Gee was I more than happy to see who Metallica picked as their new four stringer, Rob Trujillo. Why you may ask? He have more than enough touring experience as he has been worldwide together with both his old band Suicidal Tendencies and Ozzy Osbournes. He can keep himself in the background if necessary (he has worked for Ozzy remember), but also have his own style which hopefully will take Metallica to new levels. I am not sure if I should start filing my Suicidal albums under 'Metallica related' or not, but you will find info on Rob's background below. Listed are also all albums where you can hear him playing.
Note: Click on the album titles for more info, or to buy them at amazon.com.
Suicidal Tendencies
Judging from their name, the Suicidal Tendencies were never afraid of a little controversy. Formed in Venice, CA during the early 80's, and building a huge following among skateboarders.
Robert Trujillo joined the band just before the 'Lights, Camera, Revolution,' was recorded in 1990. One of my favourite albums that year! It was awas success - as its video for the explosive "You Can't Bring Me Down" received repeated airings on MTV's 'Headbanger's Ball' program, while the album would be certified gold in the U.S. Rob was at that time credited for adding funk and new elements to the group's sound.
After the 1994's 'Suicidal for Life,' the band decided to hang it up. Mike Muir the ST frontman and Trujillo continued working together with the project Infectious Grooves.
Suicidal Tendencies - Lights. Camera. Revolution! (1990) (recomended)
Suicidal Tendencies - Art of Rebellion (1992)
Suicidal Tendencies - Suicidal for Life (1994)
Suicidal Tendencies - Prime Cuts: The Best of (1997) (recomended)
Suicidal Tendencies - Friends & Family (1997)
Infectious Grooves
Infectious Grooves started out as a side project for Suicidal Tendencies vocalist Mike Muir and bassist Robert Trujillo. The music is an energetic mix of funk and Suicidal-style metal/hardcore, but without Suicidal's serious focus; this is simply good-time, over-the-top party music, and the band makes no pretense to anything else. Ozzy Osbourne was featured as a guest vocalist on their first album The Plague that Makes Your Booty Move; the band was subsequently featured as Ozzy's opening act on the No More Tears tour.
Infectious Grooves - The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move (1991)
Infectious Grooves - Groove Family Cyco (1994)
Infectious Grooves - Mas Borracho (2000) (Recomended)
Jerry Cantrell
Jerry Cantrell first came to prominence as a member of Alice In Chains, one of the prototypical Seattle grunge bands. Lead singer Layne Staley couldn't cope with the pressure of their enormous success, and sank further and further into substance abuse. With the future of the band up in the air, Cantrell appeared as a solo artist and worked with many big names, including our Rob Trujillo.
Jerry Cantrell - Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2
Jerry Cantrell - Degradation Trip
Ozzy Osbourne
We all know Ozzys story, starting with Black Sabbath centuries ago. Guess Trujilla made such an impression on Ozzy when Suicidal supported him that he wanted him in his band. Rob has toured with him and can be heard on his latest albums. Ozzy is the king and will always be, these albums are a must have.
Ozzy Osbourne - Down to Earth (2001) (Recomended)
Ozzy Osbourne - Live at Budokan (2002) (Recomended)
Others
Several other albums worth mentioning.
A.N.I.M.A.L. - Poder Latino
Mass Mental - Live in Tokyo
