Jason Newsted
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How Jason Newsted escaped the shadow of Metallica to forge his own solo career
By Chris Chantler published
In 2013, Jason Newsted released Heavy Metal Music, the debut album by his band Newsted – proof that he was at ease with his own past

"My forte, my strength in Metallica, was the live show. That is all that mattered to me, everything else came second." Jason Newsted on what made him such a vital part of Metallica during his time with the band
By Merlin Alderslade published
Metallica's former bassist made sure every single live show counted

Jason Newsted lambasts "idiots" who criticise Lars Ulrich's drumming: "they have no idea what they're talking about"
By Merlin Alderslade published
Jason Newsted has leapt to the defence of his former Metallica bandmate Lars

Voivod will release 40th anniversary album Morgöth Tales in July
By Jerry Ewing published
Former Voivod bassists Jason Newsed and Eric Forrest both feature on Voivod's Morgöth Tales, out in July

Watch Jason Newsted talk about being bullied by Metallica in this rare 1986 video interview with the baby-faced metalheads
By Liz Scarlett published
In a 1986 interview, Jason Newsted discussed the "abuse" he received from an unapologetic Metallica and their crew due to being the group's "new kid on the block"

Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is returning to metal with two new projects: “I’m stepping back into the heavy”
By Metal Hammer published
Former Metallica/Voivod/Ozzy bassist Jason Newsted is working on two new metal bands

Jason Newsted on thrash metal, the Black Album and life after Metallica: “Playing Enter Sandman for the 1,000th time kinda wears on you”
By Stephen Hill published
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted looks back on the highs and lows of his epic career

Jason Newsted recalls making Metallica's Black Album
By Stef Lach last updated
As Black Album turns 25 former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted remembers the time in the studio and its wider impact on the metal world
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