Metallica's Jason Newsted - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

[@wisfanatic]

Dude is all class in this interview. Humble and polite.

[@yusukeh4812]

And one of the few musicians who gave clear and detailed answers! Whoa!

[@VOD713]

Not like the asshol€ of Sebastian Bach

[@AJ-me1dg]

Has always been such a cool dude.

[@FormerlyYBMT]

Jason is a genuine cool dude from everything I’ve ever seen about him. I wish he could have stayed with the boys, but he has no regrets, Rob does a phenomenal job, and at this point they’re all on good terms with each other as best as I can tell.

[@GRYNGE7]

That's just Jason. Way too humble for the douches that are James and Lars

[@darrellrickles4365]

I think Jason doesn't get the credit he's deserved, he seems like a very stand-up guy and very down to earth.

[@Yammie_Moto671]

What credit exactly?

[@darrellrickles4365]

@@Yammie_Moto671 I think he's just passed off as a 'talent-less jobber' bassist for Metallica to fill a slot in their timeline, but I think he was a decent member of the band. Sure, he's no Cliff Burton, but nobody is or will be. Think of this example as someone saying Ringo Starr wasn't the best drummer for The Beatles; no, he wasn't flashy and this and that, and I've heard so many drummers say they could have played the part better, but I think that they both (Ringo and Jason) played their parts very well respectively.

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

@@darrellrickles4365 You need to listen The Beatles better. Ringo was a fucking MACHINE, especially for his time. Listen Jason's audition in 1986. He could play just as good as Cliff, if not even better.

[@garyfarr950]

@@Yammie_Moto671 +a

[@behindthen0thing]

@@darrellrickles4365 what's so great about cliff?

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

Holy shit. How amazing is it that Cliff Burton's parents were there to give Jason their stamp of approval? What a great moment.

[@csnide6702]

that is so cool !

[@4G63Tx]

Absolutely! Must have really been something for Jason, I’m sure he treasures that moment to this day

[@MariaCrisantaVRaya]

Yes and Ciff Burton's mother even hugged him

[@ericzikmanis6116]

😢 Me when he said that. Cliffs parents were awesome in ever documentary interview I've ever seen.

[@deniseclairesafalzoi]

RIGHT?! Awesome too bad focking Lars & James couldn't extend the same respect dicks

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Cliffs parents came to give Jason their blessings. Very touching

[@Tsukamaki]

joey Leverton That was so deep. Paused the vid and took a moment to reflect.

[@tttarms1970]

Tsukamaki I got the chills when he,said that....

[@ThePandema]

Can't believe the parents of the guy he replaced were nicer to him that the bandmates. What a bunch of immature, egotistical twats.

[@lordreehaw1267]

ThePandema They really were back then. You could say it was all caused by the fact that they got their fame and wealth when they were so young, always touring or recording music, then you add the divorces during the 90’s, James alcohol addiction which worsened his problems he already had with trying to control everything in the band, but it really wasn’t until Robert Trujillo joined that they started to come back down to Earth

[@catjudo1]

Brian Johnson said that Bon Scott's family did the same for him when he got the job as AC/DC's singer. Cool stuff.

[@unhandmeprrriest4601]

Jason looks like the awesome uncle we never had

[@thechairtosser4320]

I thought that was Dave Ellefson

[@TuTosRARE]

The Chair Tosser ellefson is the father uncle

[@garyottonello8744]

Jack Quantrell that's so funny you said that because he actually kinda looks like one of my uncles but his aneurysms are exactly the same as my uncles, it's so weird!

[@dukeofhazard1142]

I lol-ed so hard at this.

[@paulpsycho78]

funny metallica always treated him like a crazy cat lady aunt

[@davidnissim589]

“When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff’s work, but I also had to put my own signature on it. No one could be Cliff Burton; Cliff Burton was the Jimi Hendrix of bass.” - Jason Newsted

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Jaco is the Hendrix of bass.

[@Lizether0]

@Chul Pan I also think that he is better, simply the growth that the band had with him and I am not saying that he was the reason but that he was part of that success.

[@cobaingrohlnovo]

Yeah that’s about right, both overrated lmao

[@mr.iiconic]

@@WhiskerWhippers jaco plays guitar on bass. In my own opinion he was great as an actual bass player, but not top 10 bassists

[@williamstocker584]

Cobaingrohlnovo that means nothing coming from you

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Jason Newsted, the guy who is Metallicas most likeable member even though people dont wanna admit it. Edit: so I wrote this when I was a younger, relatively new and naive Metallica fan; 2 years on, I fully understand and agree that Jason is everyone’s favourite.

[@julieschultz6363]

He's super sweet. 🥰

[@MellenBerger]

I will happily admit it! I miss Jason in Metallica, such a cool and humble guy, from what I have seen

[@julieschultz6363]

@@MellenBerger He really is. I'm honored to have known him personally.

[@MellenBerger]

@@julieschultz6363 oh you did? you are lucky, such a cool person to know....how did you know him?

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

I want his autograph 😄

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

I love how someone like Gene Simmons tries to prove that he's the coolest guy around in these types of situations, but Jason just sits there and IS the coolest without breaking a sweat

[@shawnrurodenm3640]

Kiss should have rolled up that carpet years ago. Ace was their ace in the hole. Anyone but the original four isn't even treated like they have any say in that silliness. and it doesn't matter how good they are. Now Eric Carr made some contributions but why would he sing "Beth" which was Kiss's highest charting single on the Peter Criss album . Why put that on the smashes thrashes and hits, it might as well been sung by engelbert humperdinck instead. Crap like that is exactly what that arrogant donkey's ass face does. Gene is mean and must ween by sucking spleens green for Harvey Weinstein in dreams topped with cream.

