• Lars Ulrich, the drummer of the heavy metal band Metallica, has threatened to disband the group if the other members continue to miss his "sweet jumps" off the diving board. Ulrich reportedly spends hours perfecting his diving techniques, including complex maneuvers like the cannonball, swan dive, and belly flop, but claims the other band members often fail to appreciate his skills.

• According to the article, Ulrich has grown increasingly frustrated with bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarists James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, who he says "just sit around on their phones" while he's trying to showcase his diving prowess. Ulrich has even gone as far as to set up a private pool at the band's rehearsal space, but says the other members often skip his diving sessions.

• The article states that Ulrich has issued an ultimatum to his bandmates, warning them that if they don't start showing up to support his diving efforts, he will "take his ball and go home," effectively ending Metallica. The drummer has reportedly threatened to pursue a solo career as a professional diver if the band doesn't start taking his aquatic talents more seriously.