Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recently shared his enthusiasm for Oasis and their reunion tour. He described himself as their biggest fan in an interview on The Howard Stern Show.
Ulrich discussed his experience attending two recent Oasis shows and reflected on his long-standing admiration for the British band.
“We went to Oasis. Yes, we did. I was actually also at the first show in Cardiff a month ago and so this was my second show here at Wembley two nights ago and even as awesome and as next level as it was in Cardiff a month ago which was like the first show in 15 years. It was even better at Wembley a couple days ago,” Ulrich said.
The Metallica drummer explained how his fandom began in the early 1990s.
“Huge [Oasis fan]. [I’m] the biggest Oasis fan since day one. In the early 90s, I heard the song ‘Supersonic’ which was the first single that came to radio in America and I go, ‘That sounds like that band that I’ve been reading about,'” he continued. “And lo and behold I was right and because it was just about the attitude and the confidence and the whole sort of British kind of ‘We don’t give a f*ck. We’re going to be the biggest band in the world.’ That oozed out of the speakers as Supersonic was playing and I’ve been a fan ever since.”
Ulrich also praised the quality and enduring appeal of Oasis’s early catalog.
“The many takeaways from seeing them twice in the last month and I’m not giving away anything setless surprises or anything here. But basically, apart from one song, all the songs they play live are from the first two albums. And that’s f*cking insane to have that kind of output and that kind of quality of songs that basically all were written and released over a a three-year period. And it’s a whole another thing to see them on their home field,” he said.
He concluded by describing the cultural significance of seeing Oasis perform in the UK.
“I mean, it’s like a cultural event. It’s like a football match, you know, like an English football match where everybody’s rooting for the same team. It’s truly an otherworldly phenomena to see these guys in the UK and especially now after being gone for 15 years. That put a big smile on my face this summer,” Ulrich said.
Ulrich’s observations about Oasis’s setlist choices reflect the band’s strategic approach to their highly anticipated reunion tour. The tour has captivated audiences across the UK.
Uproxx reported that the band’s reunion tour setlist notably opens with “Hello” and closes with the trio of “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” “Wonderwall,” and “Champagne Supernova.” These selections capture many of their iconic hits fans have long awaited to hear live again. This carefully curated selection validates Ulrich’s point about the enduring power of their early material.
The cultural connection Ulrich mentioned extends beyond music. Official Charts noted that the band has dedicated songs like “Live Forever” to figures such as footballer Diogo Jota. This practice illustrates their deep ties to British culture and sports. It demonstrates how Oasis continues to weave themselves into the fabric of contemporary British identity.
The reunion tour that impressed Ulrich so deeply represents one of the most significant comebacks in recent music history. Setlist.fm documented that their tour began in Cardiff and includes major UK cities like London and Manchester. The tour has plans to continue internationally until late November 2025. The scale and duration of this tour underscores the massive demand for Oasis’s return after their 15-year hiatus.
The enthusiasm from fellow musicians like Ulrich highlights the broader impact of Oasis’s reunion on the music community. Their ability to draw such passionate responses from peers across different genres speaks to the universal appeal and lasting influence of their songwriting. This is particularly true for those crucial early albums that continue to dominate their live performances.
