Robert Trujillo
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Robert Trujillo's career is marked by historic achievements. As Metallica's longest-serving bassist, he has been part of a band that achieved number-one albums in five consecutive decades, a first in music history. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 cements his legacy. Trujillo has also been recognized as one of the greatest bassists of all time by Rolling Stone, ranking number 9 on their list, and has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted as a member of Metallica.
Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best Bassist
Awarded for his work with Metallica.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Bassists of All Time
Top 10 Metal Bassists
The 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Bass Player
July 2003
Robert Trujillo: The New Face of Metallica
Guitar World
November 2008
Metallica: Death Magnetic
Metal Hammer
April 2016
Metallica: Hardwired
Kerrang!
February 2023
Metallica: 72 Seasons
Records & Feats
Longest-serving bassist in Metallica history
Surpassed Jason Newsted's tenure in 2014, becoming the band's longest-serving bassist.
First band to have No. 1 albums in five consecutive decades
Metallica achieved this with the release of 72 Seasons in 2023, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.