I was fortunate enough to Meet Jason and Metallica twice. Jason was by far the most personable of the band members. The first time I met them was at the ..And Justice tour in 89. The second time was in 91 for the Black album. I'll never forget being backstage and I asked Jason if he had a spare pick. Without hesitation, he reaches in his back pocket and hands me his pick. The kid next to me asks Jason to sign his can of beer. Jason says " It's full man, I can't sign on the condensation, you'll have to drink it first." The kid looked underage and was afraid to do it at first, then Jason goes "C'mon man it's cool, slam it." So he did and We all laughed and Jason signed his beer can. Great memories.
@Stay Sharp I've heard about the other three that have diva attitude compared to Jason who's down to earth, and friendly to people, and at backstage to meet and greet the fans were distant and treated people with arrogance and couldn't wait to leave. How ungrateful to the very people who made them millionaires and successful. How rude and disrespectful.
@Stay Sharp I used to be a Metallica fan but when I found out the way they treated their band members and fans, it really put me off and changed to Megadeth. I never regretted that decision.
@@RobertLandrum13 There are a fuckton of really cool people in the rock/metal scene. The first one that comes to mind is John Petrucci. The mans a legend and has zero ego.
@@ijustchangedmyname the guys from Rush are all pretty chilled out too. Peart was very shy and didn't want to live in the Limelight, but they all loved their fans
Seen him at the gorge in Quincy Washington, and Jason got cut by a glass bottle some asshole threw at him, right when the fast part of one started. He came back out after jaymz gave everyone a tongue-lashing and told us to kick that dudes ASS!!! They started basically on the same BEAT, in the darkness's part of one. Was amazing. I was 16, at the time. I'm 36 now.
Jason put out way more energy than any of the other guys in the group and that was obvious. And the bass solos were always fuckingawesome. I've seen Metallica nine times and unfortunately I've only seen Metallica with Jason twice. But as you might suspect, those two were the best
Because of Jason I started playing bass. He was the one headbanging on stage and just having a blast. "Hmmm, an instrument where this is possible, I may need to learn that". Of course I'm still as crappy as I was 25 years ago. :)
@@cody_sorensen5757 that's like saying telling people Motley Crew did a bit of heroin was letting the cat out of the bag. EVH's coke and booze habits were 100% old news before Jason ever joined Metallica, mate.
Agree, I've met Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton and GNR's Duff McKagan, both were humble and appreciative of their fans and I can't say that about the other members of their respective bands although Brad Whitford was also pretty cool to talk to.
Simply because being a bassist requires for you to drop your ego and work for a team. An egoistic asshole would never sign up for a bassist job - no way.
Exactly!!! Met him on the Summer Sanitarium tour. Was the nicest guy and was interested in what you said for the few minutes you had with him. He signed my concert ticket and my tshirt. Best day ever!!!
He ABSOLUTELY is. Check out my story: www.quora.com/Have-you-ever-met-someone-before-they-became-famous-and-now-they-are-really-famous/answer/Julie-Schultz-15
He sees the bigger picture of their journey, and he doesn't let himself get affected by details along the way. It takes an intelligent, mature and well grounded human being to drift above the bruised egos that tried to down him, and he does, because he is. So much respect and love for Jason, absolute legend.
Pantera's Rex Brown stated on his book that when they we're partying with Metallica during a stop on mixing or touring of the And Justice for All album, that Lars & James where laughing at the fact they had omitted the bass from the album to spite on Jason for whatever reason they had against him. Jason is super cool and down to earth dude that both Lars & James probably disliked due to the fact he was no Cliff, but i'm sure Cliff would have disapprove on how they treated him.
@@wolfgangescobar6905 it isn't lmfao there is literally an interview with the producer saying that James, and more specifically Lars, was the one who asked him to put the bass all the way to unhearable.
@@xaviermoyssenalvarez4419 it was Lars, James didn’t like the no bass mix version. Pretty common knowledge I just don’t don’t believe James was laughing at jason in front of Rex about it.
