"Bass guitar", not "base guitar". Metallica's current bassist is Robert Trujillo, formerly of Ozzy Osbourne's band, and Suicidal Tendencies.
Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in Los Angeles. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a Los Angeles newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot is held by Robert Trujillo.
James Hetfield-vocals and guitar Lars Ulrich-drums Robert Trujillo-bass Kirk Hammet-guitar
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James Hetfield - Rhythm guitar, vocals Kirk Hammett - Guitar, backup vocals Robert Trujillo - Bass Lars Ulrich - Drums METALLICA 4-EVER!
James Hetfield - The lead singer and guitarist Lars Ulrich - Drummer Kirk Hammett - Lead guitarist Robert Trujillo - Bass guitar
Robert is from Santa Monica, California. He is of Mexican descent.
No, The only people in Metallica ever were, James Hetfield,Lars Ulrich,Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo,Dave Mustaine. There was 2 other bass players but I forgot their names. \m/
No, but they got a new bassist - Robert Trujillo. Robert Trujillo joined Metallica on February 24th, 2003. When he auditioned for Metallica, they loved his lead bass playing style and they offered him 1 million dollars on top of a percentage of the band's earnings. He is a Native American, and was born on October 23rd, 1964, in Santa Monica, California. He played in the bands Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, and with Jerry Cantrell and Ozzy Osbourne before joining Metallica.
Here are all of Metallica's past and present bassists: 1981-1982 Ron McGovney 1982-1986 Cliff Burton 1986-2001 Jason Newstead 2003-Present Robert Trujillo
Yes Metallica's new CD called death magnetic is set for worldwide release September 12 2008 It features The day that never comes and cyanide. Its a throwback to master of puppets era with a mature vocal lead from James Hetfield and prominent bass from Robert Trujillo.
Roughly 40 people tried out for auditions including Hammett's childhood friend Les Claypool of Primus, Troy Gregory of Prong, and Jason Newsted, formerly of Flotsam and Jetsam.