Actually he was the perfect choice and the only one who fill the shoes....at that time james and lars so much full of crap and still today....kill em all was and is something else but out the 4 albums and best albums they got all the hype about puppets and lightning was and still a better album...black album the 5th is basically when they turn hairband...anyway...puppets...lightning...kill...and justice as the best record and years they had....when you listen to them talk shit they said justice is the worst album they got and as a fan they full of shit....everything from self title until today 2023 is bullshit.....and nothing but crap...I actually tough they back when I hear the day that never come until I hear the whole album...crap it was just st.anger but recorded right
The tragedy of the bass player is never ending for Metallica. Jason was the best replacement for Cliff, who left the second bassist tragedy for Metallica.
I was thinking about that too and how much it matters. It seems superficial sorta but when Jason got those curls swinging on the heavy thrash parts that presence of the band is what I remember most seeing them on stage. Jason wasn't just great musically, he was great visually and was an invaluable complement to the rest of the band. He just looked so bad ass metal.
He was the spirit of the band. My God he was fun to watch. Plus the fn backing vocals were on point. Don't get me wrong, Robert is a mammoth player. The thing is, I want to hear him back in Infectious Grooves or ST. He really shined with those two bands.
@@provisionalhypothesis You replied to the wrong person. I didn't say he was the spirit of the band. But on that note the guy who said that was referring to the time he was in the band and we were talking about the live shows.
Their peak musically was Ride The Lightning, MOP, And Justice and the Black album and it would stand against any band including Beatles and the Stones of any genre of music. Cliff was an original and a fantastic musician gone way too soon but I saw Metallica in Philly during the Year and a Half in the life touring and Jason was a force live and deserves a ton of credit. He just wasn’t Cliff in their eyes
@@lancemanyon7645 Jason was a great bassist, while Cliff was mediocre, at best. Jason did NOT deserve the treatment he got from the so-called other three
Same here. First time in 1989 and the second was 1992 after James’ hand was burned. His stage presence was what drew the audience in. Since then I’ve seen them with Rob twice. Both of those shows were just meh. It’s almost like they’re more concerned about how they look on stage (Lars with his ridiculous faces he makes) than how they sound on stage. Who knows….maybe someday Jason will be back. Doubtful, but you can be hopeful!
"he was the bridge between the band and the audience, without a doubt" has to be the best way to put Jason's authenticity (and youthful stage energy) into words, well said!
My feelings toward the band have never been the same after I learned how they treated him. He was the most metal of any of them on stage and radiated charisma and energy and joy. And they tried to beat him down and still apparently can't just man up and say, "We were horrible and wrong and we're sorry."
He bullshited himself in the band with his crappy bass knowledge. He should never have been in metallica. He made millions cause he was along for the ride and he took shit for money. His solo album also sucks.
100% agree. I followed them from Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets was my favorite album, bought it at 16 years old the day it came out, ran home to my tape player and have never been the same since. I simply adored that band, and their anti radio anti-pop attitude and we all loved it. Then load and reload happened and I completely left and have not cared for really much of their music at all since, not because it got lighter but because it got more pop and simplified regurgitated radio-friendly nonsense. Then I learned how they treated Jason, and that has sealed it for me, I will never give a crap about these guys like I did before, I can't stand them as people. And their newest album is forgettable stock riff nonsense trying to be "hard". Opeth is a great example of a band who got lighter and softer and deeper and better, stayed artistic and authentic. Too bad Metallica didn't go that route.
@@stanknugget what is metal without its fans? That enthusiasm and loyalty kept them all going. He was a fan and he never faltered. The other 3 all were compromised and preoccupied with the fame and fortune and unresolved issues. Therefore, yes, they were "less metal" in that regard than Jason was for lack of a better term. But that's what happens in the business especially after success and 40 years. I can understand where James is coming from but he created that environment & then expected Jason to act differently on top of all the abuse in that relationship. So he fockin' left the baaaand
@@johnlennon6790 I liked Load for what it was, a bluesy alternative hard rock album, but they clearly had moved from being on the cutting edge of metal, or at least thrash, and setting the bar for other bands, to something else entirely. They've had some good songs since then, but they've never truly been interesting or exciting since their 80's heyday.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks this. You get flamed on here for saying these things lol. If they kept the same energy and listened to Jason more during the black album and didn’t chase bob rock and his radio friendly approach they’d be much more iconic I feel. But it wouldn’t give them the same type of money unfortunately
If you ever get a chance to listen to Jason's audition tapes from 86 the man was bringing in some great tasty licks to the songs. Unfortunately after he was in I think they reeled him in too tight to a point of suffocation. So the whole thing of "play something else" is a rogue. They didn't give him a chance to play something else
Jason didn't just "fit in live", he WAS live! It was his energy and fan engagement in those 1990's shows that made Metallica the greatest live performers of their day
As somebody who was first introduced to Metallica with Jason Newstead as the bassist, shortly after learning about Cliff Burton, it’s still odd to me when I realize that Robert Trujillo has been the longest running basis of the band. It’s hard to wrap my head around!
James and Lars really gave Jason a hard time… I remember when he joined Metallica, they teased him by calling him Jason “Newkid” … but, basically, without sounding like what they did to Jason was acceptable, James and Lars were dealing with the tragic loss of the previous bassist, Cliff Burton (who tragically died in a tour bus skidding on “black ice”). I think this tragic loss played a part in their tormenting poor Jason
Yeah, but they've basically been a nostalgia act since the 90s. Very few people care about their 'new' stuff since then. They go to the shows to see the classics. So Robert is basically the bassist in an 'original tribute act'.
Rob's a great bass player but I think we all know Jason should still be there. This interview doesn't really address the fact that James in particular never regarded Jason as an equal partner which is why he quit.
I love Rob's playing, but to me he fits Metallica in the same way John 5 fits Motley Crue. A good enough player to work in any environment, but the chemistry ain't really there.
Jason was like the Dave Grohl of Metallica. He wasn't a virtuoso but he played with so much heart and passion that people loved him. His fandom was part of what made him awesome too. I saw them several times live with Jason and he was usually the one who looked like he was the only having a blast up there. He was great!
If they could enshrine audio clips into a Recordings Hall of Fame, Jason's live chant of "MOTHERFUCKER, DIE" during Creeping Death would be a Day One induction. That song was always first or second on the setlist, and that moment alone set the tone for Metallica's live shows for 13 years.
If nothing else, Jason brought energy to the live shows that revved up the rest of the band. When he did the vocals in Creeping death, James fucking brought it too. Them going back and forth on vocals was something to behold.
That's 1 side of the story. Jason has said he felt isolated and not involved in the music making as James and Lars would essentially tell him what they wanted.
