Lars Ulrich is the drummer for heavy metal legends Metallica. The band spent years on the fringe of popular music commanding a huge live following but being excluded by radio and television until their break through 'Black' album. Lars is not only a founding member of the band but one of the principal songwriters and band spokesman. He has also produced a Metallica - Drum Book/CD Pack. Lars began life in Denmark and nearly followed his fathers path of becomming a tennis pro. But after seeing Deep Purple and drummer Ian Paice in concert he changed his focus to Rock and Roll. For an example of Lars at his finest check out 'One' by Metallica from the album "And Justice For All" below.