Jason Newsted’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 Seasons
Raised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss.
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Van Halen’s Hometown Will Dedicate New Stage to the Band
Pasadena will honor its hometown heroes in new park space.
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With Metallica
Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.
Jason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen Quotes
Former Metallica bassist “really, really not happy” after press chat didn’t go to plan.
Jason Newsted Says Alex Van Halen Asked Him to Tour Last Year
"There's nobody that can top it, so how do you show it honor?" bassist said.
Jason Newsted Recalls Emotional Final Metallica Audition
Bassist will never forget reaction from predecessor Cliff Burton’s mom.
Jason Newsted Says ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Broke Walls Down for Metallica
He believes it made them more accessible to a wider audience.
Jason Newsted Theorizes Why Metallica Copied Him + Cut Their Hair
Metallica's 1996 haircuts lives in infamy.
Jason Newsted Was ‘F—ing Livid’ With ‘And Justice for All’ Mix
Ex-Metallica bassist reflects on album's nearly inaudible bass mix.
Metallica Producer Flemming Rasmussen Contrasts Cliff Burton + Jason Newsted
In a recent interview, Flemming Rasmussen commented on the missing bass from '...And Justice for All' & explained how the band got certain sounds on classics songs.
Sunday, March 4: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (March 4) to former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted who turns 55.Other rockers celebrating include current Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph (54) and ex Volbeat bassist Anders Kjolholm (47). In remembrance today, bassist and founding Yes member Chris Squire would have been 70.