And there is the statement. He was a caged bird yet James says here that he expected him to play differently when he wasn't really allowed to nor was he given a friendly environment to do so. Hetfield and Ulrich ruled with an iron fist in songwriting. Caged birds can't really spread their wings. What he was allowed to contribute were some of their most interesting songs. My Friend of Misery? I mean come on, one of their best songs. Blackened and Where the Wild Things Are were all they credited him on and both were great songs. It's a shame James was too blinded by his own problems to let the man breathe in the studio. They created that fucking environment then complain about the product? Doesn't fly with me.
@@KeltkeGH like my comment. Everyone has their own view of the same events. I think most people outside the situation can see from the limited access to behind the scenes stuff how things went. And I think we can agree that Jason had more to offer , but was limited in doing so. Which is a shame.
Jason gave 110% every damn time and elevated the bands live shows so much. They basically hated him because he wasn’t Cliff. It’s a shame the band treated him so poorly, and the fact that no one had the balls to stand up for him. I like Rob as a bass player and he is an awesome guy, but he is really just along for the ride. Lars and James are the big bosses.
James and Lars have obviously grown immensely since those days, but imagine being so messed up you hate your bassist for being a fan of your band. That’s messed up. Poor Jason. He deserved better.
But don't forget, they were young guys trying to process the death of their friend after they were all in a terrifying accident. Jason did deserve better but I think it was a pretty complicated situation for all of them.
Nah man, Jason benefited from the situation big time, made millions of dollars and lived a rockstar life he couldn´t ever have imagined, putting up with the hassle from the rest of the band couldn´t be that hard.
@@bruno6288 putting up with the hassle is one thing, but never being accepted as a truly equal partner is something else. No amount of money is worth your self respect.
@@bruno6288 true friend. Cliff ERA was awesome 👍👍 amazing saw Cliff 4x that why I went to seek Metallica back then it was Cliff for me. Look how GD those 3albums with him. Perfect every song off those albums are perfect in every way.
Jason will always be my favorite, it has nothing to do with skill, all three are great at what they do, but Jason had something special, stage presence, charisma. When he got back to play with Metallica at Fillmore 2011, i felt it again, the 90s Jason was with Metallica again, because of that those songs at that show will aways be remembered.
@@tiborosz1825 My Friend of Misery is one of Metallica's best songs so to say he's a zero is completely unfounded. Every song he got accredited towards was cool interesting. They're all mediocre, dude. James said it himself. It was not a healthy creative environment for him though all things considered.
@@KeltkeGH its a real simple riff..James added the tail to make it work. Its pretty good..but not Battery for sure. That was about it as far as Jason's creativity. Oh and the diet version of Orion known as My Friend of Misery.
Jason will always be beloved because for one, he's a real and honest dude who never stopped being the fan that got to join his favorite band. All the other comments touch on everything else Jason meant to the band but thats what I have always liked about Jason. Jason was just one of us who was great at what he did and got in the band and never lost sight of the pov of the fan looking in.
it seems demented that they hated this about him but James says he was an "easy target". Isn't it great to hear a grown man say that? you'd think their massive egos would want a "fan" in their band, since they don't let him have a lot of say anyway. There's just no pleasing some people.
@@florencehenderson3707 According to a groupie that use to sleep with James. I think they use to call the fans vermins or some shit while everyone else was in the van looking out as Jason was the only one to sign autographs. I honestly believe they never gave a shit about there fans. They always talk about making music for them,music they wanted to hear. Not putting out music necessarily for anyone else. Even in a interview James was like I can't worry about in a sense what the fans want blah blah!!
I've seen Jason live once, in 2001. He played a legendary show with Voivod as the opening act for Ozzy Osbourne for which he also played. He was a trooper for well over 4 hours that night. What a beast.
@juiceman8108 This was more than 20 years ago. They might've been underwhelming to some. I was thrilled to see Voivod play an NHL Arena accross the river from their hometown.... then Jason showed up on stage with them. I don't remember the performance quality. I meant the moment was legendary.
Jason was a force of nature; he had Metal in his blood! I love Metallica but highly disrespect how they didnt have the courage to face a sad reality, move on and appreciate what an awesome replacement they had found. Respect to Jason!
Jason is incredible in so many ways but 3 I can list off the top of my head stand out...putting up with the emotional baggage of the band after replacing a friend and band member that just died tragically, being super cool, funny and down to earth as a Rocker dude and playing his heart out every night(even though he would be buried in the mix until the black album)they man was a team player on a team that wouldn't let him play 😎🤘❤️🔥👏
That's nice, but he still basically glosses over Jason's time in the band. They praise Cliff and talk about him fondly, of course. Maybe they felt they couldn't really grieve over Cliff because Jason was in the band and replaced him. And Rob is twice removed, so it's easier to be nostalgic. Also, James is still closed off even though it seems he's talking openly here. Its James that pushed Jason out and he knows it, but doesn't really take responsiblity for it. Lars does. Despite how much people dislike Lars, he was always the bridge between Metallica and past members. Its Lars that kept in touch with Mustaine over the years that allowed the anniversary concert and Big 4 to take place with him. James is too broken and closed off to be vulnerable enough to reflect on his role in all this. Lars at least takes responsibility for it, and I respect that. I understand that the 3 of them were also hurt by Jason leaving. But, it seemed more so that it affected the band and less about losing someone they loved.
I think the band doesn’t talk about Jason much because it’s still a controversial topic. I do think they ironed out most of the kinks in their relationship with Jason two decades ago though.
Right, James basically said "he would always copy me" but I doubt they'd really let Jason have much freedom at all if he did want to get creative. Was it 2, 3 writing credits in total that he got during his time in the band? :/
That's one of the things James also struggled with and adressed during his times away from the band. A lot of that is changed now. There's nothing but love and respect towards Jason nowadays in Metallica. But still, we weren't there. So the opinion of the fans is based on what you hear in interviews and the media and that's not always exactly in the right context or the whole truth. Cliff was different. He was a special person, talent and the way he was taken was heartbreaking. Not only as a band but as friends, so you can never compare Jason to Cliff. It's a whole different story.
@@wout808 I wasn't comparing Cliff to Jason in any way other than the way the band talks about them. They revere Cliff and for good reason, I get that. With Jason, they don't talk about him as if they lost a brother. They talk about him like him leaving put a wrench in the Metallica cog and inconvenienced them. That's all I was saying. It's not hearsay on why Jason left, he said it straight out. James never acknowledges that, he doesn't ever say "I could have handled the Jason thing differently and let him know how much I valued him." He is not emotionally capable of doing that. Lars acknowledges how the guys should have handled things differently. So, the comparisons between Cliff and Jason are not about skill, or what they brought to the band, but more so how they talk about both after they are gone.
