Why Lars Ulrich doesn't have tattoos: A chat with Metallica drummer in Atlanta

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Lars Ulrich of Metallica talks Waffle House, tattoos and technology.
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  • @zachscheunemann
    @zachscheunemann Před 7 lety +3866

    11:30 for tattoo question

  • @jackpinto2603
    @jackpinto2603 Před rokem +86

    Lars is smart. There’s a reason he has always done most of the interviews. He was also right about Napster. 20 years later the business of selling music is dead. Fans who don’t play don’t care, but, the fact is these guys and MANY others don’t bother making records anymore and that’s the real tragedy

  • @yavagalsomu
    @yavagalsomu Před 4 lety +105

    Wow. He is so articulate in answering the questions. Respect that. Lars is the real reason why metallic is able to carry on playing this long. He brings so much sense to bear on all the other band members.

    • @doseofreality420marianetti2
      @doseofreality420marianetti2 Před rokem +2

      That's because he came from an era when schools actually did their job

    • @Nissardpertugiu
      @Nissardpertugiu Před rokem +5

      @@doseofreality420marianetti2 He s not american also

    • @MetaITurtle
      @MetaITurtle Před rokem +6

      Lars is great, I mean all the negative things people say about him can only be traced to music. He as a person is not a bad guy at all. I mean we aren't perfect either right

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      @angelapalmaperalta3474 Před rokem +1

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  • @jaybell2401
    @jaybell2401 Před 4 lety +635

    It's a lie. He has Kirk's name inside a heart tattooed on his right ass cheek.

  • @SsgtHolland
    @SsgtHolland Před 4 lety +99

    Lars is the one who's paying the price with his body..so much respect. They lived the whole rock lifestyle, now they literally live to play. Pure dedication and love!

    • @Nissardpertugiu
      @Nissardpertugiu Před rokem

      People criticize, me included when i was younger before i had others experience.
      I mean , i always defended Lars on what he did on thoses legendary albums and he was indeed a great drummer in albums and in Live.
      I could be disappointed with his low key moments after that.
      That said , im happy he s got his fire and dedication back since the 3 last years.
      But people have to realize Lars had a lot of physical issues especially after the Black album load reload era thing.
      But the black album tour, he was playing very well, but see how he hits and stuff, play like that , for 3 hours , each night for touring 3 years straight.
      Ligament problems, Drugs problems, shoulders tore up.
      So now , i understand, i had a Dystonia 3 years ago.
      Its a tough shit to deal with, even mentally.
      I don't excuse him, but im very happy he refound some of his level nowadays, despite the struggles

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  • @kathyblackman2728
    @kathyblackman2728 Před 4 lety +531

    I LOVE the fact that Lars doesn’t have any tattoos.
    Nowadays, you’re more unusual if you don’t.

    • @KimberleySanchez
      @KimberleySanchez Před 4 lety +22

      I agree - I love not having any, even though I love tattos. My husband is covered in them.

    • @somebody9889
      @somebody9889 Před 4 lety +54

      I feel like I'm a rebel by not having any and I love it.

    • @tshelby10
      @tshelby10 Před 4 lety +1

      @Tammy Ruggles wabi-sabi

    • @marcello4592
      @marcello4592 Před 4 lety +27

      Some body I love the fact that tattooed people claim they don’t judge non tattooed people but when you tell them you have no tattoos they get all worked up... what’s wrong with normal skin

    • @Carpetslipper
      @Carpetslipper Před 4 lety +10

      Hey, get tattoos. Skulls. Roses. Mechanical parts. Getting what everyone else gets is the greatest way to show you individualism and non conformity man. This dude walking around with bare skin whilst being in a band? Who the hell does he think he is? Eh?
      By the way, I have started chewing match sticks to be more like myself. And him. ....

  • @DLeRoux
    @DLeRoux Před 5 lety +87

    Excellent interview. Lars being a human. interviewer asking decent questions.

  • @psycheros19
    @psycheros19 Před 2 lety +22

    I like the fact that Lars acknowledged it's important to maintain mental and physical health! A major factor why Metallica stays solid and do the best live performances up to this date! They create impressive legacy as a band, team, artists. Hands down.

    • @Nissardpertugiu
      @Nissardpertugiu Před rokem

      Considering where he comes from thats not surprising

  • @texaslocoman1
    @texaslocoman1 Před 6 lety +30

    Great interview. This guy comes up as very humble. Long Live Metallica!

  • @slappy1031
    @slappy1031 Před 4 lety +218

    because every twelve year old girl has a tattoo these days? More of a rebel to not have them

    • @thomasackerly7732
      @thomasackerly7732 Před 4 lety +2

      Slappy Can't get TAT until ur 18 it the Law

    • @slappy1031
      @slappy1031 Před 4 lety +2

      @Alexander R Williams See? Ozzy is a genius!

    • @slappy1031
      @slappy1031 Před 4 lety +2

      @Alexander R Williams Hey I'm an internet troll I am actually fine with what ever people want to do. I have many friends and acquaintances all tatted back

    • @sleepatterns
      @sleepatterns Před 4 lety +3

      Basing your life decisions on what’s popular or not is for retards

    • @mr.stauffersnaturechannel4016
      @mr.stauffersnaturechannel4016 Před 4 lety +10

      Getting a tattoo is conforming, not rebelling.

  • @ohalloranjames
    @ohalloranjames Před 4 lety +5

    thanks for providing an interesting interview. I appreciated the questions, and the ability to draw thoughtful ideas from Ulrich.

