Lars Ulrich Explains How Metallica's Music Style Evolves Through the Years

Lars Ulrich reflected on how Metallica's music evolved in the past decades, especially for its new album, "72 Seasons."

Debuted in 1981, Metallica has since released several award-winning albums and scored a number of accolades throughout its active years. Most recently, it set records when it dropped its newest album, "72 Seasons."

As the band continues to be one of the best rock bands in history, Ulrich spoke about Metallica's current vision and musical evolution.

Lars Ulrich Shares Metallica's Musical Evolution

Ulrich spoke highly of his band in a new interview with Japanese music critic Masa Ito of TVK's Rock City. During the conversation, the drummer noted that Metallica has been exploring and trying different things over the past four decades.

Although the band has always been successful, Ulrich said they also went through rocks and stones.

"So at different times over 40-plus years, that journey zigzags into different extremes," he said, adding, "but we've always tried to not do anything other than what was in our hearts and our minds and our souls and the best of our instincts at that time, which is to make the best music that's representative of the headspace and the emotions of that time."

He also dropped an inspiring message by talking about how they never felt obligated to the past and let it inspire them instead.

He then expressed how proud he is of Metallica's new album, saying that things have been good since they released the album. Ulrich added how he could not wait to share the material to its full extent.

Lars Ulrich Talks About Metallica's "M72" World Tour

Metallica officially started its 46-show tour in Amsterdam and will visit more cities across Europe and North America until next year. The "No Repeat Weekend" will offer two different setlists and support artists.

Per Ulrich, Metallica's decision to have two different sets is "a little crazy" but exciting. He added that it could be overwhelming at times, too.

He disclosed that the idea was created by Danny Wimmer, who holds festivals in the US.

In total, Metallica will visit 22 cities and hold two nights at each stop. The band tapped Greta Van Fleet, Volbeat, Pantera, Ice Nine Kills, Mammoth WVH, Five Finger Death Punch, and Architects as the opening acts.