Newsted
{{Short description|American heavy metal band}}
{{about|the musical ensemble|its frontman|Jason Newsted}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Newsted
| image = W0897-Hellfest2013 Newsted 70644 (cropped).JPG
| caption = Newsted performing at Hellfest 2013
| landscape = yes
| origin = Turlock, California, U.S.
| genre = Heavy metal
| years_active = {{hlist|2012–2014|2023–present}}
| label = Chophouse
| associated_acts = Flotsam and Jetsam, Voivod, Metallica, Rock Star Supernova, Ozzy Osbourne, Echobrain, Papa Wheelie, WhoCares, Staind
| website = {{URL|newstedheavymetal.com/}}
| current_members =
- Jason Newsted
- Jessie Farnsworth
- Jesus Mendez, Jr.
- Humberto Perez
| past_members = Mike Mushok
}}
Newsted is an American heavy metal band formed in October 2012. The first lineup was led by Jason Newsted (former member of Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Voivod) on bass and lead vocals, along with drummer Jesus Mendez Jr., guitarist Jessie Farnsworth,{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-finishing-first-record-new-self-titled-band/|title=Jason Newsted Finishing First Record With New Self-Titled Band|magazine=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|access-date=December 16, 2012}}{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-touring-wont-charge-meet-and-greets/|title=Jason Newsted Discusses Touring + Why He Won't Charge for Meet-and-Greets|magazine=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=December 22, 2012|access-date=December 22, 2012}} with Staind guitarist Mike Mushok joining in 2013.{{cite news|url=http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=187631|title=STAIND Guitarist Joins NEWSTED|work=Blabbermouth|access-date=March 19, 2013}} The band released the four-song EP Metal (recorded before Mushok had joined) on January 8, 2013,{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-posts-letter-self-titled-band-metal-ep/|title=Jason Newsted Posts Letter Revealing His Self-Titled Band's 'Metal' EP|magazine=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=December 15, 2012|access-date=December 16, 2012}} and followed up with the full-length debut album Heavy Metal Music on August 6, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://newstedheavymetal.com/|title=Newsted plans to release Heavy Metal Music|publisher=Newsteadheavymetal.com|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802215602/http://newstedheavymetal.com/|archive-date=August 2, 2013}} Guitarist Mushok stated that there were no plans for the band to regroup for any further touring or recording, explaining that Jason Newsted "shut down" the project in early 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jason-newsted-has-no-immediate-plans-to-revive-newsted-band-says-mike-mushok/|title=JASON NEWSTED Has No Immediate Plans To Revive NEWSTED Band, Says MIKE MUSHOK|date=December 23, 2014|website=blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 23, 2018}} Newsted broke silence in 2016 to explain having been overwhelmed with projects.{{cite web|last1=BlabberMouth|title=Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Shelf NEWSTED Project|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-metallica-bassist-jason-newsted-explains-decision-to-shelf-newsted-project/|website=BlabberMouth.net|date=12 August 2016|access-date=16 August 2016}}
In April 2023, Newsted announced reactivating the band with a new show on May 20 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/former-metallica-bassist-jason-newsted-reactivates-newsted-band-schedules-florida-concert-in-may|title=Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Reactivates NEWSTED Band, Schedules Florida Concert In May|date=April 17, 2023|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=April 18, 2023}} The band, featuring new guitarist Humberto Perez replacing Mushok, played their first show since August 2013, on May 20, 2023, at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdalle, Florida, featuring 4 old Newsted songs, Metallica, Motörhead and Ted Nugent covers and debuting 12 new songs.{{cite web |date=May 21, 2023 |title=Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Plays First NEWSTED Concert In Nearly 10 Years |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-ex-metallica-bassist-jason-newsted-plays-first-newsted-concert-in-nearly-10-years |access-date=19 September 2023 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}
Band members
- Jason Newsted – bass, lead vocals, additional guitar {{small|(2012–2014, 2023–present)}}
- Jessie Farnsworth – lead guitar {{Small|(2012–2013)}}, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional bass {{small|(2012–2014, 2023–present)}}
- Jesus Mendez Jr. – drums, percussion {{small|(2012–2014, 2023–present)}}
- Humberto Perez – lead guitar {{small|(2023–present)}}
=Former members=
- Mike Mushok – lead guitar {{small|(2013–2014)}}
Discography
=Albums=
=EPs=
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|UK
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|US |
| 2013
| Metal |style="text-align:center;"| |style="text-align:center;"| 62 |
References
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External links
{{commons category|Newsted (band)|Newsted}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130802215602/http://newstedheavymetal.com/ Official website]
- [https://twitter.com/JasonCNewsted Jason Newsted] on Twitter
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Category:Heavy metal musical groups from California
Category:Musical groups established in 2012
Category:American musical quartets