Never even thought is was possible. Jason left Metallica because he wasn't allowed the freedom he needed as an artist. Can't see how anyone would think he would have that freedom in Megadeth. I'm sure joining Megadeth would've been even worse.
@@renegadusunidos6151 Definitely. And I've been with Megadeth since day one, just like Metallica, and Dave has been a douche since then. It's part of what makes Megadeth so good, but also why they've had so many line-up changes. I'm mad at Dave right now anyway...lol.
@@jcass1970 I'm MAD too. Mustaine SOLD OUT to Cancel Culture. Not the Dave I grew up with. Now I will not even check out their latest album as anticipated before. (This politically correct sword CUTS BOTH WAYS, DICKWEED!). Megadeth just lost a fan for firing Jr
I am pretty sure he meant that he couldn't play long shows and a full tour with that intensity because of his injuries, he can still play all the music just not for 3 hour sets every night for months while running around stage, Newsted was/is a monster on stage 🤘
@@calymlibelle5010 yeah, I understand normal people not knowing them, but this is Rockfeed. They are a really good prog/thrash band that never got the credit they deserve
@@jeffswank9018 Blackened, My friend of misery and a few others. He still get a percentage though. As mentioned in St.Anger, Kirk and Jason had like 20% or something, while James and Lars shared the rest. Now they bumped that to 25% each. I can't say exact, but they had a split-system like that. + Music Videos, his face is in it, that is royalty.
Why would anyone think that Jason would want to join Megadeth? It seems like dealing with Dave would be 10 times worse then when Jason had to deal with James. Besides he probably makes a hell of a lot more in Metallica royalties then Mustaine would ever pay him.
@@sandyc7250 I don't know of anyone who wants to see Jason Newsted in Megadeth. Megadeth ran it's course a long time ago and now it is just a Dave Mustaine solo project that is not very good.
@@nathaniellinsz9682 Mega's last album had some really good stuff on it. Much better than anything I've heard from any other 80's American thrash bands lately other than Testament.
I stated it yesterday on Rockfeed, Newsted won't take shit, he and Mustaine will not click. There is a reason Mustaine was booted from Metallica and it was more than just alcohol/drugs, it was Mustaine's attitude. He was aggressive and violent. He admits it to Lars when he talked about breaking the guy's limb over bullying Lars. He had come to blows with Hetfield on more than one occasion; and even Kerry King talked about Mustaine's attitude and everyone agreed... ...It's funny, because if James or Lars says something, anything, they get hate, but, if anyone else says the exact same thing then everyone agrees. If James or Lars said "Mustaine is an asshole" then everyone gets mad and says "Fuck James and Lars, look how they treated Mustaine. That's why he is bitter." But, Kerry King says "Mustaine's an asshole" and everyone are like, "yeah, he is real metal shredder but he is a prick fuckin' asshole." Anyway, I called it. Newsted and Mustaine won't mix. Newsted's a straight shooter and Mustaine has a bad attitude that Newsted will not tolerate.
You are exactly right! Well said! I've been saying that for years! Mustaine is very hard to work with and get along with. Look how many members he's had in Megadeth, 16 plus! I heard Kerry King say about Mustaine "I don't know how anybody can work with the guy?!" And people will always bring up Metallica and bash them for the same things other bands have done and said, because whether they like it or not Metallica is recognized as the best Metal/Rock band in the world by many people so metal elitists and Mustaine nut huggers get sad and jealous so they have to lash out with Metallica insults. Watch any thrash metal video and you will see many comments saying this band is better than Metallica and all kinds of Metallica insults on videos of other bands. Notice how they always say better than Metallica and not Megadeth, Testament, Overkill, Exodus etc. It's because Metallica lives in everyone's head and they just can't help bringing them up in every damn metal video!
@@ericp3573 Dave probably did it for a PR move. Shame that either way he would've gotten flak. I would've asked David to leave, then let him rejoin after a year or two
@@notsure2696 I don't think there's any footage, but there's a lot of recordings and photos. They also practiced and recorded at his place. He was definitely an important member in their development, even if he wasn't the most important member, musically.
Mustaine is a scary guy. He's over 6 ft tall and holds black belts in martial arts. He used to be a drug dealer too so he's not the kind a guy you mess with. He'll literally kick your ass. He made the wrong decision with Junior though which has brought unnecessary attention to himself as well as the whole scandal which is now being blown out of all proportion. Should have kept quite and let it settle down. I still respect him as a guitarist and songwriter but he's difficult to work with. Just ask the dudes who've all passed thru his band. Its more than just drunk n drugs. The guy's a piece of work.
