Jason Newsted Reflects on Metallica's '...And Justice For All'

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted reflects on the 25th anniversary of '...And Justice for All.' More here: loudwire.com

[@DaveTaste]

You can tell Lars didn't mix this interview as you can hear Jason speak.

[@mabac16]

dude this comment is gold hahah

[@ViktorPopov2000]

holy shit

[@DemonDethchase]

Lars: Turn it down..... lower...... lower..... low-STOP! Steve*: But Lars, you can't hear anything Lars: Exactly! *Steve Thompson mixer for Justice

[@mattyc.9332]

Ha! Good one....🤣🤣

[@williamrunner6718]

Lol!

[@nicholashooper9935]

If you ever saw Metallica live with Jason on bass, you will know how much energy he had on stage. He was Awesome

[@johnbraucher1499]

Seen him at the gorge in Quincy Washington, and Jason got cut by a glass bottle some asshole threw at him, right when the fast part of one started. He came back out after jaymz gave everyone a tongue-lashing and told us to kick that dudes ASS!!! They started basically on the same BEAT, in the darkness's part of one. Was amazing. I was 16, at the time. I'm 36 now.

[@presence9745]

92

[@ghostrider2664]

Jason put out way more energy than any of the other guys in the group and that was obvious. And the bass solos were always fuckingawesome. I've seen Metallica nine times and unfortunately I've only seen Metallica with Jason twice. But as you might suspect, those two were the best

[@hillie47]

Because of Jason I started playing bass. He was the one headbanging on stage and just having a blast. "Hmmm, an instrument where this is possible, I may need to learn that". Of course I'm still as crappy as I was 25 years ago. :)

[@jujupancakes9310]

I saw them twice with Cliff and twice with Jason. I saw Flotsam with Jason. He had big shoes to fill and he got the job done. Respect

[@briang624]

I was fortunate enough to Meet Jason and Metallica twice. Jason was by far the most personable of the band members. The first time I met them was at the ..And Justice tour in 89. The second time was in 91 for the Black album. I'll never forget being backstage and I asked Jason if he had a spare pick. Without hesitation, he reaches in his back pocket and hands me his pick. The kid next to me asks Jason to sign his can of beer. Jason says " It's full man, I can't sign on the condensation, you'll have to drink it first." The kid looked underage and was afraid to do it at first, then Jason goes "C'mon man it's cool, slam it." So he did and We all laughed and Jason signed his beer can. Great memories.

[@Dapno_]

Thank you for sharing that beautifully wholesome story:)

[@TonyJuanPailos]

r/thathappened Nah, just kiddin, I'm actually really fuckin jealous xD

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

@Stay Sharp I've heard about the other three that have diva attitude compared to Jason who's down to earth, and friendly to people, and at backstage to meet and greet the fans were distant and treated people with arrogance and couldn't wait to leave. How ungrateful to the very people who made them millionaires and successful. How rude and disrespectful.

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

@Stay Sharp I used to be a Metallica fan but when I found out the way they treated their band members and fans, it really put me off and changed to Megadeth. I never regretted that decision.

[@anticomunista2148]

@@katerinapatiniotis5598 HA!!!! PFFFFF!!! do you know how many members Dave have fired from megadeth???

[@D-Man_Jam]

Jason Newsted is one of the most respected bassists in Metal history, yet he looks like a math teacher. Lol

[@D-Man_Jam]

@ I didn't.

[@user-ei9ns9hq6b]

You never heard of math metal?-)

[@G34RH34D]

More like a science teacher.

[@KaptainKlassic]

so how'd you manage to hit that many subs with no vids? lol

[@gonzowarrior]

he looks like a metallica bassist

[@cimerians]

Met him in 91'...nicest guy in the world. Would hang out, sign your stuff and basically thanked you a million times for coming to the show.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Thanks man!

[@suzediaz8167]

Exactly!!! Met him on the Summer Sanitarium tour. Was the nicest guy and was interested in what you said for the few minutes you had with him. He signed my concert ticket and my tshirt. Best day ever!!!

[@refractorhead]

Cimerians very classy! Mad respect! Miss him.

[@jameschanin1520]

He gave my brother & I the middle finger F**K him !

[@xenounde0]

Wanna like but its 666...

[@irmasil3]

"I mean how it was supposed to be is how it came out on the world and made its mark..." The most unselfish thing I have ever heard.

[@Jeffersonian1975]

If he said anything different, Lars would have sued him

[@RobertLandrum13]

Right? Jason and Dave Grohl are the coolest most unselfish dudes in rock music. It doesn't get better than those 2.

[@ijustchangedmyname]

@@RobertLandrum13 There are a fuckton of really cool people in the rock/metal scene. The first one that comes to mind is John Petrucci. The mans a legend and has zero ego.

[@perryborn2777]

@@ijustchangedmyname the guys from Rush are all pretty chilled out too. Peart was very shy and didn't want to live in the Limelight, but they all loved their fans

[@shalashaska6658]

@@perryborn2777 Same with Duff McKagan from GnR

[@Aymungoos]

One of my favorite moments: James: Searching Jason: AHHHHHHH

[@elyogito5621]

He's a legend for that.

[@u1richh]

That was hilarious. Especially how James looked at him afterwards.

[@AdamG1983]

James: ಠ_ಠ

[@eva-vs1zu]

Craig Hipsher SAME lmao😂

[@gusten6986]

I c bajs

[@iess2006]

The Bass player is always the nicest guy in the band that you'd actually like to meet and have a beer with. I call it the Michael Anthony effect.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

hear that

[@YoItsEvanAdams]

Roger waters thoroughly disproves the existence of this effect

[@iess2006]

@@YoItsEvanAdams Most rules and axioms have exceptions

[@steveacevedo820]

Agree, I've met Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton and GNR's Duff McKagan, both were humble and appreciative of their fans and I can't say that about the other members of their respective bands although Brad Whitford was also pretty cool to talk to.

