Jason Newsted

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3rd June 2021

Megadeth dismissed bassist David Ellefson following sexual misconduct claims.

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29th March 2018

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.

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27th March 2018

Billy Sheehan, Jason Newsted and Stanley Clarke, among others, share their thoughts on playing in the pocket.

8th February 2018

Keeping an open ear and mind can be more valuable than chugging out the same riffs for hours on end.

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1st January 2010

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...