Jason is a beast of a bass player, I always loved his work with Metallica. However, for those who don't already know, he expressed that he is unable to play like that anymore. I'm sure when he was he'd be great for Megadeth, but not now. Rex Brown is also an incredible bass player, it would be cool if he played for Megadeth.
I am unable to play the very technical songs I wrote and played in 2013. Unable meaning I'm unable to present it to people The way I wrote it. That will take about 6 months of actual everyday practice, which I can't do with my schedule. Something tells me Jason would do just fine If he felt he needed to retrain his brain in order to play them.
I agree Megadeth fans want Ellefson and Metallica fans don’t want to see Jason go to Megadeth and fans of both bands want Ellefson to stay in Megadeth and Jason to stay far away from Dave
I remember the Megadeth/Newsted thing in 2014, I believe Dave mustaine later put out a statement saying he had nothing to do with newsted not doing the shows.
I remember something about this too, it was kind of a WTF? Mustaine has done everything he can to get back in Metallica's good graces, doesn't seem like he would take a shot a Jason unless something crazy happened and then I doubt he would deny it.
Ellefson composed a lot of stuff when he was young that's hard for even him to play in his 50's. He was already struggling with it in his 40's when I talked to him. That's the downside of this type of music; it's not sustainable. It's the bright flame of youth that dies in middle age. This is particularly true of bassists, who have to do a lot more physical work than guitarists. It takes a bigger toll on your joints. There are songs I simply can't play any more due to arthritis and nerve damage. I also started getting hip, shoulder, elbow and back problems from playing down low and from playing in the seated position. I also started getting neck and head circulation problems from it when I played strapped up high because of my muscularity.
What happened between Jason & Dave to cause such a serious rift?? It could over something really petty. This whole situation is like a bad soap opera & takes the focus off the most important thing: the music.
I love Dave but you know he's a drama queen and is jealous of others. Dave even complained about Slayer performing after Megadeth during the Big Four tours he felt Slayer should play before Megadeth
Jason never said he cant play the bass anymore. What he said was he is getting older and cant get up there and thrash around and headbang for 2-3 hours every night like he did in the 80s and 90s when he was a young man.
If Dave tried to get Newsted he'd be "All your bass belong to me", meaning anything Jason wrote while in the band would be Megadeth property, he'd never go for that. It's the same reason Jeff Waters turned down Dave in the 80s, he wanted to own his own music and formed Annihilator instead. Jeff Waters > Dave Mustaine
@@michaeledwards4555 I haven't listened to Metallica since Cliff died, I tried to like it but it wasn't the same, Justice had shit production which destroyed what might have been a decent thrash album and the Black album was a total sellout.
This is a no brainer IMO. James LoMenzo is the guy for the job. Great guy and fantastic bass player. He recorded two great albums with Megadeth (United Abominations & Endgame). He already knows their past catalog as well from touring. He would be an easy transition for the band.
Except Mustaine was pretty annoyed with LoMenzo, who seemed to try to keep his career outside of MD going and had scheduling conflicts (not judging). I'm assuming it will be James MacDonough, if anyone...not sure what he's been up to...
I think that has more to do with Newsted pulling out of touring at that time. As Jason has stated in the past that the cost of keeping his band touring was costing hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and for whatever reason, he didn’t want to make that investment. He may have been spending more than he had coming in. So I don’t think there was any bad blood between him and Mustaine, it was Jason withdrawing from touring.
Jason doesn't need Megadeth . And who would even want to join Mustaine ? It's obvious nobody can stand him for long . Look how many members have revolved in this band . Chris Poland , Jeff Young , Chuck Behler , Marty Friedman , Nick Menza RIP , Al Pitrelli , Jimmy Degrasso , Glen Drover , Sean Drover , Chris Broderick . Even Ellefson had left the band once prior . Mustaine is toxic
If Jason doesn't have the stamina to play Metallica songs night after night, then he sure as hell doesn't have the chops to keep up with Megadeth's breakneck pace!
@Rock Feed Correction at the 0:17 mark in the video: Jason is one of THREE former Metallica members who are still alive. The third one (aka this video left out) is Ron McGovney, the original bassist who preceded Cliff Burton (may he rest in peace).
Mega-staine would be a step backwards for Jason, he’s got too much integrity to be put through that shit. He dealt with Hetfield and Ulrich for so long why would he deal with a second rate princess like Mustaine
First off... I love Dave Mustaine. Absolutely feel like he is on another level as far as an artist goes. That being said... I am starting to know that he must be a real pain in the rear end to work with. LOL!!!
@@decent6175 yep. Which is sad because he would be good....I think Duff would be too if not better, but he’s another one who wouldn’t take Dave’s shit...not after axle I’m surprised that reunion is still going
There is an entire video interview with Jason explaining the debacle that happened in Australia. I never heard Megadeth or Dave Mustaine's names mentioned.
