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Celine Dion pays tribute to former label mate Ozzy Osbourne

Celine Dion has remembered Ozzy Osbourne for his "boundless spirit and ear for melody".

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Robert Trujillo remembers Ozzy Osbourne, confirms Metallica will attend funeral

Robert Trujillo has recalled the "wild adventure" he had touring with Ozzy Osbourne.

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“The company's performance has deteriorated due to the rise of the secondhand market and intensifying competition”: Iconic Japanese guitar firm Fernandes Guitars files for bankruptcy again – but there's still hope for fans of the brand

The company – which has been championed by Kirk Hammett, Billie Joe Armstrong, Keanu Reeves and Robert Trujillo – had previously filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in July 2024

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“Cliff played guitar as well as bass – I picked up a few things from him that ended up on Master of Puppets”: Before Robert Trujillo and Jason Newsted, Cliff Burton set the musical bar for Metallica and established an indelible legacy

Cliff Burton’s playing style may have been an offbeat fit for the cutting-edge thrash of Metallica, but it worked perfectly

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“We start stomping in each others’ faces, and getting lower and lower like two sumo wrestlers”: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo reveals the inspiration behind the ‘Crab Walk’ – and it involves Ozzy Osbourne

We’ve got Ozzy to thank for Robert Trujillo’s signature onstage move

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“A growly tone that no other pedal has": Robert Trujillo’s son, Tye, dips into the signature stompbox world for the first time with a pedal that combines wah, drive and distortion

The Trujillo TruDrive Wah, designed in collaboration with Morley, promises to be a “cool new wah for the next generation of players”

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“In the studio I was freaking out and bawling. I had no idea Ross Robinson was getting it all on tape until I came back a couple of days later and he said, ‘Listen to this...’”: Korn break down their iconic debut album track by track

Korn’s self-titled 1994 debut album changed the face of metal, even if they didn’t know it at the time

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“You have to fight to be heard in metal. But you have to give them something worth fighting for!” 20 metal bassists who took heavy bass playing in new directions

Featuring metal’s leading low-enders – from old-school thrash to modern metal

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“There’s an art to simplicity, and Jason Newsted brought that art. Cliff Burton was more aggressive, and a busier player”: The bassists of Metallica

From Ron McGovney to Robert Trujillo, we trace the evolution of Metallica’s low-end sound

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“It was a different feel, but it was so expressive. I had never seen that clip of Jeff Beck before”: Jerry Cantrell on how Jeff Beck inspired him to dig out a rare pedal for I Want Blood

The Alice In Chains riffer drew inspiration from the late great, and his penchant for left-field gear, for his latest solo album

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Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo reveals why he doesn't write more songs

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo is content with his writing credits for the 'Enter Sandman' rockers.

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“Well, yesterday was nuts”: Metallica pull out all the stops for All Within My Hands charity gig – bringing out oddball Danelectros, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and rareties

With the help of some special guests, Metallica played deep cuts, new covers, and a very interesting reimagining of one of their recent releases all in the name of charity

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“He kept sneaking into our studio and hanging out with us. And then, the minder would come in like, ‘Have you seen Ozzy?’” Metallica’s Robert Trujillo explains how he met Ozzy Osbourne

Apparently the Prince Of Darkness enjoyed wandering off when he was supposed to be recording music…

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“I just see a pie hit me in the grill”: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo on the rock legend who caked him in the face onstage

It was the Metallica man’s birthday and an iconic rock veteran wanted to make sure it was properly celebrated

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"There are always fears and doubts lurking, because you're opening yourself up in a completely raw way": Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell on his new album and its guests, songwriting, AI, algorithm bots and AIC's legacy

Jerry Cantrell's new solo album I Want Blood features members of Guns N' Roses, Metallica and Faith No More

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“I came down absolutely not knowing what to expect – and I came out a different person”: Robert Trujillo took profound inspiration from Steven Wilson, and believes Metallica would feel the same

The infectiously groovy Metallica bass player RobTrujillo was floored when he discovered Steven Wilson

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"All abooooaard!" Watch the all-star Hall Of Fame tribute to Ozzy Osbourne starring Maynard James Keenan, Billy Idol, Rob Trujillo, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Andrew Watt, Adam Wakeman, Steve Stevens, Zakk Wylde and Jelly Roll

The all-star band assembled in Cleveland to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness as he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame for the second time

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“I was just looking at it as a chance to go play Master Of Puppets for an afternoon”: Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery reveals what shocked him about 2003 Metallica audition

Avery auditioned to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica, but the role ultimately went to Robert Trujillo

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“I’m still in shock that I’m getting inducted for a second time”: Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde and Andrew Watt to headline Ozzy Osbourne tribute at all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Robert Trujillo, Chad Smith and Steve Stevens will also take part in the ceremony, which will feature an induction speech from Jack Black

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Jack Black will induct Ozzy Osbourne into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame; Metallica, Tool and Red Hot Chili Peppers members to perform

The Prince Of Darkness will join the annals of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on October 19

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"His kid goes to our kid’s school, he's a lovely guy": how Metallica's Robert Trujillo and James singer Tim Booth became unexpected lunch buddies

The James frontman has been hanging out with the Metallica man in LA

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From 'metal' to banda: Metallica thrills Mexico with their cover of "La Chona"

Metallica thrills Mexico with their cover of "La Chona", during their first show after seven years without a show there

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“Lars called me, and you’re on a shortlist”: Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson was in the running to replace Jason Newsted in Metallica

Megadeth’s David Ellefson was shortlisted to join Metallica in 2003 – and he found out because Dave Mustaine told him

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“I didn’t want James Hetfield to smell the alcohol on me”: Robert Trujillo stayed up drinking until 5am before his Metallica audition

The day before auditioning for the biggest band in metal, Trujillo was up partying all night with Lars Ulrich

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“We end up drinking until 5 in the morning. I wake up with the worst hangover of my life, and now I’ve got to play with Metallica”: How a late-night drinking session with Lars Ulrich almost ruined Robert Trujillo’s Metallica audition

Robert Trujillo was announced as Metallica's new bassist on February 24, 2003, following a two-day try-out for the metal giants

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