I've posted this before: Jason saved the band twice: once 1986 by stepping in for Cliff, and again in 2001 by leaving and forcing the rest of them to look inward.
The albums Newsted made are incredible!! I can’t imagine him having a hit band like that and then papa The Cowardly Lion said “no , kid. That would hurt our profit” Like he put it in his tell all interview “I was disrespected the most, by the person I admired the most” I think it was a “screw this, I’m done with all of it!” Moment. Realizing he couldn’t keep begging these 2 narcissists ( Lars and Het) for some creative input. It was easier just to create your own band and he did it amazingly. However you don’t know much about it cause Metallica didn’t want you listening to Newsted instead of Metallica in Spotify $$$ it hurts their bottom line 😂😂 He literally shut Newsted down by threatening the label He wouldn’t work with the label anymore if they promoted Newsted!! What an a hole!!! What a baby to throw a temper tantrum like that.
I think him and Jason grew close during Jason's time in the band. I always got the impression that, like with Cliff, Kirk remembered what it was like to be the new guy(Cliff replaced Ron, Kirk replaced Mustaine, Jason replaced Cliff) in the James/Lars show, and knew what it was like to micromanaged by the 2 of them.
@@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204 Remember it was Cliff hazing Kirk out of his bunk on the tour bus the night it crashed. A little less bullying in the band and the history of Metallica would be a lot different.
Kirk really did respect Jason. He too was a new kid after Dave Mustaine was given his marching orders and Kirk flew over from the west coast of the United States as they were in the big Apple been promoted by Jonnie Z the battler and then minor manager.
@@jazzyb4656 the reply from the porn guy I can’t even see what it was. Some people are out to talk gutter about famous people because keyboard warriors are the thing these days. They wouldn’t talk their trash about whom they’re talking about to the very person they are talking about.
Yeah! And WOW,, there it is unfettered, "you're not Cliff"; that's all of it in a little box, "hugging you, yet pushing you away"; in a nutshell, "you're not Cliff"; that's the most poignant way I've ever heard it!! But Jason was and always will be for me, and obviously what they needed at the time to keep the train running, gosh I wish he was still there....
How could they? They were in their early 20s, grieving over a death of a dear friend and didn´t know how to deal with that pain. Of course they didn't want him. Jason was a stranger, he wasn´t their friend and he didn't belong to Metallica so short after Cliffs´ death. Hard to deal for them with this situation and given to their young age, however, they somehow managed to carry on!
Jason was a criminally underrated and underutilized bassist. I can only imagine how much more Metallica's music would have been if his creative contributions wouldn't have been stifled. I miss Jason, not diminishing Cliff or Rob but Jason was my favorite. His backing vocals are incredible as well. His energy was infectious \m/
Not "just" playing, and backing vocals, his stage presence and energy were perfect for the biggest era of Metallica. No disrespect attended, but Rob's stage presence, and backing vocals...that does not work for me.
Wow. Pretty eye opening. James and Lars have matured enough to admit they were wrong in how they treated Jason, at the beginning and when he left the band. You can really hear how much Kirk appreciates and loves Jason.
"It happened because it happened." "I didn't even know there was a fight." - James He's not taking any accountability here at all. This is a pathetic display from the supposedly enlightened Hetfield. Jason made it very clear that he felt very disrespected by James during the whole ordeal.
@@justinatest9456 Exactly! Really sad to see this and even sadder that so many fans think how mature und reflective they are. Not really the case. The best comments come from Kirk.
@@justinatest9456 He said he "didn’t know about the fight" ( as in fighting for Jason to stay in the band). Put the glue aside and try to actually listen
Man!! What a huge MONSTER turn around for real…Lars nailed exactly what I was thinking when Jason left. I remember saying how bad are things going in Metallica that this guy who’s dreams came true who not only loved Metallica but looked up to Cliff B and lost it when he heard the news of his death just up and quit his dream job? He never quit because of all the hazing or pranks or when the other three charged everything to his room it was pretty bad but Jason didn’t care but when they clipped his creative wings and forced him into a box and basically told him to just be thankful you’re playing with us no matter what who wouldn’t leave? He made enough money with them to be able to live comfortably for the rest of his life so why not?…to hear how much these guys have grown to look back and say “if Robert suddenly wanted to quit we’d fight for him” and in retrospect they should’ve fought for Jason?…that is some serious growth internally.
@@MikelBrownSchilling At this point, I don't see Jason would want to. All he wanted was a closure. To be fair, Rob was also exactly what Jason was after Cliff - the guy who glued the band at times when the patch was really really rough for them. And to this date, Rob is the longest serving bassist in the band. Unless, yeah, it goes like you said, Rob surprisingly wanted to leave the band to retire and give way to Jason. That could be a good resolve for a story.
Jason was, and always will be, my favorite Metallica member. He’s finally getting the love and respect that he deserves from his fellow band mates. Better late than never.
To see them giving Jason his props all these years later made me tear up. Cliff was always the musical virtuoso, and he’s sorely missed, but for me Jason was THE Metallica bass player. His energy, live performances, and backing/lead vocals were above and beyond what Cliff brought, and what Robert brings to this band. Miss seeing Jason up on stage with these guys…
Though i think its important to say, its still worth maintaining those qualities and who you are in essence at a core level, despite your positive characteristics not being given their due. In order to not turn into the (as someone above put it) narcissists that overlook you. Be true to yourself, be a good person, fight for positivity, but that doesn't at all mean you have to be a doormat. And when the fight is too much, when negativity is too extreme i come to find that its best to let it be what it is. If it angers you, let it. If you are going to curse up storm.. do it. Process it and let it pass. But this is only for extreme moments where the usual approach gets flipped. And i find that it works and im over it quickly. And obviously words are one thing, actions are another. Meaning this is not a message condoning violence or being aggressive toward others. ✌️
I think that's why the Some Kind of Monster documentary is so important for not only Metallica, but bands and relationships in general. They were so guarded, and closed off emotionally, and put up such thick walls between eachother that they inevitably disintegrated because they simply couldn't let anyone in on their turmoil. They covered it up TOO well in interviews and public appearances. It was all a show. The band was falling apart for years and no one knew. SKOM kind of broke those barriers down and showed people it's ok to have these necessary conversations.
I think it was too revealing. It's better that a band have some mystique, and there's no worse way to destroy it than to bring the cameras into a therapy session. Especially when the therapist seems more interested in seeing how long he can milk it, than creating any true psychological breakthroughs within the band.
@@sirchromiumdowns2015 I agree with you but you also see the band come to that very realazation and move past it knowing that with the new tools they've been provided they can now make things work. I think its an important music documentary because it really does show the toll being a rockstar can put on a person as well as those around them.
Nice to see after all these years they still love and respect and admire Cliff even more then before. And it is good to see Lars and James admit it is because of them that Jason left, and Kirk saying that they needed Jason. Hope Jason sees this.