Guys it’s pretty clear where this is all headed: Megadeth is joined by Billy Corgan playing lead guitar, Gene Simmons playing bass, and Lars Ulrich on drums. It’s a done deal! 👌🏼😁
Rex would be the best fit IF he had the health for it. He's laid back enough to keep attitudes at bay and even growing up basically as a PanterA member, he still chilled and stayed away from all the politics of it. But again, his health just ain't up there.
Make him the singer, and the composer, and let him rename the band to Slayer or something... with King and friends invited for the party too, of course. And let Mustaine watch if he asks nicely.
The Soundwave thing is not quite right. It was the side shows that Newsted wasn’t going to be on due to issues with the promoter ( resulting in both band’s withdrawals from the actual festival)
It’s going to be a revolving door of bass players from now on and every one will be the best Dave has ever played with. It’ll be even more frequent than the guitar players.
2014 hmmmm wasn’t that about the sametime Dave Mustane had an issue with Metallica about The No Life Till Leather Demo Metallica wanted to release and Dave Mustane said no
That’s really messed up of Dave honestly because I doubt that anyone else in Megadeth, most of us don’t even know who’s currently in Megadeth because more than 24 people have been in that band, so whoever the other three are probably just happy to be there and I can’t see them going up to Dave and saying “you know your friend Jason. Well we really don’t like that guy. You don’t have him removed from this tour then we walk!” That didn’t happen. If the shoe was on the other foot, I can’t see Jason ever requesting Dave not be somewhere. I really want to know what happened to her just to see if I’m right on what I’m guessing.
I respect him for saying he might not be able play to his best. He could have been like "yeah, pay me" then he collects a check. He probably is just as good as back then but he might not feel so.
The fact that ellefson took as much of Dave’s controlling literally every aspect of the band as long as he did and then came back for more speaks a lot to he character. Jason wouldn’t put up with that especially at his age and having left Metallica because of their hazing. Dave being so afraid to get kicked out of another band even one he cofounded lead to such madness....there’s a reason there are no original members besides him. Yeah ok so the first 2 guitarists and drummers were “unreliable” because of their heroin and coke habit, but then again both Dave’s were on the same shit at the same time. Dave also pulling the prima Dona dropping bands from the festival says a lot too. I used to have respect for him. But after reading his book, and ellefson’s books, and now all this shit, I have no respect anymore. By the statement he released it looks like he was looking for a reason to drop ellefson again. So JR had an affair, seems like most metal musicians have at some point, hardly a reason to drop someone who he cofounded a band with and the only one who stuck with him.
jason dropped out of the band set list is just Mustaine being Mustaine.. XD I love his music megadeth but i don't like him personally. I really believe he should stop calling his band Megadeth anymore, he should call it Mustaine and the Boyz
I wouldn't join too if you're going to work with a big high profile guy/band but the royalties from previous job are already coming in for life. Remember that even if it pays bigger, it's not worth wasting your life working with toxic people. A lifelong peace of mind is one hell of a treasure.
Megadeth doesn't want Newsted around, because when they are together on stage fans will often request them to play Metallica songs. Which I think pisses off Dave Mustaine big time.
Dave Mustaine is a good musician but clearly has seeious control issues. He was wrong to fire the founding bassist Dave Ellefson. Knowing there was a problem in the past between Jason and Dave shows Dave is just a petty Ahole. Jason should stay away from Megadeth.
i'm really curious just how much money per year would jason receive from all the metallica royalties?. it something i always wonder about my favorite bands and musicians..
Well just like Dave Ellefson, Jason plays with a pick. So he'd fit right into Megadeth and him and Dave Mustaine would complement each other perfectly in every possible way.
Rock feed: Why Jason Newstead won't join Megadeth
Also rock feed: we don't know why he won't join Megadeth
"It could be for this reason....or that. Possibly this, too. One thing we know for sure is that there is a reason. Maybe."
@@drumncoke lol.
Never even thought is was possible. Jason left Metallica because he wasn't allowed the freedom he needed as an artist. Can't see how anyone would think he would have that freedom in Megadeth. I'm sure joining Megadeth would've been even worse.
I agree because if many people thought that James and Lars was total assholes, then dave mustaine would be 100x over and above them in asshole level.
way way way less money lol. Daves a bottom feeder haha
@@renegadusunidos6151 Definitely. And I've been with Megadeth since day one, just like Metallica, and Dave has been a douche since then. It's part of what makes Megadeth so good, but also why they've had so many line-up changes. I'm mad at Dave right now anyway...lol.
