Tag Archives: Newsted

Jason Newsted Says “There’s A Chance” He Could Play A Metallica Song With Dave Mustaine On Gigantour

Posted by on May 28, 2013

When Jason Newsted’s solo band was confirmed for this summer’s Gigantour, many fans asked the same question: would the former Metallica bassist join Megadeth mainman/fellow ex-member onstage to jam? Well according to Newsted, there’s definitely a chance of that happening this summer. During an interview with Skulls N Bones prior to his NYC show, the bassist […]

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That Metal Show Announces 12th Season

Posted by on May 23, 2013

While it’s only been on the air for about 4 1/2 years, VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show will kick off it’s 12th season next Saturday. Among the highlights of this season will be the show’s 100th episode. The show, which is hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine will kick off with Jason Newsted, […]

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Jason Newsted Knocked Offstage by Fan in New York City

Posted by on May 22, 2013

A headlining show at New York City’s Highline Ballroom by ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted’s new solo project (Newsted) turned tense for a moment Tuesday evening. Newsted’s band was halfway through a rendition of Metallica’s “Whiplash” when a fan leapt onstage, appeared to attempt a stage dive into the middle of the audience and instead ran […]

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Black Label Society Confirmed For Megadeth’s Gigantour, Dates Announced

Posted by on May 3, 2013

If you watched the live stream of the Revolver Golden Gods last night, then you also saw a few commercials teasing this year’s Gigantour. Those commercials pretty much confirmed the final and long rumored addition to Megadeth’s touring festival: Black Label Society. And now we know when exactly the tour will come to a town […]

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Newsted Confirmed For Megadeth’s Gigantour

Posted by on April 30, 2013

And so our top 5 continues to be proven wrong. Megadeth has just confirmed another band that will appear at this year’s Gigantour: Newsted, the new solo project of ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. “Massive news! Metallica fans get ready! Jason Newsted come on down. Newsted is the next contestant on Gigantour 2013. Tear it up!!!, […]

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Staind Guitarist Joins Jason Newsted’s Solo Project

Posted by on March 19, 2013

At the beginning of the year, Jason Newsted impressed many with the debut EP of his aptly named solo project, Newsted. Now it appears that the former Metallica bassist’s group has another familiar face in its ranks: Staind guitarist Mike Mushok. Newsted introduced Mushok as the new guy in the band via a webisode posted […]

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Jason Newsted Discusses New Grass Roots Project, Lessons Learned From Metallica

Posted by on January 17, 2013

After starting out in Flotsam and Jetsam, Jason Newsted was thrust into the spotlight when he was chosen to be Metallica’s bassist following the death of Cliff Burton. Since his 15 year tenure with the band ended in 2001, he’s remained active, playing with Voivod and Ozzy Osbourne, among others. Yet despite staying busy, the […]

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