"He was so far ahead of his time in so many ways, not only in drumming, but business. Playing songs like “Fight Fire with Fire” in '84, “Battery” in '86, and “Blackened” in '88, there's no denying his drumming talent. Playing what's needed for the song, not himself, and not overplaying. His song arrangement and his business acumen are also what sets him apart from many of his peers. I don't think there are as many drummers out there that have influenced as many people to start playing drums as Lars has — and I'm absolutely one of them!"