I saw an evening with Metallica back in the mid-90s 3 hours worth. Jason Newstead played his version of the national anthem. 25 minutes of beast!!! He straight carried the show in Dayton at the Nutter Center. Props to all Metallica that night, but especially Newstead... 🎸
Odd that James says he expected Jason not to follow the guitar parts while I've seen in many other places where James was very controlling about what Jason was expected to play, going so far as to basically write Jason's parts and say "play it like this." Like, how do you creatively strangle a fellow band member and then say, "you're not being creative enough." Meanwhile, Jason is jamming outside of Metallica with the guys in Sepultura and Devin Townsend. I respect James a helluva lot, but this is definitely a forked tongue moment.
Jason is the thing I remember the most about the two shows I heard back in 92/93. A fucking powerhouse. Still my favourite member all these years later. They fucked up not treating him with the respect he deserved. I love Jason. A fantastic musician and more importantly, a class human being. x
Since he left jason is what every fan misses in their live show as he brought the headbanging, headbanging energy and perfect backing vocals to their show
The Jason Newsted era was absolutely my favourite time following Metallica. Jason was my favourite of the four members. I saw Metallica live twice during the Jason era and I would just focus on him…his energy, enthusiasm and stage presence was just incredible. He was just a nice genuine guy but so metal when on stage. The facial expressions, the hair, the tight black jeans and black t-shirt. He was just awesome!!! 😎🤘🏽
Because you never did let him. You can RIGHT this by remastering "... And Justice For All" and turn up the BASS And SHOUT OUT HIS SOLO ALBUM!!! NEWSTED HEAVY METAL MUSIC!!!
When Jason left that was it for me, Cliff might have been good but i was to young to witness that, but i was lucky to enough to witness Jason's soul in Metallica and they never got that power back since he left in my opinion.
Rob has been with Metallica more than Cliff and Jason were, but still I feel like Rob is just a freelance guy they hired to fill the spot, it doesn't feel like Rob has the same presence in the band as Cliff and Jason had. It even seems like Rob knows that his place is a few steps back and heck, maybe that's the reason the other 3 guys have kept him in the band for so long now. Cliff and Jason were monsters on stage and they definitely added to the Metallica aura, but Rob came in when the band was already a monster so there's that too.
If they didn’t completely bury his bass tracks on Justice , they wouldn’t be able to say he “just played along with Het’s parts . He did some wild shit on that record . Somewhere on RUclips there’s a remixed version.
Kind of ironic how they hated him because they saw him just as a replacement, he gave so much to earn his place that after his departure Metallica lost part of what Metallica was. Nowadays it's just James and Lars plus two session musicians. In a way they killed what a band it is supposed to be.
Jason was awesome!true metalhead,melodic as you can hear in my friend of misery,so emotional backing vocals on nothing else matters in s&m,so much energy like he was born for metallica...yeah they were never the same without Jason
Definitely one of the saddest partings in all of music history. Jason left with and retains full respect from the fans. They've never been the same since.... Rob is awesome 👍 But something is missing. Maybe if we heard from Rob more? I feel like he doesn't get the face time in the media.
I saw the ...And Justice tour twice, and both times, Jason played with the intensity of a warrior. Thinking back on it now, I can't imagine how damaged his neck vertebrae must be from that circular headbanging (very similar to Tom Araya's style). Newsted earned the respect every night. I also saw them play on the Monster's of Rock tour, although they played early in the day, they were great then too. Jason got the very best and the very worst gig all rolled into one. Not many people could take the kind of psychological bashing he did and still remain professional.
James: "Do whatever you wanna do!" Jason: "I'd like to compose more music" James: "DON'T DO THAT" Jason: "Ok, I'd like to have a small side band where I could compo..." James: "WHADIDYOUJUSSAY!!!!??????"
There was something truly unique and special with Jason being in the band. That chemistry, he was a perfect fit for where they were headed sonically. They were definitely more powerful live with him, like holy sh*t! He was always on his A game! As far as his playing, he came from Flotsam & Jetsam where he wrote that first album on bass first and then they’d come in and record guitars over it, from my understanding. So it makes sense he originally had a more guitar driven bass sound, because he played it like rhythm, fast and aggressive. From what it sounds like, he had a lot of cool ideas, more intricate parts to contribute to Metallica, but never had his voice heard, unfortunately. Black album onward his bass lines were more groove and a perfect fit to do their songs justice. Just seems like they had a lot of resistance to him contributing ideas, so what’s he supposed to do other than follow in some parts? Just my thoughts, I dunno..I wasn’t there. Nothing but love for any era of Metallica and what they have given us over the years. Just happy to have existed in this universe at the same time with mighty Met!
My first Metallica purchase was back in 1987 with the $5.98 EP! I was 14 years old and learning bass, when I heard Jason's intro on Crash course It blew my mind!! The dude is amazing!
Jason comes in to the band with them knowing it’s a difficult spot. And he comes in helping them keep the machine moving forward. A normal mind it would be such that he would be the last one that they would let their anger out on. Doesn’t make sense.
Ride the lightning was the first album I heard when I was in middle school. By the time Master of Puppets came out, my friends and I were very much fans, and they were still underground heavy music for us. The tragic death of Cliff was a shock for us teens. When you're a kid, you feel like you will live forever. Enter Newstead. Like many folks, change is not easy. I remember buying the $5.98 EP with hesitation. The band looked differently, and what were they going to sound like now? Looking back, it was a wise move to run a low budget project with some gritty covers to just mess around, and I did like it. I really liked Flotsam and Jetsam, so I knew Jason came from some talented thrash speed metal music. Like when Bon died, you couldn't ask for better with Brian. And so it was in my opinion that Jason was meant to be - even though old AC/DC (my favorite line up) was magic and Cliff and the boys you just can't replicate. I had no idea Jason was given alot of grief till I learned the facts as I got older. That's a shame, but that band was going through many obstacles within itself with the loss of Cliff. Jason had heart, and that is why Metallica endured, in my opinion. I never cared much for Metallica's music after "And Justice for All". But for those 90's teens, Jason Newstead preformed his very best always for that new generation.
Poor Jason. Fucking LOVED that era...he was amazing. Rob is great....taking nothing away from his contributions, but Jason was put into a no win situation and totally owned it. He was doing what he needed to make the sound LOUD...saw them so many times in the Jason era...Newsted fucking owned his time in Metallica.
Didn't matter that Jason would follow what James' guitar was doing on record, they buried his bass in the mix anyway. Live is where Jason proved his mettle.
It's worth noting that Jason's solo album HEAVY METAL MUSIC is better than anything Metallica has put out in the years since his departure. So he obviously brought something pretty vital to the table.
