjoy the vids!🤘🏻

I can't be the only one who thinks that the hi hats are off beat at times in the studio version

Love the Laura Bennett art on the wall behind you.
Ride on 🤘

Lars rules 🤘

83 version for the win! Of course, KEA is one of my top 3 albums of all time, so I'm a bit biased...

Imagine playing the same song over and over for decades and not ever trying new ideas

This song taught me that I can't count to 8.

I've noticed the accents on the hi hat at the same time as the snare hits and I've likened it to how Roger Taylor often opens them slightly every snare hit. It has a similar sound, and I really like it. Adds a different groove to some basic beats.

I actually like the 2021 version better, which is unexpected XD

I think its classified as OCD. I enjoyed the video! oh and Lars stay unique bro.

Lars is a misunderstood genius.

Bruh no one likes Lars live, we just bare it cuz living in the moment

To me, this proves that Lars doesn't suck like everyone claims. Great video.

I dont think he's changed some of the parts I just think he either cant play it, cant remember it and is just wingin it....

They've mentioned in interviews that Lars is following James more than vice versa, which is what I think makes Metallica have a unique feel that is missing when other people try to do their songs.

James has a better sense of rhythm than even a lot of drummers in metal, and Metallica songs are all about the riff. And with James playing as solidly as he does (paired with Rob in the modern day, who has an impeccable sense for groove) allows Lars (as well as Kirk) to be a bit more loose and it adds a humanity to their songs that I think a lot of metal bands lack. Some bands just feel kind of sterile with how pin point accurate they try to be in trying to replicate their albums live. There are certainly bands who do that kind of thing very well, but it has to service the music. And Metallica's music just sounds better with that air of chaos to it.

Also, I find the drum parts to Metallica songs to be almost as catchy as any of the riffs or the vocal parts are. TL;DR I like Lars a lot

Almost everything he does now is cheap and lazy, he really does not the plays the toms any more

Lars hasn't changed his parts per-say, he just doesn't remember what he originally played. You can't play something different if you can't remember it.

Would you make a video about Blitzkrieg? In the end Lars says "i've fucked up, one place" - but they edited out
I wonder where he could have, got my own idea tho

Probably a combination of age, experience, changing tastes and just plain ole getting bored of playing the same songs the same way over and over again.

He probably likes to improvise and play around. I mean, he has been playing the same songs for 40 years

That 'Steve Miller' groove sort of adds tension while the lyrics progress a bit in the choruses there. More of a live thing I would say.

I don't wanna hate the guy any more than needed to explain, i know the fanbase. He sucks. He didn't have the skills back then, now for all the experience he has gained he is a far better drummer, but imho on the d tier of his weight class....

Great video and keep on punching!

I really find it silly to analyze mess-ups

For that final fill he is channelling Pete Gill as very Killed by Death for those Motorhead fans.

in 2021....it's a hot pile of steamin' garbage. He is struggling with the rhythm and tempo....

The live version just sounds lazy to me.

He can't do any double bass work anymore...that's why it's different.

all these comments arguing about lars like goddamn just enjoy the video, its just a breakdown of how he plays differently live not everything needs to be turned into a damn life or death debate

who cares, lars ulrich is not even a good drummer lol

i didnt watch the 'video. i just came over here to drop a steaming pile of ".....who cares?'" before i "we up outaa heeee"..

Who knew Lars could act get worse at playing the drums lolol

original is way better imo. maybe I could dig the new version after 100 listens but when you hear something live, you're hearing it for the first time, so you can't digest it

That chrous is more or less just a jam session in my head.

I really dont care what Lars does to be honest. Great channel but, subbed.

To me the 2021 version kind of sounds like what Seek & Destroy may sound like had it been released during the Load/Reload era.

Original is definitely better in my oppinion

Lol that is so Lars.

He's trying to breakdown Lars's method, but we already know it. We all know it.

Heh back when Lars knew how to drum

He probably just does what ever he feels like doing..What ever falls into place..