[@PaulieTheDude]

Simply because being a bassist requires for you to drop your ego and work for a team. An egoistic asshole would never sign up for a bassist job - no way.

[@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837]

Jason just seems like such an impossibly nice human being.

[@julieschultz6363]

He ABSOLUTELY is. Check out my story: www.quora.com/Have-you-ever-met-someone-before-they-became-famous-and-now-they-are-really-famous/answer/Julie-Schultz-15

[@jonclarkson5911]

He's a jerkoff.

[@julieschultz6363]

@@jonclarkson5911 Not the Jason I know.

[@Dankster-yo8xv]

@@julieschultz6363 *we

[@julieschultz6363]

@@Dankster-yo8xv Have you had personal dealings with Jason too?

[@sacredlunatic]

"Maybe not the mix" Diplomacy level: Over 9000

[@IICJZII]

Classy dude if ever I saw one.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Somebody's looking at Lars...

[@cody_sorensen5757]

Compensated with "Scorpions and Van Halen invented Cocaine" Diplomacy level: -9000, so he's on level 0 now.

[@shr00mhead]

@@cody_sorensen5757 No, its over 9000.

[@bishopsteiner7134]

@@cody_sorensen5757 that's like saying telling people Motley Crew did a bit of heroin was letting the cat out of the bag. EVH's coke and booze habits were 100% old news before Jason ever joined Metallica, mate.

[@suzysassi623]

With all due respect, Metallica was never the same after he left.

[@nellyboi3043]

They were already a shell of themselves before he left

[@youtube_h4ndle]

I feel that way about Cliff Burton. I love the Newsted albums, but they aren't as raw and don't have "that energy".

[@JonnnyStorrrm]

@@nellyboi3043 basically. Load and Reload are awful imo. I actually like St. Anger more than those albums

[@christianjackson9360]

Just like one of their recordings, it's SAD BUT TRUE!!!

[@VinceverevecniV]

Man they reached the top with lulu .. fucking great album with Lou Reed

[@stupidude4]

Lars comes to the Loudwire editing room “Turn the volume all the way down.”

[@abelstrd]

I could actually hear Lars in my head when I read your comment! 😆😆😆😆😆

[@adamarif0114]

Fuck lars!

[@xdboi9196]

“HE LEFT THE FOCKIN BAND”

[@maximusmax4557]

"Turn Jason down, man - I can still hear him!"

[@TheLifeontheropes]

"And then turn it down 2 more DBs."

[@LextechLighting]

Lars snubbed Jasons sound out because he wasn’t Cliff, and he owes him more than an apology for it.

[@Ozzie143]

@really sore knee It's not about the money, mate. It's about respect, when someone doesn't respect you. it's highly unlikely you'll keep working for 'em. Not to mention you just become a "bass player" not a band member which means no creative input from you. Atleast, they used his "blackened" riff.

[@kingnothing2161]

In one album. He is more than audible in the next 3. They were hurting the most trying to write their first record without Cliff. Its bogus but understandable. Its not like they ruined his whole life damn

[@kgunitkeese17]

I think Lars deserves at least a strong kick to the nuts and a broken nose. If I was in Jason's shoes and Lars did that to me, I wouldn't hesitate to kick his ass. That's disrespectful to the max.

[@kgunitkeese17]

@@kingnothing2161 It was a big deal because it was the first album following Cliff's death and it was basically a resurgence. The fact that they did that is just plain disrespectful. The producer even said that Lars complained about his drum sound that the producer made and demanded it fit what he wanted. If I was the producer I would've refused to change the drum sound to Lars' demand and kick him out of the mixing booth since he has no business being there.

[@josephmeyer6232]

Yeah... It is just impossible to find another bassist like Cliff...

[@crashburn3292]

Jason is now, and will always be my favorite member of Metallica. He took all that drunken, immature bullshit hazing that went on far too long. He had his bass on Justice wiped out, and yet here he sits, not at all bitter. He's twice the man James and Lars are.

[@bennyzuccarello1068]

Hetfield and Ulrich are a couple of pompous doochbags that got LUCKY ! Jason was lucky too, but he was/is COOL, Hetfield gets my vote for #1 $#!T-#E@D of the 1980's-2010's.

[@deathpunx5521]

Benny Zuccarello you know you can say “shithead” right?

[@jack-wk8po]

Nah bro cliffs ma man

[@sharpshooter_00i79]

@Derfel Cadarn so what you're trying to say is he should've stayed and miss his biggest opportunity ever ? Interesting..

[@darwinblinks]

Respect your opinion. But for me Jason isn't even top 5. 1. Cliff 2. Mustaine 3. James 4. Kirk 5. Lars 6. Jason 7. McGovney 8. Trujillo

[@cd0u50c9]

He sees the bigger picture of their journey, and he doesn't let himself get affected by details along the way. It takes an intelligent, mature and well grounded human being to drift above the bruised egos that tried to down him, and he does, because he is. So much respect and love for Jason, absolute legend.

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

Beautifully articulated.

[@taffysaur]

“I think the way it was ‘meant’ to be was how it came out, the one that affected the world, but thank you...” That’s a really good attitude. 👍

[@Testibus00]

The whole point of that story was to tell you that And Jason For All exists, lol.

[@rodolfosilva8974]

Jason gran bajista de slipknot

[@DenverStarkey]

but it's not how it should have been . that album did imeasurable damage to the bass guitar as an instrument in metal. every one wanted to copy metallica's sound and this meant many people buried their bassist's sound in the mix both live and on stage. and even today there still that dumb saying " bass is better felt and not heard" It's a MID range instrument actually the bass drum is the lowest of low end in any music ,so why on earth would you want to bury your mid end rythm?

