Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jam Ministry’s Just One Fix live onstage The Metallica duo have also done ‘doodles’ of songs by Iron Maiden, Prince, Abba and more Metal Hammer · Aug 13, 2024
“This record is a serious piece of work… I think it’s some of my best songwriting and playing”: Jerry Cantrell taps Guns N’ Roses and Metallica bassists for new solo album I Want Blood The Alice in Chains leader has signaled his return to heavy riffs with first single Vilified Guitar World · Jul 26, 2024
“I went out in the crowd of 40,000 people to try and beat somebody up”: Robert Trujillo compares supporting Metallica and Guns ’N’ Roses in the ’90s Metallica’s bassist supported two of the biggest bands in hard rock during his time in Suicidal Tendencies Metal Hammer · Jul 11, 2024
“We walk into this music store, and the owner is making sure we didn't turn up with a lawyer – and then Robert Trujillo came in and saved the day!” The amazing story of how Jaco's Bass Of Doom made its way back to Felix Pastorius Stolen in 1982, the bass vanished from the public eye until 2006 when it resurfaced in a New York music store Guitar World · Jul 6, 2024
“There aren’t many bassists that could do this job. Playing with Metallica is the most demanding gig there is”: Robert Trujillo reflects on the legacy of Jason Newsted and Cliff Burton If you know your Metallica history, you’ll know that Robert Trujillo is the fourth player to fill the Metallica bass role Guitar World · Jun 23, 2024
“He refused to play the bass with his thumb. He thought it was an insult to the instrument”: Marcus Miller reveals why Anthony Jackson started putting him forward for sessions Despite its popularity in the late ’70s, Anthony Jackson disliked the bass technique Miller was specializing in Guitar World · Jun 12, 2024
“I used to play Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne songs in backyard parties when I was 16. And then all of a sudden, I’m playing in his band”: Robert Trujillo on going from teenage Sabbath fan to Ozzy's bassist Robert Trujillo recalls the pinch-me moment Ozzy Osbourne told him to play as loud as he wanted to play Guitar World · Jun 12, 2024
“It was funny when I first met James Hetfield. I was like, ‘Thank you for teaching me how to play guitar. You paved the way for me’”: Mastodon's Bill Kelliher on how meeting his guitar heroes pushed him to improve his craft Mastodon's Bill Kelliher also credits Slayer's Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman for changing his previously nonchalant attitude to warming up before a show Guitar World · May 15, 2024
Robert Trujillo reflects on first Metallica shows: “What I remember most was not knowing what the setlist was gonna be each night” Between learning songs on the spot and playing to prison convicts, Metallica’s bassist had a hectic first few gigs with the band Metal Hammer · May 7, 2024
"Metallica is huge everywhere, but extra-huge in Mexico because Robert Trujillo’s like a saint." Suicidal Tendencies might be one of metal's most influential bands, but Mike Muir is thankful they never became celebrities From playing with Guns N' Roses and Metallica to appearing on Miami Vice, Mike Muir shares the lessons that kept Suicidal Tendencies humble even as they became one of crossover's most important bands Metal Hammer · Apr 13, 2024
"That was a special adventure – I wouldn’t be here without him": Robert Trujillo says he'd love to work with Ozzy Osbourne again and reveals the classic cult supergroup he wants to resurrect Even with a massive world tour looming, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo shares some ideas on how he could keep busy in 2024 Metal Hammer · Mar 26, 2024
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo didn’t know what ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg looked like until they were in Infectious Grooves together Robert Trujillo had no idea how his Infectious Grooves side-project’s new drummer, Jay Weinberg, looked maskless – until they started rehearsing together Metal Hammer · Mar 14, 2024
“What Ace Frehley and Joe Perry do isn’t precise, there’s some sloppiness, but they know how to create a wide sound... it’s unlike anyone else”: Low-end veteran Chris Wyse on his Metallica audition and his love of the Gibson Ripper L-9 and Tech 21 SansAmp With the ability to create seemingly unending deep pockets, Wyse has landed gigs with Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley, Tal Bachman, The Cult, and, most recently, the Hollywood Vampires Guitar World · Jan 29, 2024
"The most surreal moment of my life was when Neil Young pied me": Robert Trujillo on a year in the life of Metallica With 72 Seasons Metallica delivered the metal album of 2023: Bassist Robert Trujillo reviews ’Tallica’s year for us Metal Hammer · Jan 18, 2024
Metal Hammer · Jan 8, 2024 "I see people hugging each other, they're crying…I love seeing that." James Hetfield and Rob Trujillo name their favourite Metallica songs to play live Metallica brethren James Hetfield and Rob Trujillo name the songs they enjoy playing to audiences most
Metal Hammer · Dec 28, 2023 Metallica’s James Hetfield looks ahead to 2024: “I’m continuing to try and improve myself, get better, have a better attitude” Metallica frontman James Hetfield has announced his resolutions for 2024
Metal Hammer · Dec 28, 2023 “When Motörhead leaves, there will be a hole there that just can't be filled”: Remembering Lemmy His name was Lemmy, and he played rock'n'roll
Metal Hammer · Nov 21, 2023 Axl Rose goes viral after attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix, hanging about with Red Bull Racing and Robert Trujillo, and giving a rare interview It's possible the Guns N' Roses frontman had a busier weekend than you did
MusicRadar · Nov 13, 2023 "It had been a taboo subject" – why Geddy Lee isn't ruling out a Rush reunion with Alex Lifeson anymore The Canadian prog legends' debut album will be 50 years old in 2024 – could something be on the cards?
Metal Hammer · Nov 6, 2023 "I did see a few tears": Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo discusses reuniting with his former Suicidal Tendencies bandmates in Mexico City recently Robert Trujillo recently took a break from touring the world with Metallica to stand in for his son in his old band Suicidal Tendencies
Metal Hammer · Oct 31, 2023 Robert Trujillo says Metallica haven't given up on slow songs: "At some point there will be a ballad" Metallica haven't released a ballad since 2008's The Day That Never Comes, but bassist Robert Trujillo admits the slow songs will make a comeback... eventually
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 22-28 Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 22-28 include actor Kevin Kline, bassist Robert Trujillo of Metallica and comedian Samantha Bee
Guitar World · Aug 11, 2023 “Ozzy Osbourne gets in my face and we're doing this dance. Sometimes Kirk and I do it during For Whom the Bell Tolls”: Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo explains the origin of his iconic crab walk Robert Trujillo thanks Ozzy Osbourne for helping turn on his stage performance with Metallica
Metal Hammer · Jul 18, 2023 “Ozzy would be running down the hallway, completely out of his mind…” Robert Trujillo on the time he joined Ozzy Osborne's band Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo played in Ozzy’s band after leaving Suicidal Tendencies, and he later revealed some illuminating memories of how it happened
MusicRadar · Jul 5, 2023 "You make us play better, man!" – 20 years ago Metallica auditioned a host of bass players to replace Jason Newsted Pepper Keenan, Scott Reeder, Eric Avery, Danny Lohner, Jeordie White and Chris Wyse were among the hopefuls