Jason probably doesn't need to see this. They are saying it publicly now but must have expressed it to him much before this interview. Great to see them doing it publicly too. Legendary band🤟
I’m really glad James, Lars, and Kirk came out and said what they said about Jason. It shows maturity and wisdom on their part. Especially Kirk expressing gratitude for Jason being there for them. I really hope Jason saw this (I’m sure he probably has or at least has heard about it) because I know that it would mean a lot to him. Metallica forever! 🤘
I really thought Jason was, 'it' after Cliff died, and was shocked when he's left the band, and what caused him to want to leave. I was just as surprised when they picked Rob for his replacement too. Rob's a great bassist, but he was like rent a bassist at that point, he'd been a part of so many bands! But, I completely understand WHY they chose Rob too. I honestly thought he would be temporary, but here we are, 20 years later, and he's still here.
I don't think I'll ever completely understand Rob! :D But hey, he's the man and he inspired me to start playing bass without a pick. And if Met are happy with him, then my job is to friggin' deal with it. But having that said, who else would it even be. It's crazy that even after 20 years I'm like "oh, the new bassist". It's really stupid. When you come to think of it, Robert is in certain ways like Jason. He's his own kind of a beast onstage. Maybe a tad goofier person... but I somehow feel 72 is his album. He instigated it. I must be imagining things but I somehow feel he had his hands on everything about it.
People mention the Some kind of monster movie…. But what you really have to do is look at the second half of the “Year and a Half in the Life of” the covered touring in support of the black Album to get a taste of the abuse Jason endured
Jason was so far ahead of Metallica as a unit, maturity wise. I guess there’s something to say about his upbringing here … Jason had a very stable upbringing, with a tight family resolve and sense of loyalty. A good upbringing man … that goes miles into adulthood and maturity. I can’t recall the interview it was where he speaks about various shenanigans happening at Metallica shows/general metal shows, and how he had the sense to stay clear of all of it thanks to the values and grounding his family instilled in him.
Jason is always the embodiment of old school Metallica. Intense, all about the music, and putting it all out there. The band doesn't have the fire like it used to when they had Jason.
There is an insane amount of pain and disappointment in their body language as they talk about Jason in this manner. James sums it up in a very deep way. They wanted Cliff. Instead they had this kid who was playing their friends parts. Jason was the "replacement" for Cliff, but there is no replacing him. So these angry little boys have to keep playing music they wrote with their friend who is no longer living. They had to relive so many things over and over everyday for years. And the whole time, there's Jason in a Cliff tee shirt reminding them of what they used to have. Jason saved the band and probably the lives of the other three. They could've wound up broke, and with drug habits. They could have brought in the wrong person, and that guy could've have ruined them...there are so many different ways it could have ended. Jason prevented all of that. He held them together, and let them heal at their own pace. And when he left, it forced them to look at reality and change things before it killed them all.
Its truly sad... Because Jason wasnt meant to be a front man,,, or a solo group... He was meant to be the bass end high screaming energy force behind Metallica ~
That's a long-winded way of saying: "Jason, we fucked up royally with you." The regret is palpable. Even if it is too little, too late, it's there. They go ahead and they fucking say it. Hindsight is always 20/20. I can sort of imagine Jason having told these guys at some point about Rob:" Don't fuck this up." What I also like about Jason is his utter respect. Like, when he showed up for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, it was on the condition that Robert is completely onboard with it. Man, for the wild motherfucker that Jason was onstage you'd never believe how serious he is. I bet when he said he was going to step down the rest of the band had no doubt in their mind that Jason Curtis Newsted meant business.
When I watched Flotsam and Jetsam. I can 100% attest that he is exactly like what they say Jason is. Always 110% into the band. Always the first one in and last one to leave. Signing autographs, always taking time with anyone who wants to talk to him. Newsted can never get enough credit for what he helped Metallica stay alive.
I seriously doubt it. I think they're pretty firm on their stance that it was a time capsule that probably shouldn't be messed with. There are so many fan-made ones now anyway that at this stage in their career it probably would be too much of a back-peddle. But hey, we can always hope.
Remixing won't fix a damn thing, the bass got buried because It wasn't good enough, It just doubled James Guitar and the time was not correct for the álbum, therefore It doesn't Matter if they have the máster tapes, It won't fix the reason why It happend... Now, if they ask Jason to do It again all this years later, that might do
If you listen to the "Rough Mixes" on the Justice anniversary, you notice Jason's bass can be heard on ALL of the songs. So that's a glimpse of what it would sound like
Jason is my favorite bass player of all time .. I forget what magazine I read a quote from him many years ago, in which he essentially states that his sole life’s purpose is to play heavy music and I found that deeply inspiring - still do
One awesome thing you can say about Jason…and there’s many…He brought 110% every show no matter what! Man you checkout some of those late 80’s shows, he was just a beast live…then in the 90’s when he took on more of the vocals lead/back up, awesome stuff
Jason helped drive Metallica where it was trying to go. Lars and James were obviously the initial creative force behind the music but Jason really pushed their idea with whatever control he was given. Sometimes you don't always get full control over bettering something so you gotta accept that your placed where you are with certain buttons and controls and Jason didn't let that slow him down, he went 100% with the buttons he was allowed to push in Metallica. He was pedal to the metal with what little control he had. Of course he tried to push further but never got to escape from that box they'd put him in. But in that box he still made all the noise he could with full energy and love.
Jason was like a fan, like one of us. They treat him like trash, he leaves and THEN they are suddenly about allowing everyone's creative input. Kirk knew at the time it was wrong but couldn't really do anything as it's Lars and James who make all the decisions.
I'm glad Newsted's legacy is what it is today. Cliff was the virtuoso, robert had his own fame prior to Metallica and has been there the longest, yet to me Newsted is THE bassist for Metallica when I close my eyes and picture the band
I mean watching live performances of Jason in youtube, hes on fire, his energy was unmatched and I often find myself listenin his Seek and Destroy Mexico City live performance over and over again
Glad to see the guys realize how instrumental Jason was for Metallica. That guy opened the door for me into the metal universe at the 91 MTV music awards. I tuned in to see Poison and stuck around for Metallica. They way he head banged was so unreal and I never seen anything like it. Next thing I know it I’m listening to older Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, PANTERA, Suicidal Tendencies, etc. Thank you Jason! The metal world loves you!!! What would be so cool is if Metallica decided to become a 5-member band and bring Jason back in to play side-by-side with Rob. How could would that be? He’d sure help James get a break with vocals. 🤘🔥🤘
I have mixed feelings about this. I feel glad that these guys acknowledged how they mistreated Jason, and I’m glad they made amends. I understand “growing up together.” That’s valid. There’s little experience, little guidance… they were young rock stars. On the other hand - I feel so much disappointment that they ran Jason through the gauntlet like this. He was devoted, he was bright, positive, and passionate. These guys really beat the shit out of him, and I’m so pissed off at them for doing this.
Dont know what you got until it is gone. I hope these guys regret their actions for the rest of their lives. Their fragile egos could not let them truly accept Jason and give him the respect that he truly deserved. Neither of them are better off without each other and in the end, everyone lost.
