Metallica Look Back And Appreciate Jason Newsted

[@MichaelMut]

I've posted this before: Jason saved the band twice: once 1986 by stepping in for Cliff, and again in 2001 by leaving and forcing the rest of them to look inward.

[@mattrodgers2911]

We’ll said Michael. I love Newsted 😊

[@MichaelMut]

@@PreviouslyFrozenStudios77 thank you!

[@MichaelMut]

@@mattrodgers2911 thanks. Me too!

[@sukhbir6246]

Oh wow, great comment.

[@jomesias]

The albums Newsted made are incredible!! I can’t imagine him having a hit band like that and then papa The Cowardly Lion said “no , kid. That would hurt our profit” Like he put it in his tell all interview “I was disrespected the most, by the person I admired the most” I think it was a “screw this, I’m done with all of it!” Moment. Realizing he couldn’t keep begging these 2 narcissists ( Lars and Het) for some creative input. It was easier just to create your own band and he did it amazingly. However you don’t know much about it cause Metallica didn’t want you listening to Newsted instead of Metallica in Spotify $$$ it hurts their bottom line 😂😂 He literally shut Newsted down by threatening the label He wouldn’t work with the label anymore if they promoted Newsted!! What an a hole!!! What a baby to throw a temper tantrum like that.

[@adam99x2004]

Jason was there when Metallica needed him...yet Metallica wasn't there when Jason needed them.

[@JBjopa8]

Sad but true...

[@justarandomguy6456]

hey hey..

[@kamilziemian995]

@@JBjopa8 You read my mind.

[@JBjopa8]

@@kamilziemian995 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@GentalaMaya]

Metallica is done

[@queenne8307]

I really loved what Kirk says about Jason. He sounds very genuine.

[@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204]

I think him and Jason grew close during Jason's time in the band. I always got the impression that, like with Cliff, Kirk remembered what it was like to be the new guy(Cliff replaced Ron, Kirk replaced Mustaine, Jason replaced Cliff) in the James/Lars show, and knew what it was like to micromanaged by the 2 of them.

[@jazzyb4656]

​@@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204 Remember it was Cliff hazing Kirk out of his bunk on the tour bus the night it crashed. A little less bullying in the band and the history of Metallica would be a lot different.

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Kirk really did respect Jason. He too was a new kid after Dave Mustaine was given his marching orders and Kirk flew over from the west coast of the United States as they were in the big Apple been promoted by Jonnie Z the battler and then minor manager.

[@rosiewhitfield123]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@jazzyb4656 the reply from the porn guy I can’t even see what it was. Some people are out to talk gutter about famous people because keyboard warriors are the thing these days. They wouldn’t talk their trash about whom they’re talking about to the very person they are talking about.

[@davidphillips57]

Yeah! And WOW,, there it is unfettered, "you're not Cliff"; that's all of it in a little box, "hugging you, yet pushing you away"; in a nutshell, "you're not Cliff"; that's the most poignant way I've ever heard it!! But Jason was and always will be for me, and obviously what they needed at the time to keep the train running, gosh I wish he was still there....

[@AntonioVideo]

In other words... Jason was too good for them and they didn't even knew it. Now they do.

[@MarkaNgamer]

Pretty much

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

well said.

[@HarryNansen]

Amen!

[@kamilziemian995]

Jason 👍

[@erichgrunberg8396]

How could they? They were in their early 20s, grieving over a death of a dear friend and didn´t know how to deal with that pain. Of course they didn't want him. Jason was a stranger, he wasn´t their friend and he didn't belong to Metallica so short after Cliffs´ death. Hard to deal for them with this situation and given to their young age, however, they somehow managed to carry on!

[@JeremyMiller-sn6nh]

Jason was a criminally underrated and underutilized bassist. I can only imagine how much more Metallica's music would have been if his creative contributions wouldn't have been stifled. I miss Jason, not diminishing Cliff or Rob but Jason was my favorite. His backing vocals are incredible as well. His energy was infectious \m/

[@stevet9938]

💯

[@Rjensen2]

Underrated by who? 😂😂😂

[@kockarSO]

Not "just" playing, and backing vocals, his stage presence and energy were perfect for the biggest era of Metallica. No disrespect attended, but Rob's stage presence, and backing vocals...that does not work for me.

[@davidbakerscuba]

Jason is definitely my favorite Metallica basis. Like you said, his backing vocals energy are sorely missed.

[@Laissez-faire402]

He was only underrated by James and Lars. People need to stop abusing this word.

[@JimBob-vb8oz]

Rob’s sitting there, taking notes on what to watch out for…

[@plrx760]

"Damn these guys would back stab me faster than a fart."

