“We start stomping in each others’ faces, and getting lower and lower like two sumo wrestlers”: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo reveals the inspiration behind the ‘Crab Walk’ – and it involves Ozzy Osbourne

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Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has credited Ozzy Osbourne as the inspiration behind his famous ‘Crab Walk’.

Speaking in the brand new issue of Metal Hammer ahead of Metallica’s appearance at Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park on July 5, Trujillo recalls how his signature move – which sees him squatting low while he plays bass – stems from a gig he played as a member of Ozzy’s solo band.