I suppose I had not appreciated Jason by only listening to Metallica during his years, I thought he was a great bassist and a fine choice for the band, but it wasn’t until I started watching old concert videos with Jason that I was totally blown away at his energy, involvement and his presence on the stage. What other member of Metallica has ever taken over vocals on any of the songs? Jason is the only one I’ve ever seen. And that’s some serious props from a metal god to let someone else in the band shoulder some vocal work and stand aside while Jason holds his own. Yeah, I’m glad they had this chat because Jason is nothing short of a badass.
Yes, you are right on the money. I saw them on both the AJFA and Black Album tours, and Newsted was a huge driving force on stage, musically, visually, presence, energy, the whole deal.
You wanna show Jason appreciation? Remaster Justice, release it. It will sell well. Not to the extent that it would before streaming, but I for one would buy a copy. Period.
i wonder if these guys truly understand they're like family to their fans. i've been listening to their music since i was a kid. and yet i stopped after jason left. i'm glad they go on and are still so big but i no longer care for what they do.
I have such a triumphant feeling after watching this. Triumphant for Jason, triumphant for Metallica finally realizing what Jason gave for/to them, and triumphant for their legacy because it takes a big person to publicly admit screwing up majorly. I was hesitant at first for the sincerity of it, but after watching, I really do believe them. They have the Cinderella syndrome....... Don't know what is got, till it's gone.
It took the better part of four decades, but their growth as people has enabled them to realize how shitty they were to him, and to take it upon themselves to issue a public apology while giving him his long overdue props.
I met Metallica in 1997, and by then my fandom was on its way out, so they weren’t gods to me. Lars couldn’t be bothered more than to give a quick wave from afar. James insulted my friend by commenting and joking about his birthmark. Kirk was quiet and didn’t say much. But Jason was so awesome. Hung out before the show and after. Spent a lot of time talking about gear and other bands. Gave us food. He didn’t leave until he literally had to go. Just a real down-to-earth, level-headed dude with zero ego or façade of self-importance. I’ll never forgot how he was, as well as the other three. And any interview I’ve seen since, he’s still that dude, and they try to pretend they still aren’t the douchebags I met some 27 years ago. Maybe they’ve changed, it can certainly happen over three decades, but I get a sense they really haven’t, but maybe that experience just tarnished my opinion to the point I’ll never see them any different.
I'm glad they managed to be Friends again in the end and also admitted how out of control and angry they were against Jason in those dark times of theres. That whole era was an interesting time for Metallica. Jason was a huge blast of energy that Metallica needed after that whole incident, wish we could've got to see more of what he could've brung heavy wise , more stuff like blackened etc, but I'm glad still for what we got album wise with Jason especially the black album and in justice for all....even if it is barely audible lol. He was such a beast live at concerts for Metallica, most time's seemed like they needed to keep up with Jason lol especially with those amazing backing vocals of his and those powerful AF headbangs 😅 .
Much respect for Jason Newstead. I saw Metallica on the “and Justice for all” tour, and they were awesome! Jason’s energy and musicianship helped make the show really entertaining!!
The honesty. It's never too late to own up to mistakes made. As much as Metallica finally appreciates what Jason was and did for the band, I truly hope Jason appreciates the lessons learned and the character it takes to admit fault. I really hope Jason sees the heartfelt honesty this interview showed.
Hetfield took a thousand turns in his response only to say that he would defend Trujillo but NOT Newsted. It's really stupid to believe that a bassist is superior just for playing with his fingers. Metallica lost too much when Newsted left.
I was sold on the Black Album Box set seeing they they reached out to Jason and had him do the unboxing. As a fan of his that really meant a lot. I hope one day he will share the stage with them and I’m able to see it. He was the fan that made it! 👏🏻
There is a saying "Too little, too late." Now I get where they are coming from. Age and time have a way of opening your eyes to what was so easy to ignore when you were younger. Not knocking them at all for finally realizing what they did. But now they have to live with that knowledge.
Just once I'd love to see the other timeline where Jason stayed and they let him grow. We fucking loved that guy so much, man. They know they fucked it up, and Robert does, too. I'm sure being the solid guy he is, Robert would be as happy as the rest of us if Jason had stayed. It's all just a damn fucking crying shame, man.
James Hetfield gave Jason Newsted an ultimatum. It was about the "Echobrain" band Jason was playing with on the side. Hetfield didn't like that at all and basically told Jason it's either all or nothing with you playing for Metallica. No side projects, no merchandise selling, no Echobrain, nothing! So Jason left. Jason actually said this in a interview.
And It was on Cliffs anniversary of his death and James was drunk whilst he insulted Jason with that. Jason said it was that moment that he decided to leave as he was so disrespected to be talked to that way by someone younger than himself.
the song The Unforgiven kinda puts me in mind of Jason and how he was treated in Metallica. He came in trying to help the band out knowing what just hapend and they just treated him as a whipping boy and took out all the anger and sadness they had over losing Cliff
@@montex23 i always thought Jason contributed very groovy basslines- even in AJFA, with the bass louder, it really adds a different dynamic to the listening.
It's very cool to hear them say this about Jason. This band was my life in the 80's and while I'm not a fan of their music the last 25 years, I will always have love for them
After cliff burton passed away most of the fans that came after when the video of one came out and enter sandman the black album eara jason newsted is the reason why Metallica fans liked the band that bass guitar tones on the black album pop pluck sound and him playing with a pick gave definition to the band sound and I miss that 😊... Robert is great and over the last two years his bass guitar tones have grown and got better when I listen to live stuff I can hear the bass guitar lines pop and pluck I like jazz bass guitars because you can roll off the neck pickup and the bridge pickup can be heard 😊
Still not hearing a solid and genuine "sorry" from their mouths for Jason. Their stories and appreciation now, sound like an effort to explain why they were assholes to him...and that's all becasue of public backlash. You cannot use the 'Cliff' excuse for 15 years and bash someone up for so long, that's weak.
I had not and still have not seen anything like Jason Newsted Live. I saw Metallica many years ago live at Virginia beach. To this day the clearest memories are of Jason! He was putting out so much energy, it was captivating! He was stoked the whole set and stoked us up the whole time! Metal God!
Just pre-planned words for a camera. They owe him 1000 more apologies. He was the heartbeat of Metallica. He gave his sweat and blood and kicked all their asses live. When they released the Justice boxset....it should have been a no brainer to include a remix with bass properly in the mix....they owe him that at the very least.
They were all very young when Cliff died so it stands to reason that they mishandled Jason. The human brain is not even fully developed until 26 plus these guys were rockstars. Talk about testosterone and attitude. Jason made millions so do not feel too badly for him BUT you can only imagine some of the not so nice stuff.
None of them aside from Lars even had a solid enough upbringing to know how to process anything deeper than what they were gonna do for dinner that night. I can only imagine how traumatized and pissed off they were after.
I don’t feel bad for Jason…..I feel bad for Metallica as they’ve only made one half decent album since he left (Death Magnetic)….the others are poor (and I’m a fan!)….and the less said about ‘LuLu’ the better!
He and James had the most "Metallica" attitude when they played live. You could tell he took it seriously. Sad that he left, but that's what happens when you treat people like shit.
