22 Years Ago: Jason Newsted Leaves Metallica22 Years Ago: Jason Newsted Leaves MetallicaOn Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Jason Newsted's ChildhoodJason Newsted's ChildhoodRaised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss. Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
Van Halen’s Hometown Will Dedicate New Stage to the BandVan Halen’s Hometown Will Dedicate New Stage to the BandPasadena will honor its hometown heroes in new park space.Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
Some ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Are Now Trying to Cancel Metallica, Twitter ReactsSome ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Are Now Trying to Cancel Metallica, Twitter ReactsOne influencer argued the band's 'problematic' past.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
David Lee Roth Is Holding Up Van Halen Tribute Show, Eddie Trunk ExplainsDavid Lee Roth Is Holding Up Van Halen Tribute Show, Eddie Trunk ExplainsThe rock radio host got real about the delay.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Jason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With MetallicaJason Newsted Reveals ‘Very Origins’ of His Beef With MetallicaBassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jason Newsted Admits He Thought ‘Enter Sandman’ Was ‘Kinda Corny’Jason Newsted Admits He Thought ‘Enter Sandman’ Was ‘Kinda Corny’He shared his feelings on some of their big tracks.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Jason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen QuotesJason Newsted Considers Quitting Interviews Over Van Halen QuotesFormer Metallica bassist “really, really not happy” after press chat didn’t go to plan.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Lee Roth Weighs in on Rumored Van Halen Tribute Tour With Joe Satriani + Jason NewstedDavid Lee Roth Weighs in on Rumored Van Halen Tribute Tour With Joe Satriani + Jason NewstedIn typical Roth fashion.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Jason Newsted Claims Alex Van Halen Contacted Him About Potential TourJason Newsted Claims Alex Van Halen Contacted Him About Potential Tour'It kind of just all fizzled,' says the bassist.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Metallica Initiated Jason Newsted Into the Band With Two Epic PranksMetallica Initiated Jason Newsted Into the Band With Two Epic PranksHere's the Wasabi Story.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.Ryan J DowneyRyan J Downey