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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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Jason Newsted opens up on acoustic inspiration

By Scott Munro Last updated

With his focus now on acoustic material, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says musical direction was inspired by playing for his ill mother

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"You can't just be making music": Jason Newsted discusses the "origins" of his problems with Metallica

By Merlin Alderslade Last updated

Jason reveals how working with Devin Townsend sowed the seeds for tensions with his Metallica bandmates

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Metallica 2000
Echobrain: how one band almost killed Metallica

By Rich Hobson Last updated

Metallica ruled the world through the 90s, but the year 2000 almost spelled the end of the band

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Jason Newsted live on stage
Watch Metallica legend Jason Newsted cover Knockin' On Heaven's Door at free New York show this past weekend

By Merlin Alderslade Last updated

Jason Newsted made a rare live appearance this past weekend - and you can watch the whole gig!

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Metallica: the epic story behind the Black album

By Jon Hotten Last updated

30 million people can’t be wrong: how the Black Album transformed Metallica into metal’s biggest band

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Metallica and Jason Newsted in project talks

By Martin Kielty Last updated

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says he’s in talks with the band about a potential collaboration

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Metallica ex Jason Newsted prepares Would And Steal project

By Christina O'Neill Last updated

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted prepares to launch his latest project Would And Steal

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Jason Newsted: Why I’m playing acoustic instead of metal

By Martin Kielty Last updated

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted explains reasons behind his new focus on acoustic music: “This is what I’ll do for the rest of time”

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The night nu metal bowed down before Metallica

By Rich Hobson Last updated

In 2003, everyone from Linkin Park to Snoop Dogg bowed down before Metallica at the MTV Icon show. The result was one of the most memorable tribute gigs ever

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