@@jcass1970 I'm MAD too. Mustaine SOLD OUT to Cancel Culture. Not the Dave I grew up with. Now I will not even check out their latest album as anticipated before. (This politically correct sword CUTS BOTH WAYS, DICKWEED!). Megadeth just lost a fan for firing Jr
Though Dave never did to a new member what metallica did to Jason in 1986-1987
_"At the request of Megadeth, Jason Newsted will no longer be playing at this venue"_
That was kinda rude, Dave.
Hey , I felt that as well. What the?? :)
No warning? No second chance?
@@almnetx For all we know, David got his second chance.
Ha Metallica behind the music love it
@@almnetx LMAO!! Mustaine has used those words exactly before.
I am pretty sure he meant that he couldn't play long shows and a full tour with that intensity because of his injuries, he can still play all the music just not for 3 hour sets every night for months while running around stage, Newsted was/is a monster on stage 🤘
Don't worry Dave will have something for that. Haha
You can only run, jump, and f*** around on stage for only so long of your life lol but he can still shred!!
Voivod is pronounced like ‘voy-vod’ not ‘vivoid’
😂... I was hoping someone pointed this out....
@@calymlibelle5010 yeah, I understand normal people not knowing them, but this is Rockfeed. They are a really good prog/thrash band that never got the credit they deserve
Kinda the way he misread direct quotes.
Guess I’m not the only one triggered by that . 😂
Why is this so hard for people to figure out?
"Sick ass Metallica royalties coming in for life."
Jason can never be broke. 💰😀🎸
The Black album set him for live
@@mywifesexualpartner984 I wonder if he gets And Justice for all... royalties? What bass, Jason?
@@mywifesexualpartner984 yeah Black album setting for life even though he was really not featured on it kind of funny how that works
@@Dethmegadeth he wrote one of the songs on it
@@Dethmegadeth he had awesome bass intros and bass lines tf you mean he didn't really do nothing on that ablum plus he wrote a song
The bass lines are too hard lol..just kidding but for real Jason is set for life on royalties and he is retired
Tell him I say "Hi"
I didn’t think he wrote any of the songs
@@jeffswank9018 Blackened, My friend of misery and a few others.
He still get a percentage though.
As mentioned in St.Anger, Kirk and Jason had like 20% or something, while James and Lars shared the rest. Now they bumped that to 25% each. I can't say exact, but they had a split-system like that.
+ Music Videos, his face is in it, that is royalty.
You have it wrong. Ron McGovney is replacing David.
Haaaaaaa!!!!!
😂😂😂
🍺🎸⚡️ 2.0
That would be pretty interesting lmao
Lmao!!! I wonder how many people know who Ron is and why that’s hysterical 😂 which is even funnier 👍🏻
@@michaelk9943 not very many. They're prolly all Googling him lmao.
Why would anyone think that Jason would want to join Megadeth? It seems like dealing with Dave would be 10 times worse then when Jason had to deal with James. Besides he probably makes a hell of a lot more in Metallica royalties then Mustaine would ever pay him.
Ikr idk why they are pushing this hella hard
@@sandyc7250 I don't know of anyone who wants to see Jason Newsted in Megadeth. Megadeth ran it's course a long time ago and now it is just a Dave Mustaine solo project that is not very good.
@@nathaniellinsz9682 💯💯💯
@@nathaniellinsz9682 Mega's last album had some really good stuff on it. Much better than anything I've heard from any other 80's American thrash bands lately other than Testament.
Lol you are fcking wrong , all of them are almost 60 already so i dont think they still have hard headed
I stated it yesterday on Rockfeed, Newsted won't take shit, he and Mustaine will not click. There is a reason Mustaine was booted from Metallica and it was more than just alcohol/drugs, it was Mustaine's attitude. He was aggressive and violent. He admits it to Lars when he talked about breaking the guy's limb over bullying Lars. He had come to blows with Hetfield on more than one occasion; and even Kerry King talked about Mustaine's attitude and everyone agreed...
...It's funny, because if James or Lars says something, anything, they get hate, but, if anyone else says the exact same thing then everyone agrees. If James or Lars said "Mustaine is an asshole" then everyone gets mad and says "Fuck James and Lars, look how they treated Mustaine. That's why he is bitter." But, Kerry King says "Mustaine's an asshole" and everyone are like, "yeah, he is real metal shredder but he is a prick fuckin' asshole."
Anyway, I called it. Newsted and Mustaine won't mix. Newsted's a straight shooter and Mustaine has a bad attitude that Newsted will not tolerate.
Well said!
As if Metallica weren't agressive and violent with Newsted. Double standards everywhere.
KING COULDNT KEEP UP EITH MEGADEATH
I was about to say the same thing.