    • @clintmullins8670
      @clintmullins8670 Před 4 lety

      Finally a decent statement without the postee making a statement identifying themselves to metallica or Lars. I guess you just come to expect it with this particular fanbase

  • @shiijicleowellgates1105
    @shiijicleowellgates1105 Před 4 lety +51

    You don't need a tattoos,you're talent is still there

  • @TheTamtam76
    @TheTamtam76 Před 6 lety +532

    its more original to Not have tattoos now days.

    • @toddlavigne6441
      @toddlavigne6441 Před 5 lety +34

      true...tattoos are about conforming not rebelling these days
      like men wearing flip flops

    • @Jess-kn8vl
      @Jess-kn8vl Před 5 lety +3

      true...

    • @tobyserpa636
      @tobyserpa636 Před 5 lety +17

      Boom!!..exactly..as time goes on..it seems more original to have none

    • @odudi
      @odudi Před 5 lety +4

      True

    • @brandonherrell309
      @brandonherrell309 Před 5 lety +6

      I like art, so I put that shit on my body lol

  • @allisonfrazierbeyer5457
    @allisonfrazierbeyer5457 Před 6 lety +43

    I love Lars' interviews. I have been following them since 1986 and he has always been pretty informative and open about the band and inside or "behind the curtain" info. AND, he is so freaking funny! Great since of humor. "Why don't you eat coal?" Cracks me up!! ;-)

    • @mikeeast32
      @mikeeast32 Před rokem

      Yep, I get his logic.. its like... duh (5 years later)

  • @masteroftheheadcrabs3123
    @masteroftheheadcrabs3123 Před 5 lety +156

    Man. I felt bad for him when he said, "I have a mosquito bite." And nobody laughed.

    • @karagdagangimpormasyon4736
      @karagdagangimpormasyon4736 Před 4 lety +7

      yeah he's trying hard to make a joke, but he failed.

    • @jacfyavrai2440
      @jacfyavrai2440 Před 3 lety +19

      Dude, you stupid of course nobody laugh, they sit in a room without audience, it's not like a stand up comedy show, it's just an interview duh

    • @gabevalenzuela1356
      @gabevalenzuela1356 Před 3 lety +13

      Jac Fyavrai well you must be fun at parties 🙄

    • @jacfyavrai2440
      @jacfyavrai2440 Před 3 lety +13

      I am... Now shut up

    • @killingthemsoftly568
      @killingthemsoftly568 Před 3 lety +10

      I feel sorry for you. Hes Lars Ulrich. Drummer for one of the most iconic bands in history. Youre......? Shut the fuck up crab

  • @elahrairahz
    @elahrairahz Před 4 lety +197

    It's rare to not have a tattoo these days. I don't want anything permanent stained on my skin.

    • @thisisthebeginning4425
      @thisisthebeginning4425 Před 4 lety +12

      Good. Keep it that way. The media has brainwashed people into marking Themselves. Tattooing, Branding has always meant slavery.

    • @YourEx..
      @YourEx.. Před 4 lety

      Branding? Seen many Nike or Pepsi tattoos? 😄

    • @thisisthebeginning4425
      @thisisthebeginning4425 Před 4 lety +3

      @@YourEx.. . Pepsi, ? Thats the Korean Flag. The Owner of Brads Soda said in 1947... Koreas Culture and beliefs formed America. I want to commemorate the founding of the Republic of Korea . He also was a major donor to the Korean resistance and Govt. In the Hague,
      America is a exact replica of Korea...New Haven Ct., the 1st planned city in the World/America is a copy of Seoul and Pyonhyang..the worlds oldest country, capitol, culture. Hitler got all his ideas from ROK future founding president in 1922. Koreas inaugural first lady was a Austrian Diplomat to the Hague.

    • @strat458796
      @strat458796 Před 4 lety +3

      This is the Beginning Are you okay..?

    • @michaelalguire419
      @michaelalguire419 Před 4 lety

      I don't have one.

  • @commanderstarstrider7176
    @commanderstarstrider7176 Před 7 lety +97

    Ive been in plenty of bands and at 37 I still have no tats. Usually im the only one in the band with no tats. i just dont want someone marking me up with permanent ink.

    • @commanderstarstrider7176
      @commanderstarstrider7176 Před 7 lety +19

      If you say so. I have no problem with tats, plenty of my friends have them, they are just not for me. Also, Im not in a band currently numb nuts, and my mom has been dead for 15 years. Good job showing your whole ass in a single post.

  • @Strawman333
    @Strawman333 Před 6 lety +645

    I don't have tattoos because I like to be different.

    • @AyedYoutube
      @AyedYoutube Před 6 lety +73

      the irony.. people used to do the opposite

    • @allee6096
      @allee6096 Před 6 lety +3

      Same reason I sold my cycle..

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll Před 6 lety +36

      That's one of the big ones for me too. It's just not interesting anymore. It doesn't make you a "rebel" or "cool" or whatever. It's just a tattoo. I like them. Seen many cool ones. And if it's meaningful for the person that has them, then great. For me though...I don't put bumper stickers on a Ferrari.

    • @conspiracionesy
      @conspiracionesy Před 6 lety +7

      Straw Man interesting how things change.. now this days you have to not have tattoos to be different, while before you wanted to have a tattoo to be different..

