Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in Los Angeles. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a Los Angeles newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot is held by Robert Trujillo.
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The current bass player is Robert Trujillo. Jason Newsted and Cliff Burton both played bass for Metallica in the past. Ron Mcgovney was the original bass player though.
At present it is Robert Trujillo, who has been with the band since 2002.
Previously it was Jason Newsted, and before that it was Cliff Burton.
Robert is from Santa Monica, California. He is of Mexican descent.
"Bass guitar", not "base guitar". Metallica's current bassist is Robert Trujillo, formerly of Ozzy Osbourne's band, and Suicidal Tendencies.
You can play any metallica song with even a 5-piece drumkit. What you need to play Metallica's songs properly is a double bass pedal or double bass drums.
Cliff Burton, the original Bass player died in a tragic bus accident while on tour with the band in Europe.
In their earlier albums such as Kill Em All and Ride The Lightning they just wrote off the top of their heads but after Jason Newsted (Metallica's past former bass player) left they started sharing eachothers ideas and writing differently and made the album St.Anger