[@shagginwagon8447]

Thank YOU

[@diaphanoux]

One thing is to be a rockstar cool which translates into a mix between asshole and jerk AND another is the humble cool.

[@grantorino2009]

I'm a KISS fan. Seen them live 25 times. Love Gene, but...I just wish Gene could make peace with his fame and understand that he has influenced so many people it's incredible. Maybe more than any other bassist ever, and just be HUMBLE about it. When you have a guy as cool as Jason who idolizes you, be grateful and humble about it and just say thanks. Gene would be universally loved if he would just do that.

[@rseepersaud]

grantorino2009 gene will never be universally loved. He is an arrogant entitled asshole to the core

[@sebastienbourdon3358]

I miss his brutal background vocals!!

[@sebastianandersson7708]

30 year anniversary gig, with both Robert and Jason on stage... pure gold , might be the best Metallica ever sounded

[@sped6954]

Totally agree. Very strong vocalist. Ever since James blew out his voice, I've always wondered why James had to be so much in control that Jason couldn't have taken over lead vocals. Load and Re-Load would have been very different albums. Certainly St Anger, if it even existed at all, would have been much, much more palatable.

[@TedBundy82-w1x]

Creeping death

[@aidanhathaway3776]

(BACK TO THE MEANING) BACK TO THE MEANING OF... LIFE

[@Rico_71]

When i first heard his background work in a live show (on YT) i was speechless. Dude is brutal

[@grazydine2]

Jason Newsted, how can you not like this guy? There's just nothing but honesty, integrity, discipline, hard work and talent in that guy.

[@redlionhead5902]

that's why lars and james were shits to him

[@jonclarkson5911]

He's a dickhead.

[@TheSaintedOne]

Jason "The Elephant" Newsted. That dude remembers EVERYTHING.

[@iamalpharius9483]

These are things that many people without any serious cognitive issues.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Probably because he never snorted up his money like the GNR and Van Halen guys were doing back then.

[@vinpiz6906]

I think he snorted a little bit of his money before this interview.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

@@vinpiz6906 could be legit. Faucet was all the way on lol.

[@moondawwg]

He can tell if it was true or dream.

[@chrisprado4597]

Interviewer: What happened in 2001 Jason: Well, I... **Lars out of nowhere** HE FOCKEN LEFT THE BAND!!!

[@cobysanderson8148]

*Vietnam Flashback Intensifies*

[@bjourniaadolfo7010]

NGHHHHGGHHHHH

[@clicheguevara5282]

NO SECOND CHANCE!?!?! *cries

[@crankystinkleton4284]

I just squirted beer out my nose laughing.

[@dave.vega.]

Chris Suarez I laughed so hard I farted next to my wife

[@AndriyVasylenko]

I think I've beaten a world record in the fastest clicking on video

[@deadlines9331]

Andriy Vasylenko it's possible

[@erikp3150]

Haii frienddds

[@Max-rn3eb]

Andriy Vasylenko Funny seeing you here, cliff on dude \m/

[@agustinalejandrogerosa7069]

HI FRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIENDS love ya

[@deeboii1261]

Andriy Vasylenko same

[@studapeppahead5384]

EASILY the most personally liked member of Metallica.

[@ceez3841]

Former member

[@funkypeanuts4631]

The wank off sessions and jizz spewing that people are giving him though. Good guy but his arse must be shiny af by how many people are constantly sucking on it.

[@Thesortvokter]

Only likeable Metallica member after Cliff died....

[@leahbuh9270]

Cliff was a really likeable person too

[@vincentthiffault5979]

Thesortvokter Kirk is likeable too

[@ermitanyohermit3603]

Jason seems like a nice guy, too nice for lars and james. He remembers almost everything bcoz those are the memories he can treasure more than money. He even keep the guitar he turned into a bass when he was a kid and the amp that he used to record metallica albums. He collect good and even bad memories coz he learned from them.

[@naxo9975]

He really is one top of the line kind of guy

[@Da_Swifta]

He’s just a genuine fan. A fan of Metal, a fan of Metallica and a fan of music in general. He’s still that same kid who used to sit in his room listening to his brothers’ records, and he didn’t let any of the fame take that away from him. He’s just so genuine, and that’s what we all love about him

[@metalmannight4025]

@@Da_Swifta i love the performer and man Jason, but the musician Trujilio is a beast. I've followed him since his Suicidal Tendencies time, and he's just a great musician, very close to Cliff Burton.

[@DoJ79]

I'd like to meet his cool Dad 😎

[@JohnZeeX]

Jason is the only member of Metallica I'd be excited to just hang out with and listen to his war stories. Seems like such a cool dude and without the rockstar ego.

[@kevah94]

John Z Kirk and Rob never had ego problems either and James is a different person now. Lars is pretty cool too, but in the end it's still up to you who you like and not, so yeah...

[@SHAX516]

yeah...idk about Lars there.

[@arvindshastry1178]

Kevin McDonald Lars is still an asshole

[@kevah94]

Arvind Shastri why?