Jason's face during "dreams of DRAGONS FIIIIRE" .... you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's the perfect image of what he brought to the band and it was fucking all epic.
Turned his guitar around so he couldn't see what he was playing, but also took his Blackened riff and turned his bass off for the album. Good one James!
So cool to hear James speak about Jason like this I always enjoyed Jason's work and his live performances were killer to see and hear.That being said I must say Rob is the fuckin Man Love is style and his stage presence is incredible so happy they chose him and made him a permanent member.
1:20 - i think that's bullshit. James was probably standing over Jason's shoulder telling him what to play. and if James wasn't, Bob Rock was lol. i can remember an interview Jason did when Load came out, and he was talking about how on the song "The Cure", in the pre-chorus i believe, he had to fight for this slap style Chili Peppers type deal in the song. it was James who didn't want him to and Jason had to fight for it. not literally fight, but you know what i mean.
Yes and no. I believe it had to do with musical style and differences between them during the 90s. That part is precisely more funk-ish and if you listen to Echobrain, it's really good but just 90s rock. I think after the Load era they were looking for a more aggressive raw metal sound, as you can hear in St. Anger.
Jason's story will forever be one of the saddest in mainstream metal. Rob (and Cliff before him) is undoubtedly a better bass player, but he's nowhere near the approachable humility and wholesomeness Jason brought to the table. he was the MVP at every concert. and was such an energetic back vocalist, it's sad he never got a [short] song or two to make his own it's just incredible how much anger and bitterness that tragedy brought out of James and Lars that they couldn't even appreciate the awesome human being that was in front of them if there's an afterlife, i'd bet Cliff was hanging his head in disappointment and crying for 15 years for how they treated Jason.
Jason is a beast, technically speaking too. Check the audition he did for Metallica, he absolutely annihilated it. Played the material as good, if not better than Cliff himself.
Jason was great live, better than James even, he was all about giving the fans a show. They treated him like sht and they should own what they did to him.I lost a lot of respect for them doing this and even now he's not totally honest about it. Be a man James, own your mistakes
I dig JN, and Metallica's got an Amazing bass player with RT, And I'm trusting they can recognize now when they may be taking someone for granted and not lose another great presence.
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Cliff would be proud of Jason. Jason was an incredible addition, I have always loved his work with the band.
Absomotherfuckinglutely 🤘
@@simonschaffrath3040man like Jasonic
I'd agree,
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Actually he was the perfect choice and the only one who fill the shoes....at that time james and lars so much full of crap and still today....kill em all was and is something else but out the 4 albums and best albums they got all the hype about puppets and lightning was and still a better album...black album the 5th is basically when they turn hairband...anyway...puppets...lightning...kill...and justice as the best record and years they had....when you listen to them talk shit they said justice is the worst album they got and as a fan they full of shit....everything from self title until today 2023 is bullshit.....and nothing but crap...I actually tough they back when I hear the day that never come until I hear the whole album...crap it was just st.anger but recorded right
The tragedy of the bass player is never ending for Metallica. Jason was the best replacement for Cliff, who left the second bassist tragedy for Metallica.
In many ways visually Jason WAS the live show. He was an absolute monster on that stage.
I was thinking about that too and how much it matters. It seems superficial sorta but when Jason got those curls swinging on the heavy thrash parts that presence of the band is what I remember most seeing them on stage. Jason wasn't just great musically, he was great visually and was an invaluable complement to the rest of the band. He just looked so bad ass metal.
Oh absolutely!!!!!
He was the spirit of the band. My God he was fun to watch. Plus the fn backing vocals were on point. Don't get me wrong, Robert is a mammoth player. The thing is, I want to hear him back in Infectious Grooves or ST. He really shined with those two bands.
Coming from F&J he wasnt new to it
@@provisionalhypothesis You replied to the wrong person. I didn't say he was the spirit of the band. But on that note the guy who said that was referring to the time he was in the band and we were talking about the live shows.
I miss The Jason Newsted era of Metallica, they were truly at their peak with him, he brought out the best in Metallica
Their peak musically was Ride The Lightning, MOP, And Justice and the Black album and it would stand against any band including Beatles and the Stones of any genre of music. Cliff was an original and a fantastic musician gone way too soon but I saw Metallica in Philly during the Year and a Half in the life touring and Jason was a force live and deserves a ton of credit. He just wasn’t Cliff in their eyes
Hell right 🤘🏻
@@lancemanyon7645 Jason was a great bassist, while Cliff was mediocre, at best. Jason did NOT deserve the treatment he got from the so-called other three
Jason was an absolute beast
me too
Saw them twice with Jason, and he was full throttle the entire damn time, he was the bridge between the band and the audience, without a doubt.
Good statement!
Same here. First time in 1989 and the second was 1992 after James’ hand was burned. His stage presence was what drew the audience in. Since then I’ve seen them with Rob twice. Both of those shows were just meh. It’s almost like they’re more concerned about how they look on stage (Lars with his ridiculous faces he makes) than how they sound on stage. Who knows….maybe someday Jason will be back. Doubtful, but you can be hopeful!
Bravo. I couldn’t have said it better.
"he was the bridge between the band and the audience, without a doubt" has to be the best way to put Jason's authenticity (and youthful stage energy) into words, well said!
What years ?
My feelings toward the band have never been the same after I learned how they treated him. He was the most metal of any of them on stage and radiated charisma and energy and joy. And they tried to beat him down and still apparently can't just man up and say, "We were horrible and wrong and we're sorry."
He bullshited himself in the band with his crappy bass knowledge. He should never have been in metallica. He made millions cause he was along for the ride and he took shit for money. His solo album also sucks.
The most metal of all of them? lol. Grow up.
100% agree. I followed them from Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets was my favorite album, bought it at 16 years old the day it came out, ran home to my tape player and have never been the same since. I simply adored that band, and their anti radio anti-pop attitude and we all loved it.
Then load and reload happened and I completely left and have not cared for really much of their music at all since, not because it got lighter but because it got more pop and simplified regurgitated radio-friendly nonsense.
Then I learned how they treated Jason, and that has sealed it for me, I will never give a crap about these guys like I did before, I can't stand them as people. And their newest album is forgettable stock riff nonsense trying to be "hard".
Opeth is a great example of a band who got lighter and softer and deeper and better, stayed artistic and authentic. Too bad Metallica didn't go that route.