Should've given him more writing credits. I mean this man wrote one of the most iconic riffs ever for Metallica, Blackened. Then they ended up writing and playing his bass parts like King Nothing and Devil's Dance etc.
Jason Recorded all the Bass For those albums, dude. And the only reason he has so little writing credits is because the majority of his stuff that he sent to them at that time was apparently like fast, Thrashy stuff like their earlier work, and Metallica weren’t looking for that at that time. But then you’ll have outliers like My Friend of Misery and Where the Wild Things Are that aren’t that and would be the kind of stuff that Lars and James would pick out from his material. Lars and James are already great on their own at producing stuff, but if they like it enough, they’ll draw in ones from the other band members, though not to simply appease them as band members and take in whatever they got.
He didn't leave bacause he wanted creative freedom. That's just what Lars is saying. It was a small part of a big problem, they basically made Jason despise Metallica and pushed him to his limits until he decided that he doesn't want to deal with their shit anymore.
As much I loved Cliff, I have to give major applause to Jason. He did save Metallica, he helped them climb out of the deep hole that Cliffs death caused. Plus, he was able to handle the pressure of him trying to replace an unreplaceable icon. Not to mention all the stuff that James, Lars and Kirk said, being a punching bag for the band. I was a hardcore Metallica fan up until the black album… I stopped being a fan, partially because I was young and stupid (23 years old) and partially because I was starting to lean heavily into the punk scene. I thought they “sold out”, but listening to them talk now about their respect for Jason, I’m finding a newfound respect for them. I’m older now too and many of my opinions have changed, I’ve grown up in a lot of ways just as they did. I think I’m gonna give them another chance, and give myself another chance too.
@@richspizzapartyyes they did. The black album wasn’t just a sell-out. It was a betrayal to the Metal community. I have a very strong love/hate relationship with Metallica, and I don’t know which one is stronger: my love for their first 4 albums, or my hatred for them selling out and betraying the Metal community.
I think Cliff is a bit overrated and Jason slightly underrated. Cliff was one of the greatest bass players ever and all, but it's not like you can invent new things forever. I mean, KEA was just a thrash album, RTL was more powerful, because it was faster, MOP was stronger too, but because it was heavy, almost doom metal like. After 3 vastly different masterpieces you can only play the same thing heavier/faster or... Play slower, more mainstream-oriented. Cliff left the world as a legend, but Jason will always be the hero who saved the band, met expectations and lifted the band's legacy. Jason is world class on it's own.
This is bullshit, there was so much more to explore, even without leaving thrash, cliff wanted to expand to stuff like voivod and coroner and that's without even touching what death metal would become and jazz influenced bands.
Jason was there when Metallica needed him...yet Metallica wasn't there when Jason needed them.
Sad but true...
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@@JBjopa8 You read my mind.
@@kamilziemian995 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Metallica is done
I've posted this before: Jason saved the band twice: once 1986 by stepping in for Cliff, and again in 2001 by leaving and forcing the rest of them to look inward.
We’ll said Michael. I love Newsted 😊
@@PreviouslyFrozenStudios77 thank you!
@@mattrodgers2911 thanks. Me too!
Oh wow, great comment.
The albums Newsted made are incredible!!
I can’t imagine him having a hit band like that and then papa The Cowardly Lion said “no , kid. That would hurt our profit”
Like he put it in his tell all interview “I was disrespected the most, by the person I admired the most”
I think it was a “screw this, I’m done with all of it!” Moment.
Realizing he couldn’t keep begging these 2 narcissists ( Lars and Het) for some creative input. It was easier just to create your own band and he did it amazingly. However you don’t know much about it cause Metallica didn’t want you listening to Newsted instead of Metallica in Spotify $$$ it hurts their bottom line 😂😂
He literally shut Newsted down by threatening the label He wouldn’t work with the label anymore if they promoted Newsted!!
What an a hole!!! What a baby to throw a temper tantrum like that.
I really loved what Kirk says about Jason. He sounds very genuine.
I think him and Jason grew close during Jason's time in the band. I always got the impression that, like with Cliff, Kirk remembered what it was like to be the new guy(Cliff replaced Ron, Kirk replaced Mustaine, Jason replaced Cliff) in the James/Lars show, and knew what it was like to micromanaged by the 2 of them.
@@nosajiksnektoouglyforporn3204 Remember it was Cliff hazing Kirk out of his bunk on the tour bus the night it crashed.
A little less bullying in the band and the history of Metallica would be a lot different.
Kirk really did respect Jason. He too was a new kid after Dave Mustaine was given his marching orders and Kirk flew over from the west coast of the United States as they were in the big Apple been promoted by Jonnie Z the battler and then minor manager.
@@jazzyb4656 the reply from the porn guy I can’t even see what it was. Some people are out to talk gutter about famous people because keyboard warriors are the thing these days. They wouldn’t talk their trash about whom they’re talking about to the very person they are talking about.
Yeah! And WOW,, there it is unfettered, "you're not Cliff"; that's all of it in a little box, "hugging you, yet pushing you away"; in a nutshell, "you're not Cliff"; that's the most poignant way I've ever heard it!! But Jason was and always will be for me, and obviously what they needed at the time to keep the train running, gosh I wish he was still there....
In other words... Jason was too good for them and they didn't even knew it. Now they do.
Pretty much
well said.
Amen!
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How could they? They were in their early 20s, grieving over a death of a dear friend and didn´t know how to deal with that pain. Of course they didn't want him. Jason was a stranger, he wasn´t their friend and he didn't belong to Metallica so short after Cliffs´ death.
Hard to deal for them with this situation and given to their young age, however, they somehow managed to carry on!
Jason was a criminally underrated and underutilized bassist. I can only imagine how much more Metallica's music would have been if his creative contributions wouldn't have been stifled. I miss Jason, not diminishing Cliff or Rob but Jason was my favorite.
His backing vocals are incredible as well. His energy was infectious \m/
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Underrated by who? 😂😂😂
Not "just" playing, and backing vocals, his stage presence and energy were perfect for the biggest era of Metallica. No disrespect attended, but Rob's stage presence, and backing vocals...that does not work for me.
Jason is definitely my favorite Metallica basis. Like you said, his backing vocals energy are sorely missed.
He was only underrated by James and Lars. People need to stop abusing this word.
Wow. Pretty eye opening. James and Lars have matured enough to admit they were wrong in how they treated Jason, at the beginning and when he left the band. You can really hear how much Kirk appreciates and loves Jason.
Actually they didn‘t admit they were wrong.
"It happened because it happened." "I didn't even know there was a fight." - James
He's not taking any accountability here at all. This is a pathetic display from the supposedly enlightened Hetfield. Jason made it very clear that he felt very disrespected by James during the whole ordeal.
@@justinatest9456 Exactly! Really sad to see this and even sadder that so many fans think how mature und reflective they are. Not really the case. The best comments come from Kirk.
@@justinatest9456 He said he "didn’t know about the fight" ( as in fighting for Jason to stay in the band). Put the glue aside and try to actually listen
Lars can’t hide his Napster eyes. Boo hoo hoo… He will always be a bitch because of that.
Not only great bass player but best backup singer they had too.