[@adrianmedeles154]

Pantera's Rex Brown stated on his book that when they we're partying with Metallica during a stop on mixing or touring of the And Justice for All album, that Lars & James where laughing at the fact they had omitted the bass from the album to spite on Jason for whatever reason they had against him. Jason is super cool and down to earth dude that both Lars & James probably disliked due to the fact he was no Cliff, but i'm sure Cliff would have disapprove on how they treated him.

[@theresarabold6012]

Yes he would

[@Longlivedolphnigga]

That sounds like some made up bullshit

[@xaviermoyssenalvarez4419]

@@Longlivedolphnigga it isn't lmfao there is literally an interview with the producer saying that James, and more specifically Lars, was the one who asked him to put the bass all the way to unhearable.

[@Longlivedolphnigga]

@@xaviermoyssenalvarez4419 it was Lars, James didn’t like the no bass mix version. Pretty common knowledge I just don’t don’t believe James was laughing at jason in front of Rex about it.

[@ryand4533]

@@Longlivedolphnigga Rex has claimed since that allegedly the author that wrote it with him “added” somethings. I think Rex maid some BS claims to make his book sound better and tried to blame the guy he hired to write it🤦‍♂️

[@spursnation5422]

We miss you Jason, Metallica isn’t the same without you buddy!!!

[@ThunderPantz01]

@Lil' Rona Here ye, here ye!

[@joejones8626]

There,s a lot more missing than jason !!!! Timing ,?? Is hetfield deaf or lars cant hear him ??? I was a huge metallica fan

[@therockreviews9007]

Thats true, that was how i got into Metallica, with jason

[@rooseveltNovember]

I wanted to hit like on this moment, but i saw that it was at 420 likes

[@frost3853]

Metallica is trash now

[@DanielLanducciSpotting]

Jason was the free spirit of the band. He connected fans with the Metallica Inc. His live energy was insane. I appreciate for the fact that I had the chance to see this monster live here in Brazil in 99, in my first international concert. Thank you Jason for the amazing songs, energy and headbanging!

[@DenverStarkey]

the only time i saw jason newstead live was when he was playing bass for ozzy on one of the ozzfest tours. and you could actualy hear him because ozzy and his crew are not idiots when it comes to mixing music.

[@Doyledeth]

"The music was still...SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! The whole time!" ~Jason Newsted

[@BassGuitarGuy128]

+Doyledeth Can't forget "holy shit live"

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

His expressions and explanations are always quirky and geeky as fuck. XD

[@claudia3756]

Metal dudes were like that in the past...just go watch Wayne's world, they were silly and kind of geeks

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Well ya, but Jason's also a musician and artist. They/we are always kinda weird.

[@rickrenner8528]

Great player, but is this guy like 10 years old emotionally, over- dramatic expressions and sound effects to match, stupid like all M members

[@coldmetal94]

...And Justice for Jason

[@clintonwalsh2264]

Iram Velazquez amen to that.

[@Man_Ray78]

It's a great version on youtube.

[@ThePandema]

...And Jason for All...

[@christopherst.pierre3569]

Fuck that pompous prick

[@markedwards4721]

Christopher St.Pierre really? Why? Seems like a cool dude.

[@tomflake6141]

I'm a big Cliff Burton fan and this guy is awesome. Saw Metallica in 1989, stood at the left side of the stage. Intro music comes on, lights shine on two lion statues on either of the stage. Then the start of blackened comes on the PA building up then... James Hetfield starts the song and then Jason jumps to the stage right in front of me. He won me over right there with his eternal pissed off look and hair twirling. Just a ball of lightning this guy is.

[@piperschulenberg9109]

Tom Flake I saw both Cliff and Jason, Cliff for Master of Puppets in 86' and Jason with AJFA and the Black album). I thought both kicked ass but by the black album I also thought the rest of the band had become a joke.

[@Hardbody94]

MegaCrasherMusic I'm for change in musical direction and all, but they changed their music to shit.

[@andrewgrant6612]

@@piperschulenberg9109 Same here on seeing both. Cliff was such a hippy , running around the stage in bare feet and wearing his denim tuxedo. lol. Monster sound though...gawd damn.... Still wonder if he would be in band if he had not passed , especially if they had still wanted to "clean up" their sound via Bob Rock. One could assume he may have also matured musically and might have been ok with that? or just said "fuck it" and leave. lol. He delved into so much classical music (like Randy Rhoads) that surely would affect his choices as he matured? Randy even said in interviews he could not see himself doing heavy rock in 10 more years as he loved classical guitar. ah well...we will never know and we have what we have...

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

I really miss Newsted as backing vocals!

[@jpebrz]

"uuhhhhhh DEATH! DELIVERANCE!"

[@toddnorin3843]

Yawn

[@tristanribeiro7903]

Cliff and Jason both had very good vocals, and it is sad that Cliff died and Jason left. Fortunatly, Robert Trujillo is still a great bassist with decent back vocals.

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

@@tristanribeiro7903 Agreed

[@supremeghost7950]

@@tristanribeiro7903 He's okay. Compared Outlaw Torn from S&M I to S&M II and there is a clear difference. Jason just delivered with such energy Rob can't even come close. To be fair, I like Rob, he's a good bass player, but he can't come close to Jasons backing vocal range.

[@croatianguy7073]

"Don't learn it yourself learn it from them." Jason on the dangers of drugs. Wise man.

[@jusufizkastila]

Disi Brate ZDS.

[@croatianguy7073]

@@jusufizkastila Hrvatska Zauvijek iz Kalifornije!

[@damianb2374]

Despite the boast of the internet company re vid title, there's about 1.75 secs about the album.

[@aneldokara3698]

Croatian Guy šta se radi ja san iz texas

[@anto6390]

Ee iz hrvatske si znaci ima nas jos malo

[@turdinthepunchbowl2382]

Mr Jason Newsted, deserves upmost respect. Integrity, humility, talent. I don't know what took more balls, joining MetallicA... or walking away from MetallicA in their prime?