@@stanknugget what is metal without its fans? That enthusiasm and loyalty kept them all going. He was a fan and he never faltered. The other 3 all were compromised and preoccupied with the fame and fortune and unresolved issues. Therefore, yes, they were "less metal" in that regard than Jason was for lack of a better term. But that's what happens in the business especially after success and 40 years. I can understand where James is coming from but he created that environment & then expected Jason to act differently on top of all the abuse in that relationship. So he fockin' left the baaaand
@@johnlennon6790 I liked Load for what it was, a bluesy alternative hard rock album, but they clearly had moved from being on the cutting edge of metal, or at least thrash, and setting the bar for other bands, to something else entirely. They've had some good songs since then, but they've never truly been interesting or exciting since their 80's heyday.
"You heard the bass live." Live was the key word.
*Camera to Lars*
code words
Lars looking guilty back there :DD
Lars had to hold back the laugh lol
@@sinenkaari5477 So why they didn't remastered AJFA with audible bass till this day?
Making Jason unhappy and causing his departure was, by far, the biggest mistake they ever could have made. Band hasn’t been the same since.
I agree, the band live was more powerful with Jason, he made them more aggressive, he also had a great voice.
Amen to that!
True true true true
I glad his not with metallica anymore
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks this. You get flamed on here for saying these things lol.
If they kept the same energy and listened to Jason more during the black album and didn’t chase bob rock and his radio friendly approach they’d be much more iconic I feel. But it wouldn’t give them the same type of money unfortunately
James to Jason: “play something different”
James to Kirk: “play exactly what I tell you”
If you ever get a chance to listen to Jason's audition tapes from 86 the man was bringing in some great tasty licks to the songs. Unfortunately after he was in I think they reeled him in too tight to a point of suffocation. So the whole thing of "play something else" is a rogue. They didn't give him a chance to play something else
One thing for sure, Jason kept his energy as always while the rest of band at their weakest moment.
Cliff
Jason was a beast live 👍
@@Fluffymckis the goat, but we talkin bout Jason. Or they are. How’s your day
@@Fluffymck guy is dead for 40 years... get over it. you wore not his best friend like james.
@@4md17 u misunderstood the comment guy
Whatever balls Metallica had, Newsted took it with him when he left. The dude was a beast live. Made their live shows better
I saw them twice with Jason. Once on the Justice tour and once on the Black album tour. Dude was on fire. So much energy.
You saw them on the Justice tour? Holy fuck, that was in their prime.
@@prevailwithme Yeah. I was 14!
Jason didn't just "fit in live", he WAS live! It was his energy and fan engagement in those 1990's shows that made Metallica the greatest live performers of their day
Metallica has never been that good live. Maybe you see it as such but they were NEVER the greatest performers of any of thier eras.
@CutterAz Would disagree with the first show I saw them - '86 with Cliff. At that time - hitting on all cylinders.
Almost as good as AC/DC. Not quite though
No one would play in this band unless they are exceptional. All 3 bass players are legends.
💯
Ron doesn't count gtfoh. It's Cliff and Jason for life
The heart left with Cliff
The soul left with Jason
The brain left with this comment
😂😂😂😂 Metallica fans are the fuckin best man!
Lol dumb
@@Strellock not according to James!
But the DNA is intact 🫡
Jason was the heart and soul of Metallica for 15 years 🤘🏻
nah he wasnt, he was cool tho
That is a difficult claim to back up.
Yup!…took a load of sh1t off James & Lars…..still came out the other side. Metallica are not the same band without him….and I’m a fan.
He really was.
That's just ridiculous
Jason earned a kind of special respect from (and kinship with) the fans, to a degree that no other Metallica member has ever enjoyed.
Nothing but love for Jason. Everyone has their limits.
As somebody who was first introduced to Metallica with Jason Newstead as the bassist, shortly after learning about Cliff Burton, it’s still odd to me when I realize that Robert Trujillo has been the longest running basis of the band. It’s hard to wrap my head around!
My exact same thoughts!!!!
James and Lars really gave Jason a hard time… I remember when he joined Metallica, they teased him by calling him Jason “Newkid” … but, basically, without sounding like what they did to Jason was acceptable, James and Lars were dealing with the tragic loss of the previous bassist, Cliff Burton (who tragically died in a tour bus skidding on “black ice”). I think this tragic loss played a part in their tormenting poor Jason
@@howardweingard43 yeah, they have admitted how bad they razzed him. They’ve even expressed regret in it.
Almost longer than all the others combined. It'll be twenty years this year, and all others combined is 21 years.
Yeah, but they've basically been a nostalgia act since the 90s. Very few people care about their 'new' stuff since then. They go to the shows to see the classics. So Robert is basically the bassist in an 'original tribute act'.
I still miss Jason. He was incredible! Over the years Rob has earned my respect. He’s a great bass player.
Rob's a great bass player but I think we all know Jason should still be there. This interview doesn't really address the fact that James in particular never regarded Jason as an equal partner which is why he quit.
I love Rob's playing, but to me he fits Metallica in the same way John 5 fits Motley Crue. A good enough player to work in any environment, but the chemistry ain't really there.
@@brianshaffneraclc 100% true. Rob will always feel like "new guy", he just doesn't fit.
Metallica lucked out with Rob, and they know it. It all worked out well, I think.
@@MDK2_Radio The heart left with Cliff
The soul left with Jason
Jason was like the Dave Grohl of Metallica. He wasn't a virtuoso but he played with so much heart and passion that people loved him. His fandom was part of what made him awesome too. I saw them several times live with Jason and he was usually the one who looked like he was the only having a blast up there. He was great!
If they could enshrine audio clips into a Recordings Hall of Fame, Jason's live chant of "MOTHERFUCKER, DIE" during Creeping Death would be a Day One induction. That song was always first or second on the setlist, and that moment alone set the tone for Metallica's live shows for 13 years.
True!
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT'S COOL THAT YOU PICKED THAT OUT TRUE VERY TRUE 🤩
I always wondered if they played that song first as part of some type of Ritual Sacrifice.
If nothing else, Jason brought energy to the live shows that revved up the rest of the band. When he did the vocals in Creeping death, James fucking brought it too. Them going back and forth on vocals was something to behold.
That's 1 side of the story. Jason has said he felt isolated and not involved in the music making as James and Lars would essentially tell him what they wanted.
Probably tell Kirk the same. It's the Lars & James show 1,000 %
And there is the statement. He was a caged bird yet James says here that he expected him to play differently when he wasn't really allowed to nor was he given a friendly environment to do so. Hetfield and Ulrich ruled with an iron fist in songwriting. Caged birds can't really spread their wings. What he was allowed to contribute were some of their most interesting songs. My Friend of Misery? I mean come on, one of their best songs. Blackened and Where the Wild Things Are were all they credited him on and both were great songs. It's a shame James was too blinded by his own problems to let the man breathe in the studio. They created that fucking environment then complain about the product? Doesn't fly with me.
@@OpheliaDarkling That's why I believe James is full of bs and hypocrisy when he say things like that.