Shit happens but I applaud Lars and James for stepping up and saying that what happened was their fault. That shows great strength and character.
Did they say this in this video? Must have missed it.
@@wernermoritz882they’ll never admit it
@@Ricardo_Samano nope Lars won't but James would
@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 doesn‘t sound like it at all in this video. Especially the metaphors coming from James, not Lars.
yeah, 22 years later, lol
Rob’s sitting there, taking notes on what to watch out for…
"Damn these guys would back stab me faster than a fart."
lol i had this thought to myself too, that's funnny
Man!! What a huge MONSTER turn around for real…Lars nailed exactly what I was thinking when Jason left. I remember saying how bad are things going in Metallica that this guy who’s dreams came true who not only loved Metallica but looked up to Cliff B and lost it when he heard the news of his death just up and quit his dream job? He never quit because of all the hazing or pranks or when the other three charged everything to his room it was pretty bad but Jason didn’t care but when they clipped his creative wings and forced him into a box and basically told him to just be thankful you’re playing with us no matter what who wouldn’t leave? He made enough money with them to be able to live comfortably for the rest of his life so why not?…to hear how much these guys have grown to look back and say “if Robert suddenly wanted to quit we’d fight for him” and in retrospect they should’ve fought for Jason?…that is some serious growth internally.
I feel Jason is gonna return in the near future. I don't know as Rob wants to be in Metallica as the "full time bassist."
@@MikelBrownSchilling At this point, I don't see Jason would want to. All he wanted was a closure. To be fair, Rob was also exactly what Jason was after Cliff - the guy who glued the band at times when the patch was really really rough for them. And to this date, Rob is the longest serving bassist in the band. Unless, yeah, it goes like you said, Rob surprisingly wanted to leave the band to retire and give way to Jason. That could be a good resolve for a story.
Jason was, and always will be, my favorite Metallica member. He’s finally getting the love and respect that he deserves from his fellow band mates. Better late than never.
OMG.. EXACTLY ❤❤
@@ginameile5937Thank you for the comment. I’m going to see Metallica in 4 days. I’m very excited 😊
He was the fuckin motor of metallica.. They miss him... They will never ever be the same live without him...
Cliff was the motor, he was a replacement, Trujillo is better than both.
Jasons backin mg vocals were on point, all those others sound like girls. He had a growl they needed.
Never seen a guy talking shit about Jason. Everybody loves him. He’s such a good dude. Lucky to know him. Such a great soul.
Jason is a true force of nature, pure energy, pure metal!
To see them giving Jason his props all these years later made me tear up. Cliff was always the musical virtuoso, and he’s sorely missed, but for me Jason was THE Metallica bass player. His energy, live performances, and backing/lead vocals were above and beyond what Cliff brought, and what Robert brings to this band. Miss seeing Jason up on stage with these guys…
So true. for me, Jason completed Metallica.
tear up? they treated him like shit the first years and Jason ended up leaving the band because he couldnt deal with them anymore.
@@loombaron Meaning hearing them talk about him during their heyday. The nostalgia aspect. Jason was the man, and they know they fu€ked up.
@@jamesestrada82 actually it must must be very hard to be in a band with james and lars. now they regret everything they did to dave, and jason
@@loombaron I agree 100%
James and Larz's treatment of Jason are proof that being good, kind and dedicated means nothing to those whom rule over you.
When they are narcissists like these yes
well said
Though i think its important to say, its still worth maintaining those qualities and who you are in essence at a core level, despite your positive characteristics not being given their due. In order to not turn into the (as someone above put it) narcissists that overlook you.
Be true to yourself, be a good person, fight for positivity, but that doesn't at all mean you have to be a doormat. And when the fight is too much, when negativity is too extreme i come to find that its best to let it be what it is. If it angers you, let it. If you are going to curse up storm.. do it. Process it and let it pass. But this is only for extreme moments where the usual approach gets flipped. And i find that it works and im over it quickly. And obviously words are one thing, actions are another. Meaning this is not a message condoning violence or being aggressive toward others. ✌️
@@travisedwards3543 well said Travis
"We love you, we hate you, we love you, we hate you!" Kirk hit the nail on the head there!
I think that's why the Some Kind of Monster documentary is so important for not only Metallica, but bands and relationships in general. They were so guarded, and closed off emotionally, and put up such thick walls between eachother that they inevitably disintegrated because they simply couldn't let anyone in on their turmoil. They covered it up TOO well in interviews and public appearances. It was all a show. The band was falling apart for years and no one knew. SKOM kind of broke those barriers down and showed people it's ok to have these necessary conversations.
Said beautifully
I think it was too revealing. It's better that a band have some mystique, and there's no worse way to destroy it than to bring the cameras into a therapy session. Especially when the therapist seems more interested in seeing how long he can milk it, than creating any true psychological breakthroughs within the band.
@@sirchromiumdowns2015 exactly! Since I am not a fan I don‘t mind but for a true fan it must be heartbreaking.
Totally
@@sirchromiumdowns2015 I agree with you but you also see the band come to that very realazation and move past it knowing that with the new tools they've been provided they can now make things work. I think its an important music documentary because it really does show the toll being a rockstar can put on a person as well as those around them.
Nice to see after all these years they still love and respect and admire Cliff even more then before. And it is good to see Lars and James admit it is because of them that Jason left, and Kirk saying that they needed Jason. Hope Jason sees this.
Jason probably doesn't need to see this. They are saying it publicly now but must have expressed it to him much before this interview. Great to see them doing it publicly too. Legendary band🤟
I’m really glad James, Lars, and Kirk came out and said what they said about Jason. It shows maturity and wisdom on their part. Especially Kirk expressing gratitude for Jason being there for them. I really hope Jason saw this (I’m sure he probably has or at least has heard about it) because I know that it would mean a lot to him. Metallica forever! 🤘
No maturity here. Just excuses
Kirk has always been side with Jason
Kirk was never really the one bullying Jason, it was always Lars and James (Mostly Lars)
Jason saved metallica. Thanx Jazzzzzon
I really thought Jason was, 'it' after Cliff died, and was shocked when he's left the band, and what caused him to want to leave.
I was just as surprised when they picked Rob for his replacement too.
Rob's a great bassist, but he was like rent a bassist at that point, he'd been a part of so many bands!
But, I completely understand WHY they chose Rob too. I honestly thought he would be temporary, but here we are, 20 years later, and he's still here.
I don't think I'll ever completely understand Rob! :D But hey, he's the man and he inspired me to start playing bass without a pick. And if Met are happy with him, then my job is to friggin' deal with it. But having that said, who else would it even be. It's crazy that even after 20 years I'm like "oh, the new bassist". It's really stupid.
When you come to think of it, Robert is in certain ways like Jason. He's his own kind of a beast onstage. Maybe a tad goofier person... but I somehow feel 72 is his album. He instigated it. I must be imagining things but I somehow feel he had his hands on everything about it.
Rob was with Ozzy full time before joining Metallica
He's still there cuz Mexicans don't quit a good job.
