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Jason Newsted
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Jason Newsted Starting a ‘Heavy’ New Band, Auditioning Guitarists
He also performed a brief in-studio VIP concert!
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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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Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Bassists of All Time
We count down the greatest bassists in hard rock and metal history.
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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.
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Some ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Are Now Trying to Cancel Metallica, Twitter Reacts
One influencer argued the band's 'problematic' past.
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David Lee Roth Is Holding Up Van Halen Tribute Show, Eddie Trunk Explains
The rock radio host got real about the delay.
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Jason Newsted Admits He Thought ‘Enter Sandman’ Was ‘Kinda Corny’
He shared his feelings on some of their big tracks.
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Jason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen Quotes
Former Metallica bassist “really, really not happy” after press chat didn’t go to plan.
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Jason Newsted Claims Alex Van Halen Contacted Him About Potential Tour
'It kind of just all fizzled,' says the bassist.