    • @roguewarriors7749
      @roguewarriors7749 Před 6 lety +9

      now you just need to get rid of the beard, the hat and the glasses...hypocrite

  • @johnnybrown9581
    @johnnybrown9581 Před 5 lety +97

    “Why don’t you eat coal”
    LMAO

    • @MisfitMarauder
      @MisfitMarauder Před 3 lety +3

      Whats wrong with eating coal lars?? 🧐

    • @lemon_curry_
      @lemon_curry_ Před 3 lety

      I always eat my coal when I get it for Christmas. Is it not supposed to be eaten?

  • @stevehansen1701
    @stevehansen1701 Před 5 lety +190

    11+ minutes to hear... "its not for me". Wow! Earth shattering revelation.

    • @bob-pr8ye
      @bob-pr8ye Před 4 lety +5

      Clickbait is everything

    • @btjh1855
      @btjh1855 Před 4 lety +6

      is he supposed to fake an answer? he answered the title's question in the video that you chose to watch.

    • @davidc830
      @davidc830 Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for saving me 10 mins of my life

    • @stonedstones9708
      @stonedstones9708 Před 3 lety +1

      At least got to hear a dozen if his brand "Uh, um"

    • @NatureandSpirit111
      @NatureandSpirit111 Před 3 lety

      Should have read this... shit. 11 mins I’m not getting back

  • @solarneddy
    @solarneddy Před 6 lety +8

    Such clarity given he has been been at the top of the tree for decades, touring and recording and staying level headed through it all. Total respect

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      @angelapalmaperalta3474 Před rokem

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  • @trustobey1016
    @trustobey1016 Před 7 lety +63

    Why I don't have any tattoo's? Because I suck at making permanent decisions.

    • @kurtkenehan8017
      @kurtkenehan8017 Před 5 lety +2

      same

    • @gqqggq7127
      @gqqggq7127 Před 5 lety +2

      trustobey1016 "oh fuck, what have I done"

    • @SammyEddie
      @SammyEddie Před 5 lety

      Well you seem like a person who has learn to make smart decisions. You know what you are not good at... but I think your gut knows you’ll regret it, which might be the case for you. I’m older now, and what I thought was soooooooohhhh cool on a 21 year old has had two effects on me. 1. I acted too young for too long and passed on some grown up decisions simply because I was “too hard”, then once I got older the other effect, 2. I was now too old to grow up and get those better grown up jobs now that I wanted to give up the “hard” image in my head. Not blaming my tattoo, but for me it was a huge mistake for me. I still like the tattoo, just not what I let it do to my outlook on life. Just my experience.

    • @rchrdmurdoch
      @rchrdmurdoch Před 4 lety +2

      @@SammyEddie I still like the tattoo, just not what I let it do to my outlook on life. .................... Lotsa wisdom here.....what "I let" it do to my life ...profound stuff ....tks for share

    • @SammyEddie
      @SammyEddie Před 4 lety

      Slow Down thanks. I appreciate that. I STILL want more tattoos, ha.

  • @tristan_840
    @tristan_840 Před 5 lety +79

    Lars: It's not for me
    Me: I don't have money

  • @exitspree
    @exitspree Před 4 lety +25

    Being in one of the biggest bands to ever roam te planet and at the same time being this down to earth... wow!!! Lars deserves all the credit, what an amazing guy. Also very cool to see how conscious and well-planned every decision behind the band actually is. Awesome interview.

    • @issustaita
      @issustaita Před 4 lety +3

      He's my favorite band member

  • @DillyDilly13
    @DillyDilly13 Před 7 lety +56

    Always wondered why he wears so much shit on his wrist, now I know some of it's from fans. That's pretty damn cool!

    • @lorenamares1427
      @lorenamares1427 Před 6 lety +1

      Buckshot Jones I'm sending him my Jesus bracelet with different colored beads.

  • @levinmoser4001
    @levinmoser4001 Před 6 lety +311

    Dave Mustaine said you don't put bumper stickers on Mercedes.

    • @silkboxing4454
      @silkboxing4454 Před 5 lety +32

      Le'Vin Moser
      Yeah but Lars is like a 88 Toyota !

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před 5 lety +6

      What about an AE86?

    • @duder8562
      @duder8562 Před 5 lety +9

      Yeah because Dave is totally a Mercedes

    • @mydixiewrecked315
      @mydixiewrecked315 Před 5 lety

      more like a "yugo" far from a mercedes

    • @mydixiewrecked315
      @mydixiewrecked315 Před 5 lety +1

      ...what's wr0ng mikey,did s0mebody 0n the BIG,BAD internet get a rise 0ut 0f y0u? here's a big 0l' b0ttle of "Get The FUCK 0ver Yourself"-my Screen name is exactly like "Y0UR LIFE" A BIG FUCKING J0KE!!! it's a j0ke not a c0ck, D0n't take it s0 Hard.

  • @pemalloy
    @pemalloy Před 3 lety

    Good interview!!! Good questions.

  • @gabelopezz4820
    @gabelopezz4820 Před 4 lety +3

    Metallica has always been my favorite band . I enjoy following news about them. I think it's great how they tour now in spurts. Health & family is important.

  • @tomflake6141
    @tomflake6141 Před 6 lety +29

    I am 48 and have several tattoos. Lars' remark about just eat coal is spot on for those who don't have them. There's a Dr. Seuss cartoon that talks about just be yourself and not follow trends. I get that, but I didn't get tattoos for anybody else but me. I get wierd looks from people sometimes. That's okay. I put myself in that situation. 20 years ago I would have been upset about it but now I don't care what people think. My wife doesn't have tattoos but will help me sometimes on designs for the next one. Not liking tattoos is cool, but having them is cool too. Just don't judge a book by the cover. Peace out folks. ☺

    • @mydixiewrecked315
      @mydixiewrecked315 Před 5 lety +3

      Very Well Written,Mister Flake-I appreciate the way you conducted your opinion, eloquently.

