Joining Metallica in 1986 after Cliff Burton’s death, Newsted remained an associate until 2001, making him the group’s longest-serving bassist. After he left Metallica, he continued together with his job Echobrain, played with Ozzy Osbourne and joined heavy metal band Voivod. Newsted uses the pseudonym Jasonic, which functions as both his alias in Voivod as well as the name of his music publishing company. He’s in addition the creator of the Chophouse Records studio and label located in California. He now plays in his self-titled group Newsted, where he supplies lead vocals along with bass guitar.
Tour, the group started a hunt for a fresh bassist. Newsted auditioned along with about 39 other musicians as well as in winning the job, his first live performance with Metallica was at the Country Club in Reseda, California. His advent with Metallica was on The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited in 1987. This is followed by his first studio album together with the group, …And Justice for All (1988), which was subject to controversy and criticism for the creation, among other problems, for its muddy bass guitar sound. Newsted asserts this was additionally hazing on the section of Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, although both Ulrich and Hetfield maintain they were also disappointed with the creation of the record. Moreover, they assert that most/all of Newsted’s bass lines strongly followed the rhythm guitar lines to the idea of being indiscernible from each other. Nevertheless, the record peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and projected the group to higher success. Newsted also played bass guitar on the song “I Disappear” in 2000.
Nicole Leigh Smith (m. 2012), Judy Newsted (m. 1988–1988)
Nicknames
Jason Newstead , Jason Curtis Newsted , Newsted, Jason , Jasonic , Jason "Newkid" , Jase , Metallica , Джейсон Ньюстед
Music Groups
Metallica (1986 – 2001), Newsted (Since 2012)
Movies
Metallica: Master of Puppets, Metallica: Phantom Puppets, Metallica: Reflections
TV Shows
Rock Star
Star Sign
Pisces
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When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff's work, but I also had to put my own signature on it. No one could be Cliff Burton; Cliff Burton was the Jimi Hendrix of bass. I had to practice, practice, practice to get anywhere close to where he was.
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Yes, we sell out...every seat in the house, every time we play, anywhere we play.
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Currently touring on the Ozzfest tour playing Bass with Ozzy Osbourne and Voivod. [August 2003]
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Jason joined the band Supernova that is seeking a singer for the new band. The other band members are Gilby Clarke (guitar), and Tommy Lee (drums). The band selected Lukas Rossi to be their lead singer on September 13, 2006 on the television show Rock Star: Supernova. [July 2006]
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Officially leaves Metallica after being in the band for 14 years. [January 2001]
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His nephew Michael is a very talented up-and-coming Christian musician.
Participated in Rock Star Supernova, a supergroup created through the reality television series, Rock Star: Supernova.
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He played with Flotsam and Jetsam from 1983 to 1986.
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Replaced original Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986 after Burton was tragically killed in a tour bus accident when Metallica's bus crashed in Sweden while they were touring Europe.
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On March 17, 2003, he was showcased as the newest member of Ozzy Osbourne's band. However, he remains with the legendary metal act Voivod and appeared on their self-titled 2003 album as well as their latest album due out in 2005. His relationship as friend and part time collaborator goes back almost 20 years and he has contributed to their music before, notably on the song "M-Body" for the album Phobos.
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(October 9, 2002) Joins Canadian metal group Voivod as their permanent bassist, gets a new moniker from the band ("Jasonic") and makes his debut on their 13th studio album "The Multiverse" due to be released on 4 March 2003 (Jason's 40th Birthday).
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