The 13 Most Shocking Lineup Departures in Rock + Metal History
Some of these rockers left on their own and others were fired but their departures still shocked the rest of the world regardless.
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Metallica Producer Still Doesn’t Understand Why ‘… And Justice for All’ Has No Bass
"I've asked them a thousand times. I do not know."
VOTE: Better Metallica Bassist – Jason Newsted vs. Robert Trujillo
Which of Cliff Burton's successors do you prefer? Vote for either Jason Newsted or Robert Trujillo as the better Metallica bassist in Chuck's Fight Club.
Robert Trujillo Explains What Made Cliff Burton + Jason Newsted Special
In an interview, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo explained what made the band's previous bassists, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted, special.
Metallica Producer Has a Theory on Why the Bass Was Turned Down on ‘…And Justice For All’
Producer Flemming Rasmussen thinks Metallica turned down the bass on '...And Justice for All' to get a reaction out of Jason Newsted.
Robert Trujillo Discusses Metallica’s Bass Players – ‘I Love the Fact That We’re All Different’
In a new interview, Robert Trujillo discusses the different bassists who have played for Metallica and why he loves their varied styles.
24 Years Ago – Jason Newsted Leaves Metallica
On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.
What Jason Newsted Thinks His Biggest Strength Was in Metallica
He's even surprised at what he brought sometimes.
Why Metallica Struggled to Move on With Jason Newsted
With their career at a crucial stage, the band wasn't able to wait very long before replacing original bassist Cliff Burton.
Why Did Jason Newsted Leave Metallica in 2001?
Diving into one of the most turbulent times in Metallica's career.
Jason Newsted Reveals How He Used to Sweat-Proof His Basses (And Why It Was an Issue)
He reveals how he eventually figured how to alleviate the issue.
Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Bassists of All Time
We count down the greatest bassists in hard rock and metal history.