Jason Newsted 

Second bassist for the band, Metallica. The band recruited him in late 1986 after the tragic death of former legendary bass player, Cliff Burton. His first album with the band was the EP, Garage Days Revisited, but his first full studio album was ...And Justice For All.

Newsted pretty much got a bad wrap because he wasn't as good as Burton. If you really listen to his bass pieces, however, it's not hard to find that he is clearly among the best bass players in the world.

In 2000, Newsted left the band for what he claimed were personal injuries he sustained while touring with Metallica. He later admitted, however, that he wanted the band to take a break for one year while he worked on his side project, Echobrainand the other band members sorted out their personal lives. Frontman James Hetfield declined the proposition and Newsted stepped down as Metallica's bass player after 14 years. Following the release of their 8th studio album, St. Anger, the band selected Ozzy Osbourne's bassist, Rob Trujillo, to replace Newsted.

Unlike previous members, such as Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney, Newsted does not hold hard feelings towards the band and remains close friends with each member.

As of 2007, Newsted is the bassist for the band, Supernova, in which a television series somewhat equivalent to American Idol selected the lead singer of the band.

Stupid Metallica Fan: Jason Newsted sucks! He isn't anywhere near as good as Cliff Burton was.

Intelligent Metallica Fan: No he doesn't. That's like saying Kirk Hammett sucks because he isn't as good as Hendrix.

Jason Newsted by Ccjamp February 28, 2007

jason newstead

One of the coolest bass players and backup vocalists for Metallica besides Cliff Burton.Left in 2000 after James Hetfiel wouldn't let him join and play in multiple bands besides Metallica

Did you see Jason Newstead in Seattle in 1989

jason newstead by Kuhana March 28, 2005

jason newstead

jason newstead,played bass in metallica for 14 years until band member problems...proved himself almost overnight by his killer bass solos in concert,and back up vocals...he now is with supernova as they host tv show rockstar looking for there lead singer...jason newstead will always be mr. metallica

jason newstead kicks it up on bass!!!!!

jason newstead by raz master August 25, 2006