How Jason Newsted saved Metallica from themselves — Kerrang!
How Jason Newsted saved Metallica from themselves Jason Newsted’s impact on Metallica cannot be underestimated. Here we look back at how his 15-year stint in metal’s biggest band changed both parties forever… Words: Nick Ruskell On January 17, 2001, Jason Newsted looked like the maddest man on Earth. After almost 15 years as bassist in what would become the biggest metal band in history, ‘Newkid’ suddenly, and very unexpectedly, announced that he was out. Gone. Walking off. At the time, a statement from Jason listed his departure was down to “private and personal reaso...
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