@@wolfgangescobar6905 Rex has claimed since that allegedly the author that wrote it with him “added” somethings. I think Rex maid some BS claims to make his book sound better and tried to blame the guy he hired to write it🤦♂️
Cliff and Jason both had very good vocals, and it is sad that Cliff died and Jason left. Fortunatly, Robert Trujillo is still a great bassist with decent back vocals.
@@tristanribeiro7903 He's okay. Compared Outlaw Torn from S&M I to S&M II and there is a clear difference. Jason just delivered with such energy Rob can't even come close. To be fair, I like Rob, he's a good bass player, but he can't come close to Jasons backing vocal range.
Jason was the free spirit of the band. He connected fans with the Metallica Inc. His live energy was insane. I appreciate for the fact that I had the chance to see this monster live here in Brazil in 99, in my first international concert. Thank you Jason for the amazing songs, energy and headbanging!
the only time i saw jason newstead live was when he was playing bass for ozzy on one of the ozzfest tours. and you could actualy hear him because ozzy and his crew are not idiots when it comes to mixing music.
@really sore knee It's not about the money, mate. It's about respect, when someone doesn't respect you. it's highly unlikely you'll keep working for 'em. Not to mention you just become a "bass player" not a band member which means no creative input from you. Atleast, they used his "blackened" riff.
In one album. He is more than audible in the next 3. They were hurting the most trying to write their first record without Cliff. Its bogus but understandable. Its not like they ruined his whole life damn
I think Lars deserves at least a strong kick to the nuts and a broken nose. If I was in Jason's shoes and Lars did that to me, I wouldn't hesitate to kick his ass. That's disrespectful to the max.
@@kingnothing2161 It was a big deal because it was the first album following Cliff's death and it was basically a resurgence. The fact that they did that is just plain disrespectful. The producer even said that Lars complained about his drum sound that the producer made and demanded it fit what he wanted. If I was the producer I would've refused to change the drum sound to Lars' demand and kick him out of the mixing booth since he has no business being there.
Jason had HUGE shoes to fill and did it admirably. He had the energy, listen to him singing Whiplash. Nothing against Robert, he's a amazing bassist but Cliff and Jason are METALLICA!
Rob is a good Bass player, but he can't get the same energy as Jason had, especially as singer. When Jason sang Seek & Destroy with that energy it was just something else.
I remember when Garage Days Revisited came out. I missed Cliff but I was beyond happy to see Jason fill his shoes. I popped GDR in and my first thoughts were "Sounds great, can't wait for the bass to come in." It never did, prompting me to think they F'd up and released the album without the bass tracks. I tried to return it for another copy but the guy at the music shop said all copies were like that and he'd already had a lot of people try to return theirs. Only wish there was a Justice for Jason edition for that album.
Jason is now, and will always be my favorite member of Metallica. He took all that drunken, immature bullshit hazing that went on far too long. He had his bass on Justice wiped out, and yet here he sits, not at all bitter. He's twice the man James and Lars are.
Hetfield and Ulrich are a couple of pompous doochbags that got LUCKY ! Jason was lucky too, but he was/is COOL, Hetfield gets my vote for #1 $#!T-#E@D of the 1980's-2010's.
I had the honour to interview Jason way back in the early 90's I spoke to him for 30 minutes and he was such a wonderful, honest and inspiring man...to this day he was my favourite Metallica member and still is
but it's not how it should have been . that album did imeasurable damage to the bass guitar as an instrument in metal. every one wanted to copy metallica's sound and this meant many people buried their bassist's sound in the mix both live and on stage. and even today there still that dumb saying " bass is better felt and not heard" It's a MID range instrument actually the bass drum is the lowest of low end in any music ,so why on earth would you want to bury your mid end rythm?
I would read his autobiography in a second. He always seemed like the most level-headed well balanced member of Metallica. I would love to read the story of Metallica through his perspective lens.
I like how he didn’t make any jabs at Lars for literally taking him out of the album all together. He was just happy that it made an impact on the world. With or without bass.
I'm a big Cliff Burton fan and this guy is awesome. Saw Metallica in 1989, stood at the left side of the stage. Intro music comes on, lights shine on two lion statues on either of the stage. Then the start of blackened comes on the PA building up then... James Hetfield starts the song and then Jason jumps to the stage right in front of me. He won me over right there with his eternal pissed off look and hair twirling. Just a ball of lightning this guy is.