You are exactly right! Well said! I've been saying that for years! Mustaine is very hard to work with and get along with. Look how many members he's had in Megadeth, 16 plus!
I heard Kerry King say about Mustaine "I don't know how anybody can work with the guy?!"
And people will always bring up Metallica and bash them for the same things other bands have done and said, because whether they like it or not Metallica is recognized as the best Metal/Rock band in the world by many people so metal elitists and Mustaine nut huggers get sad and jealous so they have to lash out with Metallica insults.
Watch any thrash metal video and you will see many comments saying this band is better than Metallica and all kinds of Metallica insults on videos of other bands. Notice how they always say better than Metallica and not Megadeth, Testament, Overkill, Exodus etc. It's because Metallica lives in everyone's head and they just can't help bringing them up in every damn metal video!
Ah yes, Dave "falling out" with another musician. All-time classic
@ImmA WhiteBoy hes talking about newsted not ellefson.
@ImmA WhiteBoy Dave hardly a saint
@ImmA WhiteBoy that is his personal life, a band is a job, does your employer care what you do at home? Nothing illegal just embarrassing.
@@ericp3573 Dave probably did it for a PR move. Shame that either way he would've gotten flak. I would've asked David to leave, then let him rejoin after a year or two
1 of 2 former metallica members? Are we forgetting that Ron was the original metallica bassist even before cliff????
I’m not sure I’ve even seen live footage with Ron playing lmao
Rons playing in Megadeth?
If you want to go way back - Look up Lloyd Grant. Good friend of mind. He was the unofficial Metallica member.
@@AR-zm3xe didn’t he just play some solos for their demo record?
@@notsure2696 I don't think there's any footage, but there's a lot of recordings and photos. They also practiced and recorded at his place. He was definitely an important member in their development, even if he wasn't the most important member, musically.
Jason in Megadeth would have turn some heads.
They should get ozzy to be in megadeth and rename it mega beer thief
Who stole my fckin beer?
@@_Iss
Ozzy: Uuuggghhhh uuugggghhhh....
Sharon: YOU. YOURE THE BEER THEEEIF!
SHARON!!!!!!!!!!
@John Smith LOL!!
I burst out laughing it's 2:54 AM help
Look no more Rex Brown is the Guy, the kid, the weapon.
Umm no... Rex Brown could not play the technical stuff in Megadeth.
@@ghostninja2041 Rex could definitely play it. His health just isn't up to it.
@@ghostninja2041 stfu rex brown has played in one of the most influential bands , what have you done in your life ?
Good pick
@@ghostninja2041 he followed Dime bag...
Megadeth never asked Jason to join, so it shouldnt even be a conversation
how do you have the inside scoop
I’m fuckin pissed jr is out. Him and Dave are megadeth
For real.
I know he's in TESTAMENT, but Steve DiGiorgio would be my pick. Or do something really wild and get Les Claypool!
Les claypool is a phenom, but it was apparent when he auditioned for Metallica, that metal isn't his thing.
"MegaSausage"
If you honestly think Les Claypool would fit in Megadeth you don't know Megadeth or Les Claypool.
Rex Brown
🤣 yes primus sucks 💚
Dave found out, at that time, that Jason had a sex tape. Case close.
Mustaine is a scary guy. He's over 6 ft tall and holds black belts in martial arts. He used to be a drug dealer too so he's not the kind a guy you mess with. He'll literally kick your ass. He made the wrong decision with Junior though which has brought unnecessary attention to himself as well as the whole scandal which is now being blown out of all proportion. Should have kept quite and let it settle down. I still respect him as a guitarist and songwriter but he's difficult to work with. Just ask the dudes who've all passed thru his band. Its more than just drunk n drugs. The guy's a piece of work.
Jason is a beast of a bass player, I always loved his work with Metallica. However, for those who don't already know, he expressed that he is unable to play like that anymore. I'm sure when he was he'd be great for Megadeth, but not now. Rex Brown is also an incredible bass player, it would be cool if he played for Megadeth.
I am unable to play the very technical songs I wrote and played in 2013. Unable meaning I'm unable to present it to people The way I wrote it. That will take about 6 months of actual everyday practice, which I can't do with my schedule. Something tells me Jason would do just fine If he felt he needed to retrain his brain in order to play them.
Megadeth fans don't want Newsted, they want Ellefson
Jason!!
They want Rex of pantera
Tom Araya. It would be funny to see him just stand there & smile at people.
I agree Megadeth fans want Ellefson and Metallica fans don’t want to see Jason go to Megadeth and fans of both bands want Ellefson to stay in Megadeth and Jason to stay far away from Dave
@@m.f.culler9012 Jason or Rex (tu no hablas por todos nosotros) you not speak for we are.