[@HunterShad]

FunkyPoppit PJ Pants I agree on almost the whole of your comment, but I wouldn't call "between Reload and St. Anger" their prime x)

[@turdinthepunchbowl2382]

+HunterShad Dude the riffs on St. Anger are the heaviest thing I've heard since Slayers Reining Blood... so whatever man. Hahaha, just kidding, you know what meant.

[@thedude4672]

He didn't walk away from Metallica during the band's prime. He joined the band during their prime. Though they became more popular with the Black Album, it was a slow artistic decline for them after AJFA.

[@juanmanuelcorrea7673]

Jason helped them to get to their prime in 89’. Jason left right before their obvious decline.

[@TheCompton1963]

Juan Correa thank u

[@MattsChipTunes]

I am sure somebody already made this joke but, this entire interview should have been too quiet to hear.

[@thattypicalslimy8548]

dammit

[@HeavyRaiden]

LMAO

[@JICM25]

can you explain please, I dont get the reference

[@HeavyRaiden]

JICM25 Because back in Metallica's '..And Justice For All' album, Lars Ulrich,low the volume of his bass.

[@JICM25]

Ivan Caroselli oh ok, btw if you don´t mind, why did he do that lol ?

[@brenthba73]

I had the honour to interview Jason way back in the early 90's I spoke to him for 30 minutes and he was such a wonderful, honest and inspiring man...to this day he was my favourite Metallica member and still is

[@sethdillard5840]

He just seems like such a thoughtful, wise dude

[@Drewzer154]

Seth Dillard With all the "Jason got left out" talk you hear from people I thought that he might have been bitter, but he kept it pretty classy. No stone throwing. I like that.

[@matchpanda1302]

Yes such a sweetheart💓

[@romat73]

Very smart guy....

[@blueberrycupcake4403]

+Seth Dillard He really is! Jason is such a pretty cool guy 😻🙆💜❤️💛💚💗

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Jason has become a lot more adult over the years. He used to throw barbs at Metallica, not like Mustaine but still there was animosity. Jason was a mile a minute when he left Gull Lake for Phoenix. He had the attitude and the ego. Was either going to end up famous or dead.....we know where he went👍🏼

[@themetalone7739]

I really like Jason's attitude. When he got kicked out (or quit, if you want to be technical), he easily could've turned into another Dave Mustaine. Talking trash, competing, being spiteful. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE Megadeth fan, but it really says volumes about Jason as a person that whenever he's being interviewed about this kind of thing, he has only good things to say. He doesn't try to make it all about him.

[@mrsqezey8550]

I agree with you but you did not get kicked out he left because he wanted to do a echobrain project with other people and James did not want that to happen so he left

[@gonkula]

tl;dr: jason newsted has great strength of character

[@Skuggedrengr]

+The Metal One Jason is truly one of the greatest examples of being the bigger man when it comes to this subject matter, there's been too many nasty splits in the metal community that wind up in trash talking, taking jabs at former band mates live etc. mustaine is STILL talking trash to this day because he can't accept the way things happened, I was a little disheartened about how disconnected Hetfield was from Jason at the RNRHOF induction but Lars, Robert and Kirk were friendly and almost brotherly, all in all this is a ramble, you're correct! I'll agree thumbs up.

[@punman5392]

+Mrsqezey So he was basically kicked out

[@zivunknown]

+KISSFAN8689 I think he really likes them, you know? I think he never got to a point where he started hating them, because he just likes them that much. It's kind'a like what's called a "love-hate relationship", I would say. I respect his attitude towards this to no small extent. As for James, I think it might be a little difficult for him because he clashed with Jason more then anyone. Maybe he felt weird? I don't think he holds any hate for the guy, I think it was just weird for him. Not everyone can get along well with people they've bashed in past, not because of lack of wanting, but simply because it feels weird and uncomfortable.

[@maximusmax4557]

I wish I had Jason's attitude toward life, man. Has he ever said a bad word about anyone? "I thought how it was supposed to be was how it came out." To get through my next 30 or so years here, I'm gonna hafta start asking myself, "What would Newsted do?" #WWND

[@pointsbeingmade7996]

He is missed in the live show. The bass is loudest now on youtube. ..And justice is served

[@Harrysound]

First album I ever bought. Walked 3 miles to a shop to buy it and listened to it 3 miles walk back home. Couldn't afford the bus money. 1994.

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

I was playing it during 3 years every fucking day while riding my bike at full speed .from/to the high school. From 1994 to 1997.

[@MrBarlion]

You guys listen to your grandfathers too much. "I walked 30 miles in 5 feet of snow, uphill both ways....." STFU.

[@thordrand]

MrBarlion You guy talk too much. I listen to bands such as Earthless, Samsara Blues Experiment, Red Fang that started after 2005 and still have a lot to give. And dont give a fuck about your opinion, by the way.

[@InsaneWayne355]

1994? It took six years to walk to the store? That's a long walk!

[@FragmentedR_YT]

Wayne Christopher did you think about age and taste being a factor at all? They could’ve been too young in 1988 to be interested in that album, or they just didn’t like the genre or Metallica before that point.

[@ChavesReardonMotorsports]

I gotta say Jason is probably my favorite member of metallica of all time. On stage, he brought down the energy and seemed liked an intense bassist but he really was a normal guy offstage, and thats what makes him a top metallica guy, he really was nice to everyone and, ya, alot to cramp into words, but, he is awesome!