Tom Flake I saw both Cliff and Jason, Cliff for Master of Puppets in 86' and Jason with AJFA and the Black album). I thought both kicked ass but by the black album I also thought the rest of the band had become a joke.
@@piperschulenberg9109 Same here on seeing both. Cliff was such a hippy , running around the stage in bare feet and wearing his denim tuxedo. lol. Monster sound though...gawd damn.... Still wonder if he would be in band if he had not passed , especially if they had still wanted to "clean up" their sound via Bob Rock. One could assume he may have also matured musically and might have been ok with that? or just said "fuck it" and leave. lol. He delved into so much classical music (like Randy Rhoads) that surely would affect his choices as he matured? Randy even said in interviews he could not see himself doing heavy rock in 10 more years as he loved classical guitar. ah well...we will never know and we have what we have...
Andriy Vasylenko You make excellent videos! And yes, I find it very ironic how James Hetfield looks amazingly healthy and alive at this point in his life, and Jason looks like he needs a blood transfusion.
My first heavy metal awakening moment. Traveling in my parents car we stop at a record shop and I buy Justice, throw it in my Walkman and the reverse guitars come in. Life changing moment.
I really like Jason's attitude. When he got kicked out (or quit, if you want to be technical), he easily could've turned into another Dave Mustaine. Talking trash, competing, being spiteful. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE Megadeth fan, but it really says volumes about Jason as a person that whenever he's being interviewed about this kind of thing, he has only good things to say. He doesn't try to make it all about him.
I agree with you but you did not get kicked out he left because he wanted to do a echobrain project with other people and James did not want that to happen so he left
+The Metal One Jason is truly one of the greatest examples of being the bigger man when it comes to this subject matter, there's been too many nasty splits in the metal community that wind up in trash talking, taking jabs at former band mates live etc. mustaine is STILL talking trash to this day because he can't accept the way things happened, I was a little disheartened about how disconnected Hetfield was from Jason at the RNRHOF induction but Lars, Robert and Kirk were friendly and almost brotherly, all in all this is a ramble, you're correct! I'll agree thumbs up.
+KISSFAN8689 I think he really likes them, you know? I think he never got to a point where he started hating them, because he just likes them that much. It's kind'a like what's called a "love-hate relationship", I would say. I respect his attitude towards this to no small extent. As for James, I think it might be a little difficult for him because he clashed with Jason more then anyone. Maybe he felt weird? I don't think he holds any hate for the guy, I think it was just weird for him. Not everyone can get along well with people they've bashed in past, not because of lack of wanting, but simply because it feels weird and uncomfortable.
Jason has a very good humble attitude and sometimes things don't need to be said, and he's forgiving, so I really appreciate his attitude and not being bitter about it.
I remember seeing Metallica live when I was a kid, and being completely blown away by Jason's playing. He took a melodic solo between songs, and it was simply perfection. The man is an amazing musician.
MrBarlion You guy talk too much. I listen to bands such as Earthless, Samsara Blues Experiment, Red Fang that started after 2005 and still have a lot to give. And dont give a fuck about your opinion, by the way.
Wayne Christopher did you think about age and taste being a factor at all? They could’ve been too young in 1988 to be interested in that album, or they just didn’t like the genre or Metallica before that point.
Mr Jason Newsted, deserves upmost respect. Integrity, humility, talent. I don't know what took more balls, joining MetallicA... or walking away from MetallicA in their prime?
+HunterShad Dude the riffs on St. Anger are the heaviest thing I've heard since Slayers Reining Blood... so whatever man. Hahaha, just kidding, you know what meant.
He didn't walk away from Metallica during the band's prime. He joined the band during their prime. Though they became more popular with the Black Album, it was a slow artistic decline for them after AJFA.
Jason is a smart guy, and a very talented musician. I loved his band Echobrain. I saw the Justice For All tour in Hamilton, Ontario. The loudest concert I have ever been to!
