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Also known as Rob Trujillo, Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz

American bass guitarist

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It sits within the topics 1964 births, 20th-century American bass guitarists and 21st-century American bass guitarists.

Its subject is documented across 50 Wikipedia language editions.

Person · Open Library

Born
1979
Works
1

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Film & TV

Acting · Santa Monica, California, USA

Roberto Agustin Trujillo (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβerto tɾuˈxiʎo]; born October 23, 1964), better known as Robert Trujillo, is an American musician known for his role as the current bassist of heavy metal band Metallica. He also was a member of crossover thrash metal band Suicidal Tendencies, funk metal supergroup Infectious Grooves, heavy metal band Black Label Society, and he has worked with…

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  • Metallica Saved My Life — Self2025
  • Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow — Self2025
  • Ozzy: No Escape from Now — Self2025
  • Metallica: Helping Hands Concert & Auction — Self2024
  • Metallica: 72 Seasons - Global Premiere — Self2023
  • Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 1 — Self2023
  • Metallica: M72 World Tour Live from Texas - Night 2 — Self2023
  • Metallica: M72 World Tour Live in Amsterdam - Night 2 — Self2023
  • Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?2023
  • Metallica: Campo Argentino de Polo2022

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1964
americanaméricainfunkcorehardcore punkheavy metalmetal

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1,721
Total plays
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Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz (born October 23, 1964) is an American musician and songwriter who is the bassist for American heavy metal band Metallica. He first rose to prominence as the bassist of crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies from 1989 to 1995, while also collaborating with Suicidal Tendencies frontman Mike Muir for funk metal supergroup Infectious Grooves. After leaving Suicidal Tendencies, he played with Cyco Miko <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Rob

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Key facts

Born
Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz , ( 1964-10-23 ) October 23, 1964 (age 61) , Santa Monica, California , U.S.
Genres
Heavy metal thrash metal funk metal crossover thrash
Occupation
Musician
Instrument
Bass guitar
Years active
1978–present
Member of
Metallica Infectious Grooves Mass Mental
Formerly of
Suicidal Tendencies Ozzy Osbourne (backing band) Jerry Cantrell (backing band)
Children
Tye Trujillo

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Wikidata facts

Official website
www.metallica.com
Image
Robert Trujillo 2025 Marvel Stadium (3).jpg
Number of children
2
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Robert Trujillo
date of birth
1964-10-23
start of work period
1978-00-00
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name in native language
Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz
short name
Rob Trujillo
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Encyclopedic overview

Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz (/truːˈhiːjoʊ/; born October 23, 1964) is an American musician, best known as the fourth and current bassist for heavy metal band Metallica. He first rose to prominence as the bassist of crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies from 1989 to 1995, while also collaborating with Suicidal Tendencies frontman Mike Muir for funk metal supergroup Infectious Grooves. After leaving Suicidal Tendencies, he performed with Ozzy Osbourne, Jerry Cantrell, and heavy metal band Black Label Society. Trujillo joined Metallica in 2003, replacing the band's longtime third bassist, Jason Newsted. Trujillo is the band's longest-serving bassist. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica in 2009.

Life and career

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