[@notmozart8866]

It's always the bassists that are the nicest in the band... especially with all Metallica bassists

[@1959blee]

Grew up with Jason and his siblings when they lived in Niles, MI. He’s always head his head on straight, even during the biggest days of Metallica. No one deserves the sucess he has earned more than Jason

[@ohyeahyeah9104]

im sure you did

[@perryborn2777]

@@ohyeahyeah9104 Could be true, you never know, not like it effects you if it isn't

[@ohyeahyeah9104]

Perry Born no im being serious

[@ohyeahyeah9104]

CHUCKY no im being serious

[@naxo9975]

Wow sounds like a classy guy

[@joeharmer574]

I live where Jason grew up. His brother was a teacher here and my kids were in his class. My wife cut his Moms hair for a few years before she passed. Great family

[@angel454]

Love the story, any more?

[@cardbored_]

I knew a guy who’s moms best friends brother was the mechanic for a car Hendrix once owned.

[@iamtheiconoclast3]

I could listen to this guy talk and tell stories all day. I love how every answer turns into more than Graham bargained for, but it's not rambling, it's all interesting stuff that you actually want to hear.

[@Lightbrush4life]

I got to meet Jason Newsted at Winter NAMM several years back. He is a truly awesome dude

[@steveeatthesun2540]

im jealous ! :)

[@afterburner2869]

Jason Weller I also got to meet Jason backstage at a Metallica concert and he was cool to me.

[@larsswig912]

Jason Weller Both your names are Jason Edit: Guess I stated the obvious but that's cool. Michelle Cannes isn't my real name, I have a Muslim name (I'm muslim) so chances of having the same name as my idol is approximate to zero. Especially since I'm a girl too.

[@TheVANITYKILLJOY]

“That’s where rob van dam is from” Jason:”.......okay”

[@falloutfan6649]

G lol yeah he must not be a wrestling fan he probably has no idea who RVD is

[@MrBoDiggety]

wait....do i give this a double thumbs down (on the back) for RVD?

[@kapla2004]

And Cheerios!

[@jimcunningham61]

he had no fucking clue lol

[@wafster2006]

Hahahaha that blank expression said it all didnt it. Haha

[@D-Man_Jam]

"I was born in 1963" Bruh, he looks 40.

[@James-cr8mt]

Seriously man. He's aged unbelievably well.

[@msg3tr1ght]

He’s a year younger than my mom, Holy crap.

[@teethgrinder83]

I know, I'm 37 and he looks helluva better than me that's for sure lol

[@ALLMETAL1970]

Im like 14, and he looks better than me

[@commonname9205]

Thats what good wine and the island life does for you. Refreshes the soul keeps the body young.

[@goddaddyygaming6521]

There are two people i can't hate, Jason Newsted and Dave Grohl.

[@musicman1977]

László Tótok we can name many but yes even the Late and Great Lemmy Kilmister. They were all cool!

[@Killstrike6660]

Dave and Jason should put an album out, I would listen too and buy that album.

[@barrywhisler96]

Ya nailed it. And possibly Vince Vaughn. No he's not a musician obviously, but he seems like he'd be cool to have a couple few beers with 🤘🏻

[@barrywhisler96]

@Infantryman, Airborne No just two people he "can't" hate

[@elpablosky6300]

Jad Arsenal maybe lars and James are arrogant sometimes.

[@islandhomestead3995]

Creeping death with Jason belting out lyrics still give chills

[@Untrainedpilot1]

“DIE, DIE, DIE, DIE, yyyyyyyyyeeeeEEEEEAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH” so badass

[@deniseclairesafalzoi]

I went to the FAITH NO MORE, METALLICA, GnR concert in 1992 DC ... Kirky says "Mother fockin' die! Die! By my hand, I creep across the land. Killing 1stborn man. Cliffy Burton was the BEST! Creeping Death amazing song! Jason played upstanding, sang better than James too.

[@deniseclairesafalzoi]

Absolutely!

[@CLuvTV]

Jason said in an interview "Cliff's fate brought about my destiny".........Shit still gives me goosebumps

[@BarrySwords]

That's deep. Jason is a cool guy.

[@jonclarkson5911]

He's a real jerkoff in real life.

[@konayuki8525]

@@jonclarkson5911 how so?

[@jonclarkson5911]

@@konayuki8525 I've met Newsted and asked him the same thing. He went crazy. Asking me who I am. And threatening me with do you know who I am. Pertaining to that he's all hooked up and important and that I better watch out. Cliff never wanted to go pop music and they offed him.

[@jonclarkson5911]

@@BarrySwords No he's not. He's a country club asshole.

[@alteregos8949]

Jason has changed so much over the years. Looked like an evil, angry guy when he played with Metallica but now is really composed and enlightened. Such a great musician and really does a fantastic job.

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

He has been always like this.

[@Tqoratsos666]

@@ItsNotaTuhmah how people dont realise that he's always been the nice chill dude with slight OCD anxiety that he portrays here is beyond me

[@DLBBALL]

I think age does that to people.

[@jobrakai9395]

Alter Egos That was a stage act. Always was the cooler man in the band

[@thereisnopandemic]

Dude Lmao nope, I know plenty of old assholes.

[@chimchimchow]

Metallica didn’t deserve Jason, what an awesome guy.

[@DoJ79]

I still laugh when Hetfield says they auditioned Claypool: 'he was too good for us'. Personally I would have preferred Traa from POD (post-Jason)

[@Nichwar19]

Shut up nerd.