[@alwaysawake2022]

@@user-wz7vo7qp2r that's the best comment I've ever read about Metallica

[@shawnrurodenm3640]

If you put one ahead of the other it's like changing the name to Jason Newstead and the Metallica band or Cliff and James's Metallica project. It should never be an either or, but instead be both and more. Whether it was Ron, Cliff, Jason, or Rob, Dave or Kirk, bandmate, roadie, or loyal fan it doesn't matter. We will never stop, never quit, because we are Metallica. So much more than four guys on a stage playing songs to itch the ears of people whom want to hear their favorite hit songs. It was always to bring honest music to the listeners that we might be inspired to change the world. So let it be written, so let it be done. Bang the head that doesn't bang. I HAVE SPOKEN.

[@ParadoxapocalypSatan]

Nah the psychiatrist was the best

[@shawnrurodenm3640]

@@ParadoxapocalypSatan he was a quack.lmao

[@youtube_h4ndle]

Bringing the energy down is a bad thing for a metal band.

[@janbarenkatapult7552]

*HE FOCKIN LÄFT THE BÄND*

[@MoCatt]

lol with that accent exactly

[@dronespace]

Lmfao

[@chon4413]

🤣😂

[@RAB6969]

lol

[@lpvinill]

@Jan Bärenkatapult he actually 'föckïn läft thë bänd'

[@TenFalconsMusic]

I remember when Garage Days Revisited came out. I missed Cliff but I was beyond happy to see Jason fill his shoes. I popped GDR in and my first thoughts were "Sounds great, can't wait for the bass to come in." It never did, prompting me to think they F'd up and released the album without the bass tracks. I tried to return it for another copy but the guy at the music shop said all copies were like that and he'd already had a lot of people try to return theirs. Only wish there was a Justice for Jason edition for that album.

[@danielperales3958]

it'd be cool if it was named "Jason Days Revisited"

[@AndriyVasylenko]

Jason aging reminds Lou Reed more and more (R.I.P. Lou)

[@KlumSyTurtl3]

I LOVE YOU ANDRIY

[@danielmj85]

Andriy Vasylenko Man i love your bass videos !

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Andriy Vasylenko You make excellent videos! And yes, I find it very ironic how James Hetfield looks amazingly healthy and alive at this point in his life, and Jason looks like he needs a blood transfusion.

[@calin.86]

fuck, you're right

[@marc2000z]

More like Lindsay Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac

[@cakredi4132]

When I was in high school, you can spot the kids who were Metallica fans by their Jason Newsted's haircuts.

[@mmmmm_monke55]

Was it the long hair but left side shaved same in my highschool😂😂

[@La-Comics-Cave]

@@mmmmm_monke55 yeah me too 😂 love this haircut

[@mmmmm_monke55]

@@La-Comics-Cave damn brings back memories

[@braapbraaap5281]

Sorry - That's Pantera.

[@iamnotanumber100]

Early 90’s yup same with our crowd.. all had long hair and within months a lot of us went down that sides shaved road 😄

[@PAMSAAM]

Much respect for Jason. Talented Musician and a humble man.

[@GrayMatter13]

This is the guy that got me into playing bass. He's still an inspiration to me to this day.

[@albedo0point39]

Jason, if you’re reading this... It would be so epic if you released a bass-only version of the album, with same timings as the official release, so that we fans can mix your bass lines back in where they belong!

[@trendmassacre8423]

@@TheVesylum Only the songs that were used from AJFA on Guitar Hero, the others were played by the person who mixed them in.

[@raymondsolisjr.1262]

Didn't you hear him, he says it's perfect and this is coming from the man himself

[@juliandelconde6662]

Jason said there that 'the way it came out is the way it was supposed to'

[@lightfeather9953]

@@juliandelconde6662 That's because he's a classy humble person. Takes the high ground instead of criticizing the album as it is. I wouldn't take his answer as the definitive opinion on how the album would have best sounded.

[@mugwump7049]

@albedo0point39 Did you not watch the video? Jason literally mentions the And Jason For All mix.

[@WolfgangVonPoserkila]

2:09 the perfect summing up of thrash metal in a quick expression

[@iamaclone9591]

No

[@larrygilley5195]

The Classic Heavy Metal Vault I

[@blueberrycupcake4403]

+The Classic Heavy Metal Vault hahahhaa 😂😆😹😂😄😃😀😊☺️

[@Dre777]

I would say Grindcore or Slam, but for Thrash as well.

[@tyr.4252]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL omfg yes

[@DamianBrown]

"...maybe not the mix..." :D

[@danteezy_]

Damian Brown read this right as he said it

[@infectingthecrypts]

Same

[@shirazoldchannel]

What does he mean by "maybe not the mix"? I think of the mix as being the volume levels of each instrument, but I'm sure he means more than that.

[@nicoloenricorimoldi7425]

SSshirazZZ Because his bass is impossible to hear. The volume is too low.

[@nayr87]

his bass was dropped 6-8 db below audible on the mastertrack

[@ozancanca9740]

SEEARCHIIIIIIING....gives mic *AAAAAAAAAAAGGHHGHG* * dead stare *

[@aazri29]

When all of them were drunk af hahahah

[@drewblood325]

🤣🤣🤣 man I loved the dog face he put on James that night!!!! LEGEND

[@DropkickNation]

Kirk: *DO DO DI DI DO DO DO*

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

CROWD: SEEK AND DESTROY!!! Hetfield: Lets see some action out there, man! COME ON!!!

[@TThatsWhatSheSaid1]

Hahaha that shit was gold 😂😂 Kirk's random "solo" immediately afterwards just made it even funnier

[@programmedwrong3795]

A part of me feels bad for him. But, another part of me thinks he got out just in time.

[@RCraig-ly7wx]

I agree.

[@panzerfaust66]

+Amanda Ramsey Yes he did!

[@KoolMada]

+Amanda Ramsey Just in time for what? Making a few million more? lol - No matter what anyone wants to say... Metallica is one of the biggest metal bands ever. Jason was a drama queen bitch for leaving the band. He didn't get the big picture of Metallica. That's okay he left... but as a musician it was a huge mistake. Nothing he did after went anywhere. He probably don't care...but bottom line is he's a quitter. Cliff would of never quit the band.