    • @seanconnery1357
      @seanconnery1357 Před rokem +2

      I dont think people would look at you weird today. Every fucking body has one.

    • @NC2Y
      @NC2Y Před 11 měsíci

      I'm 48 , no tattoos. Since 25 been looking like Michelangelo David statute. Now people give me weird looks like how come your body has no any ink ? As Nobody cares if you have tattoos

  • @arctic.winter
    @arctic.winter Před 6 lety +234

    No tattoo is the new tattoo

  • @Richie.Z
    @Richie.Z Před 5 lety +8

    I first met Lars in San Francisco when they came up to play often before moving up to the Bay Area from SoCal and despite all the hate and the love for the guy, he remains one of the hardest working players in the business.

  • @jasonhentges1044
    @jasonhentges1044 Před 5 lety

    Great interview!

  • @iballisticpancankes5173
    @iballisticpancankes5173 Před 7 lety +262

    why all the haters the guy is a rock legend regardless if he likes tattoos or not... seems to me he lives a simple life go for you Lars...

    • @cloroxbleach3838
      @cloroxbleach3838 Před 7 lety +8

      steveninthe not to mention that he probably grew up in a wealthy family with a pro tennis player dad. Lol.

    • @alfonsosalgado2594
      @alfonsosalgado2594 Před 7 lety +10

      Exactly you are right i loved Metallica and when i was in my 15-25's i really want to be lars he was my hero loved his music and drums very basic but in perfect time, i agree you don't need to have 1000 piercings or tatto's to be a real Rockstar he kicked ass back and still kicking please don't disrespect​ Lars, as a matter of fact we now have shitty music thanks to napster at the end he was right. We people dissposed Rockstars like nothing, time moves on for everyone of course Lars knows he can't play like a teenager anymore he i'm sure feels bad about it. So i wish Dimebag was here still playing with Fucking Pantera and Phil with his now shitty voice and all the band mates fat and old but i will be more then happy to pay for a concert and yo hear them again Even if the are slow and old, by the way i will see them un Sandy Fucking ego and i will enjoy the moment i am 37 now.

    • @ilc-nl3yy
      @ilc-nl3yy Před 6 lety +8

      He's obviously an important asset to the band, for several reasons and he's a legend. I like his interviews.

    • @GunnWrights
      @GunnWrights Před 6 lety +4

      iBallisticPancankes - You must be young... in the 90s, Metallica was just the shit!
      For me, as I'd say a lot of other people, came when Lars starting throwing MAJOR temper tantrums that people were stealing his music from the internet. Lars was the biggest, most childish spearhead of this whining.
      Even though, I've bought their music on:
      1. LP (aka vinyl, aka record)
      2. Cassette
      3. CD
      4. And now MP3 again?
      How many times should he get paid for the same songs? Is $80M net worth not good enough for him? He really needs another $20 buck from me??

    • @skullproductions3549
      @skullproductions3549 Před 6 lety +1

      *cough, cough* metal *cough, cough*

  • @djefferson5669
    @djefferson5669 Před 7 lety +452

    7:20 For the bald head reveal..

    • @skullproductions3549
      @skullproductions3549 Před 7 lety +10

      He's an old man now... lol

    • @mastershake7968
      @mastershake7968 Před 7 lety +49

      The shit must suck, Losing all that killer hair. He had the best hair in the early days of metallica

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed Před 7 lety +5

      ... look at my life
      ... I'm a lot like Lars were...

    • @w.g.121
      @w.g.121 Před 6 lety +20

      *Koolagin* - Old man? I'm 55 and have a full head of hair. I know guys in their 60's with hair you wouldn't believe! I'm pretty sure it's all hereditary.

    • @joemama-hc4gl
      @joemama-hc4gl Před 6 lety +2

      Maybe you didn't know this but for people that were listening to them already in 90-91 he was already balding since back in the day, we could already see his bald spot on the forehead

  • @hernandezmarkie7382
    @hernandezmarkie7382 Před rokem

    Great interview

  • @vancewillett2995
    @vancewillett2995 Před 5 lety +1

    your music helped get me through life love you guys!!!!!

  • @millionminimagicmice
    @millionminimagicmice Před 7 lety +139

    I like how he says "particular" 0:55

    • @iKrave1
      @iKrave1 Před 7 lety +40

      King Nothing particulah

    • @tigerlilylexxi
      @tigerlilylexxi Před 7 lety +23

      King Nothing the nigga sounds like Bernie Sanders when he says it

    • @Christian-vq8rd
      @Christian-vq8rd Před 6 lety +6

      Alexis Gates It does sound like a new York accent.

    • @Damage42X
      @Damage42X Před 6 lety +4

      King Nothing paticulah

    • @marc2000z
      @marc2000z Před 6 lety +2

      Christian 78 yeah I hear the New York accent

  • @risingoneagleswings1776
    @risingoneagleswings1776 Před 6 lety +35

    " It's like asking, "Why don't you eat coal?" LOL. Classic. He seems very humble and thankful to still be playing. Great attitude!

  • @jamespetrokus9432
    @jamespetrokus9432 Před 4 lety +36

    i gave up drawing on myself when I turned 5

    • @killingthemsoftly568
      @killingthemsoftly568 Před 3 lety

      Cool. Why did you wait so long to give up thinking anyone cares?