[@gonzowarrior]

Jason Newsted is without a doubt my favorite Metallica member and absolutely the most lovely man of the band. He is such a humble and real stand up guy. He was a loyal soldier for Tallica and deserved better.

[@Pbnj1379]

Not gonna lie...I teared up a bit when he was talking about Cliff's parents.

[@DavidfromBA]

Aside from his musicianship, I've always appreciated this guy's humility. The expression "not letting success go to one's head" definitely comes to mind. He doesn't have a pretentious bone in his body.

[@threeone6012]

Jason was smart enough to learn the Metallica set list for his audition. So easy and obvious and probably no one else did it. Brilliant strategy to get a job.

[@whammy250]

I played in bands for years and it is amazing how many people showed up to auditions not knowing any of the music you play. The ones who always got the job were the ones that put in the time and effort to come prepared

[@MrMetallidude]

Trust me, I only have respect and love for Trujillo, but I still miss Jason. just his vocals and awesome attitude is something that's a thing of beauty. It'd be cool if he played a show here and there with Metallica. I don't want Rob out of the band or anything, I just really, really miss Newsted.

[@szymonkolendo509]

Same...

[@Angrygenzer]

Cliff was there for the badass thrash years, Jason was there for their dominant years ( the black album ) and rob is there for the bands golden years. That's how I like to think of it anyway

[@Caine61]

I won't trash you for your opinion, but I can't seem to understand how you consider Metallica's golden years are after the Black Album. Unless you're talking about their success. But if you mean quality, Metallica's golden years were definitely Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets.

[@tyler_bt3326]

Stacci Guma golden years means height of success.

[@dsl32]

I feel the same way

[@ByloBand]

I love Jason, I wish him nothing but the best.

[@4G63Tx]

Same here my man, I would love to meet him one day

[@SidharthMohan]

Jason is the reason I started playing bass. Terribly underrated musician.

[@emperoralvis6559]

Underrated? By who?

[@sirspookybones1118]

Underrated? He's often considered the best or 2nd best bassist of Metallica

[@Brinta3]

Do you mean underrated because everyone keeps repeating how he is not Cliff?

[@GrowMasterGeneral]

11:20 "Not just any bass amp head" *Continues reading question like there wasn't a story there* Thank god Jason interrupted Graham to tell that story. I was like, bro, you're not gonna ask about that?

[@diaphanoux]

Duude... Right?... I mean, you can tell that Jason loves storytelling and they kept editing a lot of the stories he went on and went on, but about that bass head, I wasn't the only one wondering how a multimillionaire musician could care so much about a "falling bass head" and nooooww we know. Sentimental value is priceless, no doubt.

[@dudeman3929]

Exactly, come on bro. Jason is trying to tell him and he wants to ask the next question. Just like the ATV accident. Kid was like “oh yeah”, he had no clue

[@littlecozettescrew6818]

Those SVT heads are so heavy. He’s lucky it didn’t rip his arm out of the socket!

[@alexiluffy216]

@@lateralustrated8808 :(

[@bernardjharmsen304]

He caught his falling #1 Ampeg SVT bass amp head that weighs 38Kg/ 84lb. Enough to rip an arm out of a shoulder 😖

[@xxmetallica83xx82]

Jason looks and sounds like he’d make one of the nicest counsellors in the world and most understanding

[@AramK]

When I see Jason I click. I miss him. Robert is awesome but to me Jason was the Metallica.

[@jamieshaffer6493]

Aram K , I agree with you 110% on that one. I've always loved his personality, his style, I mean, he was the coolest fucking guy in the band. To me, the most bad ass guy in the band. And damn do I feel sorry for his strings and his picks because he fucking hammers them things like an he's cutting a tree down! lol. Cheers, pal!

[@michaelws6247]

Yep yep, after Cliff died Jason took the torch, he still should hold the torch. Robs a good bassist and should be with a band no doubt about that but Jason just fills that spot better

[@davidkellerfreeman]

me too, I love this guy. He was (and still is) the smartest guy in metallica.

[@goldeneggthatneverhatched4252]

Aram K Cliff Burton is Metallica. But he's dead so... I guess Jason Newsted takes the place. Robert Trujillo is more Ozzy Osbourne

[@patrickwhite6364]

I agree. Jason had the most stage presence of anyone in the band. The band has never recovered since his departure. They should bring him back not only for bass, but for vocals. His vocals are vastly superior to James' today.

[@engelwyre]

Pretty heavy to know that the Burtons embraced and supported Newsted and the Metallica guys were nothing but shitbags to him.

[@heavymetalrybakina]

That's a bit dramatic. Metallica were shitbags to him? They made him rich, and besides he was always free to leave if felt he was shat upon.

[@bonusduckmann9997]

BenFoe Pee made him rich... saints they are

[@evanedwards2611]

I'm sure they had good times together but they never forgot how he replaced someone they never wanted gone.

[@heavymetalheretic5386]

They embraced him for a time but they were kids dealing with the death of their brother and before they could learn to deal with such a tragedy had him replaced. They were just kids and people sometimes think with their hearts instead of their minds. They also bought into the the frat boy initiation process.

[@SHAX516]

its a lot bigger actually,they turned down his bass in albums,they didnt include him in many songwritting ownership credits,they heckled him all the time,they didnt want to do my friend of misery live ,one thing i saw him talk personally about was that they made a "deal" that metallica is their main project and no one can do anything else so Jason couldnt experiment or do something else without leaving,meanwhile James was doing shit like making a song for south park they literally had to go to therapy for this shit its more complicated than any of us will know

[@brickaddict1964]

Jason seems like he could be anyone’s best friend! Great human being!

