No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Robert Trujillo Brings the Bass Thunder at #6
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo comes in at #6 on our list, but not just for his role in metal’s biggest quartet. He was a pivotal member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band for years and one of the Prince of Darkness’s most trusted musicians.
Trujillo took part in Black Sabbath’s monumental finale, “Back to the Beginning,” and shared footage from the event as well as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute performance to Osbourne.
In the gear department, he partnered with Dunlop to create a new signature pick as well as Godin for a limited edition Yellow Flame Acoustic-Electric Bass.
Get ready to rock with Robert Trujillo at #6.
1. Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”
2. Robert Trujillo’s Metallic Gold Warwick Delivers the Low-End Firepower on “Battery” in Toronto – April 26, 2025
3. Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Dunlop Launch “Warlord” Pick with Tapered Edges for Tonal Range
4. Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness and the Bassists Who Backed Him
5. Watch: Rob Trujillo and More Honor Ozzy Osbourne with Heavy-Hitting Rock Hall Tribute
6. Inside Metallica’s Intimate Amagansett Gig: A Bass-Focused Look at “Master of Puppets”
7. Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Unveils Limited Edition Godin Yellow Flame Acoustic-Electric Bass
8. Robert Trujillo Drops a Heavy, Unrelenting Bass Hammer with Metallica in Melbourne’s “Seek & Destroy”
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.