Not sure I get the Lars hate. His early stuff is fine, technique wise (Whiplash, Ride the Lightning, Disposable Heroes, AJFA) and sure he isn't as good as he once was, but to still be playing in Metallica for however many years, in front of massive audiences and still putting on a good show...I'd just like to see where the hate is coming from? I'm hardly a Metallica fan-boy either.