[@TheHeavy666Metal]

I love all of Metallica's bassists, however, since I grew up during Newstead's time, he is my favorite.

[@heavymetalrybakina]

So you're completely objective when it comes to music, huh?

[@jeramiahhinkle2904]

S.T. was out in 88-89 but I knew about them in 87 and Rob. Skating in long Beach. Brother took me too Metallica shows in 85 when I was fkin 11. Knew about flotsam and triumph. A sat and watched Cliff set up and play, 5 feet away, in a punk bar. That was my childhood, love that Rob is in Metallica now. They played Madrid last night and sounded extremely good. Metallica still kicks ass:)

[@1977moonchild1]

BenFoe Pee He grew up with Metallica when Newstead was part of the band so that's his favourite line up.. What's your point you're trying to make,you muppet?

[@vanillagorilla8438]

100% Agreed!!!

[@destructionnl8165]

Would've loved to see Metallica live with either Cliff and Jason, so i could compare... But 3 weeks before i was born, Cliff died. Jason in my opinion is a better fit to Metallica than Rob will ever be. Sad they did'nt allow Jason to do some other projects while Lars, James and Kirk were having time off with their families.. If they did, he'd probably still be in the band.

[@angrylarsulrich1382]

HE FOCKIN LEFT THE BAND

[@wannabecliffburton4275]

Exclamation point! Period. Eeeuuuughskskkah!

[@auralfury]

lol funny avatar and name

[@anubs1786]

XD

[@datukareemaralling4832]

Which part of that get out of the equation? When the fock did we turn into the bad guys?

[@joelcr250]

hahaqhaha

[@ja-nathen]

Imagine Jason’s backing vocals on something like “spit out the bone”or “Broken, Beaten, Scarred”. I bet it would have been sick

[@pessinieminen4341]

i always sing "spit out the bone" like jason

[@eva-vs1zu]

When he was talking about Cliff’s parents... that hit me right in the feels😥

[@happyrushmore1707]

It takes a genuine person to enter the band after the fan favorite member passed away and become a fan favorite in no time. Jason's energy is missed..

[@nickknee3515]

"I would write songs about Jesus" DAMN that was funny. I love listening to Jason's stories, he's really a great story teller.

[@MetalMilitia80s]

So he left Metallica long time ago but he didn't miss anything actually

[@Fabio_de_Souza]

sad but true!!! lol

[@willr5004]

Hardwired was badass, super similar to Kill em All just better production

[@heydavid4883]

@@willr5004 i've been into metallica for a few years now, and have literally only listened to them. Just started getting into hardwired about a month ago and it's so good

[@smeagolfingers4116]

Will R Hardwired is the best they’ve sounded since the black album. To me it sounds like a hybrid of Justice and Kill em All.

[@trenken]

Hossam Saad he missed being on death magnetic which was great

[@hulkslayer626]

Wow! I never knew Cliff's family welcomed him into the band. That's some powerful feels. So glad I watched this, thank you Loudwire!

[@OlleForsberg]

His voice starts to shake while talking about Cliffs parents. Damn, that's some emotional shit.

[@francescasofia8189]

I think Jason was the guy who made Metallica such a great band to see live... I mean I love their music so much but when it comes to live performances 86-00 was the best time ever

[@Rhyskendall8]

I saw them for the first time in my hometown at the Big Day Out, and it was Jason who spotted someone getting beaten up in the crowd and made the band stop playing after security did absolutely nothing. Seems like a fucking stand up guy

[@CirclingtheFringes]

Guy looks great for 55 years old. Good to see you are doing well Jason. Keep it up man.

[@TheStinkyTail]

You can tell by the way he talks, grimaces, and everything that he is a really good guy.

[@icedviking4485]

I NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO THAT FAST FINALLY JASOOOON

[@RickGrimesS5]

Jason is life

[@sonormatt]

I like Jason dropping an obvious hint he has a story and the interviewer just doesn't get the hint: J: Not just any bass head.... THE bass head. Interviewer: ah, right, cool..... So next question..... J: It made the Black Album, Load etc....

[@taotuhao5969]

No doubt, that happened more than once. This guy was the wrong guy to interview Jason Newsted, its like he didn't even know that he was talking to a living legend.

[@TheSaltySeaman]

Nah, I think he’s a good interviewer. Makes people feel comfortable. Sometimes you miss an obvious Segue. I’ve interviewed over a hundred people, I can tell you, it happens.

[@taotuhao5969]

@rj zander You must be a non Metallica Fan. Of course Cliff will always be the number 1 Metallica bass legend. Jason eventually brought a lot to Metallica. Remember, the power of his backup vocals? Next I have seen Metallica Live in concert about 12 times. My first time seeing them was in Cincinnati in 1985. I was 15. The last time that I saw them with Jason was in 2000 and the band was incredibly tight, playing extremely well.

[@mattharriss3835]

@@taotuhao5969 Jason is a legend. I love Robert Trujillo as well but... Metallica has never been the same since Jason left. Rob really needs to be back in Suicidal... his talents are totally wasted playing Metallica songs. BUT... I guarantee you he is making a lot more money with Metallica... SO ... I get it.

[@MrBLawson85]

is it an Ampeg??

[@ericthomas917]

Jason: "who the hell is Rob Van Dam?"