    • @evanjones751
      @evanjones751 Před 3 lety +2

      @@killingthemsoftly568 Well somone cared enough to get triggered and comment about it lol.

  • @sidefalling
    @sidefalling Před 5 lety +4

    I've always enjoyed watching interviews of Lars this dude is always crack me up is quite the character in no matter how you feel about Metallica he's a pretty epic drummer.

  • @Zavakar
    @Zavakar Před 5 lety +114

    So many triggered people on both side of the argument. Tattoos arent even about conformity or non conformity anymore. Typically someone who gets a tattoo now a days doesn't say "im gonna get this tat so i can be unique and different!" Its not even an thought. Some people like the way it looks and others dont. Simple as that

    • @kimberlyhamrick6037
      @kimberlyhamrick6037 Před 5 lety +3

      Mr. sting ray Thank you!! Yes! When I get mine I know exactly what I want and why I want it. I've never just went ans got one just to do it. I've thought about mine for awhile. I have 13 and plan on more.

    • @marky1010
      @marky1010 Před 5 lety +5

      Correct. That line is just one of many cliche anti tattoo lines like "what about when you're old?" as if everyone without tattoos looks amazing when old and wrinkly

    • @darkx7741
      @darkx7741 Před 4 lety

      @@piro2890
      Bad anology. On the subject of stereotypes, gun owners have small peens.

    • @piro2890
      @piro2890 Před 4 lety

      @@darkx7741 Can't handle the truth?

    • @oilburner9989
      @oilburner9989 Před 4 lety

      @@piro2890 Maybe it's because you're a fucking pussy? That would be my guess after reading your little article. If you're a fucking pussy , you'll be a fucking pussy in 1820 or 2020.

  • @SuperSmorty
    @SuperSmorty Před 5 lety +3

    Mad props to Lars(and Metallica) for changing up their set list while they're on tour to keep touring fans happy! I didn't know that. I've seen them twice (in Denver) and they kicked ass each time!

  • @monickalynn4365
    @monickalynn4365 Před 6 lety +3

    I've always liked Lars Ulrich so much,from interviews and seeing them play. Especially when I briefly met Metallica in February 1989 while Metallica and Queensryche were touring together🎸in Jacksonville Florida. Was one happy 18 year old girl. Ahhh,memories...!!!

    • @Nichwar19
      @Nichwar19 Před rokem

      You are a lady with great memories ahah

  • @Textra1
    @Textra1 Před 6 lety +644

    "Why Lars Ulrich doesn't have tattoos"
    Because he's smart.

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons Před 4 měsíci

    Great interview with Lars Ulrich, thanks.

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory Před 4 lety +6

    Some people think similarly to me in that they love the idea of tattoos BUT get bored with things quickly. I don't like to have the same windows wallpaper for more than a few days. Getting a tattoo no matter how cool would eventually bore me and I would want a change just not possible with tattoos. If they could be reliably and thoroughly removed without issue sure but with the current tech? Nah id be afraid of getting bored with them and then resentful.

  • @nickmoran81
    @nickmoran81 Před 6 lety +186

    My dad was born in 1934 and him growing up in the 40s and 50s says that anybody that had a tattoo back in that time was considered a criminal or someone of low morals

    • @BigHead2615
      @BigHead2615 Před 5 lety +12

      I mean, my grandpa served in the army sometime in the 40's or 50's, and has ONE on his right arm, but has NEVER had the ink done-up (maintained it), and it was a thing he got because he was in the service. As I said in my comment (that wasn't a reply to anyone else, just a comment on the video), I can understand veterans/marines and sailors that get tattoos. Getting them just because "it's art" or as a fashion anymore, is just stupid as hell.

    • @badassbeast655
      @badassbeast655 Před 5 lety +6

      In my country that was during 70-90 😁

    • @jamescook5935
      @jamescook5935 Před 5 lety

      I think soldiers had them as their profession was being a badass but at the same time especially then they were very respected people. Back then no one really saw soldiers as low lives since they selflessly served their country. That is the way it should be with our soldiers now.

    • @neckarsulme
      @neckarsulme Před 5 lety +9

      social norms change over the years

    • @ejs93033
      @ejs93033 Před 5 lety +1

      So not much has changed?

  • @iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053

    I'm 34 and I don't have any tattoos. good for you Lars

  • @kennethmilus1533
    @kennethmilus1533 Před 3 lety

    Awesome band. Hope they always Love what they do and keep doing it for them and us

  • @NothingMaster
    @NothingMaster Před 4 lety +17

    Because he is an intelligent human being and not a blind sheep. Respect.

  • @rhamrick86
    @rhamrick86 Před 7 lety +4

    Awesome interview. Lars is super wise and well spoken. Love hearing talk about these aspects of touring, their career, insights. Really cool.

    • @killswitchlee123
      @killswitchlee123 Před 6 lety

      Robert Hamrick being super wise and well spoken doesn't make up for the fact that he's a sub-par drummer.

  • @Prestonfussell
    @Prestonfussell Před 7 lety +16

    Humid. Yes. It is ALWAYS humid. No matter what season.

  • @febreezegaming3626
    @febreezegaming3626 Před 3 lety +11

    Interviewer: Hi Lars
    Lars: Um, Um um um um

  • @gaborkapus6596
    @gaborkapus6596 Před 5 lety +1

    Lars is one of the most positive thinking person I've seen.GREAT GUY!!!!!!

