Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo came through in the clutch for his former band Suicidal Tendencies.
When the latter’s current bassist, Robert’s son Tye, had a scheduling conflict with his other band OTTTO, it was the elder Trujillo who filled in on bass for Suicidal Tendencies’ show last Thursday (October 26th) at the House of Vans in Mexico City.
We previously reported on the Metallica bassist reuniting with his old band alongside his son for a rendition of “I Saw Your Mommy” at a show supporting Metallica in Arizona. That turned out to be a trial run for Robert’s full-set performance.
In Mexico City, the band ran through a 14-song set including the aforementioned song and staples such as “Institutionalized,” “You Can’t Bring Me Down,” “Send Me Your Money,” and more.
Not surprisingly, the set was heavy on material from 1990’s Lights… Camera… Revolution! — one of the band’s most celebrated albums and the first to feature Trujillo on bass.
Suicidal Tendencies took to Instagram on Saturday (October 28th) to offer a sentimental thanks to Robert and everyone who put together the show in Mexico City:
“We were Stoked to get a call from Vans about playing their House of Vans in Mexico City. We played the old House of Vans in Brooklyn twice and of course have a long history with Vans, going before the band even started. Unfortunately Tye Trujillo already had a gig booked with his band OTTTO and neither date could be moved. His father and good friend of mine said let me see if we can figure something out. We kept a secret till the plane landed in Mexico City, and did our best to keep it down after, but last night at HOV was an absolute blaST and we all were so thankful to be able to get up and play with Robert one more time.
“So words can’t express the gratitude we have for everyone that helped us at Vans, starting with STeve Van Doren and Pete and all the HOV crew in Mexico, Jeff Bass and all the ST crew, and all the people that were lucky enough to get tickets. And of course Robert Trujillo who made it all be such an amazing memorable event for so many people….and yes I did see a few tears in several peoples eyes. A night we’ll never forget. We are Family.”
Shared Trujillo on his Instagram: “Thank you Mexico City and @suicidaltendencies for an amazing fun time at HOV. Might need to go for a surf…”
Meanwhile, Robert will be back with his full-time band when Metallica play their next “No Repeat Weekend” dates on November 3rd and 5th in St. Louis as the band’s “M72 World Tour” continues. The thrash legends will then conclude their 2023 itinerary with shows in Detroit on November 10th and 12th, before hitting continuing the tour in 2024. Pick up tickets to Metallica’s upcoming concerts here.
Below you can watch fan footage of Robert Trujillo playing with Suicidal Tendencies in Mexico City.