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Drummer of Metallica, Lars Ulrich has been officially crowned as the richest metal drummer in the world. This impressive title came partly as a result of the band’s first three successful albums, Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightening, and Master of Puppets.
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The band’s first albums earned him a little over 12 million dollars. Over the years, the band’s success kept on growing, as did the member’s bank accounts. Nowadays, it’s reported that the hardcore drummer is worth around $300 million.