Jason was a beast live
People mention the Some kind of monster movie…. But what you really have to do is look at the second half of the “Year and a Half in the Life of” the covered touring in support of the black Album to get a taste of the abuse Jason endured
Imagine James Hetfield fighting for you to be in his band, thats a dream
@JasonNewstedMetal Wow
@JasonNewstedMetal You are not Jason wtf!!
@JasonNewstedMetal yea yea Jason Newsted with 3 subs?lol
Jason was so far ahead of Metallica as a unit, maturity wise. I guess there’s something to say about his upbringing here … Jason had a very stable upbringing, with a tight family resolve and sense of loyalty. A good upbringing man … that goes miles into adulthood and maturity. I can’t recall the interview it was where he speaks about various shenanigans happening at Metallica shows/general metal shows, and how he had the sense to stay clear of all of it thanks to the values and grounding his family instilled in him.
A truly respect for Mr. Jason newsted...
Jason is always the embodiment of old school Metallica. Intense, all about the music, and putting it all out there. The band doesn't have the fire like it used to when they had Jason.
They've also gotten older
@@pnut3844able Sober* A lot of their antics were substance fueled.
@@rubymeaddle Exactly! That makes more sense now. It is missing that reckless attitude of I don't give a f attitude they used to have in the 80s
5:15 "We love you, but you're not Cliff."
- James Hetfield
That really was it in a nutshell.
@Salman Then you're there, too! I don't see you on my videos, though. 😁🤔
@@delinquent-bikergangmangafan We've all been stalking Mikey for years. It's natural.
There is an insane amount of pain and disappointment in their body language as they talk about Jason in this manner. James sums it up in a very deep way. They wanted Cliff. Instead they had this kid who was playing their friends parts. Jason was the "replacement" for Cliff, but there is no replacing him. So these angry little boys have to keep playing music they wrote with their friend who is no longer living. They had to relive so many things over and over everyday for years. And the whole time, there's Jason in a Cliff tee shirt reminding them of what they used to have. Jason saved the band and probably the lives of the other three. They could've wound up broke, and with drug habits. They could have brought in the wrong person, and that guy could've have ruined them...there are so many different ways it could have ended. Jason prevented all of that. He held them together, and let them heal at their own pace. And when he left, it forced them to look at reality and change things before it killed them all.
Its truly sad...
Because Jason wasnt meant to be a front man,,, or a solo group...
He was meant to be the bass end high screaming energy force behind Metallica ~
I feel so too.
He was a stabilizing force his entire tenure with the band. Love you, Jason. Thanks for all the years and all those shows.
That's a long-winded way of saying: "Jason, we fucked up royally with you." The regret is palpable. Even if it is too little, too late, it's there. They go ahead and they fucking say it. Hindsight is always 20/20.
I can sort of imagine Jason having told these guys at some point about Rob:" Don't fuck this up."
What I also like about Jason is his utter respect. Like, when he showed up for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, it was on the condition that Robert is completely onboard with it.
Man, for the wild motherfucker that Jason was onstage you'd never believe how serious he is. I bet when he said he was going to step down the rest of the band had no doubt in their mind that Jason Curtis Newsted meant business.
"Looking back it's still a bit fuzzy"
hello me its me again
You can subdue but never tame me.
Speak of mutually assured destruction.
Nice Story..
When I watched Flotsam and Jetsam. I can 100% attest that he is exactly like what they say Jason is. Always 110% into the band. Always the first one in and last one to leave. Signing autographs, always taking time with anyone who wants to talk to him. Newsted can never get enough credit for what he helped Metallica stay alive.
Now that they realized Jason was a driving force for the band, will they remix AJFA at last ? It would be a mark of respect for Jason AND fans..
I seriously doubt it. I think they're pretty firm on their stance that it was a time capsule that probably shouldn't be messed with. There are so many fan-made ones now anyway that at this stage in their career it probably would be too much of a back-peddle. But hey, we can always hope.
if they didn't do it for the 30th anniversary re-issue, its evident that it will never happen
They should to show their gratitude towards Jason!.
Remixing won't fix a damn thing, the bass got buried because It wasn't good enough, It just doubled James Guitar and the time was not correct for the álbum, therefore It doesn't Matter if they have the máster tapes, It won't fix the reason why It happend... Now, if they ask Jason to do It again all this years later, that might do
If you listen to the "Rough Mixes" on the Justice anniversary, you notice Jason's bass can be heard on ALL of the songs. So that's a glimpse of what it would sound like
Jason is my favorite bass player of all time .. I forget what magazine I read a quote from him many years ago, in which he essentially states that his sole life’s purpose is to play heavy music and I found that deeply inspiring - still do
One awesome thing you can say about Jason…and there’s many…He brought 110% every show no matter what! Man you checkout some of those late 80’s shows, he was just a beast live…then in the 90’s when he took on more of the vocals lead/back up, awesome stuff
These guys don’t realize that Newsted was the best thing to ever happen to them and Metallica as a whole.
Damn right and this EGO thing is what's broken the magic that was here with him in the band.
Uh, did you watch the video? They just spent the whole time admitting their fault in how it went down. They absolutely realize it.
@@tedbertier9454 - did watch the video. Do you believe that or are they just trying to make good ?
Especially AJFA and black album giving Metallica more exposure in the music world.
Jason helped drive Metallica where it was trying to go. Lars and James were obviously the initial creative force behind the music but Jason really pushed their idea with whatever control he was given. Sometimes you don't always get full control over bettering something so you gotta accept that your placed where you are with certain buttons and controls and Jason didn't let that slow him down, he went 100% with the buttons he was allowed to push in Metallica. He was pedal to the metal with what little control he had. Of course he tried to push further but never got to escape from that box they'd put him in. But in that box he still made all the noise he could with full energy and love.
Jason was like a fan, like one of us. They treat him like trash, he leaves and THEN they are suddenly about allowing everyone's creative input. Kirk knew at the time it was wrong but couldn't really do anything as it's Lars and James who make all the decisions.
I'm glad Newsted's legacy is what it is today. Cliff was the virtuoso, robert had his own fame prior to Metallica and has been there the longest, yet to me Newsted is THE bassist for Metallica when I close my eyes and picture the band
I mean watching live performances of Jason in youtube, hes on fire, his energy was unmatched and I often find myself listenin his Seek and Destroy Mexico City live performance over and over again
Great strength and character wouldn’t have treated Jason that way in the first place. Jason is awesome.
....And Justice for JASON!
Glad to see the guys realize how instrumental Jason was for Metallica. That guy opened the door for me into the metal universe at the 91 MTV music awards. I tuned in to see Poison and stuck around for Metallica. They way he head banged was so unreal and I never seen anything like it. Next thing I know it I’m listening to older Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, PANTERA, Suicidal Tendencies, etc. Thank you Jason! The metal world loves you!!! What would be so cool is if Metallica decided to become a 5-member band and bring Jason back in to play side-by-side with Rob. How could would that be? He’d sure help James get a break with vocals. 🤘🔥🤘
Two bass guitar ?
I have mixed feelings about this.
I feel glad that these guys acknowledged how they mistreated Jason, and I’m glad they made amends. I understand “growing up together.” That’s valid. There’s little experience, little guidance… they were young rock stars.