[@twiztedreverb]

lol i had this thought to myself too, that's funnny

[@leonardhill4440]

Man!! What a huge MONSTER turn around for real…Lars nailed exactly what I was thinking when Jason left. I remember saying how bad are things going in Metallica that this guy who’s dreams came true who not only loved Metallica but looked up to Cliff B and lost it when he heard the news of his death just up and quit his dream job? He never quit because of all the hazing or pranks or when the other three charged everything to his room it was pretty bad but Jason didn’t care but when they clipped his creative wings and forced him into a box and basically told him to just be thankful you’re playing with us no matter what who wouldn’t leave? He made enough money with them to be able to live comfortably for the rest of his life so why not?…to hear how much these guys have grown to look back and say “if Robert suddenly wanted to quit we’d fight for him” and in retrospect they should’ve fought for Jason?…that is some serious growth internally.

[@MikelBrownSchilling]

I feel Jason is gonna return in the near future. I don't know as Rob wants to be in Metallica as the "full time bassist."

[@fairuzhussaini7301]

@@MikelBrownSchilling At this point, I don't see Jason would want to. All he wanted was a closure. To be fair, Rob was also exactly what Jason was after Cliff - the guy who glued the band at times when the patch was really really rough for them. And to this date, Rob is the longest serving bassist in the band. Unless, yeah, it goes like you said, Rob surprisingly wanted to leave the band to retire and give way to Jason. That could be a good resolve for a story.

[@micahwest5347]

Not only great bass player but best backup singer they had too.

[@iTadakimAsu85]

Wow. Pretty eye opening. James and Lars have matured enough to admit they were wrong in how they treated Jason, at the beginning and when he left the band. You can really hear how much Kirk appreciates and loves Jason.

[@wernermoritz882]

Actually they didn‘t admit they were wrong.

[@justinatest9456]

"It happened because it happened." "I didn't even know there was a fight." - James He's not taking any accountability here at all. This is a pathetic display from the supposedly enlightened Hetfield. Jason made it very clear that he felt very disrespected by James during the whole ordeal.

[@wernermoritz882]

@@justinatest9456 Exactly! Really sad to see this and even sadder that so many fans think how mature und reflective they are. Not really the case. The best comments come from Kirk.

[@rushayaesp]

@@justinatest9456 He said he "didn’t know about the fight" ( as in fighting for Jason to stay in the band). Put the glue aside and try to actually listen

[@bikerbill505]

Lars can’t hide his Napster eyes. Boo hoo hoo… He will always be a bitch because of that.

[@kennytesta9312]

Shit happens but I applaud Lars and James for stepping up and saying that what happened was their fault. That shows great strength and character.

[@wernermoritz882]

Did they say this in this video? Must have missed it.

[@Ricardo_Samano]

@@wernermoritz882they’ll never admit it

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

​@@Ricardo_Samano nope Lars won't but James would

[@wernermoritz882]

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 doesn‘t sound like it at all in this video. Especially the metaphors coming from James, not Lars.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

yeah, 22 years later, lol

[@jamesestrada82]

To see them giving Jason his props all these years later made me tear up. Cliff was always the musical virtuoso, and he’s sorely missed, but for me Jason was THE Metallica bass player. His energy, live performances, and backing/lead vocals were above and beyond what Cliff brought, and what Robert brings to this band. Miss seeing Jason up on stage with these guys…

[@tabularasa2015]

So true. for me, Jason completed Metallica.

[@loombaron]

tear up? they treated him like shit the first years and Jason ended up leaving the band because he couldnt deal with them anymore.

[@jamesestrada82]

@@loombaron Meaning hearing them talk about him during their heyday. The nostalgia aspect. Jason was the man, and they know they fu€ked up.

[@loombaron]

@@jamesestrada82 actually it must must be very hard to be in a band with james and lars. now they regret everything they did to dave, and jason

[@jamesestrada82]

@@loombaron I agree 100%

[@mattrodgers2911]

Jason was, and always will be, my favorite Metallica member. He’s finally getting the love and respect that he deserves from his fellow band mates. Better late than never.

[@ginameile5937]

OMG.. EXACTLY ❤❤

[@mattrodgers2911]

@@ginameile5937Thank you for the comment. I’m going to see Metallica in 4 days. I’m very excited 😊

[@ZombifiedPreacher1]

Jason is a true force of nature, pure energy, pure metal!

[@fredrikradsby5503]

He was the fuckin motor of metallica.. They miss him... They will never ever be the same live without him...

[@danlewis4886]

Cliff was the motor, he was a replacement, Trujillo is better than both.

[@Zedsdead83]

Jasons backin mg vocals were on point, all those others sound like girls. He had a growl they needed.