I wish I had Jason's attitude toward life, man. Has he ever said a bad word about anyone? "I thought how it was supposed to be was how it came out." To get through my next 30 or so years here, I'm gonna hafta start asking myself, "What would Newsted do?" #WWND
Wow, I am impressed that he does not hold against Metallica that they cut the bass from Justice. That he said that the way it ended up is the right way intended since he saw the impact the album had on the world. That is very mature of him, Metallica don't know what they missed out on when he left. I really liked Jason in the band! Rob now is also very talented, but Jason brought something else to the band as well.
Seth Dillard With all the "Jason got left out" talk you hear from people I thought that he might have been bitter, but he kept it pretty classy. No stone throwing. I like that.
Jason has become a lot more adult over the years. He used to throw barbs at Metallica, not like Mustaine but still there was animosity. Jason was a mile a minute when he left Gull Lake for Phoenix. He had the attitude and the ego. Was either going to end up famous or dead.....we know where he went👍🏼
You know, one of the things I immediately missed from Metallica right after Jason left was his back up vocals. Also, like another comment I read, the energy he gave on stage, which is still unmatched in the band. Love the guy
I gotta say Jason is probably my favorite member of metallica of all time. On stage, he brought down the energy and seemed liked an intense bassist but he really was a normal guy offstage, and thats what makes him a top metallica guy, he really was nice to everyone and, ya, alot to cramp into words, but, he is awesome!
If you put one ahead of the other it's like changing the name to Jason Newstead and the Metallica band or Cliff and James's Metallica project. It should never be an either or, but instead be both and more. Whether it was Ron, Cliff, Jason, or Rob, Dave or Kirk, bandmate, roadie, or loyal fan it doesn't matter. We will never stop, never quit, because we are Metallica. So much more than four guys on a stage playing songs to itch the ears of people whom want to hear their favorite hit songs. It was always to bring honest music to the listeners that we might be inspired to change the world. So let it be written, so let it be done. Bang the head that doesn't bang. I HAVE SPOKEN.
Jason, if you’re reading this... It would be so epic if you released a bass-only version of the album, with same timings as the official release, so that we fans can mix your bass lines back in where they belong!
@@juliandelconde6662 That's because he's a classy humble person. Takes the high ground instead of criticizing the album as it is. I wouldn't take his answer as the definitive opinion on how the album would have best sounded.
+Amanda Ramsey Just in time for what? Making a few million more? lol - No matter what anyone wants to say... Metallica is one of the biggest metal bands ever. Jason was a drama queen bitch for leaving the band. He didn't get the big picture of Metallica. That's okay he left... but as a musician it was a huge mistake. Nothing he did after went anywhere. He probably don't care...but bottom line is he's a quitter. Cliff would of never quit the band.
Amanda Ramsey You didn't answer the question... Just in time for what? And yes, that is my opinion. I saw Metallica play when Cliff was alive..Newsted was given the golden ticket and he threw it away because he wanted to stroke off on his bass on his Echobrain failure. No need to feel sorry for a dumb ass.
I was 14 and listening to a metal program called "Metal Shop" on Friday or Saturday night. They played "Ride the Lightening" and I was hooked. Still am....
Jason is very gracious and charismatic. Very humble and awesome at the same time. He wasn't given the respect he deserves but in the end, he is still part of Metallica and the diehard fans know this. That's all that matters.
Jason really had that raw trash-metal energy on stage. Metallica's now mellowed out and it is how it is, they're old but still kicking some serious ass together with Robert. He's a great bassist but he would never have brought that aggressive energy Jason did during the late 80s and 90s. And with respect to how good and the importance of Cliff, I don't think he could match Jason's energy either. Cliff's musical impact on the songs is and will always be greater than Jason and Rob's but when it comes to live shows, Jason was simply perfect. Hetfield was hella intimidating on stage during late 80s/early 90s and yet Jason always managed to look meaner. I love Metallica, during all eras including today, but I can't think of any band performing with more energy than them during the late 80s and through Justice and Black Album.
@Anderson Cooper it is no doubt an iconic album and the engineering on it sounds insane. Tbh I think my own beef with it is that I’ve heard the songs so many times on the radio that I’m sick of it. Which isn’t their fault just pop culture.