  • @TheQueenSpider
    @TheQueenSpider Před 6 lety +293

    These days NOT having a tattoo is a sign of originality. Tattoos have become a symbol of conformity.

    • @adrianamorales818
      @adrianamorales818 Před 6 lety

      TheQueenSpider dangerous thing...is that people are in control of traditions...and those in control of them...normally don't follow them...but it is a way to kind of play Simon says with the people without the people realising it...that is a very dangerous thing since we're u aware if that fact...

    • @marcello728
      @marcello728 Před 6 lety +17

      TheQueenSpider to me tattoos are for the people that need to try too hard.. theyre trying to make up for something

    • @marcello728
      @marcello728 Před 6 lety +22

      J Guy too me tattoos are for the people that arent getting the attention their looking for so they gotta start drawing on themselves.. kind of lame if u ask me

    • @dawnharley9889
      @dawnharley9889 Před 6 lety +2

      TheQueenSpider I never looked at it like that I always wanted to have a tattoo but never had the money to food is more important than a tattoo in my opinion but I have always felt uncomfortable that I didn't have tattoos because every one I know has them I've always been proud of being different never dressing a trend I was using different colours in my hair way before it was a trend the problem with tattoos today a few people get them and don't think about the meaning of the tattoo people who have tattoos aren't trying to prove something to most people a tattoo has real meaning getting though hard times a memory of a loved one my first tattoo would be of my dog who saved my life when my ex husband tried to kill me he also helped me through depression once he's gone I want something I can look down at when ever and where ever I want especially when I am having a hard time

    • @ImDembe
      @ImDembe Před 6 lety +1

      I don't have any ink on me but there is a differance between tattoos and tattoos, it's like comparing a 3 year olds painting in kindergarden vs Mona Lisa, two very different things but at the end of the day both are paint on a piece of paper.

  • @branimirs
    @branimirs Před 7 lety +27

    Well it has become just a fashionable thing to have. As far as I can tell it has nothing to do with being "alternative" anymore... Just like smoking weed. At least in Canada...

    • @juulpod9718
      @juulpod9718 Před 6 lety +2

      Branimir Sremec how is smoking weed "fashionable"

    • @Jason-ft9gg
      @Jason-ft9gg Před 6 lety +3

      ParkerPlaysDrums people still think it makes you "cool"

  • @PatriotPopps77
    @PatriotPopps77 Před 4 lety

    I remember back in the 80’s here in the Midwest, Metallica didn’t hit its stride until Masters of Puppets and I was just blown away by them and then my favorite album still to this day And Justice for All came out and I was hooked like a drug..I’ve seen almost every show they have done here and have always been impressed.. Much Love and Respect!

  • @LucasPenido
    @LucasPenido Před 2 lety

    This guy asks GREAT questions!

  • @panthers559
    @panthers559 Před 6 lety +44

    if u have tattoos so what? if you don't so what ? music brings us all together in the end \w/

    • @craigchristian344
      @craigchristian344 Před 4 lety +3

      Well said

    • @johnwood7111
      @johnwood7111 Před 3 lety +2

      that"s some real shit right there! music brings us all together so all of us can flex and come as one ...COME TOGETHER....! IN THE END OF THIS \W/

  • @3vann5567
    @3vann5567 Před 6 lety +62

    Lars umrich.

    • @3vann5567
      @3vann5567 Před 6 lety +5

      Uuummm...

    • @kafkapie
      @kafkapie Před 5 lety +2

      totally sounds like Woody Allen... (or like what people consider Woody Allen's schtick)

    • @jaseaquino
      @jaseaquino Před 5 lety +2

      Even CZcams captions recognized this. 😂😂😂

    • @plawton35
      @plawton35 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kafkapie omgosh yes.

  • @psycheros19
    @psycheros19 Před 2 lety +2

    HAHHAHA I love his reasons on why he's not getting a tattoo, simply true! I'd love to see another interview with Lars, nice perspective and such good vibes!

  • @TriousF1
    @TriousF1 Před 5 lety +1

    I want to get the Metallica “M” small on my upper arm as a tattoo. Could be easily covered by a shirt. Metallica and Lars is the reason I wanted to pursue music and playing the drums, and I feel like showing that and having Metallica with me at all times will show what shaped me to be me

  • @ksa11ksa1
    @ksa11ksa1 Před 7 lety +179

    Stop the hate this guy is cool.

    • @zeitesixx
      @zeitesixx Před 6 lety +1

      ksa11ksa1 he is

    • @JC130676
      @JC130676 Před 6 lety +10

      More importantly: he's right. You're putting stuff in your body that doesn't belong there which is asking for trouble. Besides that tattoos just don't age well: you have a Rembrandt put on when you're young and thirty years later you have a Picasso...

    • @Mustaine1ify
      @Mustaine1ify Před 6 lety

      Two Stroke Why ?

    • @jesse_cole
      @jesse_cole Před 6 lety +5

      lol. You just became incredibly uncool.

    • @Nautilus1972
      @Nautilus1972 Před 6 lety +7

      Lars is not cool. He was never cool.

  • @Rousczar
    @Rousczar Před 4 lety +10

    This is first time that I liked Lars point of view

  • @thenrepeat9124
    @thenrepeat9124 Před 4 lety

    What a work horse! He's right about the rotator cuff and it's a wonder he's not developed tennis or golfer's elbow or other joint issues. I used to not like hearing him speak but he makes sense to me now, even in old interviews I realize how important he has become in Metallica and music. Although I probably wouldn't get along with Lars for 24 hours I see why Hetfield has respected his input for 35 years.

