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Lars Ulrich's 15 favorite albums

Lars Ulrich, born on December 26, 1963, in Gentofte, Denmark, is a renowned musician and the co-founder of the heavy metal band Metallica. Known for his dynamic drumming style, he played a pivotal role in shaping the band's sound and influencing the global metal scene. Growing up in a musical household, Lars Ulrich developed a passion for music at an early age. In 1981, he co-founded Metallica with James Hetfield, leading the band through numerous successful albums and earning worldwide acclaim. Lars Ulrich's songwriting contributions, along with his strong leadership and business acumen, played a crucial role in Metallica's rise to fame.

Lars Ulrich's favorite albums

Warrior SoulThe Space Age Playboys
If you’ve not heard this record, I would encourage you to find this record and check it out as soon as possible.
UFOStrangers in the Night
This is almost the definitive hard-rock live album.
System of a DownToxicity
And then when Toxicity came out, which was obviously the second record, when you heard “Chop Suey!” that was just amazing.
Rage Against the MachineThe Battle of Los Angeles
The Battle of Los Angeles just sounds so fucking authentic. There’s no filter. It feels so instinctive, impulsive and from the gut.
MotörheadOverkill
I had never heard anything that sounded like that.
Mercyful FateMelissa
It was a huge, huge, huge influence on a lot of the next generation of bands, like ourselves, and they were also great friends and became partners in crime.
Judas PriestUnleashed in the East
This, to me, is still the best album of Judas Priest that you can find.
Iron MaidenThe Number of the Beast
“The Number of the Beast” is probably the best single that they ever released. Obviously, there’s the more commercial single, “Run to the Hills,” which became a big hit.
Guns N’ RosesAppetite for Destruction
It’s one of the handful of greatest rock records ever recorded.
Diamond HeadLightning to the Nations
If you’re gonna say, “Name one record that’s the blueprint for Metallica’s sound,” this is it.
Deep PurpleMade in Japan
Made in Japan is the first record from Deep Purple that I had my hands on, and I got to know all the songs.
Blue Öyster CultOn Your Feet or On Your Knees
This is one of the ultimate live albums. A significant amount of these songs are from Blue Öyster Cult’s album Secret Treaties.
Black SabbathSabotage
There’s a simplicity to some of the earlier records, that I’m appreciative of, but sonically, Sabotage is the best-sounding record.
Alice in ChainsDirt
It’s just an incredibly deep, dark record. Obviously, “Rooster” is this incredible, beautiful song.
AC/DCAC/DC
This is AC/DC’s heaviest record, AC/DC’s densest record, AC/DC’s most energetic record.

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June 3 2023