Robert Trujillo Reveals First Experience Entering Studio Recording With Metallica

Robert Trujillo, Metallica bassist (X)

JAKARTA - Robert Trujillo has been the Metallica bassist for more than two decades. He came to replace Bob Rock (sion player) in 2003, then became involved in the work on the 2008 album "Death Magnetic".

In his first creative process with Metallica, Trujillo admitted that he was quite careful to be actively involved in songwriting. He knows with his abilities, and is happy to be a writer, but he sees other considerations.

"As a writer, and you're into a new situation, you don't know if you're going to be a writer. And I'm a writer - one hundred percent - in my other situation. And even with Ozzy (Osbourne), I started writing seriously. So, it's always important to me, "said Trujillo in the latest episode of the One Life Chance With Toby Morse podcast.

"But at the same time, I joined Metallica, and these people wrote amazing songs. And I won't suddenly get involved in that," continued the 60-year-old bassist.

With his experience, Trujillo knows his position in a band. He wanted to make the people around him comfortable.

"I want to make people happy and comfortable, and my role always supports what the team needs," he explained.

However, that doesn't mean he doesn't care about the songs that will be included in the album. He is still involved, even though his name is not listed on the credit.

"I was in that room every time we worked on music, I was there with Lars (Ulrich) and James (Hetfield), one hundred percent," he said.

The initial recording with Metallica went well. Trujillo admitted that some of his ideas were well received by Hetfield and other personnel.

Furthermore, Trujillo talked about the importance of hanging out with bandmates and how interpersonal relations are established in Metallica.

"You're going to live with these people. You have to respect that and respect others. And when you're in the same space, you have to respect each other. And you have to help appoint others. And all that kind of thing plays a role in it," he said.

"There are a million players who are amazing. Yes, they have a certain feeling that is better for the band and the like, but at the same time, there are still ties and trust and relationships that you have to have with each other, so you help each other in living life," he continued.

That's one thing about our team, everyone gets along. You're there for the right reasons and you trust everyone. And that's what happens, and it should be that way."