[@tigershark4158]

@@danlewis4886motor my ass trujillo is just a hired bassist not a metallica figure. Bullshit

[@Oran_Lee_Bass]

@@Zedsdead83 my hero is Cliff, but Jason is wayyy up there too - Both the reason why I started playing bass in 1988. But you hit the nail on the head. I have said pretty much the same on other videos on YT. Cliff would have been as good on backing vocals. He had that same massive growl that Jason later had. Maybe even deeper. But Cliff was so much more laid back (he loved his weed! Lol) Jason was like Cliff on speed. Lol They need him BACK. God, do they ever!!! I like Rob but to me he’ll always be the bassist of Suicidal Tendencies & Infectious Grooves. After that he became a hired hand. He will NEVER be the bassist of Metallica in my eyes. People can pretend all they want and convince themselves that Rob is a full-on member of Metallica - and he actually is on paper, obviously, cause he does get his money - but he doesn’t have that Metallica DNA running through his veins like Jason does - and without a doubt he still to this day. To all the fans who don’t agree, just go watch their Hall of Fame induction. He buried Rob (who sounds so awful I feel bad for him, really) on backing vocals and he still fits the part of Metalica’s bass player to a T than anyone aside from Cliff. Jason was there for so long he is practically on par with Cliff who would have been absolutely appalled at the way Jason was treated by these (at the times) immature fools who, stupidly, let Jason walk away after 14+ years of giving his heart and soul to that band. And, no, they are absolutely NOT the same live band they were when Jason was up there on backing and, at times, lead vocals (giving poor James a much needed rest - something he needs now especially as he’s getting older) but also bringing that unmatched and much needed energy to the band’s live shows which is totally missing now. And trust me, I’ve seen them live 5 times on the Black Album tour: Jason would whip that crowd into such a frenzy. - he WAS / IS the very definition of the lyrics to Whiplash, a song he often sang most of live. Then you have Lars always complaining about things to the effect of “How can I keep going on playing this kind of music at my age?!” (practice Lars! And bring back Newsted!!! He’ll kick you in the ass and give you that energy and inspiration you need - and agreeable, yes man Rob is devoid of) and James has had a nervous breakdown ONSTAGE (and I’m sure many more) telling the crowd he’s feeling “too old”, it’s pathetic and why? Because they don’t have that full-on fourth member and missing piece of the ‘tallica puzzle up there playing his part in the band by bringing that old Newsted-era-Metallica energy to the stage night after night; which Jason can STILL do!!! So again, bring him back and y’know what? It’ll be Metallica once again!!! Cause face it, it has not been Metallica since Jason left. I just hope they realize that sooner than later. That’s my two cents.

[@Zedsdead83]

@ sir, i couldn’t agree more with everything you said. Spot on. I wish Lars wasn’t such a dick and not mixed and justice for all like they did. You need that bass thumping. Its so important. I like the levels Mustane mixed alot of Megadeth. Heavy metal bass brings so much more to the party. And Jasons backing vocals live are un matched. Not taking a thing away from Cliff or Robb but Newstead was a beast.

[@mikestanislaus1107]

"We love you, we hate you, we love you, we hate you!" Kirk hit the nail on the head there!

[@rottingcorpse6002]

James and Larz's treatment of Jason are proof that being good, kind and dedicated means nothing to those whom rule over you.

[@zarni000]

When they are narcissists like these yes

[@CourtWatchAu]

well said

[@travisedwards3543]

Though i think its important to say, its still worth maintaining those qualities and who you are in essence at a core level, despite your positive characteristics not being given their due. In order to not turn into the (as someone above put it) narcissists that overlook you. Be true to yourself, be a good person, fight for positivity, but that doesn't at all mean you have to be a doormat. And when the fight is too much, when negativity is too extreme i come to find that its best to let it be what it is. If it angers you, let it. If you are going to curse up storm.. do it. Process it and let it pass. But this is only for extreme moments where the usual approach gets flipped. And i find that it works and im over it quickly. And obviously words are one thing, actions are another. Meaning this is not a message condoning violence or being aggressive toward others. ✌️

[@CourtWatchAu]

@@travisedwards3543 well said Travis

[@TheNothing6]

5:15 "We love you, but you're not Cliff." - James Hetfield

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

That really was it in a nutshell.

[@TheNothing6]

@Salman Then you're there, too! I don't see you on my videos, though. 😁🤔

[@mattdad8429]

@@delinquent-bikergangmangafan We've all been stalking Mikey for years. It's natural.

[@alexanderthesk8]

There is an insane amount of pain and disappointment in their body language as they talk about Jason in this manner. James sums it up in a very deep way. They wanted Cliff. Instead they had this kid who was playing their friends parts. Jason was the "replacement" for Cliff, but there is no replacing him. So these angry little boys have to keep playing music they wrote with their friend who is no longer living. They had to relive so many things over and over everyday for years. And the whole time, there's Jason in a Cliff tee shirt reminding them of what they used to have. Jason saved the band and probably the lives of the other three. They could've wound up broke, and with drug habits. They could have brought in the wrong person, and that guy could've have ruined them...there are so many different ways it could have ended. Jason prevented all of that. He held them together, and let them heal at their own pace. And when he left, it forced them to look at reality and change things before it killed them all.

[@carvag9092]

Nice to see after all these years they still love and respect and admire Cliff even more then before. And it is good to see Lars and James admit it is because of them that Jason left, and Kirk saying that they needed Jason. Hope Jason sees this.