[@programmedwrong3795]

+Kool MaDa That's your opinion. Good for you to have one.

[@KoolMada]

Amanda Ramsey You didn't answer the question... Just in time for what? And yes, that is my opinion. I saw Metallica play when Cliff was alive..Newsted was given the golden ticket and he threw it away because he wanted to stroke off on his bass on his Echobrain failure. No need to feel sorry for a dumb ass.

[@SacredLuzt777]

Jason is very gracious and charismatic. Very humble and awesome at the same time. He wasn't given the respect he deserves but in the end, he is still part of Metallica and the diehard fans know this. That's all that matters.

[@THEeyepatch11]

Jason had HUGE shoes to fill and did it admirably. He had the energy, listen to him singing Whiplash. Nothing against Robert, he's a amazing bassist but Cliff and Jason are METALLICA!

[@wojosquad4680]

Fact Rob Is Great But Cliff and Jason are Just next Level

[@albchu]

Load, Re-Load and S&M are easily some of the worst Metallica albums... Sorry to hear that you enjoyed them so much...

[@supremeghost7950]

Rob is a good Bass player, but he can't get the same energy as Jason had, especially as singer. When Jason sang Seek & Destroy with that energy it was just something else.

[@mikeromo5008]

Cliff is legendary, and Rob's a virtuoso, but Jason was just a force of nature on stage and my favorite member of Metallica full stop.

[@andrewlybbert9527]

I would read his autobiography in a second. He always seemed like the most level-headed well balanced member of Metallica. I would love to read the story of Metallica through his perspective lens.

[@michaelreyes2301]

I wish Jason was still the bass player for Metallica.

[@Chris94DC]

Trujillo is way better

[@michaelreyes2301]

I like jason for backup vocals...it was like having another hatfield in some parts.

[@sweetjustice8141]

his stage atmosphere is much better than robs. but yes rob is a much better musician

[@Breakdown20111]

Trujillo is better, right... but listen to Newsted sing Creeping Death with James together...Sounds so damn badass...=)

[@keepingupwiththecichlids]

Yeah, I'd prefer his picking style to finger picking with Trujillo. Trujillo does is best with Suicidal and the slap bass technique.

[@Cl0v3rComics]

Blackened is my favorite Metallica song still just thanks to everything in it. Thanks for making it’s structure!

[@thechad1760]

First Metal song I heard at 12 yrs old... Christmas gift from sum dude. Put that cassette in pushed play.... My reality changed 🤘

[@Th0rn3195]

I like how he didn’t make any jabs at Lars for literally taking him out of the album all together. He was just happy that it made an impact on the world. With or without bass.

[@devwil_]

Truly a remarkable person.

[@jonathanberry1420]

He had every right to, and for whatever reason, he didn’t

[@justinschultheisz4673]

2:11 when you give Yoda a metal CD

[@artanmcmanusarchives]

Lmao I read that at the exact time it happened 🤣

[@superkornfreak1]

Artan I did this too!! Lmao

[@rancidraldur4342]

Wonderful😅

[@Metallichepe]

@@artanmcmanusarchives me too 🤣🤣

[@samporter7018]

😂😂😂😂

[@maxmolodtsov]

Great dude, great bassist. Period.

[@highvolttage5715]

Eternal Tom Francis Buccholz = Jason Newsted

[@PAMSAAM]

Absolutely!

[@mtbiker4life918]

Jason brought so much energy to the band. He literally put it all out on stage. He was the most humbled off stage.

[@SigGuy320]

I remember seeing Metallica live when I was a kid, and being completely blown away by Jason's playing. He took a melodic solo between songs, and it was simply perfection. The man is an amazing musician.

[@DrMcFly28]

I still get chills watching footage from late 80s and early 90s Metallica, their charisma and energy was incredible. Getting old sucks....

[@nickdavis965]

McFly yeah watching battery played that fast and hard is what i call FUCKING THRASH. watching james yelling his YEEEEEAAAHHH and lars is fucking on the verge of destroying his drums as the pounding riff blows through the stadium. man id be fromt row breaking my fucking neck headbanging. those days for metallica were fucking GOD

[@rellik187redrum]

McFly I'm trying to figure out a way back to then, it's takes alot of alcohol and coke but it only lasts for short while then your in hell for the rest of the night, it's not really worth the brief feeling of being back in the good old days.

[@Axenicsecond]

I love that he mentions “Mastodon” at the end. I’m glad Jason was keeping an eye on them. They turned out to be another favorite band.

[@behindthen0thing]

They suck

[@Anael272]

They are great! are my favorite band too

[@krisnesvik]

We miss you man, Metallica never was the same without u:(

[@bandybushido]

What an awesome individual, the truth always stands alone.

[@xCARNAGE_ASADAx]

Jason is pretty much like Walter White when giving interviews, but as soon as he plays bass, Heisenberg comes up.

[@StudioMargalima]

My advice: Dont' Thread Lightly On Me.

[@cutiecasie]

I had a mad crush on Jason back in the days. Saw him in concert once and loved it 🥰🥰🥰

[@MartyMurray]

Jason is a smart guy, and a very talented musician. I loved his band Echobrain. I saw the Justice For All tour in Hamilton, Ontario. The loudest concert I have ever been to!

[@justdavedoindavestuff3479]

This is one guy, that I really respect. Not just as a bass player, but as a man in general.

[@WickedKnightAlbel]

He is one of the most entertaining individuals to listen to. Talking or singing.

[@AjaxTotaalnl]

Lou Reed looks really young in this interview.

