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![Rob + James' Favorite New + Classic Songs to Play Live](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/06/Robert-Trujillo-James-Hetfield-Metallica.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Metallica Bassist Was Once Caught in a Manson Family Shootout](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/03/trujillo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Metallica Bassist Was Once Caught in a Manson Family Shootout
Robert Trujillo remembers the time his family hid in a shower as bullets flew.
![Dee Snider Criticizes Concept Behind Metallica’s ‘No Repeat Weekend’ – ‘It’s Kind of Self-Serving’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2023/09/attachment-dee_snider_james_hetfield_confused_canva_emoji.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies
Inspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.
![Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour Kickoff](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2023/08/attachment-metallica_metlife_stadium_august_2023.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour Kickoff
Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their '72 Seasons' world tour, and debuted the song 'Shadows Follow' live.
![Is There Still Beef Between Dave Mustaine and Metallica? Mustaine’s Answer May Surprise You](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2023/07/attachment-dave_mustaine_metallica_unsure_emoji.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is There Still Beef Between Dave Mustaine and Metallica? Mustaine’s Answer May Surprise You
'Those guys went through a lot of stuff themselves, and I did too.'
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Robert Trujillo Names the One Band He’d ‘Love to Hear’ Cover ’72 Seasons’ Title Track
After all, Metallica have a LONG history with them.
![Robert Trujillo Names His Favorite Metallica Album](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2023/05/attachment-Metallica-Robert-Trujillo-Question-Mark.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Robert Trujillo Names His Favorite Metallica Album
And he disqualifies their newest one.
![Robert Trujillo’s Bold Move That Spurred Metallica to Write a New Album](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/03/met_03.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Robert Trujillo’s Bold Move That Spurred Metallica to Write a New Album
The bassist took the assignment in a different direction.
![Robert Trujllo Reflects on Promise Made to Cliff Burton Upon Taking Metallica Job](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2023/02/attachment-Robert-Trujillo-Cliff-Burton1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Robert Trujllo Reflects on Promise Made to Cliff Burton Upon Taking Metallica Job
The bassist reveals how he reached out to Burton before taking the Metallica job.
![Robert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 Seasons](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/12/attachment-robert-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Robert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 Seasons
He initially wanted to be a drummer, then a keyboardist before he found his calling.
![When Robert Trujillo Accidentally Cut Ozzy Osbourne’s Stage Power](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/09/attachment-trujillo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When Robert Trujillo Accidentally Cut Ozzy Osbourne’s Stage Power
Future Metallica bassist thought he got his band kicked off Black Sabbath legend's tour.
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Ozzy Osbourne to Perform at Halftime of NFL’s Rams vs. Bills Season Kickoff
The appearance comes the day before the release of Ozzy's new album.
![Kirk Hammett Praises Tye Trujillo’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Playing on ‘Stranger Things’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2022/07/attachment-metallica_kirk_hammett_tye_trujillo_stranger_things_split.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kirk Hammett Praises Tye Trujillo’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Playing on ‘Stranger Things’
The son of Metallica's Robert Trujillo contributed to the version used on the show.
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‘Stranger Things’ Pushes Hit Metallica Song Into Spotify’s ‘Top 50 Global’ Chart
And Metallica praise the 'Master of Puppets' shred too!
![The Advice Metallica’s Rob Trujillo Has For Young Musicians + The Advice He Gave His Bassist Son](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2016/10/Robert-Trujillo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Advice Metallica’s Rob Trujillo Has For Young Musicians + The Advice He Gave His Bassist Son
Learn some valuable lessons from one of the best.
![James Hetfield + Rob Trujillo Trade Vocals as Metallica Pulverize Chile With ‘Spit Out the Bone’ Encore](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2022/05/attachment-metallica_james_hetfield_rob_trujillo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
James Hetfield + Rob Trujillo Trade Vocals as Metallica Pulverize Chile With ‘Spit Out the Bone’ Encore
There aren't enough fire emojis in the world for this.
![Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl Ceremony](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/04/attachment-hamjillo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl Ceremony
Metallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.
![Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2020/12/kirk-hammett-metallica-rock-in-rio-2013.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’
The rocker doesn't 'see any signs of us slowing down.'
![Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Acted in ‘CHiPS” 1982 Halloween Show](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/10/Chip-Trujillo-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Acted in ‘CHiPS” 1982 Halloween Show
Before becoming the bassist of Metallica, Trujillo was a child actor.