On the other hand - I feel so much disappointment that they ran Jason through the gauntlet like this. He was devoted, he was bright, positive, and passionate. These guys really beat the shit out of him, and I’m so pissed off at them for doing this.
Awesome stuff - Jason's a legend and his contribution to Metallica in so many ways was immense. Hails Newsted.
Jason is THE MAN !!!!
I love all most of Metallica's music, but the Newsted era was my favorite. So fun watching him on stage.
Jason Newstead is a hero, a talented Musician and the heart and soul of Metallica to this day.
5:14 hearing James say “we love you but you’re not cliff” is just heartbreaking
This is actually amazing to hear them say these great things about Jason.
File this under NO SHT JAMES! Jason was cool AF bruh! 🤘🏾
Jasonic was always incredible live with Metallica. 100% intense. Wow. Goose bumps even thinking of the shows i saw '88-97.
Dont know what you got until it is gone. I hope these guys regret their actions for the rest of their lives. Their fragile egos could not let them truly accept Jason and give him the respect that he truly deserved. Neither of them are better off without each other and in the end, everyone lost.
The jason era is my fav Metallica Era. He made them sound awesome. The energy he gave onstage was EPIC
2:03 Jason wearing a Riot t-shirt makes him even cooler than I thought. ;)
Jason was 100% commitment live . Only saw them once with Jason in1993? His presence on stage and commitment was mesmerizing!
I suppose I had not appreciated Jason by only listening to Metallica during his years, I thought he was a great bassist and a fine choice for the band, but it wasn’t until I started watching old concert videos with Jason that I was totally blown away at his energy, involvement and his presence on the stage. What other member of Metallica has ever taken over vocals on any of the songs? Jason is the only one I’ve ever seen. And that’s some serious props from a metal god to let someone else in the band shoulder some vocal work and stand aside while Jason holds his own. Yeah, I’m glad they had this chat because Jason is nothing short of a badass.
Yes, you are right on the money. I saw them on both the AJFA and Black Album tours, and Newsted was a huge driving force on stage, musically, visually, presence, energy, the whole deal.
You wanna show Jason appreciation? Remaster Justice, release it. It will sell well. Not to the extent that it would before streaming, but I for one would buy a copy. Period.
Metallica has never done a re-recording and they owe nothing to nobody.
@@loukola5353the guy said remaster not re record!! Can you read?!?
i wonder if these guys truly understand they're like family to their fans. i've been listening to their music since i was a kid. and yet i stopped after jason left. i'm glad they go on and are still so big but i no longer care for what they do.
I have such a triumphant feeling after watching this. Triumphant for Jason, triumphant for Metallica finally realizing what Jason gave for/to them, and triumphant for their legacy because it takes a big person to publicly admit screwing up majorly. I was hesitant at first for the sincerity of it, but after watching, I really do believe them. They have the Cinderella syndrome....... Don't know what is got, till it's gone.
They should have appreciated him when he was in the band!
They sought Cliff in him
It took the better part of four decades, but their growth as people has enabled them to realize how shitty they were to him, and to take it upon themselves to issue a public apology while giving him his long overdue props.
🎶 You don't know what you got, till it's gone!🎶
I met Metallica in 1997, and by then my fandom was on its way out, so they weren’t gods to me. Lars couldn’t be bothered more than to give a quick wave from afar. James insulted my friend by commenting and joking about his birthmark. Kirk was quiet and didn’t say much. But Jason was so awesome. Hung out before the show and after. Spent a lot of time talking about gear and other bands. Gave us food. He didn’t leave until he literally had to go. Just a real down-to-earth, level-headed dude with zero ego or façade of self-importance. I’ll never forgot how he was, as well as the other three. And any interview I’ve seen since, he’s still that dude, and they try to pretend they still aren’t the douchebags I met some 27 years ago. Maybe they’ve changed, it can certainly happen over three decades, but I get a sense they really haven’t, but maybe that experience just tarnished my opinion to the point I’ll never see them any different.
I'm glad they managed to be Friends again in the end and also admitted how out of control and angry they were against Jason in those dark times of theres. That whole era was an interesting time for Metallica. Jason was a huge blast of energy that Metallica needed after that whole incident, wish we could've got to see more of what he could've brung heavy wise , more stuff like blackened etc, but I'm glad still for what we got album wise with Jason especially the black album and in justice for all....even if it is barely audible lol. He was such a beast live at concerts for Metallica, most time's seemed like they needed to keep up with Jason lol especially with those amazing backing vocals of his and those powerful AF headbangs 😅 .
Much respect for Jason Newstead. I saw Metallica on the “and Justice for all” tour, and they were awesome! Jason’s energy and musicianship helped make the show really entertaining!!
The honesty. It's never too late to own up to mistakes made. As much as Metallica finally appreciates what Jason was and did for the band, I truly hope Jason appreciates the lessons learned and the character it takes to admit fault. I really hope Jason sees the heartfelt honesty this interview showed.
The only thing it takes to admit fault is to be faulty!!
Hetfield took a thousand turns in his response only to say that he would defend Trujillo but NOT Newsted. It's really stupid to believe that a bassist is superior just for playing with his fingers. Metallica lost too much when Newsted left.
I was sold on the Black Album Box set seeing they they reached out to Jason and had him do the unboxing. As a fan of his that really meant a lot. I hope one day he will share the stage with them and I’m able to see it. He was the fan that made it! 👏🏻
bring jason back!
DAMN..WE LOVE YOU JASON❤
He will always be missed !!!!!!!
They did Jason dirty, and he's a bigger man for walking away from Metallica and being able to go on and get over it.
Just watch the performances. Jason was nasty on that stage. His energy and playing was awesome.
There is a saying "Too little, too late." Now I get where they are coming from. Age and time have a way of opening your eyes to what was so easy to ignore when you were younger. Not knocking them at all for finally realizing what they did. But now they have to live with that knowledge.
Unfortunate how things ended with Jason but at least they have the balls to admit they were completely wrong on how they treated him
Just once I'd love to see the other timeline where Jason stayed and they let him grow. We fucking loved that guy so much, man. They know they fucked it up, and Robert does, too. I'm sure being the solid guy he is, Robert would be as happy as the rest of us if Jason had stayed. It's all just a damn fucking crying shame, man.
James Hetfield gave Jason Newsted an ultimatum. It was about the "Echobrain" band Jason was playing with on the side. Hetfield didn't like that at all and basically told Jason it's either all or nothing with you playing for Metallica. No side projects, no merchandise selling, no Echobrain, nothing! So Jason left. Jason actually said this in a interview.
This is common knowledge dude
@@khall187 Not as common as you think. Stop being an egghead.
And It was on Cliffs anniversary of his death and James was drunk whilst he insulted Jason with that. Jason said it was that moment that he decided to leave as he was so disrespected to be talked to that way by someone younger than himself.
@@boxinggospel5334 Yes. You are right. Newsted didn't like the age factor.
