A very limited number will be produced
Tama Drums is celebrating its four-decade partnership with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich with a limited edition six-piece 40th Anniversary Signature Drum Kit. Limited to 72 drum kits worldwide, this anniversary model features the exact specifications of Lars’ custom M72 Tour kit, with Starclassic Maple shells, a vibrant custom yellow finish, and custom gloss black hardware. Each drum kit includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity and is adorned with signed stickers inside each bass drum for a detailed touch.
The kits contain two 22 x 16-inch bass drums, 10 x 8-inch tom, 12-10-inch tom, 16 x 14-inch floor tom, and 16 x 16-inch floor tom. The Lars Ulrich Signature Snare Drum and hardware are not included. All drums are fitted with the exact Remo heads Lars uses on the M72 Tour kit.
Each shell in the Lars Ulrich 40th Anniversary Signature shell pack features pure maple construction, exuding that coveted tonal warmth and unparalleled punch that transcends both time and genres alike. Configured with larger dimensions for a pulse that meets the power approval of Metallica, this kit is meant to be heard, near and far.
Die-cast hoops ensure not only extraordinary intonation but a reinforced impact that’s designed for high-volume occasions. Starclassic lugs jump on the heavy-duty train with promising perfect tension stability for any tuning of your choosing.
Every drum in the Lars Ulrich 40th Anniversary Signature shell pack comes armed with drumheads by Remo for unparalleled sonics that can take a beating without pause. Emperor-coated batter heads and Ambassador Ebony resonant heads adorn the floor toms and rack toms, while Ambassador Ebony batter heads and Powerstroke resonant heads crown the bass drums.
The roots of the Lars Ulrich and Tama Drums origin story run deep. Though the history books will say it officially started in 1984, it can be said this relationship of lifelong loyalty & mutual admiration truly began some years before in late ’81. It was around this time Lars purchased his first Camco kit, a brand that had been recently acquired by Tama’s parent company, Hoshino Gakki. Not long after this very same drum kit made its debut at the first-ever Metallica show in March ’82.
In early ’84, Metallica’s grind through the U.S. brought bad luck when all of the band’s gear was stolen. Undeterred, Ulrich spent the better part of the year renting drums, all the while without a drum kit to call his own. In the fall of ’84, on the heels of the release of Ride The Lightning, Lars found himself on the phone with one of the top Tama endorsers at the time, Neil Peart. A surreal experience to say the least, Neil’s gracious spirit led the way and opened the door for Lars and Tama to begin their now 40-year relationship. Lars and Tama no doubt fueled each other on the road to success, a relationship fortified by the infusion of Lars’ energy into the young Tama brand and Tama’s unwavering support for Lars.
The following decades saw unimaginable growth for both Lars and Tama as they attacked the journey side by side. The late ’80s and early ’90s brought the most iconic drum kits as Lars favored massive drum sizes and even bigger set-ups, made possible thanks to Tama’s dedication to innovation and design. The introduction of the Lars Ulrich Signature Snare Drum in the early oughts gave birth to a new loud, powerful, and aggressive sonic palette. As new albums kept coming, so did Lars’ new drum kits. Lars and Tama worked closely together to create new and exciting custom colors for each kit, a process that, to this day, symbolizes the deep respect Lars and Tama have for one another.
