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Why Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Postponed Plans To Write A Memoir

In a brand new interview with For Bass Players Online, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he has considered writing an autobiography. He responded: "As the NEWSTED thing was winding down, I had a book offer. I was just about in; they wanted to send money for the advance, and I ...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: I'm Still Blown Away LOU REED Wanted To Collaborate With Us

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has once again defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, saying that he is "still blown away" Reed wanted to work with METALLICA. "Lulu" polarized fans around the world and earned METALLICA so...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Shelf NEWSTED Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke to Billboard.com about his decision to shelf NEWSTED, the heavy metal project he operated between 2012 and 2014. "I was trying to take on too much stuff at once," he said. "You can only do so much and make it work right. I won't call it over ...

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Friday Marks 25th Anniversary Of METALLICA's 'Black Album'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA's self-titled fifth album, known as "the black album," came out 25 years ago today (Friday, August 12). The record made METALLICA into superstars after being cult metal heroes for the first eight years of their career, even as it found the band slowing down...

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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With THE CHOPHOUSE BAND In Walnut Creek

JASON NEWSTED AND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND, the new mostly acoustic project led by former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, has scheduled the following dates in September: Sep. 02 - Crystal Bay, NV @ The Crystal Bay Club / Crown Room Sep. 07 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe's Alley Sep. 08 - Mill Valley, CA @ ...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Launch Acoustic Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted took part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22. The event was hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted debuted his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL — in which he is joined by Rob Tucker — and spoke about his decision to embark o...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Back With WOULD AND STEAL

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will take part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22 at 12 p.m. PST. The event will be hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted will talk about his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL (in which he is joined by Rob Tucker),and whate...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Talks Success, 'Some Kind Of Monster' Movie And Staying Grounded (Audio)

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is the featured speaker in the latest installment of "Sommar i P1", Swedish radio channel P1's daily one-man show which has aired every summer since 1959. You can now listen to the program at SverigesRadio.com. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Rejoins VOIVOD On Stage In San Francisco: Video, Photos

Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD were rejoined by their former bassist Jason Newsted during their June 8 concert at Slim's in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Newsted joined VOIVOD in 2002 and served as producer for the metal legends' self-titl...

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Rising Los Angeles Metal Band DEATH DIVISION Releases 'The Truth' Video

Rising metal band DEATH DIVISION has released a new single and video for "The Truth" ahead of upcoming tour dates throughout the Midwest and Southeast U.S. The single is off to a fast start at Active Rock radio, with 24 adds in the first two weeks. "The Truth" is taken from DEATH DIVISION's new EP,...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Wants To See MAIDEN, PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich took questions backstage in the press room after inducting DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this past Friday, April 8 during a ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. You can now watch video footage of the question-and-answer session below. Aske...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Psyched' To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Tonight

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will finally get a chance on Friday night (April 8) to induct classic heavy rockers DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PURPLE has been on the ballot three times and Ulrich has been championing their inclusion for years, and he told The Pulse Of Radio he's...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reveals His Top 5 MEGADETH Bass Riffs (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently stopped by the Guitar World studios to talk about and play his five favorite MEGADETH bass riffs. Check out the clip below. As previously reported, Ellefson will visit Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a book-signing...

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Video: DAVID ELLEFSON And RON KEEL Perform MEGADETH, IRON MAIDEN, MONTROSE Classics

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson joined the BADLANDS HOUSE BAND on stage on March 26 at the third-anniversary concert of the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy at Badlands Pawn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to perform classic songs from MONTROSE, MEGADETH and IRON MAIDEN. BADLANDS HOUSE BAND features in...

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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Visit Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will visit Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a book-signing event. Part of the college's April celebration of jazz and American music, this event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Recital Hall in the Bordn...