[@LightningJackFlash]

Hahahahh, that was good :)

[@Lopez1988chile]

You know, one of the things I immediately missed from Metallica right after Jason left was his back up vocals. Also, like another comment I read, the energy he gave on stage, which is still unmatched in the band. Love the guy

[@hallamalla98]

Wow, I am impressed that he does not hold against Metallica that they cut the bass from Justice. That he said that the way it ended up is the right way intended since he saw the impact the album had on the world. That is very mature of him, Metallica don't know what they missed out on when he left. I really liked Jason in the band! Rob now is also very talented, but Jason brought something else to the band as well.

[@ClassicPatty]

Jason should've gotten better treatment while he was in Metallica

[@rellik187redrum]

Patrick O’Gara he did, he's known as the best bassist after cliff.

[@rajdeepganguli2274]

rellik187redrum no... Rob is better. Jason is a better suited for a metal band than Rob is, that's all.

[@blueberrycupcake4403]

+RG Indian Ofc NOT! Jason is better than Rob!

[@davidmackeown297]

Well it was understandable why he didn't.

[@g-mancollections5264]

Blueberry Cupcake if you listen to them both just play, Rob is technically better in every way. Jason is a bad dude on the bass, and he was very energetic. I love the guy, but Rob is a freak of nature on the bass...

[@iqmian4160]

Saw him live in 93, was such a beast! He headbanged all the way throughout the concert. So much energy, really stole the show

[@jonq8714]

Jason, congrats on taking the high road but really as a fan, I had no idea how next level awesome that album sounds with the bass. You really killed it on the record, the shortest straw in particular... so heavy. We were robbed of a fantastic performance brother.

[@ivyhallquist3159]

I love how the thumbnail makes Jason look super pissed about the mix but in reality he's really chill about it and just happy he was involved.

[@AsaPhelps]

A show of genuine class rare in this world, not one tiny show of discontent, he’s just grateful for what he had. Even though James and Lars were like 2 jocks that found themselves in a metal band, he remains head and shoulders above these guys as a musician and seemingly a person.

[@marpalafox7842]

Man . . . Jason was such a force and had such a presence on stage!

[@AaronStarks]

You can tell this guy is STILL hurt by how they mixed him out of the album. Like it just happened. Sucks.

[@SambabaL]

You can "thank" mr. Ulrich for that.

[@roywhiteo5]

fucking douche bag lars

[@superQman600]

I wouldn't put all the blame on Lars. What about James and kirk? Are you telling me they had no say? They didn't hear the final project before it was released? So for once I can say that not just Lars fucked up, James and kirk did too..

[@SNGHammiam]

superQman600 Jason actually said it himself, during the mixing it was James and Lars with the mixing tech. Kirk and him were in hotels waiting for the next gig and hanging out. Because since really forever, the two people who dealt with mixes in the band were James and Lars, going back all the way to at least Puppets (Kirk said this).

[@vomitedshit]

superQman600 r u kidding with kirk? kirk's all hair and wah-wah, he had no say in anything except what he got to eat for breakfast each day

[@Mike4metal]

Unforgettable times and Album!!! I am grateful to have been there to witness it all!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@axelanders9053]

This man is a real showman, I love him so much in Metallica show. Hard voice, big headbang, big plays ! Metal baby !!!

[@TrackHeadStudios]

Wisdom comes with age. Youthful viewers, please pay attention: learn from others mistakes; as Jason points out here. Thank you... and ROCK ON!!!

[@punman5392]

0:43 - Jason acknowledges that AJFA's final mix was shit

[@ladislavmalak444]

He does, but in a very humble and non-agressive way. Jason style! ;)

[@robertoricci3393]

Obviously! His bass tracks were lowered because of the Danish midget.

[@Brokenface]

+Roberto Ricci Lars Von Trier

[@Brokenface]

he's metallica drummer, right?

[@robertoricci3393]

+MrBardoTube Lars Ulrich

[@therealeikichionizuka]

Jason is the exact same as my bass teacher/mentor in looks, personality, everything all up to the style of music played in their band.

[@hetfieldprophet]

He's still respecting Lars and James in the interview. Myself that far removed from the band I'd call 'em out on the bullshit he went through.

[@xaitiie8485]

Jason has a very good humble attitude and sometimes things don't need to be said, and he's forgiving, so I really appreciate his attitude and not being bitter about it.

[@ginopini8503]

It's like the less he says the more those other guys look like the dick heads they are and he knows that and he knows we all know it too

[@puigi]

After he left, James and Lars actually kept in contact with him and they’re actually pretty close.

[@WoockerSocket2]

Crying about the past won't solve anything

[@Jakob1035]

Jason really had that raw trash-metal energy on stage. Metallica's now mellowed out and it is how it is, they're old but still kicking some serious ass together with Robert. He's a great bassist but he would never have brought that aggressive energy Jason did during the late 80s and 90s. And with respect to how good and the importance of Cliff, I don't think he could match Jason's energy either. Cliff's musical impact on the songs is and will always be greater than Jason and Rob's but when it comes to live shows, Jason was simply perfect. Hetfield was hella intimidating on stage during late 80s/early 90s and yet Jason always managed to look meaner. I love Metallica, during all eras including today, but I can't think of any band performing with more energy than them during the late 80s and through Justice and Black Album.

[@ilquerxanier]

I love Cliff, i love Robb but for me Jason is THE bass player of Metallica if you know what i mean...

[@bencollins51]

I do. In fact....Fuck selloutica. Thank you Jason for walking away from those deuchebags and not humiliating yourself in group therapy.

[@USA-sx1xi]

Cliff will always be THE bass player for Metallica. Damn I miss hearing him play.

[@FridgeTech82]

Cliff will always be the bass player of Metallica

[@USA-sx1xi]

@@bencollins51 DAMN RIGHT THEY SELL OUT!!! EVERYWHERE THEY GO AND ALWAYS WILL!!!

