Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted joined the latest episode of The Metallica Podcast for a wide-ranging interview with co-host Steffan Chirazi (So What Magazine). For episode 24, Jason discussed his career path to metal, not going to a local college in Michigan – instead moving to Arizona to join Flotsam and Jetsam, how he misses performing live, how he lives in the moment today, usually creating music or a painting start to finish often in the same day he feels inspired and much more! He also stated he is frequently offered art and music collaborations all over the world, but feels he needs to be selective of such choices. Jason played a one-off metal show last spring in Florida, commemorating ten years of his solo metal project. He has two other bands with finished music, but so far no official release dates. Listen here: Continue reading
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RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW: Metallica’s St. Anger Turns 20
As Metallica’s controversial album St. Anger turns twenty years old on June 5th, 2023, guest columnist Nik Cameron (The Glacially Musical Pouredcast) reflects on where this album lands in history. Is it a triumph, as Lars Ulrich wants it to be, or a tragedy?
Watch Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newstead Unbox “The Black Album Remastered”
Metallica has shared a new video of former bassist Jason Newstead, previously a member of the band from 1986 -2001, unboxing the deluxe version of The Black Album Remastered. Due out September 10th from Blackened Recordings. To celebrate thirty years of the biggest-selling album in rock or metal history, the band has long teased a celebration for their commercial blockbuster Metallica aka “The Black Album” all year. It is the best-selling album in the history of Nielsen SoundScan, outselling every release in every genre over the past 30 years. Now they have announced a massic digital, CD, and DVD – Blu-ray release. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the Grammy-winning, 16-times-platinum-certified Black Album is receiving its definitive re-release. Remastered for ultimate sound quality, The Black Album remaster will be available in multiple configurations including 180-gram double vinyl LP, standard CD and 3 CD expanded edition, digital, and limited edition deluxe box set (containing the album remastered on 180-gram 2LP, a picture disc, three live LPs, 14 CDs (containing rough mixes, demos, interviews, live shows), 6 DVDs (containing outtakes, behind the scenes, official videos, live shows), a 120-page hardcover book, four tour laminates, three lithos, three guitar picks, a Metallica lanyard, a folder with lyric sheets, and a download card). The band will also release a second, massive tribute album by Pop and Rock stars the world over. Pre-orders are live at the link below. Watch Jason, who admited not even listing to the album in many years, enjoy this unboxing for the first time ever!