[@mrjazzhole8024]

The Whole Fuckin Show!

[@lft3636]

is that the brother of Jean Claude? 🤣

[@user2j3ycg4df]

@@lft3636 I actually thought he meant Jean.. Lol

[@raspberryjuiceentertainmen719]

His speaking voice is extremely different from his vocals and screams

[@NickyHendriks]

I love his talking voice, very calming and relaxed

[@ironhammer8935]

Newkid is not so new anymore. Hail Jason, we miss you. Now do another video with James.

[@RickGrimesS5]

Funny thing is, he's older than james and lars. Metallica died when he left. Jason is what the band needs

[@blackassasin175]

RickGrimes41 No, that's your opinion. They needed change for their own health, James was literally killing him self with alcohol

[@wellmaxmedia]

RickGrimes41 rob is a killer bass player but can't do backup vocals for shit

[@MB-fz8ov]

Iron Hammer James would pause most of the time just to change the fact ... Metallica were ass with Jason!! Made me even more angry

[@lucaslandolfo1276]

@@Michael_Warlock You are a douchbag. Big time.

[@krisdotson7229]

Super super SUPER nice guy. Had the chance to meet and interview him myself on MTV and he as genuine as you could imagine

[@palpatine775]

When Jason mentions that the Black Album routinely sells about 4,000 to 5,000 copies per week, he is not exaggerating. As of the week that I post this (November 7, 2017) the Black Album is in it's 455th week on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart (#139 this week if you're wondering). Currently only 5 albums in all of Billboard's chart history have spent more weeks on the Top 200: 5) My Fair Lady Soundtrack at 480 weeks; 4) Journey's Greatest Hits, 485 weeks; 3) Johnny's Greatest Hits from Johnny Mathis, 490 weeks; 2) Bob Marley and the Wailer's greatest hits album Legend, 494 weeks; and the kings of the Billboard Top 200.... Pink Floyd with their groundbreaking album Dark Side of the moon, 933 weeks (!). First of all, what a strangely eclectic grouping of musical tastes, right? Johnny Mathis, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Journey... My Fair Lady?!? But this is all of 60+ years of chart history in play, so I get it. It's just amazing that on a weekly basis, year in and year out, 4 or 5 thousand people on average buy the Black Album every week and keep it charting. Is The Black Album this generations' Dark Side of the Moon? Well, maybe!

[@mattpickles89]

Palpatine 77 are u serious? Whos buying it nowadays? Thats cool if its true!

[@HawkOfGP]

@@mattpickles89 New generations of kids getting into Metallica all the time. Of course, a big portion of those sales these days are likely digital.

[@jorgepaul5049]

To resume your sermon black album sold 15,000.000. Millions copies W Wide .

[@olasaluditos7118]

Dark Side of the Moon is this generations' Dark Side of the Moon haha

[@pjm582009]

Don't doubt it at all, I've had to buy it 4 or 5 times over the years. Gets scratched or some cunt pinches it lol.

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Thank You Loudwire for this new episode...

[@theblacklushai]

Jason Newsted ka la duh ber.. hihi

[@straightmalecaucasian1453]

Mafaka Hnamte - MIZORAM Why are you doing *This* to every word

[@zothana4600]

Friday Night's Out maybe he thinks its cool..

[@theblacklushai]

inkawm ange u

[@benostiguy7215]

He is so gracious and down to earth.

[@pachecodosunosiete]

I'm honored to have two autographs from Jason 🤘🏻

[@garydupuis2796]

Definitely one of the most laid back interviews I've seen to date. Jason seems like a really nice guy, for sure.

[@msg3tr1ght]

In Hired Gun, when he talks about reading about Cliff’s death in the paper and getting the call to go audition for Metallica like 2 weeks later. Man listen, I almost burst into tears. That was the first time I heard the story in depth because I was 2 when Cliff died but it was in that moment when my love and respect for Jason came full circle. This man deserves the world! And his due! Give him his flowers while he can still smell them.

[@prettynoose8497]

0:41= That's where Rob Van Dam is from.. JASON: Okay...(looks to the side..."who the hell is Rob Van Dam???), lol

[@dodzik07]

Third Herd he’s a wrestler

[@muhammadmatin_knight8132]

If he knew wrestling...😁

[@csbartonorgan83]

Jason's like "who the hell is that?" 😆

[@danbest6800]

Right!?

[@jeremybayne5895]

👎"The Whole Fucking Show"👎 Rob Van Dam

[@jrmarrero96]

I wonder if Lars has purchased any of Jason's paintings?

[@shokid]

Joseph Marrero he has, Jason has said this!

[@jrmarrero96]

Cool. If Lars is still alive and they ever want to make a sequel to Some Kind of Monster in 2030, then he can film himself auctioning them off at Sotheby's for yet another couple of millions.

[@peoplevsradio317]

Jason said Lars was very supportive of him from the start. He encouraged him and I believe actually introduced him to some influential people

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

I do know he GAVE one to, Joe Satriani

[@dsdarkphoenix]

He fokn left the baaaand

[@shredders4life532]

"The Burtons were very nice too me." That is very touching.

[@kolossalskrimp]

Jason seems like such a cool guy.

[@wesleyklomp8705]

Lirk Hulrich He is!

[@kolossalskrimp]

-Flawless - I feel like he is the kind of guy that you want to sit down and just absorb his experiences.