McFly yeah watching battery played that fast and hard is what i call FUCKING THRASH. watching james yelling his YEEEEEAAAHHH and lars is fucking on the verge of destroying his drums as the pounding riff blows through the stadium. man id be fromt row breaking my fucking neck headbanging. those days for metallica were fucking GOD
McFly I'm trying to figure out a way back to then, it's takes alot of alcohol and coke but it only lasts for short while then your in hell for the rest of the night, it's not really worth the brief feeling of being back in the good old days.
Blueberry Cupcake if you listen to them both just play, Rob is technically better in every way. Jason is a bad dude on the bass, and he was very energetic. I love the guy, but Rob is a freak of nature on the bass...
I wouldn't put all the blame on Lars. What about James and kirk? Are you telling me they had no say? They didn't hear the final project before it was released? So for once I can say that not just Lars fucked up, James and kirk did too..
superQman600 Jason actually said it himself, during the mixing it was James and Lars with the mixing tech. Kirk and him were in hotels waiting for the next gig and hanging out. Because since really forever, the two people who dealt with mixes in the band were James and Lars, going back all the way to at least Puppets (Kirk said this).
Saw him live back in the days in Zurich Switzerland. Such a great memory. And Justice for All was Metallica's best album, ever. It was more refined that Ride the Lightning yet nothing matched it afterwards in term of energy and power...
A show of genuine class rare in this world, not one tiny show of discontent, he’s just grateful for what he had. Even though James and Lars were like 2 jocks that found themselves in a metal band, he remains head and shoulders above these guys as a musician and seemingly a person.
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You can tell Lars didn't mix this interview as you can hear Jason speak.
dude this comment is gold hahah
holy shit
Lars: Turn it down..... lower...... lower..... low-STOP!
Steve*: But Lars, you can't hear anything
Lars: Exactly!
*Steve Thompson mixer for Justice
Ha! Good one....🤣🤣
Lol!
Jason Newsted is one of the most respected bassists in Metal history, yet he looks like a math teacher. Lol
@ I didn't.
You never heard of math metal?-)
More like a science teacher.
so how'd you manage to hit that many subs with no vids? lol
he looks like a metallica bassist
I was fortunate enough to Meet Jason and Metallica twice. Jason was by far the most personable of the band members. The first time I met them was at the ..And Justice tour in 89. The second time was in 91 for the Black album. I'll never forget being backstage and I asked Jason if he had a spare pick. Without hesitation, he reaches in his back pocket and hands me his pick. The kid next to me asks Jason to sign his can of beer. Jason says " It's full man, I can't sign on the condensation, you'll have to drink it first." The kid looked underage and was afraid to do it at first, then Jason goes "C'mon man it's cool, slam it." So he did and We all laughed and Jason signed his beer can. Great memories.
Thank you for sharing that beautifully wholesome story:)
r/thathappened
Nah, just kiddin, I'm actually really fuckin jealous xD
@Stay Sharp I've heard about the other three that have diva attitude compared to Jason who's down to earth, and friendly to people, and at backstage to meet and greet the fans were distant and treated people with arrogance and couldn't wait to leave. How ungrateful to the very people who made them millionaires and successful. How rude and disrespectful.
@Stay Sharp I used to be a Metallica fan but when I found out the way they treated their band members and fans, it really put me off and changed to Megadeth. I never regretted that decision.
@@katerinapatiniotis5598 HA!!!! PFFFFF!!! do you know how many members Dave have fired from megadeth???
"I mean how it was supposed to be is how it came out on the world and made its mark..." The most unselfish thing I have ever heard.
If he said anything different, Lars would have sued him
Right? Jason and Dave Grohl are the coolest most unselfish dudes in rock music. It doesn't get better than those 2.
@@RobertLandrum13 There are a fuckton of really cool people in the rock/metal scene. The first one that comes to mind is John Petrucci. The mans a legend and has zero ego.
@@ijustchangedmyname the guys from Rush are all pretty chilled out too. Peart was very shy and didn't want to live in the Limelight, but they all loved their fans
@@perryborn2777
Same with Duff McKagan from GnR
If you ever saw Metallica live with Jason on bass, you will know how much energy he had on stage. He was Awesome
Seen him at the gorge in Quincy Washington, and Jason got cut by a glass bottle some asshole threw at him, right when the fast part of one started. He came back out after jaymz gave everyone a tongue-lashing and told us to kick that dudes ASS!!! They started basically on the same BEAT, in the darkness's part of one. Was amazing. I was 16, at the time. I'm 36 now.