[@bencollins51]

@@USA-sx1xi All kinds of artists that suck ass sell out shows. Congrats on the sheckles.

[@mattheyn6374]

Jason newsted is an AMZING musician.

[@actavisprime514]

Clif and Jason were all we had boys. Now I just play the first 4 albums until I’m rotting in my grave.

[@actavisprime514]

@Anderson Cooper it is no doubt an iconic album and the engineering on it sounds insane. Tbh I think my own beef with it is that I’ve heard the songs so many times on the radio that I’m sick of it. Which isn’t their fault just pop culture.

[@amrakarmaMisophoniac]

My first heavy metal awakening moment. Traveling in my parents car we stop at a record shop and I buy Justice, throw it in my Walkman and the reverse guitars come in. Life changing moment.

[@SilentScreamer413]

Saw him live back in the days in Zurich Switzerland. Such a great memory. And Justice for All was Metallica's best album, ever. It was more refined that Ride the Lightning yet nothing matched it afterwards in term of energy and power...

[@marksullivan39]

Seeing Metallica live in the late 80s is indescribable. Soooooo happy I was a witness!

[@Garweezy]

Respect! Newstead is a legend.

[@garyv2498]

Still got his hair... right Lars?

[@wsplatinum]

he should let it grow out again

[@blackk4694]

That's a cheap shot dude. They're all in their 50s now. Give Lars a break. Kirk and James have both had work done to keep their Hair, and Lars just lets it fly. Like a real man.

[@philipgonzalez6153]

blackk Not James but kirk.... hahahaha

[@RobotWillie]

I'm only 26 and I'm going bald. So I guess I better get used to all the insults.

[@ericvocals9034]

His hair reminds me of Kramer from Seinfeld.

[@caiogerman4021]

now i need to hear "AND JUSTICE FOR JASON " at full volume

[@sirich7751]

I was 14 and listening to a metal program called "Metal Shop" on Friday or Saturday night. They played "Ride the Lightening" and I was hooked. Still am....

[@Svellse]

Awesome and one of the greatest metal bassist !!!! Long live mr Jason

[@Neelo5000]

The fact that Newsted gets exasperated trying to go back and learn those songs makes me feel better about my own difficulty learning those songs.

[@_Majoras]

ziggy says that jason has a 4.1% chance of rejoining metallica

[@chugginclorox5188]

sad jason couldn't make the interview but his father is pretty interesting too

[@minaboi]

lol

[@BuzzAldrinUFO]

is the one from metallica who gets old in nice way. Compare to the three other, he can be their son. ulrich bald, hammett tahiti bob, hetfield pampers grand pa'

[@rellik187redrum]

BuzzAldrinUFO yeah he looks young still

[@Zergei]

BuzzAldrinUFO "Tahiti Bob"

[@petethepirate730]

uhh people do change looks when they get older.

[@Lynchfan88]

I love Jason and while Rob plays a good bass, I absolutely think Jason was a far better fit playing wise & for sure backing vocal wise. Super nice dude is Jason, outstanding player. I met him and got some autographs here in Cleveland on 1-1-00 pre-show and he was such a nice guy.

[@ZBlacktt]

I went to Monsters of Rock and still have my ticket stub here at the house. He is very very right. I saw them at Arrowhead Stadium, in KC. I was on the field about 3 rows back from the stage dead center. The concert was going good until they hit the stage. After that, it was pure utter chaos. People were being crushed, girls were screaming, bodies were being pulled over the front wall left and right. I'll never forget that day, lol. Oh and it was like 110 degrees with zero shade.

[@EbenezarGold]

I was at that very show, too. I remember Don Dokken blaming George Lynch saying right into the microphone,"Get it together , George". I thought that was pretty shitty of Dokken because nobody cared what they did after Metallica, if George sucked that day, it wouldn't have mattered. First and only time I got sick from heat exhaustion.

[@ZBlacktt]

Yep, I lasted the whole Metallica gig and right after I had to go over the front wall. I was just about death, lol. I mean drinking the whole night before and going through that!!! I would later on work my way back down for Van Halen.

[@EbenezarGold]

yep,Exact same background for night beofre here, too. I got back down for Scorpions, at least enough to see how Jabs did the fills for Blackout. Then everything is kind of a blur.

[@TheBoonWorld]

I went to the show in Maine. Completely forgot who else was on the bill until Jason mentioned it. Caught Jame's beer he tossed in the audience. Coors Light. The kid next to me was about to pee himself he was so excited so I gave it to him. He drank that little bit of wash back like it was nectar from the Gods hahaha.

[@coolbro6969]

Jason is too humble about it. The bass is awesome.

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Coolest member of Metallica, arguably past or present (Cliff was pretty damned cool).

[@ferff27]

Adolph Oliver Bush cliff was a dick

[@thomasferebee9535]

Cliff could get away with being a dick he is a metal god ( and ive never seen him as a dick). And James is probably the coolest

[@blueberrycupcake4403]

+Thomas Ferebee James is an egocentric rude cocky man.....agggh he is not cool at all

[@Retrorevelations]

Says who? James is just a quiet, withdrawn person when he's not out under those lights. He's a private person, with his own demons. He was "controlling" etc. due in large part to his drinking, which made his other issues harder for him to deal with. He has openly said since that he was terrified of people leaving, of anything being more important than Metallica, because he was afraid it would all go away. He regrets how he acted, but he's also at peace with it. And so is Jason.

[@KyloNight]

I love Jason Newsted, been a big fan since as long as I’ve listened to music. He has a great attitude, he’s a great musician and a great personality. He is content and has a calmness about him even though I’m sure there’s been chaos! My favourite quote from him is ‘I’ve got plans for my millions and it ain’t for fuckin sandwiches’.

[@balljointrock3172]

i remember back in the early nineties..erery kid had that Newsted hair cut..just love him..and his great playing and best bass tone..Jason fucking rules