[@wesleyklomp8705]

Lirk Hulrich true

[@etherlords88]

KissMyKaiser perhaps that little wine

[@RolandDeschain1]

He always was the coolest member of Metallica.

[@johncrafton8319]

Jason seems like a really cool, really normal guy. Thanks for the mini-interview. Seriously, good job.

[@Farrahtinsley218]

Cliff Burton was obviously phenomenal but Jason had an amazing stage presence and was great on backing vocals. And Rob is a beast too they're all great

[@tamaskorcsmaros9746]

Hard to imagine: This man do the Seattle 89 concert

[@luciavalentova2206]

Tamás Korcsmáros bizony semmi Trullijo ő volt az igazi főleg 89be

[@jasonholt1776]

That was nearly 30 years ago. Time happens.

[@mussunmussun3536]

89 doesn't sound like 30 years ago though

[@KalvinEllis]

Gene Simmons inspired him? Wow, I'd say he kind of surpassed one of his idols.

[@mdnblues]

Gene Simmons is a fucking idiot. I cant believe he was the inspiration for somebody like Jason.

[@KalvinEllis]

I have no issues with Gene, I was just very surprised he was an inspiration for Jason. Then again, there have been plenty of young drummers inspired by Lars so there's that. You just never know.

[@mdnblues]

KalvinEllis Lars used to be good in the 80s and early 90s, its just that he got lazy.

[@JoseTorres_74]

LedSabbathQueenie I agree with you 100%

[@sc687]

Kou Yang maybe visually. Definitely not musically.

[@celticecho]

I’ve been crazy about their guy since I was 14! I’m now 44, so that’s 30 years of love there!❤️❤️❤️

[@rockdog2843]

Metallica treated Jason like crap after he joined the band.I can understand a little hazing but they overdid it way too much.Im surprised Jason put up with it long as he did.I couldnt have.They took their frustrations out on Jason for Cliffs death and that was bullshit.

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

I believe Dave Mustaine even more. They were arrogant nasty douchebags. Instead of supporting him and looking after him as Cliff's father did.

[@petecomas5595]

You guys realize they were just 22-23 years old when Cliff died, right? They were all skyrocketing to fame, dealing with all of that, and then lose their brother in a horrific accident -- which was a life-altering near-death experience for the rest of them. Then they had to pick back up, find a new bassist, and get right back on tour. All of this with very little grieving and processing. It was a time when no one really thought of counseling as a matter of course. So you had three guys who grew up in the band together and just survived a horrible accident that took the life of their best friend -- and Jason. Why are people so surprised that they had a hard time dealing with this? Yes, they acted very shitty. And yes, they regret having acted very shitty. But I'm not going to judge how a bunch of 22 and 23 year-olds acted when they just went through an experience like that and then Jason is the guy replacing their brother.

[@seanoconnor5730]

Jason stated in interviews that the stories were greatly exaggerated.

[@F150fx2sporT]

rock dog they weren’t THAT fucked up. The stories were greatly exaggerated. Like they said “we had to show him you just don’t come up from the street into the big leagues, it’s not that easy” lol

[@mjmozart1282]

@@petecomas5595 No, half of these folk do not realize this. Speculation is much easier for most.

[@matthewfyke5161]

"Not just any bass head". "Yeah cool"

[@neildhan]

I've always loved Jason. He seems so cool and down to earth, and I realised when he presented Headbangers Ball (I assume) sometime, how totally metal he is. I remember the first time I saw video of him on stage. I was still at school and looking to grow my hair, and that windmill headbanging thing he used to do just looked so incredibly cool to me! \m/

[@lookatmattscar]

And I was fortunate enough to be at one of the , if not THE very first Flotsom (at that time, "The Dogz") show that they performed. It was on the anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death that a few local bands in Phoenix were doing in honor. To this day I can remember in detail The Dogz and Jason's performance. He was playing this cheap Hondo II Explorer bass and just KILLING IT! Me, as a young up and coming bass player myself. He caught my attention and inspired me so much. As I got into the local band scene. I got to know Jason a little bit just in passing from time to time. Talking music,bass stuff and Iron Maiden with him every once in a wile. He was such a down to earth guy back then. Never had a big head. When he made it in Metallica. I felt that if anyone in the local music scene back then deserved it. It was him. Because of that. I have followed his career over the years. Every interview up to this one I have seen. It still the same old Jason. I can tell he never changed or ever went ROCK STAR. He was one of my bass heroes and influences( along with Geezer and Steve Harris) way before Metallica and Flotsom. I have been proud of him.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Cool story!

[@tyr.4252]

Luka Cee pove itttt

[@mwhitelaw8569]

a very intelligent and articulate man I certainly hope things go well for him

[@guilcom5911]

dont worry about him....is net worth about 500million...lol...🤘

[@olliecrow3547]

I'm sure he's not complaining about life.

[@iamradical]

That’s insane his childhood bedroom is still the same as it was when he was 16. That would be such a cool thing.

[@csnide6702]

My daughters room is as she left it around same age ..... a mess !

[@ericm8917]

I feel sorry for Jason, he plays flawlessy with several bands and always got shit on in the process.

[@dacksonflux]

That's what happens when you're a sweetheart. Something tells me that he's kind of a softy.

[@burnsZY85]

Well he properly joined metallica at the wrong time with everything that happened then not that was an excuse for what they did to him.

[@concordiaciviummurusurbium9527]

Because artists who last long in the mainstream music business are jagger's genotyp persons: ready to do anything to keep on being bankable. The purest ones leave this business quick to fulfill their passion, trying not to prostitute it.