[@shailenjhaveri650]

Jason probably doesn't need to see this. They are saying it publicly now but must have expressed it to him much before this interview. Great to see them doing it publicly too. Legendary band🤟

[@johannesaxeman4508]

Jason saved metallica. Thanx Jazzzzzon

[@mattdad8429]

I think that's why the Some Kind of Monster documentary is so important for not only Metallica, but bands and relationships in general. They were so guarded, and closed off emotionally, and put up such thick walls between eachother that they inevitably disintegrated because they simply couldn't let anyone in on their turmoil. They covered it up TOO well in interviews and public appearances. It was all a show. The band was falling apart for years and no one knew. SKOM kind of broke those barriers down and showed people it's ok to have these necessary conversations.

[@dennisbarrera589]

Said beautifully

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

I think it was too revealing. It's better that a band have some mystique, and there's no worse way to destroy it than to bring the cameras into a therapy session. Especially when the therapist seems more interested in seeing how long he can milk it, than creating any true psychological breakthroughs within the band.

[@wernermoritz882]

@@sirchromiumdowns2015 exactly! Since I am not a fan I don‘t mind but for a true fan it must be heartbreaking.

[@gregbear123]

Totally

[@LicksoftheLegend]

@@sirchromiumdowns2015 I agree with you but you also see the band come to that very realazation and move past it knowing that with the new tools they've been provided they can now make things work. I think its an important music documentary because it really does show the toll being a rockstar can put on a person as well as those around them.

[@rustnok12]

Jason was a beast live

[@Pdeloosha]

These guys don’t realize that Newsted was the best thing to ever happen to them and Metallica as a whole.

[@DethronerX]

Damn right and this EGO thing is what's broken the magic that was here with him in the band.

[@tedbertier9454]

Uh, did you watch the video? They just spent the whole time admitting their fault in how it went down. They absolutely realize it.

[@Pdeloosha]

@@tedbertier9454 - did watch the video. Do you believe that or are they just trying to make good ?

[@abutts02]

Especially AJFA and black album giving Metallica more exposure in the music world.

[@isaacraid9975]

Jason helped drive Metallica where it was trying to go. Lars and James were obviously the initial creative force behind the music but Jason really pushed their idea with whatever control he was given. Sometimes you don't always get full control over bettering something so you gotta accept that your placed where you are with certain buttons and controls and Jason didn't let that slow him down, he went 100% with the buttons he was allowed to push in Metallica. He was pedal to the metal with what little control he had. Of course he tried to push further but never got to escape from that box they'd put him in. But in that box he still made all the noise he could with full energy and love.

[@peterblissett9076]

Jason is THE MAN !!!!

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

That's a long-winded way of saying: "Jason, we fucked up royally with you." The regret is palpable. Even if it is too little, too late, it's there. They go ahead and they fucking say it. Hindsight is always 20/20. I can sort of imagine Jason having told these guys at some point about Rob:" Don't fuck this up." What I also like about Jason is his utter respect. Like, when he showed up for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, it was on the condition that Robert is completely onboard with it. Man, for the wild motherfucker that Jason was onstage you'd never believe how serious he is. I bet when he said he was going to step down the rest of the band had no doubt in their mind that Jason Curtis Newsted meant business.

[@kenouif]

"Looking back it's still a bit fuzzy"

[@4md17]

hello me its me again

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

You can subdue but never tame me.

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

Speak of mutually assured destruction.

[@shaunfitzgerald4947]

Nice Story..

[@MetaITurtle]

Imagine James Hetfield fighting for you to be in his band, thats a dream

[@JoeFolgers]

@JasonNewstedMetal Wow

[@lennarthagen3638]

@JasonNewstedMetal You are not Jason wtf!!

[@jason.h.zager88]

@JasonNewstedMetal yea yea Jason Newsted with 3 subs?lol

[@wahtson3894]

Now that they realized Jason was a driving force for the band, will they remix AJFA at last ? It would be a mark of respect for Jason AND fans..

[@mattdad8429]

I seriously doubt it. I think they're pretty firm on their stance that it was a time capsule that probably shouldn't be messed with. There are so many fan-made ones now anyway that at this stage in their career it probably would be too much of a back-peddle. But hey, we can always hope.

[@JPX64Channel]

if they didn't do it for the 30th anniversary re-issue, its evident that it will never happen

[@Steve-qz3wi]

They should to show their gratitude towards Jason!.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Remixing won't fix a damn thing, the bass got buried because It wasn't good enough, It just doubled James Guitar and the time was not correct for the álbum, therefore It doesn't Matter if they have the máster tapes, It won't fix the reason why It happend... Now, if they ask Jason to do It again all this years later, that might do

[@MetaITurtle]

If you listen to the "Rough Mixes" on the Justice anniversary, you notice Jason's bass can be heard on ALL of the songs. So that's a glimpse of what it would sound like

[@CaptainFantastik1]

He was a stabilizing force his entire tenure with the band. Love you, Jason. Thanks for all the years and all those shows.