  • @luisbarrera1099
    @luisbarrera1099 Před 5 lety +2

    Respect to you Lars. Very well said brother.

  • @cdunn8684
    @cdunn8684 Před 7 lety +80

    Points to his bicep..."I have a mosquito bite" bahahahaha

    • @theadjuster151
      @theadjuster151 Před 6 lety +2

      Chip Dunn got a rash on my ass shaped like Texas!! Ha ha

    • @nickmoran81
      @nickmoran81 Před 6 lety

      He is basically saying fuck tattoos

  • @jojokeavy2835
    @jojokeavy2835 Před 5 lety +5

    This Man.... Is A Legend🙏 What A "Drummer" In My Opinion The BEST🙌🙌 HAIL HAIL METALLICA 🤟🤟🤟

  • @psycheros19
    @psycheros19 Před 2 lety +1

    yeahhhh sad but true is one of my favs!

  • @hunrenton
    @hunrenton Před 4 lety

    Pretty good interview

  • @arcticturd4969
    @arcticturd4969 Před 6 lety +146

    Lars um count: 116
    Or more

    • @jaseaquino
      @jaseaquino Před 5 lety +2

      Every time after the reporter finishes his questions, I predict what kind of Umm's he will say (It might be the louder UMM.. or Uummm....) then I'm correct. 😂😂

    • @wedoalittletrolling9911
      @wedoalittletrolling9911 Před 5 lety +8

      Lars Umrich

    • @puzzyflapz9718
      @puzzyflapz9718 Před 4 lety

      Arctic turd bro I’m not the only one annoyed by ums 😂😂😂

    • @jelleepit
      @jelleepit Před 4 lety

      lol

    • @KillertoneLabs
      @KillertoneLabs Před 4 lety

      Dalé winner winner 🐔🐓🍗Dinner

  • @StrikeValkyrie
    @StrikeValkyrie Před 6 lety +5

    Musicians don't age and they are deep. I love this.

  • @tatankat5839
    @tatankat5839 Před 5 lety

    Great honest answer about tattoos. No need to apologize

  • @johnmontoya2398
    @johnmontoya2398 Před 4 lety +6

    You got to be amazed at Maiden for keeping such a brutal tour routine and maintain such high energy level.

  • @timbrown57
    @timbrown57 Před 5 lety +35

    Did he just say, "Par-tick-ullah"?!?!

    • @drumplestiltskin2582
      @drumplestiltskin2582 Před 4 lety

      Twice

    • @BITESIZEJONES
      @BITESIZEJONES Před 4 lety +1

      That's how they say it in Massachusetts too

    • @rockandrollrabbit
      @rockandrollrabbit Před 4 lety +1

      I've heard him say that in more than one video 😂

    • @IceMetalPunk
      @IceMetalPunk Před 4 lety +2

      Just be glad he's speaking English so you can understand him; if he spoke Danish, I guarantee you'd be lost :P

    • @mr.intensity2685
      @mr.intensity2685 Před 4 lety

      @Shallex He speaks well for being a foreigner. It's one of the rare times I've heard his accent. I've never heard him speak in his native language.

  • @jpjacobs436
    @jpjacobs436 Před 4 lety +11

    metal tattoos are always over the top, head to toe tattoos. it's more extraordinary to see a metal musician without them.

  • @jr-zo9gi
    @jr-zo9gi Před 4 lety

    Good answer. Gooood answer.

  • @__blue--blood__7857
    @__blue--blood__7857 Před 5 měsíci

    Lars answered that questions perfectly. His a very smart band member and founder .

  • @nanobot81
    @nanobot81 Před 5 lety +39

    Why would I permanently write on a masterpiece of creation which is my body?

  • @emperorstevee
    @emperorstevee Před 5 lety +6

    Lars doesn't have tattoos because he's a real man; he has skill and talent to attract attention, he doesn't need to alter his appearance to get very shallow, short term attention.

  • @lesterbautista6590
    @lesterbautista6590 Před 3 lety

    This interview had a good flow.

  • @imannonymous7707
    @imannonymous7707 Před 5 lety

    My favorite song changes everyday i hear something i dig....its my new fav
    With art its the same ,not sure id still love that tatoo as much in twenty years . But i think they look cool

  • @Mayheml
    @Mayheml Před 7 lety +101

    > "Someone sticking needles in me doesn't seem a normal behavior"
    > Have earrings in both ears.

  • @appetite4destruction205
    @appetite4destruction205 Před 4 lety +4

    I just got a tattoo that pays homage to Metallica’s “Of Wolf And Man”🤟

  • @CesareDeConti
    @CesareDeConti Před 4 lety +2

    I´m definitively getting a tattoo now

  • @MonkyMonk729
    @MonkyMonk729 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm not a HUGE Metallica fan. I listened the hell out of their older stuff and I'm definitely a fan. But, I've gotta be honest.... most of the discussions I've had about Metallica, I pretty much covered the "ripping on Lars" base. Especially after seeing Some Kind of Monster, in which he really came off to me as a total douche. But I found him to be very likable, very humble, and very interesting in this interview, which is nice to see. I also happen to share his enthusiasm for not getting tattoos. I have none as well. I've always been one to see through the facades we all have, whether it be tattoos, hair styles, clothes, piercings, make up, whatever... and not let any of it sway me when it comes to seeing the actual person underneath all of that. All that stuff doesn't really matter when it really comes down to it. If you like tattoos, get 'em. If you don't... don't. For me personally, it's not that I don't like tattoos- it's that I would almost certainly get sick of seeing whatever it was that was drawn on my body, no matter how well it was done or how much I loved it at the time. 10 years... 20 years later... I know I would wish I had never done that. So I never did.