@@KeltkeGH like my comment. Everyone has their own view of the same events.
I think most people outside the situation can see from the limited access to behind the scenes stuff how things went. And I think we can agree that Jason had more to offer , but was limited in doing so.
Which is a shame.
Right? James basically put him down for doing what they wanted!
Jason gave 110% every damn time and elevated the bands live shows so much. They basically hated him because he wasn’t Cliff. It’s a shame the band treated him so poorly, and the fact that no one had the balls to stand up for him. I like Rob as a bass player and he is an awesome guy, but he is really just along for the ride. Lars and James are the big bosses.
Can't fault him for that. Kirk has been along for the ride since 83 lol.
So true. Trujillo slid into an awesome gig and is smart enough to to keep his mouth shut, don't rock the boat, and just play bass.
Rob nodding in the background like a man who knows that his boss can, and will, fire him on a whim.
James and Lars have obviously grown immensely since those days, but imagine being so messed up you hate your bassist for being a fan of your band.
That’s messed up. Poor Jason. He deserved better.
But don't forget, they were young guys trying to process the death of their friend after they were all in a terrifying accident. Jason did deserve better but I think it was a pretty complicated situation for all of them.
Nah man, Jason benefited from the situation big time, made millions of dollars and lived a rockstar life he couldn´t ever have imagined, putting up with the hassle from the rest of the band couldn´t be that hard.
@@bruno6288 putting up with the hassle is one thing, but never being accepted as a truly equal partner is something else. No amount of money is worth your self respect.
@@bruno6288 true friend. Cliff ERA was awesome 👍👍 amazing saw Cliff 4x that why I went to seek Metallica back then it was Cliff for me. Look how GD those 3albums with him. Perfect every song off those albums are perfect in every way.
@@bruno6288 The biggest Metallica-successes were created after Jason joined.
It's so funny how the camera panned to Lars as soon as James said that you can hear the bass live.
Jason will always be my favorite, it has nothing to do with skill, all three are great at what they do, but Jason had something special, stage presence, charisma. When he got back to play with Metallica at Fillmore 2011, i felt it again, the 90s Jason was with Metallica again, because of that those songs at that show will aways be remembered.
He compensated for mediocre bass playing. He wasa showman and artisticly a zero. His newsted album pretty much proved it.
@@tiborosz1825 My Friend of Misery is one of Metallica's best songs so to say he's a zero is completely unfounded. Every song he got accredited towards was cool interesting. They're all mediocre, dude. James said it himself. It was not a healthy creative environment for him though all things considered.
@@tiborosz1825 say that about the guy who composed the main riff of Blackened
@@KeltkeGH its a real simple riff..James added the tail to make it work. Its pretty good..but not Battery for sure. That was about it as far as Jason's creativity. Oh and the diet version of Orion known as My Friend of Misery.
@@OpheliaDarkling thet song is a lame attemt at doing Orion including the bass part. As James indicated..Jason just followed the rhyhm guitar.
I still remember JASON singing WHIPLASH live. Phacking beast He was.
Jason will always be beloved because for one, he's a real and honest dude who never stopped being the fan that got to join his favorite band. All the other comments touch on everything else Jason meant to the band but thats what I have always liked about Jason. Jason was just one of us who was great at what he did and got in the band and never lost sight of the pov of the fan looking in.
it seems demented that they hated this about him but James says he was an "easy target". Isn't it great to hear a grown man say that? you'd think their massive egos would want a "fan" in their band, since they don't let him have a lot of say anyway. There's just no pleasing some people.
@@florencehenderson3707 According to a groupie that use to sleep with James. I think they use to call the fans vermins or some shit while everyone else was in the van looking out as Jason was the only one to sign autographs. I honestly believe they never gave a shit about there fans. They always talk about making music for them,music they wanted to hear. Not putting out music necessarily for anyone else. Even in a interview James was like I can't worry about in a sense what the fans want blah blah!!
@@Dirtnap1986 haha wow . . James sounds like the type that wouldn't want to be part of a club that would have him as a member ...
Jason thinks he was lucky to have Metallica. But it was Metallica that were lucky enough to have Jason. "Nothing Else Matters", Jason was legendary.
I've seen Jason live once, in 2001. He played a legendary show with Voivod as the opening act for Ozzy Osbourne for which he also played. He was a trooper for well over 4 hours that night. What a beast.
I seen him with voivod at ozzfest one year and they were hot trash
@juiceman8108 This was more than 20 years ago. They might've been underwhelming to some. I was thrilled to see Voivod play an NHL Arena accross the river from their hometown.... then Jason showed up on stage with them. I don't remember the performance quality. I meant the moment was legendary.
James: "Do whatever you want to do"
Black Album Recording: Jason tries some great different lines.
James: "I dont like it"
Jason was a force of nature; he had Metal in his blood! I love Metallica but highly disrespect how they didnt have the courage to face a sad reality, move on and appreciate what an awesome replacement they had found. Respect to Jason!
Respect to Jason. Tough gig. Glad I got to see him live during the Black album tour.
Jason's stage presence and vocals were just amazing.
Jason was amazing live. Took its toll. Great musician to this day.
Cliff would've been damn proud of Jason, and don't you ever forget it, James!
Jason is incredible in so many ways but 3 I can list off the top of my head stand out...putting up with the emotional baggage of the band after replacing a friend and band member that just died tragically, being super cool, funny and down to earth as a Rocker dude and playing his heart out every night(even though he would be buried in the mix until the black album)they man was a team player on a team that wouldn't let him play 😎🤘❤️🔥👏
That's nice, but he still basically glosses over Jason's time in the band. They praise Cliff and talk about him fondly, of course. Maybe they felt they couldn't really grieve over Cliff because Jason was in the band and replaced him. And Rob is twice removed, so it's easier to be nostalgic.
Also, James is still closed off even though it seems he's talking openly here. Its James that pushed Jason out and he knows it, but doesn't really take responsiblity for it. Lars does. Despite how much people dislike Lars, he was always the bridge between Metallica and past members. Its Lars that kept in touch with Mustaine over the years that allowed the anniversary concert and Big 4 to take place with him. James is too broken and closed off to be vulnerable enough to reflect on his role in all this. Lars at least takes responsibility for it, and I respect that.
I understand that the 3 of them were also hurt by Jason leaving. But, it seemed more so that it affected the band and less about losing someone they loved.
I think the band doesn’t talk about Jason much because it’s still a controversial topic. I do think they ironed out most of the kinks in their relationship with Jason two decades ago though.
Very well said.