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Jason put out way more energy than any of the other guys in the group and that was obvious. And the bass solos were always fuckingawesome. I've seen Metallica nine times and unfortunately I've only seen Metallica with Jason twice. But as you might suspect, those two were the best
Because of Jason I started playing bass. He was the one headbanging on stage and just having a blast. "Hmmm, an instrument where this is possible, I may need to learn that". Of course I'm still as crappy as I was 25 years ago. :)
I saw them twice with Cliff and twice with Jason. I saw Flotsam with Jason. He had big shoes to fill and he got the job done. Respect
"Maybe not the mix" Diplomacy level: Over 9000
Classy dude if ever I saw one.
Somebody's looking at Lars...
Compensated with "Scorpions and Van Halen invented Cocaine" Diplomacy level: -9000, so he's on level 0 now.
@@cody_sorensen5757 No, its over 9000.
@@cody_sorensen5757 that's like saying telling people Motley Crew did a bit of heroin was letting the cat out of the bag. EVH's coke and booze habits were 100% old news before Jason ever joined Metallica, mate.
With all due respect, Metallica was never the same after he left.
They were already a shell of themselves before he left
I feel that way about Cliff Burton. I love the Newsted albums, but they aren't as raw and don't have "that energy".
@@nellyboi3043 basically. Load and Reload are awful imo. I actually like St. Anger more than those albums
Just like one of their recordings, it's SAD BUT TRUE!!!
Man they reached the top with lulu .. fucking great album with Lou Reed
The Bass player is always the nicest guy in the band that you'd actually like to meet and have a beer with. I call it the Michael Anthony effect.
hear that
Roger waters thoroughly disproves the existence of this effect
@@YoItsEvanAdams Most rules and axioms have exceptions
Agree, I've met Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton and GNR's Duff McKagan, both were humble and appreciative of their fans and I can't say that about the other members of their respective bands although Brad Whitford was also pretty cool to talk to.
Simply because being a bassist requires for you to drop your ego and work for a team. An egoistic asshole would never sign up for a bassist job - no way.
Met him in 91'...nicest guy in the world. Would hang out, sign your stuff and basically thanked you a million times for coming to the show.
Thanks man!
Exactly!!! Met him on the Summer Sanitarium tour. Was the nicest guy and was interested in what you said for the few minutes you had with him. He signed my concert ticket and my tshirt. Best day ever!!!
Cimerians very classy! Mad respect! Miss him.
He gave my brother & I the middle finger F**K him !
Wanna like but its 666...
Jason just seems like such an impossibly nice human being.
He ABSOLUTELY is. Check out my story:
www.quora.com/Have-you-ever-met-someone-before-they-became-famous-and-now-they-are-really-famous/answer/Julie-Schultz-15
He's a jerkoff.
@@jonclarkson5911 Not the Jason I know.
@@julieschultz6363 *we
@@Dankster-yo8xv Have you had personal dealings with Jason too?
He sees the bigger picture of their journey, and he doesn't let himself get affected by details along the way. It takes an intelligent, mature and well grounded human being to drift above the bruised egos that tried to down him, and he does, because he is. So much respect and love for Jason, absolute legend.
Beautifully articulated.
Pantera's Rex Brown stated on his book that when they we're partying with Metallica during a stop on mixing or touring of the And Justice for All album, that Lars & James where laughing at the fact they had omitted the bass from the album to spite on Jason for whatever reason they had against him. Jason is super cool and down to earth dude that both Lars & James probably disliked due to the fact he was no Cliff, but i'm sure Cliff would have disapprove on how they treated him.
Yes he would
That sounds like some made up bullshit
@@wolfgangescobar6905 it isn't lmfao there is literally an interview with the producer saying that James, and more specifically Lars, was the one who asked him to put the bass all the way to unhearable.
@@xaviermoyssenalvarez4419 it was Lars, James didn’t like the no bass mix version. Pretty common knowledge I just don’t don’t believe James was laughing at jason in front of Rex about it.