[@ichsehsanders]

....And Justice for JASON!

[@MiaQuacko]

Jason is my favorite bass player of all time .. I forget what magazine I read a quote from him many years ago, in which he essentially states that his sole life’s purpose is to play heavy music and I found that deeply inspiring - still do

[@MrSheckstr]

People mention the Some kind of monster movie…. But what you really have to do is look at the second half of the “Year and a Half in the Life of” the covered touring in support of the black Album to get a taste of the abuse Jason endured

[@sepulmattica7649]

One awesome thing you can say about Jason…and there’s many…He brought 110% every show no matter what! Man you checkout some of those late 80’s shows, he was just a beast live…then in the 90’s when he took on more of the vocals lead/back up, awesome stuff

[@SoCal780]

I’m really glad James, Lars, and Kirk came out and said what they said about Jason. It shows maturity and wisdom on their part. Especially Kirk expressing gratitude for Jason being there for them. I really hope Jason saw this (I’m sure he probably has or at least has heard about it) because I know that it would mean a lot to him. Metallica forever! 🤘

[@zarni000]

No maturity here. Just excuses

[@jason.h.zager88]

Kirk has always been side with Jason

[@rubymeaddle]

Kirk was never really the one bullying Jason, it was always Lars and James (Mostly Lars)

[@JimmyORizzle]

I'm glad Newsted's legacy is what it is today. Cliff was the virtuoso, robert had his own fame prior to Metallica and has been there the longest, yet to me Newsted is THE bassist for Metallica when I close my eyes and picture the band

[@MrAsd26]

I mean watching live performances of Jason in youtube, hes on fire, his energy was unmatched and I often find myself listenin his Seek and Destroy Mexico City live performance over and over again

[@tbeehler]

Jason is always the embodiment of old school Metallica. Intense, all about the music, and putting it all out there. The band doesn't have the fire like it used to when they had Jason.

[@pnut3844able]

They've also gotten older

[@rubymeaddle]

@@pnut3844able Sober* A lot of their antics were substance fueled.

[@Hail-Marīyami]

@@rubymeaddle Exactly! That makes more sense now. It is missing that reckless attitude of I don't give a f attitude they used to have in the 80s

[@kdr3619]

Jason was so far ahead of Metallica as a unit, maturity wise. I guess there’s something to say about his upbringing here … Jason had a very stable upbringing, with a tight family resolve and sense of loyalty. A good upbringing man … that goes miles into adulthood and maturity. I can’t recall the interview it was where he speaks about various shenanigans happening at Metallica shows/general metal shows, and how he had the sense to stay clear of all of it thanks to the values and grounding his family instilled in him.

[@murdock571]

A truly respect for Mr. Jason newsted...

[@tomobrien4965]

Awesome stuff - Jason's a legend and his contribution to Metallica in so many ways was immense. Hails Newsted.

[@purplepeavey7874]

Great strength and character wouldn’t have treated Jason that way in the first place. Jason is awesome.

[@tonymcnamara9368]

I really thought Jason was, 'it' after Cliff died, and was shocked when he's left the band, and what caused him to want to leave. I was just as surprised when they picked Rob for his replacement too. Rob's a great bassist, but he was like rent a bassist at that point, he'd been a part of so many bands! But, I completely understand WHY they chose Rob too. I honestly thought he would be temporary, but here we are, 20 years later, and he's still here.

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

I don't think I'll ever completely understand Rob! :D But hey, he's the man and he inspired me to start playing bass without a pick. And if Met are happy with him, then my job is to friggin' deal with it. But having that said, who else would it even be. It's crazy that even after 20 years I'm like "oh, the new bassist". It's really stupid. When you come to think of it, Robert is in certain ways like Jason. He's his own kind of a beast onstage. Maybe a tad goofier person... but I somehow feel 72 is his album. He instigated it. I must be imagining things but I somehow feel he had his hands on everything about it.

[@natedog8281]

Rob was with Ozzy full time before joining Metallica

[@orandachildren1051]

He's still there cuz Mexicans don't quit a good job.

[@avgjoegeek71]

When I watched Flotsam and Jetsam. I can 100% attest that he is exactly like what they say Jason is. Always 110% into the band. Always the first one in and last one to leave. Signing autographs, always taking time with anyone who wants to talk to him. Newsted can never get enough credit for what he helped Metallica stay alive.

[@DM-rc4yu]

Jason was like a fan, like one of us. They treat him like trash, he leaves and THEN they are suddenly about allowing everyone's creative input. Kirk knew at the time it was wrong but couldn't really do anything as it's Lars and James who make all the decisions.

[@skytrip5273]

I love all most of Metallica's music, but the Newsted era was my favorite. So fun watching him on stage.

[@darkkrenaissance42]

Its truly sad... Because Jason wasnt meant to be a front man,,, or a solo group... He was meant to be the bass end high screaming energy force behind Metallica ~

[@tabularasa2015]

I feel so too.