Right, James basically said "he would always copy me" but I doubt they'd really let Jason have much freedom at all if he did want to get creative. Was it 2, 3 writing credits in total that he got during his time in the band? :/
That's one of the things James also struggled with and adressed during his times away from the band. A lot of that is changed now. There's nothing but love and respect towards Jason nowadays in Metallica. But still, we weren't there. So the opinion of the fans is based on what you hear in interviews and the media and that's not always exactly in the right context or the whole truth. Cliff was different. He was a special person, talent and the way he was taken was heartbreaking. Not only as a band but as friends, so you can never compare Jason to Cliff. It's a whole different story.
@@wout808 I wasn't comparing Cliff to Jason in any way other than the way the band talks about them. They revere Cliff and for good reason, I get that. With Jason, they don't talk about him as if they lost a brother. They talk about him like him leaving put a wrench in the Metallica cog and inconvenienced them. That's all I was saying.
It's not hearsay on why Jason left, he said it straight out. James never acknowledges that, he doesn't ever say "I could have handled the Jason thing differently and let him know how much I valued him." He is not emotionally capable of doing that. Lars acknowledges how the guys should have handled things differently.
So, the comparisons between Cliff and Jason are not about skill, or what they brought to the band, but more so how they talk about both after they are gone.
Sure James . You told him to have his own style and be himself. You didn't even allow the bass to be audible on justice.
I saw an evening with Metallica back in the mid-90s 3 hours worth. Jason Newstead played his version of the national anthem. 25 minutes of beast!!! He straight carried the show in Dayton at the Nutter Center. Props to all Metallica that night, but especially Newstead... 🎸
This is a sad story, and it's a typical case of when you can see the defects in others but not on yourself.
Odd that James says he expected Jason not to follow the guitar parts while I've seen in many other places where James was very controlling about what Jason was expected to play, going so far as to basically write Jason's parts and say "play it like this." Like, how do you creatively strangle a fellow band member and then say, "you're not being creative enough." Meanwhile, Jason is jamming outside of Metallica with the guys in Sepultura and Devin Townsend. I respect James a helluva lot, but this is definitely a forked tongue moment.
Yes, I agree with you completely. James was on very shaky ground when explaining this.
Jason represented us on the other side! Love Jason!!
Jason is the thing I remember the most about the two shows I heard back in 92/93. A fucking powerhouse. Still my favourite member all these years later. They fucked up not treating him with the respect he deserved. I love Jason. A fantastic musician and more importantly, a class human being. x
Since he left jason is what every fan misses in their live show as he brought the headbanging, headbanging energy and perfect backing vocals to their show
The Jason Newsted era was absolutely my favourite time following Metallica. Jason was my favourite of the four members. I saw Metallica live twice during the Jason era and I would just focus on him…his energy, enthusiasm and stage presence was just incredible. He was just a nice genuine guy but so metal when on stage. The facial expressions, the hair, the tight black jeans and black t-shirt. He was just awesome!!! 😎🤘🏽
Play a show with him and finish this in good terms. We the fan would appreciate it.
They have played with him quite a few times since they broke it off. Mostly larger public events, but for their anniversaries he shows up.
He has had surgery and can't play those songs anymore, he said it himself, he plays country now.
Would they ever
@@InnoASatana I know but only as a second bassit
@@Fluffymck they already did, many times.
Because you never did let him.
You can RIGHT this by remastering "... And Justice For All" and turn up the BASS
And SHOUT OUT HIS SOLO ALBUM!!!
NEWSTED HEAVY METAL MUSIC!!!
cliff and jason was the heart of that band.
An easy target is something a true bully would say. Jason rules.
They need to do one more show with Jason on bass and rob on the sidelines for the whole set.
Jason is my hero and was a massive hard hitter in Metallica! I miss that guy
When Jason left that was it for me, Cliff might have been good but i was to young to witness that, but i was lucky to enough to witness Jason's soul in Metallica and they never got that power back since he left in my opinion.
Rob has been with Metallica more than Cliff and Jason were, but still I feel like Rob is just a freelance guy they hired to fill the spot, it doesn't feel like Rob has the same presence in the band as Cliff and Jason had. It even seems like Rob knows that his place is a few steps back and heck, maybe that's the reason the other 3 guys have kept him in the band for so long now. Cliff and Jason were monsters on stage and they definitely added to the Metallica aura, but Rob came in when the band was already a monster so there's that too.
Poor Jason working with those difficult characters!
Nice to hear James talk about Jason with love and respect after all these years.
It’s an old clip, but, yeah. Still difficult to listen to Hetfield’s backhanded compliments.
@@Fakename70 How old? The last ten years are current to me. Maybe because I'm old. 👍
@@olaclaesson8074
Not sure how many, but, I know I saw it years ago.
@@olaclaesson8074its from 2018, And justice for all anniversary. its on metallica channel
If they didn’t completely bury his bass tracks on Justice , they wouldn’t be able to say he “just played along with Het’s parts . He did some wild shit on that record . Somewhere on RUclips there’s a remixed version.
they had the perfect lineup with Newsted for me, and they sounded the best live, with him
Jason was awesome, he had some big shoes to fill and he did. Tight player!
Jason joined as a hero, and left as a legend.
Jason was fantastic. At this point these interviews seem like damage control for people who at one point thought they were entitled to bully someone.
Kind of ironic how they hated him because they saw him just as a replacement, he gave so much to earn his place that after his departure Metallica lost part of what Metallica was. Nowadays it's just James and Lars plus two session musicians. In a way they killed what a band it is supposed to be.
Jason was amazing .
Jason was awesome!true metalhead,melodic as you can hear in my friend of misery,so emotional backing vocals on nothing else matters in s&m,so much energy like he was born for metallica...yeah they were never the same without Jason
This was posted on youtube a few years ago.
I took a shit a few hours ago
Definitely one of the saddest partings in all of music history.
Jason left with and retains full respect from the fans.
They've never been the same since....
Rob is awesome 👍
But something is missing.
Maybe if we heard from Rob more?
I feel like he doesn't get the face time in the media.
I saw the ...And Justice tour twice, and both times, Jason played with the intensity of a warrior. Thinking back on it now, I can't imagine how damaged his neck vertebrae must be from that circular headbanging (very similar to Tom Araya's style). Newsted earned the respect every night. I also saw them play on the Monster's of Rock tour, although they played early in the day, they were great then too. Jason got the very best and the very worst gig all rolled into one. Not many people could take the kind of psychological bashing he did and still remain professional.
James: "Do whatever you wanna do!"
Jason: "I'd like to compose more music"
James: "DON'T DO THAT"
Jason: "Ok, I'd like to have a small side band where I could compo..."
James: "WHADIDYOUJUSSAY!!!!??????"
