Jason Newsted
Five guitarists on fame and their road to it
The journey to becoming a famous musician is long and winding, but reaching that point also has its perks and pitfalls, say these five guitarists.
Five bass legends on laying down the low-end
Billy Sheehan, Jason Newsted and Stanley Clarke, among others, share their thoughts on playing in the pocket.
Five reasons to listen to music you don’t like
Keeping an open ear and mind can be more valuable than chugging out the same riffs for hours on end.
Metallica Jason Newsted Interview
This interview was originally published in 2010.
By now the story of how Jason Newsted made the leap from pit to stage has become part of Metallica legend. Even after 14 years, Newsted is still genuinely respectful when he explains what a tall order it is to fill Cliff Burton's shoes. And he's proud at having earned his place in...