Rock feed is just milking this news
That's their job lol
Agreed
That is how business works buddy. Why sell the whole cow if you can make more money by chopping it down and sell it per kilo?
Ha, I'm sure Jason was thinking, "Why would I join a band whose leader was too much of an asshole for the two asshole's band I left?"
Whats Tom Araya upto these days?
Retired and being a family man. He earned it.
Fighting with Kerry King...
Being a right wing conservative and a family man.
Last I heard he's picking tomatos in Texas still searching for the perfect recipe, not bad
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I remember the Megadeth/Newsted thing in 2014, I believe Dave mustaine later put out a statement saying he had nothing to do with newsted not doing the shows.
I remember something about this too, it was kind of a WTF? Mustaine has done everything he can to get back in Metallica's good graces, doesn't seem like he would take a shot a Jason unless something crazy happened and then I doubt he would deny it.
@@ObsidianLife Everything..? You didn't hear about the No Life Till Leather remaster did you?
Ellefson composed a lot of stuff when he was young that's hard for even him to play in his 50's. He was already struggling with it in his 40's when I talked to him. That's the downside of this type of music; it's not sustainable. It's the bright flame of youth that dies in middle age. This is particularly true of bassists, who have to do a lot more physical work than guitarists. It takes a bigger toll on your joints. There are songs I simply can't play any more due to arthritis and nerve damage. I also started getting hip, shoulder, elbow and back problems from playing down low and from playing in the seated position. I also started getting neck and head circulation problems from it when I played strapped up high because of my muscularity.
eh. Cannibal corpse all in 50s and just made one of their all time best cds and its far harder to play than anyhting megadeth does. Next!@
@@Razorider1 harder to play lol
@@Razorider1 Agreed
Tell that to Cannibal Corpse
Yeah this isnt the NFL bruh...
Lmao people actually hoped for that? What utopian mindset some people have...
It would have been awesome but I knew there was no chance of it happening
Exactly, some ppl lives in some unrealistic dream land with ideas like that.
When I first read about this, Jason joining Megadeth... I thought it was a joke.
I wanted to believe
I guess you could said that their dreams went to a...
Dystopia?
What happened between Jason & Dave to cause such a serious rift?? It could over something really petty. This whole situation is like a bad soap opera & takes the focus off the most important thing: the music.
I love Dave but you know he's a drama queen and is jealous of others. Dave even complained about Slayer performing after Megadeth during the Big Four tours he felt Slayer should play before Megadeth
Just keep David Ellefson. What the hell is wrong with Dave Mustaine?? This feels like Iron Maiden getting rid of Steve Harris to me. Unreal
I totally agree
Megadeth fans aren't trying to get Jason in the band.. They're upset that Mustaine fired Junior and want Ellefson back..
Geezer Butler for Megadeth!
Jason never said he cant play the bass anymore. What he said was he is getting older and cant get up there and thrash around and headbang for 2-3 hours every night like he did in the 80s and 90s when he was a young man.
If Dave tried to get Newsted he'd be "All your bass belong to me", meaning anything Jason wrote while in the band would be Megadeth property, he'd never go for that. It's the same reason Jeff Waters turned down Dave in the 80s, he wanted to own his own music and formed Annihilator instead. Jeff Waters > Dave Mustaine
Ok Metallica did the same thing
@@michaeledwards4555 I haven't listened to Metallica since Cliff died, I tried to like it but it wasn't the same, Justice had shit production which destroyed what might have been a decent thrash album and the Black album was a total sellout.
@@michaeledwards4555 Yeah and Jason would go back to that?
This is a no brainer IMO. James LoMenzo is the guy for the job. Great guy and fantastic bass player. He recorded two great albums with Megadeth (United Abominations & Endgame). He already knows their past catalog as well from touring. He would be an easy transition for the band.
Except Mustaine was pretty annoyed with LoMenzo, who seemed to try to keep his career outside of MD going and had scheduling conflicts (not judging). I'm assuming it will be James MacDonough, if anyone...not sure what he's been up to...
I think that has more to do with Newsted pulling out of touring at that time. As Jason has stated in the past that the cost of keeping his band touring was costing hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and for whatever reason, he didn’t want to make that investment. He may have been spending more than he had coming in. So I don’t think there was any bad blood between him and Mustaine, it was Jason withdrawing from touring.
I believe he has he's own band now and RUclips channel as well
Jason is the wrong fit for Megadeth,
1 Metallica reject is 1 too many.
Mustain has always been a difficult guy to work with and always will be!