@@Sum_Jigh
Age factor?
the song The Unforgiven kinda puts me in mind of Jason and how he was treated in Metallica. He came in trying to help the band out knowing what just hapend and they just treated him as a whipping boy and took out all the anger and sadness they had over losing Cliff
Jason brought more groove to the table than Rob has
Always. He was a better fit for the band as a whole
i think precisely the reverse, Rob is the groove. Jason was TONIC
@@montex23 i always thought Jason contributed very groovy basslines- even in AJFA, with the bass louder, it really adds a different dynamic to the listening.
Different style
Jaaon is Toxic in metallica... Extreme enrrgy produce by jason.
It's very cool to hear them say this about Jason. This band was my life in the 80's and while I'm not a fan of their music the last 25 years, I will always have love for them
Btw Metallica without Jason's ridiculously evil backing vocals doesn't sound the same IMHO
After cliff burton passed away most of the fans that came after when the video of one came out and enter sandman the black album eara jason newsted is the reason why Metallica fans liked the band that bass guitar tones on the black album pop pluck sound and him playing with a pick gave definition to the band sound and I miss that 😊... Robert is great and over the last two years his bass guitar tones have grown and got better when I listen to live stuff I can hear the bass guitar lines pop and pluck I like jazz bass guitars because you can roll off the neck pickup and the bridge pickup can be heard 😊
They definitely became a less interesting band after Jason departed. Even from a musical point of view. Should have let him contribute more.
I don’t agree with your point. Metallica last 3 albums are great.
@@DovahVokuna Those last three albums are not up to their usual standard though. Death Magnetic was a good album but the others are fair/poor.
@@pennywise146 for you Maby. I listen to them more then the old albums
@@DovahVokuna You poor thing…you have my sympathies.
Good point
This is really cool to see them be so straight up about what happened.
Rob is a great bass player! But Jason fit in Metallica much better.
Still not hearing a solid and genuine "sorry" from their mouths for Jason. Their stories and appreciation now, sound like an effort to explain why they were assholes to him...and that's all becasue of public backlash. You cannot use the 'Cliff' excuse for 15 years and bash someone up for so long, that's weak.
They have moved on, Jason has moved on, no bad blood.
Why don't you move on?
Spot on!! Correct analysis!!
@@Thorcooper1dude, it's just a comment on a RUclips video!! A correct one, btw. Chill!!
@@thiagoborges892 lol
I had not and still have not seen anything like Jason Newsted Live. I saw Metallica many years ago live at Virginia beach. To this day the clearest memories are of Jason! He was putting out so much energy, it was captivating! He was stoked the whole set and stoked us up the whole time! Metal God!
Jason was always a better fit for Metallica, than Rob would ever be.
rob is nowehere near as metal as jason and his vocals are .....im gonna be nice
Yeah- well they should. They owe him more than they'll ever know
Just pre-planned words for a camera. They owe him 1000 more apologies. He was the heartbeat of Metallica. He gave his sweat and blood and kicked all their asses live. When they released the Justice boxset....it should have been a no brainer to include a remix with bass properly in the mix....they owe him that at the very least.
They were all very young when Cliff died so it stands to reason that they mishandled Jason.
The human brain is not even fully developed until 26 plus these guys were rockstars. Talk about testosterone and attitude.
Jason made millions so do not feel too badly for him BUT you can only imagine some of the not so nice stuff.
None of them aside from Lars even had a solid enough upbringing to know how to process anything deeper than what they were gonna do for dinner that night. I can only imagine how traumatized and pissed off they were after.
Agree. Live and you learn.
I don’t feel bad for Jason…..I feel bad for Metallica as they’ve only made one half decent album since he left (Death Magnetic)….the others are poor (and I’m a fan!)….and the less said about ‘LuLu’ the better!
Yet none of you could be there for him when he needed.
A lot of metal-heads walked away from Metallica when they 'changed'.
Our instinct wasn't wrong.
I know Reload isn’t considered there best album by any stretch but I think it’s some of Jason’s best work. Bass is loud and heavy on every song.
He and James had the most "Metallica" attitude when they played live.
You could tell he took it seriously.
Sad that he left, but that's what happens when you treat people like shit.
The only thing good about this interview was when Kirk talked about Jason. Much more respect to Hammett. 🤙🏼
Jason shook my hand in Dublin. He was cool to do that just as they went on….
Should've given him more writing credits. I mean this man wrote one of the most iconic riffs ever for Metallica, Blackened.
Then they ended up writing and playing his bass parts like King Nothing and Devil's Dance etc.
Well he had the body of the idea for blackened James added to it
Jason Recorded all the Bass For those albums, dude.
And the only reason he has so little writing credits is because the majority of his stuff that he sent to them at that time was apparently like fast, Thrashy stuff like their earlier work, and Metallica weren’t looking for that at that time. But then you’ll have outliers like My Friend of Misery and Where the Wild Things Are that aren’t that and would be the kind of stuff that Lars and James would pick out from his material.
Lars and James are already great on their own at producing stuff, but if they like it enough, they’ll draw in ones from the other band members, though not to simply appease them as band members and take in whatever they got.
He didn't leave bacause he wanted creative freedom. That's just what Lars is saying. It was a small part of a big problem, they basically made Jason despise Metallica and pushed him to his limits until he decided that he doesn't want to deal with their shit anymore.
As much I loved Cliff, I have to give major applause to Jason. He did save Metallica, he helped them climb out of the deep hole that Cliffs death caused. Plus, he was able to handle the pressure of him trying to replace an unreplaceable icon. Not to mention all the stuff that James, Lars and Kirk said, being a punching bag for the band. I was a hardcore Metallica fan up until the black album… I stopped being a fan, partially because I was young and stupid (23 years old) and partially because I was starting to lean heavily into the punk scene. I thought they “sold out”, but listening to them talk now about their respect for Jason, I’m finding a newfound respect for them. I’m older now too and many of my opinions have changed, I’ve grown up in a lot of ways just as they did. I think I’m gonna give them another chance, and give myself another chance too.
They still sold out.
@@richspizzapartyyes they did. The black album wasn’t just a sell-out. It was a betrayal to the Metal community. I have a very strong love/hate relationship with Metallica, and I don’t know which one is stronger: my love for their first 4 albums, or my hatred for them selling out and betraying the Metal community.
I was a roadie for flots and i have huge respect for jason.. watched him come back and forth for the auditions great guy....
I think Cliff is a bit overrated and Jason slightly underrated. Cliff was one of the greatest bass players ever and all, but it's not like you can invent new things forever. I mean, KEA was just a thrash album, RTL was more powerful, because it was faster, MOP was stronger too, but because it was heavy, almost doom metal like. After 3 vastly different masterpieces you can only play the same thing heavier/faster or... Play slower, more mainstream-oriented. Cliff left the world as a legend, but Jason will always be the hero who saved the band, met expectations and lifted the band's legacy. Jason is world class on it's own.
This is bullshit, there was so much more to explore, even without leaving thrash, cliff wanted to expand to stuff like voivod and coroner and that's without even touching what death metal would become and jazz influenced bands.
Newsted Is my Metallica Bassist till I die. My favorite live performances all Had Jason on stage.