[@normie2716]

Too bad James and Lars were too bone-headed to understand that.

[@lexustech48]

Jason Newstead is a hero, a talented Musician and the heart and soul of Metallica to this day.

[@randomlivinglifeform]

Never seen a guy talking shit about Jason. Everybody loves him. He’s such a good dude. Lucky to know him. Such a great soul.

[@samredmond5196]

5:14 hearing James say “we love you but you’re not cliff” is just heartbreaking

[@discordserverchat]

i think he didnt want to use the word hate, so he was just truthful. Which I cant knock someone for. We all have that person we truly do hold dear in that way. I would prefer to be loved then hated in any way. Thats how i saw it.

[@bossmaul]

Glad to see the guys realize how instrumental Jason was for Metallica. That guy opened the door for me into the metal universe at the 91 MTV music awards. I tuned in to see Poison and stuck around for Metallica. They way he head banged was so unreal and I never seen anything like it. Next thing I know it I’m listening to older Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, PANTERA, Suicidal Tendencies, etc. Thank you Jason! The metal world loves you!!! What would be so cool is if Metallica decided to become a 5-member band and bring Jason back in to play side-by-side with Rob. How could would that be? He’d sure help James get a break with vocals. 🤘🔥🤘

[@rodolforodriguez6230]

Two bass guitar ?

[@BarrySwords]

This is actually amazing to hear them say these great things about Jason.

[@RaveXmusic]

File this under NO SHT JAMES! Jason was cool AF bruh! 🤘🏾

[@joevale1943]

Jasonic was always incredible live with Metallica. 100% intense. Wow. Goose bumps even thinking of the shows i saw '88-97.

[@trooper1972]

He will always be missed !!!!!!!

[@Sako-Taco]

Dont know what you got until it is gone. I hope these guys regret their actions for the rest of their lives. Their fragile egos could not let them truly accept Jason and give him the respect that he truly deserved. Neither of them are better off without each other and in the end, everyone lost.

[@stefanboer8478]

The jason era is my fav Metallica Era. He made them sound awesome. The energy he gave onstage was EPIC

[@lillydee5978]

They should have appreciated him when he was in the band!

[@drago2593]

They sought Cliff in him

[@thodoris3790]

bring jason back!

[@bee2377]

🎶 You don't know what you got, till it's gone!🎶

[@mickker841]

Jason was 100% commitment live . Only saw them once with Jason in1993? His presence on stage and commitment was mesmerizing!

[@brandontuck2725]

Jason brought more groove to the table than Rob has

[@tomzadvydas1758]

Always. He was a better fit for the band as a whole

[@montex23]

i think precisely the reverse, Rob is the groove. Jason was TONIC

[@outis439-A]

@@montex23 i always thought Jason contributed very groovy basslines- even in AJFA, with the bass louder, it really adds a different dynamic to the listening.

[@N0bull]

Different style

[@johnnymadonselading6106]

Jaaon is Toxic in metallica... Extreme enrrgy produce by jason.

[@Ripplin]

2:03 Jason wearing a Riot t-shirt makes him even cooler than I thought. ;)

[@6XXBANSHEEXX8]

The honesty. It's never too late to own up to mistakes made. As much as Metallica finally appreciates what Jason was and did for the band, I truly hope Jason appreciates the lessons learned and the character it takes to admit fault. I really hope Jason sees the heartfelt honesty this interview showed.

[@thiagoborges892]

The only thing it takes to admit fault is to be faulty!!

[@HeathenDance]

They definitely became a less interesting band after Jason departed. Even from a musical point of view. Should have let him contribute more.

[@DovahVokuna]

I don’t agree with your point. Metallica last 3 albums are great.

[@pennywise146]

@@DovahVokuna Those last three albums are not up to their usual standard though. Death Magnetic was a good album but the others are fair/poor.

[@DovahVokuna]

@@pennywise146 for you Maby. I listen to them more then the old albums

[@pennywise146]

@@DovahVokuna You poor thing…you have my sympathies.

[@woods7438]

Good point

[@ginameile5937]

DAMN..WE LOVE YOU JASON❤

[@bappandi007]

Still not hearing a solid and genuine "sorry" from their mouths for Jason. Their stories and appreciation now, sound like an effort to explain why they were assholes to him...and that's all becasue of public backlash. You cannot use the 'Cliff' excuse for 15 years and bash someone up for so long, that's weak.

[@Thorcooper1]

They have moved on, Jason has moved on, no bad blood. Why don't you move on?

[@thiagoborges892]

Spot on!! Correct analysis!!

[@thiagoborges892]

​@@Thorcooper1dude, it's just a comment on a KZbin video!! A correct one, btw. Chill!!

[@Thorcooper1]

@@thiagoborges892 lol

[@xondominique2602]

i wonder if these guys truly understand they're like family to their fans. i've been listening to their music since i was a kid. and yet i stopped after jason left. i'm glad they go on and are still so big but i no longer care for what they do.

