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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.

Jason Newsted Finishing First Record With New Self-Titled Band

Chad Childers — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Jason Newsted recently re-announced his presence online with a new website and followed that with the revelation that he was fronting a new band that also shared his name. Now the former Metallica bassist has checked in online to let fans know that things are moving along quickly and that his band is close to finishing a new record.

Metallica Jam With Jason Newsted, Play Unheard Song During San Francisco Kickoff

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:27:50 +0000

Last night, Metallica kicked off their string of intimate 30th anniversary shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco, Calif., in smashing fashion featuring a never before heard track and several special guest appearances throughout the show. The first of four ‘fan club members only’ shows lived up to expectations in celebration of the band’s ’30 [...]