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Metallica: 'New Bassist Has Contributed More Than Jason Newsted Did In 14 Years'

They praise Robert Trujillo...

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has said new bassist, Robert Trujillo, has contributed more to the band's new album than the man he replaced ever did.

Trujillo took over from Jason Newsted, Metallica's second bassist, in 2003, but 'Death Magnetic' is the first time he has appeared on their studio output.

Speaking to MTV, Hetfield said: "In the studio — and no offense towards Jason — but Rob has already contributed more to this record than Jason did in 14 years."

Drummer Lars Ulrich also echoed Hetfield's words, saying it was “difficult to praise Rob without insinuating that there was something not great about his predecessor”.

“But Rob, he's been with us five years now, and it's completely effortless. ... It's never felt this complete."

Newsted joined Metallica in the late 80s following the death of their original bassist Cliff Burton.

'Death Magnetic' is the band's first studio album since 2003's 'St Anger' and is released worldwide on September 12th.

You can see exclusive pictures of the band in the studio and performing at Wembley Stadium last year in the gallery below.

Metallica – In the Studio
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  • How the hel lcan they say this? It was THEIR fault that Jason’s music didn’’t come through on the albums between 1986 and 2001. This is the reason Newsted LEFT the band!

    ~ by Razor 8/13/2008

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  • What the hell were Hetfield and Ulrich Thinking when they said that??? They must be sorry for the way they behave with Newsted... And of course Hamett, keeps his mouth shut like always... So he can keep the job

    ~ by Mark 9/1/2008

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  • This article misconstrues the statement... James DOES actually say that he knows that the reason Jason never contributed as much was because of the constraints they put on him. They totally understand that but this article totally left that out.

    ~ by Jody 9/2/2008

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  • lo mejor de lo mejor JASON NEWSTED

    ~ by JANE 9/3/2008

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  • a real kick in the teeth to someone who helped make the band as big as they are...it is NOT all James and Lars.

    ~ by Johnno NZ 10/9/2008

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