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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

Robert Trujillo recounted his wild night drinking with Lars Ulrich before auditioning for Metallica, which he felt was a risky decision considering frontman James Hetfield's sobriety after rehab. Despite his hangover, Trujillo performed well during the audition and ultimately secured the position as Metallica's bassist, succeeding over notable competition.

Published on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:25 PM

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