[@sumdumguy2648]

What a cool, humble dude. I wish all rock stars were like him.

[@mikekerezsi9672]

Thanks for the interviews, Jason deserves alot more than he gets! Keep it up man.

[@anthonycintorino]

Jason is the best great personality

[@ziccuj]

He's such a cool and down-to-earth guy. Must appreciate that. All the best to Jason, wherever you are!

[@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09]

He looks like Lou Reed now

[@iamdb1990]

BirdsElopeWithTheSun well, not quite now...

[@kathysnow4451]

Bwahaha...

[@СимеонВалентинов-ф8ъ]

he is the table?

[@CirclingtheFringes]

But Lou Reed is dead. Jason must look a lot better now...

[@michellemcmurtry6394]

Omg! I was thinking that also. He does resemble Lou Reed but thankfully plays a bit faster.

[@againthewiz]

Not being a Metallica fan but having known them all my life, it shocks me to realize until know how a sweet and cool dude Jason is :)

[@irrsinnrainer]

Jason is such a cool guy and so down to earth. I really could listen to him for hours and hours

[@steveo997]

Jason was always the man...loved seeing him live with Metallica. He never stopped

[@christianstolberg]

Jason really seems like a very friendly, nice and sociable person. - someone you could just sit and talk with for hours.

[@Mizri1]

Damn Jason turned into a hot, cool dad who's into rock music. I like it.

[@david10006]

always loved Jason, that dude was just metal to the core. Even when Metallica were drifting away from metal in the Load days he was going around with his Voivod shirts and doing the growling vocals on all the old kill em all stuff.

[@demianb5463]

Ya gotta love Jason .... I left Metallica with him 🤘

[@fuchikapesta]

Feels

[@mirrecords]

We all did dude 🤘🔥🤘

[@kylester0055]

MIR Records I didn’t lmao

[@mirrecords]

Kylester 005 😂😂😂

[@lapinus]

St anger is by far the most underrated album ever

[@CHlEFFIN]

Jasonnnn!!! I love you brother. Your work with Metallica is my musical foundation and what got me to pick up the guitar.🎸 Thank you so much!!

[@Hoopspur]

That split second pause before he mentions the Burton's ❤

[@geetarwanabe]

11:21 dude you got to learn to start listening so they can expand on their stories.. you nearly glossed over that detail.

[@dudeman3929]

geetarwanabe - this kid is clueless, doesn’t deserve these interviews

[@KR11111]

Not just any bass amp head........... ....... Oh...... ............................ Next question? Jason proceed to do his job for him

[@alexiluffy216]

kinda cringe tbh, i was expecting the interviewer to get him to clarify

[@rumoursduo]

Jason seems to be such a genuine & likable guy. A real pro. Thanks for sharing, Loudwire.

[@Unknown_Trip]

im a simple man i see jason i click

[@fidacuca]

whenever I see Jason

[@hallnoats4ever942]

Motta7000 why didn’t Jason do more after leaving Metallica

[@zero71234]

Me too I see Cloud and I click like

[@spyros.markellos1133]

He's so grounded,such a nice guy,bonded to the funs and music.he really loves whats he's doing...no question he left. As he said at the "some kind of monster" documentary...it was such a lame that the biggest band in the world couldnt work things up

[@metalwarrior81]

Most underrated metal bassist along with Rex Brown.

[@cnvw974]

Thought Jason has been considered one of the greatest, surpassing Gene Simmons.

[@Big_Sierra]

What did Rex Brown ever do besides follow Dimebag’s rhythm guitar? Not a god damn thing. The rest of the band used to joke about him getting a free ride. They had a nickname for him behind his back but I can’t remember what it was.

[@jbrown0176]

cnvw974 bro Gene Simmons is an average at best bassist lol

[@eva-vs1zu]

The Dallas Space Cowboy and David Ellefson

[@spamsingles5948]

I think Ryan Martinie is very underrated

[@PaintingMyHorror]

I've had a crush on this man for about 25 years. He still looks gorgeous. Like a fine wine, better with age.

[@celticecho]

PaintingMyHorror Me too!!!!!

[@winterlucy]

Same here!!

[@Weedy_McWeedy]

Same here.......

[@symphonyinkart]

@rj zander lol

[@brogoram]

aren't u a guy?

[@evilelf5967]

jasons persona and sheer talents are the reason a lot of bass players aspire to him,he's just a really cool guy.and he certainly knows his shit.

[@dariopalomo3020]

Love Trujillo but I also think Metallica's live performances would be way crazier if Jason was still with them. Oh well

[@OptimizedCat]

Or cliff.. :((

[@cnvw974]

Metallica is doing what all the greatest have ever done. Kept playing but now practically flawless live performances because now they’re all sober. Just wished Jason was with them to finish out the legendary Metallica. I think my wife of 27 years may now understand why I lived and loved Metallica from the late 80’s! No I liked them more when justice came out regardless of bass issue.

[@danbest6800]

I hated where Metallica went musically after Trujillo joined. St.Anger is the worst album in the Metallica collection. Mad respect for the mans skills though

[@elijahwatson8119]

@@danbest6800 Trujilo didnt really have much to do with St anger. The album was made by the time he joined -- the bass on the record isnt even his work.

[@RickReasonnz]

@@danbest6800 Huh? St Anger was recorded well before Trujillo was involved. Bob Rock stepped in as a studio bassist.