Son of Metallica's Robert Trujillo releases new single ‘Ride Low’ with his band OTTTO
The young Trujillo unsurprisingly plays bass in the three-piece
Last updated 4th Aug 2021
Tye Trujillo, son of Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, has released a new single with his three-piece band OTTTO, ‘Ride Low’.
The young Trujillo unsurprisingly plays bass in OTTTO, with Bryan Noah Ferretti on guitars and vocals, and Ryan Duswalt on drums. The trio will release their debut full-length album in late 2021, which will be the follow up to the band's self-titled EP from last year.
Much like Tye’s father, OTTTO’s roots emanate out of Venice Beach and lie firmly in the thrash, funk, and metal realms. The 17 and 18-year-olds fuse together these genres to create a fresh new style.
The music video for ‘Ride Low’ was directed by award-winning screenwriter, directer, and editor Paul Marchand, whose 2015 documentary “Jaco” debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and was produced by Robert Trujillo. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
Speaking about the video, the band state: “Somewhere in Los Angeles, it’s still the same as it always was; whirling helicopters, barking dogs, and the din of general insanity drifts through the busted single-pane windows on the hot summer breeze. Never mind the repo man, it’s a city of angels, and if you don’t give them what they want, they’ll run you right into the ocean.”
On 1st August, the proud and excited Robert Trujillo posted a video clip on his social media of him standing in line to see OTTTO play in Chicago, throwing up the devil horns and stating: “Yo it’s me RT! Check out that line man! White Reaper and OTTTO tonight at the Subterranean, and tomorrow they’re gonna be hitting it up at Lollapalooza!”
At 17, Tye Trujillo already has a wealth of music industry experience, having filled in for Korn’s bassist Reginald ‘Fieldy’ Arvizu on the band's South American tour when he was just 12-years-old. The offer came after Fieldy was unable to make the shows due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’.
Commenting on Tye's skill at the time, Korn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer said: “All the stops, and the breaks… it’s crazy to see somebody that young so talented. He’s gonna be a professional musician, and to know that at that early of an age is just inspiring.”
Take a look at the highlights of Metallica's London and Manchester shows in 2019:
Metallica rock Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica's fiery new pyro production at Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica rock Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica fans at Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica rock Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica's James Hetfield tells the Manchester Etihad Stadium crowd how much he loves them.
Metallica rock Manchester Etihad Stadium
The view from the crowd at Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica rock Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica's Kirk Hammett at Manchester Etihad Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica's James Hetfield stands in front of their towering stage setup at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica's Kirk Hammett at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
YEAH! Metallica's James Hetfield at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica's Lars Ulrich at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Robert Trujillo at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica's James Hetfield looks out to the back of the crowd at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Oosh! Metallica's James Hetfield at London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica rock London Twickenham Stadium
Metallica's Kirk Hammett at London Twickenham Stadium
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