Metallica's Robert Trujillo: 'We Were Crushed By News Of Missing Fan'

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo said the band felt “crushed” when they were first told that one of their fans had gone missing.

20-year-old student Morgan Dana Harrington was last seen on October 17 outside the John Paul Jones arena in Charlottesville, Virginia where she was attending a Metallica show.

The band have personally donated $50,000 to a fund appealing for Harrington's safe return, however, she is still missing.

Describing the moment Metallica found out, Trujillo told The Pulse of Radio: "I mean, I was crushed. Stuff like this just really, really bums me out, especially when you are a parent and you have children.

“I mean, it's the worst thing that you could ever imagine. And of course, you know, we're all hoping for the best and just praying that she's alive. It really hit a sour chord with us and bummed us out."

Metallica issued the following statement last month:

We are deeply concerned about the disappearance of 20 year old Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen while attending our concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday night.

Morgan has blonde hair and blue eyes, is 5'6", 120 lbs., and was wearing a black "Pantera" T-shirt, black skirt, and black boots. She was not carrying I.D. or a cell phone. Morgan was separated from her friends shortly before 9pm at the venue. Police have been searching the area since Monday.

We encourage anyone who has any information regarding Morgan's disappearance to please come forward. Additionally, if you or anyone you know shot video footage or took photos of the concert or audience, please check to see if there is anyone in your photos who might resemble Morgan. Please contact the Virginia State Police at (434) 352-3425 or the UVA Police at (434) 352-3467 or police@virginia.edu. if you have any information.Our thoughts are with Morgan and her family for her safe return.