Jason doesn't need Megadeth . And who would even want to join Mustaine ? It's obvious nobody can stand him for long . Look how many members have revolved in this band . Chris Poland , Jeff Young , Chuck Behler , Marty Friedman , Nick Menza RIP , Al Pitrelli , Jimmy Degrasso , Glen Drover , Sean Drover , Chris Broderick . Even Ellefson had left the band once prior . Mustaine is toxic
If Jason doesn't have the stamina to play Metallica songs night after night, then he sure as hell doesn't have the chops to keep up with Megadeth's breakneck pace!
What about James LoMenzo? He was a solid replacement for Ellefson last time.
everybody forgets about LoMenzo :(
@@andrej2742 Right!
I think Dave, Kiko, Dirk, and LoMenzo would be great.
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@Rock Feed Correction at the 0:17 mark in the video: Jason is one of THREE former Metallica members who are still alive. The third one (aka this video left out) is Ron McGovney, the original bassist who preceded Cliff Burton (may he rest in peace).
His place is in Metallica. I hope that Hetfield finally understands that.
Even if I will always want David playing bass, but I think Rex Brown
lmao from u ppl calling big names here xd
Mega-staine would be a step backwards for Jason, he’s got too much integrity to be put through that shit. He dealt with Hetfield and Ulrich for so long why would he deal with a second rate princess like Mustaine
Dave pulled the same thing with Dissection and Rotting Christ years ago.
Wym?
@@maxdurk4624 he didnt want to play with them because there were too "Satanic"
That's a crock of shit, the promoter of the festival pulled that, NOT Mustaine !!!
Because Dave Mustaine had no consideration for any Megadeth member ever.
First off... I love Dave Mustaine. Absolutely feel like he is on another level as far as an artist goes. That being said... I am starting to know that he must be a real pain in the rear end to work with. LOL!!!
ITS CALLED STRIVING FOR PERFECTION
@@toddjoseph1tj Yes Indeed
Maybe because he never wanted to join Megadeth. Just because the internet wants something to happen, doesn’t mean it will.
Jeez… why not clamor for Ron McGovney while they’re at it?!?
Because Mustaine still doesn't like him very much for kicking his dog (or the other way around, don't remember) 😂
@@andrewdog-gonewaylon5915 No, that was James
Just give it up! Rex Brown would be killer!
He would be....but he wouldn’t take Dave’s shit either.
@@m.f.culler9012 honestly though. He'd see dave's black tooth grin and dip out of there
@@decent6175 yep. Which is sad because he would be good....I think Duff would be too if not better, but he’s another one who wouldn’t take Dave’s shit...not after axle I’m surprised that reunion is still going
There is an entire video interview with Jason explaining the debacle that happened in Australia. I never heard Megadeth or Dave Mustaine's names mentioned.
Working with mustaine seems like
The most challenging thing in the world. He should be grateful ellefson stuck with him throughout the years.
Guys it’s pretty clear where this is all headed:
Megadeth is joined by Billy Corgan playing lead guitar, Gene Simmons playing bass, and Lars Ulrich on drums. It’s a done deal! 👌🏼😁
Dave would be glaring at him with death dagger eyes whole time on stage with each other, never looking away at anything else!!!
Rex would be the best fit IF he had the health for it. He's laid back enough to keep attitudes at bay and even growing up basically as a PanterA member, he still chilled and stayed away from all the politics of it. But again, his health just ain't up there.
Kiko can have one hand on bass and the other on guitar. Its like Kiko x2.
I'm troubled by the pronunciation of Voivod!
They sucked anyway
Vuh-void is my favorite band.
Lol
Tom Araya for megadeth and let him sing as well lmao
it would be a huge increase in quality in the vocals for sure.
ha ha ha
Make him the singer, and the composer, and let him rename the band to Slayer or something... with King and friends invited for the party too, of course. And let Mustaine watch if he asks nicely.
The Soundwave thing is not quite right. It was the side shows that Newsted wasn’t going to be on due to issues with the promoter ( resulting in both band’s withdrawals from the actual festival)
Rex Brown would never play with Megadeth.
It’s going to be a revolving door of bass players from now on and every one will be the best Dave has ever played with. It’ll be even more frequent than the guitar players.
I never knew that they had beef back in 2014
The best part about Newstead not playing Soundwave was they were replaced on the bill at last minute by local band @RedBee and they were amazing.
2014 hmmmm wasn’t that about the sametime Dave Mustane had an issue with Metallica about The No Life Till Leather Demo Metallica wanted to release and Dave Mustane said no
Jason also isn’t joining cause he physically can’t play cause something happened to his shoulders if I’m correct
Yeah, something along the lines of not being able to play fast and heavy stuff because of his shoulders.
It was his neck.
