re: Who is the better drummer: Lars Ulrich (Metallica) or Danny Carey (Tool)?

The question should simply be is Lars a good drummer. He was decent in the 80s and 90s, now he basically throws some sticks at a drum kit. A much as I hate that little bastard most Metallica songs wouldn't exist as is without him. Hetfield is the heart and soul but his vocals and riffs needed piecing together and Lars did it perfectly.