There was something truly unique and special with Jason being in the band. That chemistry, he was a perfect fit for where they were headed sonically. They were definitely more powerful live with him, like holy sh*t! He was always on his A game! As far as his playing, he came from Flotsam & Jetsam where he wrote that first album on bass first and then they’d come in and record guitars over it, from my understanding. So it makes sense he originally had a more guitar driven bass sound, because he played it like rhythm, fast and aggressive. From what it sounds like, he had a lot of cool ideas, more intricate parts to contribute to Metallica, but never had his voice heard, unfortunately. Black album onward his bass lines were more groove and a perfect fit to do their songs justice. Just seems like they had a lot of resistance to him contributing ideas, so what’s he supposed to do other than follow in some parts? Just my thoughts, I dunno..I wasn’t there. Nothing but love for any era of Metallica and what they have given us over the years. Just happy to have existed in this universe at the same time with mighty Met!
To me, Jason approached his bass playing the same way Lemmy did. Lemmy played bass lines as if he was playing rhythm guitar
My first Metallica purchase was back in 1987 with the $5.98 EP! I was 14 years old and learning bass, when I heard Jason's intro on Crash course It blew my mind!! The dude is amazing!
That was the first release that got my attention, but, because of the drums. They sound amazing! It’s a fun EP and the band is really rockin’!
My first cassette and inroduction to Metallica also. About the same age. I listen to it for the memories and feelings.
I saw the ...And Justice tour. Jason's bass solo was the most memorable thing.
Jason comes in to the band with them knowing it’s a difficult spot. And he comes in helping them keep the machine moving forward. A normal mind it would be such that he would be the last one that they would let their anger out on. Doesn’t make sense.
Jason gave it 110% live, and then some. Watch any of the old footage. Best bass player they ever had. A beast on the vocals too. 👹
Ride the lightning was the first album I heard when I was in middle school. By the time Master of Puppets came out, my friends and I were very much fans, and they were still underground heavy music for us. The tragic death of Cliff was a shock for us teens. When you're a kid, you feel like you will live forever. Enter Newstead. Like many folks, change is not easy. I remember buying the $5.98 EP with hesitation. The band looked differently, and what were they going to sound like now? Looking back, it was a wise move to run a low budget project with some gritty covers to just mess around, and I did like it. I really liked Flotsam and Jetsam, so I knew Jason came from some talented thrash speed metal music. Like when Bon died, you couldn't ask for better with Brian. And so it was in my opinion that Jason was meant to be - even though old AC/DC (my favorite line up) was magic and Cliff and the boys you just can't replicate. I had no idea Jason was given alot of grief till I learned the facts as I got older. That's a shame, but that band was going through many obstacles within itself with the loss of Cliff. Jason had heart, and that is why Metallica endured, in my opinion. I never cared much for Metallica's music after "And Justice for All". But for those 90's teens, Jason Newstead preformed his very best always for that new generation.
Poor Jason. Fucking LOVED that era...he was amazing. Rob is great....taking nothing away from his contributions, but Jason was put into a no win situation and totally owned it. He was doing what he needed to make the sound LOUD...saw them so many times in the Jason era...Newsted fucking owned his time in Metallica.
Didn't matter that Jason would follow what James' guitar was doing on record, they buried his bass in the mix anyway. Live is where Jason proved his mettle.
Yeah, I heard the bass live....cause I couldnt in AJFA!!!
He was a “Punter” and he hung in and is relevant! Damn great bassist!
Jason was hugh part of metallica you feel his presence speciality during live you just cant ignore him.
Jason is a true hero.. Taking on Metallicas grief of Cliff would've been HUGE
It's worth noting that Jason's solo album HEAVY METAL MUSIC is better than anything Metallica has put out in the years since his departure. So he obviously brought something pretty vital to the table.
Jason's face during "dreams of DRAGONS FIIIIRE" .... you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's the perfect image of what he brought to the band and it was fucking all epic.
jason was the perfect fit for peak metallica!!!!
Jason could’ve definitely taken more chances creatively, because the way Cliff stood out was exceptional.
They didn’t give him any chances. #JusticeForJason
I always thought that My Friend of Misery could've been Jason's Orion, but Bob Rock and the rest of the band were against it.
Turned his guitar around so he couldn't see what he was playing, but also took his Blackened riff and turned his bass off for the album. Good one James!
So cool to hear James speak about Jason like this I always enjoyed Jason's work and his live performances were killer to see and hear.That being said I must say Rob is the fuckin Man Love is style and his stage presence is incredible so happy they chose him and made him a permanent member.
Great to hear that!
Trujillo is an amazing piece of Metallica. Remarkable to think he has been their longest tenured bassist.
Jason is a team player. It's like he is in a band.
He truly was a great live force.
Cliff and Jason were the reasons why I started playing bass
1:20 - i think that's bullshit. James was probably standing over Jason's shoulder telling him what to play. and if James wasn't, Bob Rock was lol. i can remember an interview Jason did when Load came out, and he was talking about how on the song "The Cure", in the pre-chorus i believe, he had to fight for this slap style Chili Peppers type deal in the song. it was James who didn't want him to and Jason had to fight for it. not literally fight, but you know what i mean.
Yes and no. I believe it had to do with musical style and differences between them during the 90s.
That part is precisely more funk-ish and if you listen to Echobrain, it's really good but just 90s rock. I think after the Load era they were looking for a more aggressive raw metal sound, as you can hear in St. Anger.
"Play what you want!" "No, not like that!"
Jason's story will forever be one of the saddest in mainstream metal. Rob (and Cliff before him) is undoubtedly a better bass player, but he's nowhere near the approachable humility and wholesomeness Jason brought to the table. he was the MVP at every concert. and was such an energetic back vocalist, it's sad he never got a [short] song or two to make his own
it's just incredible how much anger and bitterness that tragedy brought out of James and Lars that they couldn't even appreciate the awesome human being that was in front of them
if there's an afterlife, i'd bet Cliff was hanging his head in disappointment and crying for 15 years for how they treated Jason.
I saw Metallica and all i remember is Jason
Jason is a beast, technically speaking too. Check the audition he did for Metallica, he absolutely annihilated it. Played the material as good, if not better than Cliff himself.
Saw Metallica live with Jason in 1999. He had a great energy. 🔥💯
Yeah!🤘☠Jason has a BEASTLY bark!! Love and missed him being with Metallica!😎🖤
Bullies. Plain and simple. Jason has proven a thousand times over he was the bigger man and history has reflected that without question.
Jason was great live, better than James even, he was all about giving the fans a show. They treated him like sht and they should own what they did to him.I lost a lot of respect for them doing this and even now he's not totally honest about it.
Be a man James, own your mistakes
I dig JN, and Metallica's got an Amazing bass player with RT, And I'm trusting they can recognize now when they may be taking someone for granted and not lose another great presence.