[@banjomechanic]

I suppose I had not appreciated Jason by only listening to Metallica during his years, I thought he was a great bassist and a fine choice for the band, but it wasn’t until I started watching old concert videos with Jason that I was totally blown away at his energy, involvement and his presence on the stage. What other member of Metallica has ever taken over vocals on any of the songs? Jason is the only one I’ve ever seen. And that’s some serious props from a metal god to let someone else in the band shoulder some vocal work and stand aside while Jason holds his own. Yeah, I’m glad they had this chat because Jason is nothing short of a badass.

[@kevgamble]

Yes, you are right on the money. I saw them on both the AJFA and Black Album tours, and Newsted was a huge driving force on stage, musically, visually, presence, energy, the whole deal.

[@macleod1592]

It's very cool to hear them say this about Jason. This band was my life in the 80's and while I'm not a fan of their music the last 25 years, I will always have love for them

[@MantaClaws]

I have mixed feelings about this. I feel glad that these guys acknowledged how they mistreated Jason, and I’m glad they made amends. I understand “growing up together.” That’s valid. There’s little experience, little guidance… they were young rock stars. On the other hand - I feel so much disappointment that they ran Jason through the gauntlet like this. He was devoted, he was bright, positive, and passionate. These guys really beat the shit out of him, and I’m so pissed off at them for doing this.

[@ktw70]

Love those old pictures of Jason!

[@Sum_Jigh]

James Hetfield gave Jason Newsted an ultimatum. It was about the "Echobrain" band Jason was playing with on the side. Hetfield didn't like that at all and basically told Jason it's either all or nothing with you playing for Metallica. No side projects, no merchandise selling, no Echobrain, nothing! So Jason left. Jason actually said this in a interview.

[@khall187]

This is common knowledge dude

[@Sum_Jigh]

@@khall187 Not as common as you think. Stop being an egghead.

[@boxinggospel5334]

And It was on Cliffs anniversary of his death and James was drunk whilst he insulted Jason with that. Jason said it was that moment that he decided to leave as he was so disrespected to be talked to that way by someone younger than himself.

[@Sum_Jigh]

@@boxinggospel5334 Yes. You are right. Newsted didn't like the age factor.

[@AZ-kr6ff]

​@@Sum_Jigh Age factor?

[@abrackas1]

I was sold on the Black Album Box set seeing they they reached out to Jason and had him do the unboxing. As a fan of his that really meant a lot. I hope one day he will share the stage with them and I’m able to see it. He was the fan that made it! 👏🏻

[@logistikman4602]

I miss him in the band

[@cooltheengines]

Much respect for Jason Newstead. I saw Metallica on the “and Justice for all” tour, and they were awesome! Jason’s energy and musicianship helped make the show really entertaining!!

[@ruisantos3117]

You wanna show Jason appreciation? Remaster Justice, release it. It will sell well. Not to the extent that it would before streaming, but I for one would buy a copy. Period.

[@loukola5353]

Metallica has never done a re-recording and they owe nothing to nobody.

[@thiagoborges892]

​@@loukola5353the guy said remaster not re record!! Can you read?!?

[@reyesflores1351]

“Your not Cliff” damn man that hurts

[@warrengauthier4699]

They were all very young when Cliff died so it stands to reason that they mishandled Jason. The human brain is not even fully developed until 26 plus these guys were rockstars. Talk about testosterone and attitude. Jason made millions so do not feel too badly for him BUT you can only imagine some of the not so nice stuff.

[@mattdad8429]

None of them aside from Lars even had a solid enough upbringing to know how to process anything deeper than what they were gonna do for dinner that night. I can only imagine how traumatized and pissed off they were after.

[@michaeltaylor981]

Agree. Live and you learn.

[@pennywise146]

I don’t feel bad for Jason…..I feel bad for Metallica as they’ve only made one half decent album since he left (Death Magnetic)….the others are poor (and I’m a fan!)….and the less said about ‘LuLu’ the better!

[@jlhjedi]

I had not and still have not seen anything like Jason Newsted Live. I saw Metallica many years ago live at Virginia beach. To this day the clearest memories are of Jason! He was putting out so much energy, it was captivating! He was stoked the whole set and stoked us up the whole time! Metal God!

[@ErWo75]

Rob is a great bass player! But Jason fit in Metallica much better.

[@GamerKatz_1971]

There is a saying "Too little, too late." Now I get where they are coming from. Age and time have a way of opening your eyes to what was so easy to ignore when you were younger. Not knocking them at all for finally realizing what they did. But now they have to live with that knowledge.

[@Gooseman44]

I have such a triumphant feeling after watching this. Triumphant for Jason, triumphant for Metallica finally realizing what Jason gave for/to them, and triumphant for their legacy because it takes a big person to publicly admit screwing up majorly. I was hesitant at first for the sincerity of it, but after watching, I really do believe them. They have the Cinderella syndrome....... Don't know what is got, till it's gone.

