Lars Ulrich quotes

Lars Ulrich is a Danish musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the heavy metal band Metallica. His energetic drumming style and creative contributions helped define the band's distinctive sound. He continues to be a driving force in the world of rock and heavy metal music. Here are 12 of his quotes:

If there was no Black Sabbath, I could still possibly be a morning newspaper delivery boy. No fun.

Lars Ulrich

What's the message in Metallica? There is no message, but if there was a message, it really should be look within yourself, don't listen to me, don't listen to James, don't listen to anybody, look within yourself for the answers.

Lars Ulrich

If there are people that are dumb enough to use Metallica to interrogate prisoners, you're forgetting about all the music that's to the left of us. I can name, you know, 30 Norwegian death metal bands that would make Metallica sound like Simon & Garfunkel.

Lars Ulrich

One of my few shortcomings is that I can't predict the future.

Lars Ulrich

Doing things the way you see it, going by your own heart and soul, that is pure artistic integrity. Whether the hair is six or sixty inches long, the eyes have make-up or not, the riffs are in 'E' or 'F' sharp, the amps are Marshall or not, all those things don't matter if you are doing it for the right reason, which to me means doing it for yourself!!

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I'm just sittin here trying not to be unhappy.

Lars Ulrich

The only band that we have never played with but have always wanted to is the Rolling Stones.

Lars Ulrich

Some people try and tell you what the songs are about and it bores me to death.

Lars Ulrich

As long as it says Metallica on the record it's Metallica.

Lars Ulrich

Our music comes from our hearts - and it always has.

Lars Ulrich