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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:05:02 +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!"

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 an appearance on the 'Friday Night Rocks' radio show, Newsted revealed that he's ready to rock more than just your Web browser.

Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Reconnects With Fans Through New Website

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:37:09 +0000

It's been a quiet couple of years for Jason Newsted, who most recently was heard contributing to the Ian Gillan-Tony Iommi project, WhoCares, but the former Metallica bassist is ready to make his presence felt again by launching an official website and offering fans an introductory video.

CJ Ramone Nixed Chance to Replace Jason Newsted in Metallica

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:20 +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.