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Newsted Confirmed for Megadeth's 2013 Gigantour Trek

Chad Childers — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:56 +0000

Megadeth's Gigantour trek is coming together quite nicely, with Newsted being the latest confirmation for the expected summer run. Newsted are currently off to a hot start with their 'Metal' EP and have been playing to enthusiastic audiences so far this spring. The group's debut full-length is expected later this year and the Gigantour trek will provide a great set-up to build to the album's release.

Newsted Ready to Rock Concert Audiences With New Material and a Sprinkle of Metallica Tunes

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:26:12 +0000

Newsted will play their first official gigs tonight (April 19) and tomorrow (April 20) at the Red House in Walnut Creek, Calif., and many fans are wondering what to expect from Jason Newsted's new band. The former Metallica bassist re-emerged on the music scene late last fall, revealing his new self-titled group with drummer Jesus Mendez Jr. and guitarist Jessie Farnsworth. Then, just recently, the band added longtime Staind guitarist Mike Mushok, whose group is currently in the midst of a hiatus.

Newsted Complete New Album Recording Sessions

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:15:19 +0000

Jason Newsted has got the momentum back and he's not stopping anytime soon. The former Metallica bassist announced his musical return with his self-titled band, then issued the 'Metal' EP earlier this year. Now fans can look forward to the first full-length album from Newsted.

Newsted Announce 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:06:30 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted‘s new metal band is called Newsted. Newsted’s new metal EP is called ‘Metal.’ Now, Newsted are set to promote ‘Metal’ with a U.S. tour beginning April 19. Newsted’s upcoming series of shows are not only geared to promote the ‘Metal’ EP, but are also being used as “warm up club [...]

Jason Newsted Welcomes Mike Mushok of Staind Into Band, Offers Album Update

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:00:02 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has revealed that Staind guitarist Mike Mushok has jumped aboard his new musical project, Newsted. The bassist himself posted a video on YouTube introducing Mushok to the world as a new member of Newsted, adding that the group's new formation is "gonna come out and kick your ass!"

Jason Newsted on New Band Dynamics, Besting Justin Bieber on iTunes + Tour Plans

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:05:27 +0000

In the first part of our exclusive interview with Jason Newsted, he discussed his new EP ‘Metal,’ as well as the influence of his former Metallica bandmate James Hetfield, among other topics. In Part 2 of our interview, Newsted delves into the relationships he has with the members of his new band (which aptly goes [...]

Jason Newsted – Q103 Interview [Audio]

Wes Styles — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:37:38 +0000

Styles sat down this morning (1/14) for a phone chat with legendary bassist Jason Newsted.

The conversation was driven by talk of Jason's new band (Newsted), their new EP (Metal EP), touring, and the revival of his love for writing/performing music.

Jason Newsted Would Consider Reunion With Metallica Under 'Brofessional' Circumstances

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:00:35 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted may be busy with his new eponymous music project, but the famed bassist has revealed that he'd consider a reunion with metal's biggest band under the right circumstances. For Newsted, the most important factor in a reunion with Metallica is, of course, for the entire deal to be handled in a "brofessional" manner.

Jason Newsted Discusses Touring + Why He Won't Charge for Meet-and-Greets

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:45:38 +0000

Though there aren't any dates as of yet, Jason Newsted says he plans on taking his self-titled band on the road to promote their 'Metal' EP. With the holidays fast approaching, the timing isn't right for new dates at present, but rest assured, Newsted will be hitting the stage soon.

Jason Newsted Debuts 'Soldierhead' Single, Offers Snippets of 'Metal' EP Tracks

Chad Childers — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:39:37 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is back rocking again and fans are getting the first taste of his new self-titled band with the just-released single 'Soldierhead.' The song comes from the four-track release, 'Metal,' due Jan. 8 via iTunes.

Jason Newsted Posts Letter Revealing His Self-Titled Band's 'Metal' EP

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:00:15 +0000

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is getting into this whole Internet thing! The rocker, who recently re-entered the music world by announcing his presence on a newly launched website, has unveiled his new self-titled band and kept fans up to date on their rapid progress toward a new album in the month the site has been in operation. Now comes word that the first batch of music from Newsted has a title -- 'Metal' -- and it will arrive early next year.

Ex-Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Details Plans for Musical Comeback

Jeff Giles — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:26:30 +0000

As we reported Friday (Nov. 16), Jason Newsted has reconnected with fans through a new website, but now the former Metallica bassist has laid out details of his musical comeback. In a an appearance on the 'Friday Night Rocks' radio show, Newsted revealed that he's ready to rock more than just your Web browser.

CJ Ramone Nixed Chance to Replace Jason Newsted in Metallica

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:44:20 +0000

When CJ Ramone was approached a decade ago about possibly replacing Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, he declined the chance even though he took Dee Dee Ramone’s spot in the final years of the legendary punk band the Ramones.

Ramone’s reason was simple: Touring with the metal band would not have been beneficial to his family, specifically his son Liam, who had been diagnosed with autism.