Newsted

This article is about the musical ensemble. For its frontman, see Jason Newsted.

Newsted
Newsted performing at Hellfest 2013
Newsted performing at Hellfest 2013
Background information
OriginTurlock, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal
Years active
  • 2012–2014
  • 2023–present
LabelsChophouse
Members
Past membersMike Mushok
Websitenewstedheavymetal.com

Newsted is an American heavy metal band formed in October 2012. The first lineup was led by Jason Newsted (former member of Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Voivod) on bass and lead vocals, along with drummer Jesus Mendez Jr., guitarist Jessie Farnsworth,[1][2] with Staind guitarist Mike Mushok joining in 2013.[3] The band released the four-song EP Metal (recorded before Mushok had joined) on January 8, 2013,[4] and followed up with the full-length debut album Heavy Metal Music on August 6, 2013.[5] Guitarist Mushok stated that there were no plans for the band to regroup for any further touring or recording, explaining that Jason Newsted "shut down" the project in early 2014.[6] Newsted broke silence in 2016 to explain having been overwhelmed with projects.[7]

In April 2023, Newsted announced reactivating the band with a new show on May 20 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[8] The band, featuring new guitarist Humberto Perez replacing Mushok, played their first show since August 2013, on May 20, 2023, at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdalle, Florida, featuring 4 old Newsted songs, Metallica, Motörhead and Ted Nugent covers and debuting 12 new songs.[9]

  1. ^ Childers, Chad. "Jason Newsted Finishing First Record With New Self-Titled Band". Loudwire. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. ^ Childers, Chad (December 22, 2012). "Jason Newsted Discusses Touring + Why He Won't Charge for Meet-and-Greets". Loudwire. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "STAIND Guitarist Joins NEWSTED". Blabbermouth. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad (December 15, 2012). "Jason Newsted Posts Letter Revealing His Self-Titled Band's 'Metal' EP". Loudwire. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  5. ^ "Newsted plans to release Heavy Metal Music". Newsteadheavymetal.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "JASON NEWSTED Has No Immediate Plans To Revive NEWSTED Band, Says MIKE MUSHOK". blabbermouth.net. December 23, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  7. ^ BlabberMouth (August 12, 2016). "Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Shelf NEWSTED Project". BlabberMouth.net. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Reactivates NEWSTED Band, Schedules Florida Concert In May". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Plays First NEWSTED Concert In Nearly 10 Years". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. May 21, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.