
2023 was a triumphant year for Metallica, who returned with an epic, ambitious new record in 72 Seasons and embarked on a tour to match – the concept behind the M72 World Tour being that the metal titans play two shows in each city with no repeats in the setlist.
Ahead of a gig in Missouri, we spoke to bassist Robert Trujillo as he looked back over the year, explained how everything about their show is about making sure it connects in the biggest way possible with their diehards, and recounts the time he got pied in the face by Neil Young.