I was recently watching the documentary about how Robert Trujillo landed the role of bassist for Metallica. The man is incredible—his energy, talent, and resume are legendary. I was already a fan of many of the bands he played with before Metallica, but seeing him walk into that audition and own it was inspiring.
Trujillo came in prepared. He already knew several of their songs, not just on a surface level—he could play them confidently, with feel and groove, ready to rehearse with the band that day. No hesitation. No excuses. Just music.
What stood out was how some of the other bassists didn’t seem to know the songs. These were seasoned pros. Musicians who had played in big bands, toured the world, and made records. But when it came time to show up for one of the biggest auditions of their careers, they weren’t ready.
Why?
This was Metallica. One of the most iconic bands in the world. If you’re walking into that room, your baseline (no pun intended) should be knowing their setlist, inside and out. If it were me—and this applies far beyond music—I’d be researching the band’s most recent shows, pulling setlists, and walking in ready to play at least five of those songs cold. Ideally more. You’re not just there to “audition”—you’re there to be perform.
Robert Trujillo got the gig because he was talented and prepared. He respected the opportunity, did the work, and walked in like a guy who already belonged there.
That’s the whole point of Everyday is an Interview. You never know when the call will come, when the room will open, when the shot will be there. When it does—you need to be the person who’s ready. Not almost ready. Not sort of familiar. Ready.
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