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What Metallica Song is the Best Intro to the Band? Robert Trujillo Has an Interesting Choice

Getting into a band like Metallica which already has a large catalog is a daunting task. Where do you start? Where’s your entry point? Bassist Robert Trujillo has an answer,…

Robert Trujillo of Metallica performs onstage
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Getting into a band like Metallica which already has a large catalog is a daunting task. Where do you start? Where's your entry point? Bassist Robert Trujillo has an answer, and it's a surprising one.

As part of Revolver's "Point of Entry" series, Trujillo named "Disposable Heroes" from 1986's Master of Puppets as the song he would suggest to those that want to get into Metallica.

Trujillo said the track has "the perfect balance of what I call 'power groove'." He added, "I liked that song before I even joined the band...'Disposable Heroes' has that groove that leans more in that sort of headbanging kind of funky zone...And then at the same time it shifts gears, and you get the speed in there. It's very well-crafted and has a little bit of everything, well, not even a little bit, it's got a lot of everything."

He concluded, "It's always one of my go-to classic Metallica songs. Now, I know some people call it a deep cut … but 'Disposable Heroes' would be my go-for-broke Metallica classic song right there, 'cause it has everything."

Speaking of having a little bit of everything, that's what Metallica offered in their headlining setlist over the weekend at the Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park. The band performed eight songs, including "Nothing Else Matters" with country singer Mickey Guyton, who was also on the festival's bill. The rest of the setlist included "Creeping Death," "For Whom The Bell Tolls," "Enter Sandman," "Sad But True," "The Unforgiven," "Wherever I May Roam," and "Master of Puppets."

Photos from the Global Citizen Festival are below.

Yesterday's (September 24) Global Citizen Festival took place simultaneously in Ghana and New York City. The free annual music festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with performances by Mariah Carey, MÅNESKIN, Usher, Mickey Guyton, Metallica, The Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth and more. Priyanka Chopra Jonas hosted the milestone event, which brings together artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, corporate leaders and more, with one collective mission: to end extreme poverty.

The 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign culminated in $2.4 billion in to end extreme poverty, with key commitments announced on the festival stages from world leaders, governments, and corporate, philanthropic, and NGO partners.

Last year's focus was COVID-19, ending the hunger crisis, resuming learning for all, protecting the planet and advancing equity for all. Hosted by singer and actress Selena Gomez, VAX LIVE featured performances by Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, and H.E.R. Special appearances included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Ben Affleck, Chrissy Teigen, David Letterman, Gayle King, Jimmy Kimmel, Nomzamo Mbatha, Olivia Munn, Sean Penn and more. This year's event didn't have any big names in presenters besides Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Watch most of the performances below:

Take a look at photos from the performances from the 2022 Global Citizen Festival below:

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Katie Holmes

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Katie Holmes speak onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)


The Jonas Brothers

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers perform onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)


Bill Nye

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Brianna Fruean and Bill Nye speak onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)


Metallica

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)


SZA

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ACCRA, GHANA - SEPTEMBER 24: Sza performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)


Charlie Puth

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Charlie Puth performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)


Usher

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ACCRA, GHANA - SEPTEMBER 24: Usher performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)


Måneskin

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Damiano David of Måneskin performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)


Billy Porter

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Billy Porter performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)


Mariah Carey

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Mariah Carey perfor onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

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