@Matt React I saw a interview and he mentioned he had shoulder surgery from playing so much all the years in Metallica
I heard from a friend of a friend of a bus driver's lawyer that I've never met or heard of, Geddy Lee's pretty much a shoe-in for Megadeth!
Jason's to good for megadeth...Dave "the hypocrite" mustaine don't deserve a dude like him.
If was feeling surpressed in metallica then it would be triple fold in megadave
I was thinking maybe he couldn't play that sort of thing anymore, too. You never know.
I wouldn't mind seeing rex Brown in megadeth
nah rex brown is ok without megadeth. he's a boss on his own.
Plus it's a huge commitment to join a band fulltime
If Newsted thought Hetfield was a control freak, I really doubt he'd appreciate being a member of Mustaine-adeth.
That’s really messed up of Dave honestly because I doubt that anyone else in Megadeth, most of us don’t even know who’s currently in Megadeth because more than 24 people have been in that band, so whoever the other three are probably just happy to be there and I can’t see them going up to Dave and saying “you know your friend Jason. Well we really don’t like that guy. You don’t have him removed from this tour then we walk!”
That didn’t happen. If the shoe was on the other foot, I can’t see Jason ever requesting Dave not be somewhere. I really want to know what happened to her just to see if I’m right on what I’m guessing.
is it Va-Void? Or Voy-Vod (Voivod)
Vovoid?
I know! Right?! Fuckin’ newbie kids.....
What a nothingface.
Man just imagine, if you know the whole story of Metallica you would understand how much I want this to happen
But why mustaine wanted jason drop in playing festivals his solo was more metalhead
VARG VIKERNES FOR MEGADETH! 😂
What?
Lol
Would make must see shows. Brilliant
@@rafzombie5907 yes u heard it 🤣
@@El_Guapo74 for real 🤣
I respect him for saying he might not be able play to his best. He could have been like "yeah, pay me" then he collects a check. He probably is just as good as back then but he might not feel so.
Damn, I was looking forward to Megatallica albums in the near future.
He doesn't want to join because he would be fired in a couple years
I think Megadeth should take their time finding a permanent replacement. They should ask someone committed to another band to fill in until then.
The fact that ellefson took as much of Dave’s controlling literally every aspect of the band as long as he did and then came back for more speaks a lot to he character. Jason wouldn’t put up with that especially at his age and having left Metallica because of their hazing. Dave being so afraid to get kicked out of another band even one he cofounded lead to such madness....there’s a reason there are no original members besides him. Yeah ok so the first 2 guitarists and drummers were “unreliable” because of their heroin and coke habit, but then again both Dave’s were on the same shit at the same time. Dave also pulling the prima Dona dropping bands from the festival says a lot too. I used to have respect for him. But after reading his book, and ellefson’s books, and now all this shit, I have no respect anymore. By the statement he released it looks like he was looking for a reason to drop ellefson again. So JR had an affair, seems like most metal musicians have at some point, hardly a reason to drop someone who he cofounded a band with and the only one who stuck with him.
That's what I was thinking. Maybe there is more to it than we have heard?
@@kirkcavanaugh1493 most likely
jason dropped out of the band set list is just Mustaine being Mustaine.. XD I love his music megadeth but i don't like him personally. I really believe he should stop calling his band Megadeth anymore, he should call it Mustaine and the Boyz
Now we need to know what happened between Newsted and Megadeth.
I wouldn't join too if you're going to work with a big high profile guy/band but the royalties from previous job are already coming in for life. Remember that even if it pays bigger, it's not worth wasting your life working with toxic people. A lifelong peace of mind is one hell of a treasure.
Jason Newsted should record a song with them and perform it on stage as a special guest whenever he can.
honestly it breaks my heart that Jason didnt join MD. But Dave is basically the same as Hetfield. "Dont fuck with the recipe"
Can’t wait for your next album MEGADEATH
Rex brown
Megadeth doesn't want Newsted around, because when they are together on stage fans will often request them to play Metallica songs. Which I think pisses off Dave Mustaine big time.
Dave Mustaine is a good musician but clearly has seeious control issues. He was wrong to fire the founding bassist Dave Ellefson. Knowing there was a problem in the past between Jason and Dave shows Dave is just a petty Ahole. Jason should stay away from Megadeth.
As many times as the lineup has changed Ellefson is too much a core part of the sound of Megadeth
Removing the keystone just won’t work
i'm really curious just how much money per year would jason receive from all the metallica royalties?.
it something i always wonder about my favorite bands and musicians..
Getting fired from Megadeth was the best thing for David Elifson. Now he's free to do whatever he wants without Mustains approval.
Well just like Dave Ellefson, Jason plays with a pick. So he'd fit right into Megadeth and him and Dave Mustaine would complement each other perfectly in every possible way.