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Metallica and former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Robert Trujillo has explained how he met the Prince Of Darkness. During an appearance on the Toby Morse One Life One Chance podcast, the 60-year-old says that he met the Black Sabbath singer in 1991 while recording his then-band Infectious Grooves’ debut album The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move. Robert Trujillo: His Style and Legacy Robert Trujillo’s bass-playing style is a mix of funk, rock, and metal. He is known for his slap-bass technique, fingerstyle playing, and ability to create grooves that get stuck in your head. His influences, from funk legends like Flea to jazz genius Jaco Pastorius, are evident in his music. The story of Trujillo meeting Ozzy is a testament to how chance encounters can lead to lifelong friendships and career-defining opportunities. From sneaky studio visits to headlining stadiums, Trujillo and Ozzy’s connection remains a memorable part of metal history. Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo talked about what Ozzy Osbourne means to him, admitting that he has been an important part of his life. Ozzy Osbourne's new album Patient Number 9 is due September 9th and available for pre-order in a variety of formats from the Revolver shop. In February 2003, Robert Trujillo’s life was forever changed when Metallica invited the bassist to become a permanent, full-fledged member of the biggest Speaking in the brand new issue of Metal Hammer ahead of Metallica’s appearance at Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park on July 5, Trujillo recalls how his signature move – which sees him squatting low while he plays bass – stems from a gig he played as a member of Ozzy’s solo band. Featuring an all-star cast of players and co-writers — Watt; Jeff Beck, in one of the guitarist’s final recorded appearances; the Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo; the Red Hot Chili Peppers Robert Trujillo Robert Trujillo’s tenure as Ozzy Osbourne’s bassist spanned from 1996 to 2003, with a notable return for session work on the 2022 album *Patient Number 9*. His studio contributions include the albums *Down to Earth* (2001) and *Patient Number 9*, and he also performed on the *Live at Budokan* (2002) live release. After leaving Suicidal Tendencies, he performed with Ozzy Osbourne, Jerry Cantrell, and heavy metal band Black Label Society. Trujillo joined Metallica in 2003 and 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. READ MORE: Robert Trujillo Names His Favorite Metallica Album Trujillo started playing bass for Osbourne in 1996 and was a member of the group until 2003, the same year he took the role as Robert Trujillo has recalled the surreal feeling of going from being a teenage Ozzy Osbourne fan to a member of his band. In addition to being a dream gig for Trujillo, one thing really sealed the deal for him to join Osbourne's band. The latter two albums featured a guest list of musicians, including Elton John, Tom Morello, Robert Trujillo, Tony Iommi and Duff McKagan. With hindsight, they feel like Ozzy Osbourne closing the circle – something confirmed by his announcement in 2023 that he was retiring from touring. As a solo artist, Ozzy flew the metal flag proudly in the 1980s and beyond. But for one person— Robert Trujillo, the bassist for Metallica—Ozzy had a direct impact on making him an icon. Before he joined Metallica in 2003, Robert Trujillo spent years playing, first, with Suicidal Tendencies and, later, with the original heavy-metal wild man himself, Ozzy Osbourne. "Ozzy's been an important part of my life," says the bassist, who can be heard on the Prince of Darkness' 2001 solo Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at 76, was twice inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, once with Black Sabbath and again as a solo artist. As Metallica prepares for their highly anticipated appearance at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath ‘s farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5th, bassist Robert Trujillo has shared an intriguing origin story behind his famous “Crab Walk” stage move. In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Trujillo revealed that his signature low squat, executed while playing bass, was directly inspired by “I’m always there for Ozz,” Trujillo tells Billboard. “It’s surreal to go from playing Black Sabbath songs and Ozzy solo material at backyard parties at age sort of 16 and 17, over Billy Idol and Robert Trujillo perform onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, with Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Black watching in the background. Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty They all shared some pretty funny, crazy and awkward stories, but bassist Robert Trujillo definitely had the most memorable story of all. Before he joined Metallica, Trujillo played for a band called Infectious Grooves. The band was on tour with Ozzy in 1991, and during a concert, Trujillo almost shut down Ozzy’s entire set with a costly mistake. Before joining Metallica, Rob Trujillo had a very respectable gig as the bassist in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band — a collab he recently revisited on the Grammy-winning "Patient Number 9" from 2022.
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