[@RancidMango5150]

Newsted Is my Metallica Bassist till I die. My favorite live performances all Had Jason on stage.

[@weaselpopper]

Just watch the performances. Jason was nasty on that stage. His energy and playing was awesome.

[@fourlomm]

Did they ever put his bass lines back in the And Justice album?

[@The_Cadaver]

Jason Newsted will always be my favorite member of Metallica.

[@CarCinCal]

Oooof, hits you in the feels - glad to see them grown, grateful, and introspective - finally giving Jason the praise he deserves….

[@thehunter7422]

I'm glad they managed to be Friends again in the end and also admitted how out of control and angry they were against Jason in those dark times of theres. That whole era was an interesting time for Metallica. Jason was a huge blast of energy that Metallica needed after that whole incident, wish we could've got to see more of what he could've brung heavy wise , more stuff like blackened etc, but I'm glad still for what we got album wise with Jason especially the black album and in justice for all....even if it is barely audible lol. He was such a beast live at concerts for Metallica, most time's seemed like they needed to keep up with Jason lol especially with those amazing backing vocals of his and those powerful AF headbangs 😅 .

[@verylulz]

Instead of being all talk do a remaster of and justice for all

[@ShockMe1994]

This is really cool to see them be so straight up about what happened.

[@lechgolas6400]

I think Cliff is a bit overrated and Jason slightly underrated. Cliff was one of the greatest bass players ever and all, but it's not like you can invent new things forever. I mean, KEA was just a thrash album, RTL was more powerful, because it was faster, MOP was stronger too, but because it was heavy, almost doom metal like. After 3 vastly different masterpieces you can only play the same thing heavier/faster or... Play slower, more mainstream-oriented. Cliff left the world as a legend, but Jason will always be the hero who saved the band, met expectations and lifted the band's legacy. Jason is world class on it's own.

[@homerc9101]

This is bullshit, there was so much more to explore, even without leaving thrash, cliff wanted to expand to stuff like voivod and coroner and that's without even touching what death metal would become and jazz influenced bands.

[@kelleymcbride4633]

Good to hear these guys say this publicly Jason deserves it

[@issacrodriguez91]

Unfortunate how things ended with Jason but at least they have the balls to admit they were completely wrong on how they treated him

[@hithisthers7214]

Jason gave his soul to that band. You can see it when he performs, the passion he poured into it. They didn't deserve him

[@fromthej]

Jason was & will always be my favorite bass player for Metallica

[@ianyoung8392]

Btw Metallica without Jason's ridiculously evil backing vocals doesn't sound the same IMHO

[@AnibalRodriguez-fi1os]

Hetfield took a thousand turns in his response only to say that he would defend Trujillo but NOT Newsted. It's really stupid to believe that a bassist is superior just for playing with his fingers. Metallica lost too much when Newsted left.

[@jamesgarvey8402]

This was a great clip. I’ve been such a huge Metallica fan since I was 12 years old. I think the first song I ever heard was sad but true. From that point forward, I just gobbled everything up. It was in the heart of Jason Newstead‘s rein. Having gone through that and the some kind of monster years, it’s so refreshing to see these guys grow to the point where they can appreciate what they had and release the negativity that put them in those uncomfortable situations in which inevitably pushed Jason out of the band. I feel guilty thing, yet, but as much as I like Rob, I wish Jason was still in the band. It’s like his face belongs as part of four. It’s supposed to be.

[@barneycockburn]

Yeah- well they should. They owe him more than they'll ever know

[@dougcollier1504]

I was a roadie for flots and i have huge respect for jason.. watched him come back and forth for the auditions great guy....

[@snarkmark2806]

Metallica treated Jason like a studio musician for hire for 14 years. He was totally right to walk out the door.

[@James_Barris]

The Heart died with Cliff The Soul left with Jason

[@flanaj2]

Should've given him more writing credits. I mean this man wrote one of the most iconic riffs ever for Metallica, Blackened. Then they ended up writing and playing his bass parts like King Nothing and Devil's Dance etc.

[@kennytesta9312]

Well he had the body of the idea for blackened James added to it

[@simplebutnotsolongname6642]

Jason Recorded all the Bass For those albums, dude. And the only reason he has so little writing credits is because the majority of his stuff that he sent to them at that time was apparently like fast, Thrashy stuff like their earlier work, and Metallica weren’t looking for that at that time. But then you’ll have outliers like My Friend of Misery and Where the Wild Things Are that aren’t that and would be the kind of stuff that Lars and James would pick out from his material. Lars and James are already great on their own at producing stuff, but if they like it enough, they’ll draw in ones from the other band members, though not to simply appease them as band members and take in whatever they got.

[@j.kallai4348]

He didn't leave bacause he wanted creative freedom. That's just what Lars is saying. It was a small part of a big problem, they basically made Jason despise Metallica and pushed him to his limits until he decided that he doesn't want to deal with their shit anymore.

[@iKeySolutions]

This was something I needed to finally hear to find peace of mind regarding this subject. Thank you!