Robert Trujillo’s 12-Year Old Son To Play Bass For Korn

Coolest. 12-year old ever!

April 10, 2017

Korn will have a 12-year-old playing bass for them on their upcoming tour!

The nu-metal pioneers are set to play some shows in South America from April 17, but due to unforeseen circumstances bass player, Fieldy, will be missing the tour. But, 12-year old Tye Trujillo will be stepping in for bass duties. Oh yeah he’s the son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo.

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