  • @lordofnesss
    @lordofnesss Před 6 lety +3

    The king of metal drums !! no one can play like this guy putting a lot of emotion ,most drummers are robots full of technique and a bag of tricks but no heart and feelings at all.

  • @nkmcfrln
    @nkmcfrln Před 5 lety +4

    No, Lars. The Who with Keith Moon was the most energetic and physical band ever and always will be. There's no way that they could perform the same way as they got older.
    Metallica for MOP was hands down the most intense concert I got to see, though.

  • @kellyrsmith9011
    @kellyrsmith9011 Před 5 lety

    I don’t have them either. 😁 I visited a few WH open 24/7.

  • @wesselkellerman2434
    @wesselkellerman2434 Před 5 lety

    Gg! U GUYS Are keeping the music a live good luck

  • @steve4321able
    @steve4321able Před 6 lety +56

    I remember Ozzy telling his son, if you want to be different, dont get any tattoos! Man was he right on the mark. Us rockers (musicians) from the 80's know, we were different with tattoos. We were the rockers. All the others just didn't get tattoos. Now I just laugh when I see this craze of tattoos on everyone.

    • @1sonofabiscuit837
      @1sonofabiscuit837 Před 6 lety

      steve4321able At least we millennials don't try to look like girls unlike you old guys we're proud to actually be a male to look dress and act like men we don't put on makeup or eyeliner oh and god forbid we ever wear spandex pants!! (Violently gags!!!)

    • @mickey875
      @mickey875 Před 6 lety +2

      steve4321able I have tattoos because I was 8n the army and I rarely see anyone outside the military with tattoos

    • @osamabeenmobbin4251
      @osamabeenmobbin4251 Před 5 lety

      steve4321able You must be hysterical, constantly.

    • @RevolutionMuscle
      @RevolutionMuscle Před 5 lety

      You laugh, and nobody cares. Good for you.

    • @picklerick2718
      @picklerick2718 Před 5 lety

      steve4321able I remember that conversation Ozzy had with his son.

  • @benbond3433
    @benbond3433 Před 4 lety +4

    I give props to Metallica for going this long as one of the foundations of metal. Still, considering Maiden are all around retirement age and still CRUSHING at the same speed, and in the same key, unbelievably, they are the benchmark of long-lasting dedication. I saw them a week ago, and aside from a few wrinkles and Bruce's grey hair, time hasn't slowed them down at all. Nicko is 67, for God's sake.

    • @benjaminwigler8271
      @benjaminwigler8271 Před 2 lety

      I’m not even a Maiden fan, but I saw them at MSG a few years back and was simply blown away. Those guys rocked harder than any band I have ever seen that operates anywhere near that scale.

  • @FirestarHart
    @FirestarHart Před 5 lety

    I don't have any tattoos yet, but I want some. For once, because I love art and I try to be very artistic, and two, well, I'd want to show off the cool art that stems from either things I like or just incredibly cool images.

  • @MK-ze8xu
    @MK-ze8xu Před 4 lety +1

    1:26 was Lars telling someone to steal second base?

  • @kikiu2619
    @kikiu2619 Před 6 lety +6

    Cool answer about tattoos.

  • @UziDoesIt8818
    @UziDoesIt8818 Před 5 lety +6

    I love Lars he is such a sweetheart

  • @robr4596
    @robr4596 Před 5 lety

    Cool intervew but I miss the old ones like on Headbangers Ball!

  • @SirBelvedere333
    @SirBelvedere333 Před 4 lety

    I agree with him on the tattoo question.

  • @lightningbrigade257
    @lightningbrigade257 Před 6 lety +4

    Lars did a great job inducting my favorite band Deep Purple into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame.

    • @jonblackers4339
      @jonblackers4339 Před 6 lety +1

      LightningBrigade, that was a big joke as well. Should have been done in 1993 when MK 2 reformed again and Lordy was still there. Gillan now manipulated Morse/Airey line up into playing at the event while they never were eglible for the award.

    • @lightningbrigade257
      @lightningbrigade257 Před 6 lety +2

      +Jon Blackers Well said Jon. I totally agree with you. I was very proud of Blackmore not showing up.

  • @sandyhancock5521
    @sandyhancock5521 Před 4 lety +40

    I play drums for Agent Orange and I have no tattoos. For the exact reasons Lars doesn't have any!

    • @po4RP20361
      @po4RP20361 Před 4 lety +9

      I cant play anything and I dont have them for the same reasons

    • @johamilton1664
      @johamilton1664 Před 4 lety +2

      @@po4RP20361 ditto.

    • @judeleese7783
      @judeleese7783 Před 4 lety +1

      Agent Orange.....?! Living in Darkness.....Immense! Yes, tattoos used to be something that belonged to the sub-culture, people living on the edge, but now everyone and his granny is tattooed from top to bottom and it has become mainstream and frankly, a bit cheap and chavvy. I feel sorry for the real sub-culture that have earned their stripes...so to speak....I used to know by a persons tattoos that they had a good connection to music...but....not anymore....Yep, I sound a bit elitist on that point. It just annoys me. 😬🤐

    • @hassaface5204
      @hassaface5204 Před 4 lety

      I cut myself...

    • @MyNameIsNidos
      @MyNameIsNidos Před 4 lety

      Dave Klein?