Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich remains in a German hospital this morning awaiting the results of tests after being taken ill while flying from Lisbon to the UK this weekend. Ulrich had been travelling to the UK for his band's performance at the Download Festival. However he was taken ill mid-journey and his plane was made to land in Germany where he was admitted to hospital for tests. A spokesman for the band didn't give much away yesterday, saying simply: "He's waiting on results from tests. He's in a German hospital right now."
Slipknot and Slayer drummers Joey Jordison and Dave Lombardo filled in for Ulrich at Download. It now remains to be seen if Ulrich's illness will affect the band's European tour, which is due to continue this evening. More when we get it.