@@wolfgangescobar6905 Rex has claimed since that allegedly the author that wrote it with him “added” somethings. I think Rex maid some BS claims to make his book sound better and tried to blame the guy he hired to write it🤦♂️
One of my favorite moments:
James: Searching
Jason: AHHHHHHH
He's a legend for that.
That was hilarious. Especially how James looked at him afterwards.
James: ಠ_ಠ
Craig Hipsher SAME lmao😂
I c bajs
I really miss Newsted as backing vocals!
"uuhhhhhh DEATH! DELIVERANCE!"
Yawn
Cliff and Jason both had very good vocals, and it is sad that Cliff died and Jason left. Fortunatly, Robert Trujillo is still a great bassist with decent back vocals.
@@tristanribeiro7903 Agreed
@@tristanribeiro7903 He's okay.
Compared Outlaw Torn from S&M I to S&M II and there is a clear difference.
Jason just delivered with such energy Rob can't even come close.
To be fair, I like Rob, he's a good bass player, but he can't come close to Jasons backing vocal range.
Jason was the free spirit of the band. He connected fans with the Metallica Inc. His live energy was insane. I appreciate for the fact that I had the chance to see this monster live here in Brazil in 99, in my first international concert. Thank you Jason for the amazing songs, energy and headbanging!
the only time i saw jason newstead live was when he was playing bass for ozzy on one of the ozzfest tours. and you could actualy hear him because ozzy and his crew are not idiots when it comes to mixing music.
Lars snubbed Jasons sound out because he wasn’t Cliff, and he owes him more than an apology for it.
@really sore knee It's not about the money, mate. It's about respect, when someone doesn't respect you. it's highly unlikely you'll keep working for 'em. Not to mention you just become a "bass player" not a band member which means no creative input from you. Atleast, they used his "blackened" riff.
In one album. He is more than audible in the next 3. They were hurting the most trying to write their first record without Cliff. Its bogus but understandable. Its not like they ruined his whole life damn
I think Lars deserves at least a strong kick to the nuts and a broken nose. If I was in Jason's shoes and Lars did that to me, I wouldn't hesitate to kick his ass. That's disrespectful to the max.
@@kingnothing2161 It was a big deal because it was the first album following Cliff's death and it was basically a resurgence. The fact that they did that is just plain disrespectful. The producer even said that Lars complained about his drum sound that the producer made and demanded it fit what he wanted. If I was the producer I would've refused to change the drum sound to Lars' demand and kick him out of the mixing booth since he has no business being there.
Yeah... It is just impossible to find another bassist like Cliff...
Lars comes to the Loudwire editing room “Turn the volume all the way down.”
I could actually hear Lars in my head when I read your comment!
😆😆😆😆😆
Fuck lars!
“HE LEFT THE FOCKIN BAND”
"Turn Jason down, man - I can still hear him!"
"And then turn it down 2 more DBs."
Jason had HUGE shoes to fill and did it admirably. He had the energy, listen to him singing Whiplash. Nothing against Robert, he's a amazing bassist but Cliff and Jason are METALLICA!
Fact Rob Is Great But Cliff and Jason are Just next Level
Load, Re-Load and S&M are easily some of the worst Metallica albums... Sorry to hear that you enjoyed them so much...
Rob is a good Bass player, but he can't get the same energy as Jason had, especially as singer.
When Jason sang Seek & Destroy with that energy it was just something else.
I remember when Garage Days Revisited came out. I missed Cliff but I was beyond happy to see Jason fill his shoes.
I popped GDR in and my first thoughts were "Sounds great, can't wait for the bass to come in." It never did, prompting me to think they F'd up and released the album without the bass tracks. I tried to return it for another copy but the guy at the music shop said all copies were like that and he'd already had a lot of people try to return theirs.
Only wish there was a Justice for Jason edition for that album.
Jason is now, and will always be my favorite member of Metallica. He took all that drunken, immature bullshit hazing that went on far too long. He had his bass on Justice wiped out, and yet here he sits, not at all bitter. He's twice the man James and Lars are.
Hetfield and Ulrich are a couple of pompous doochbags that got LUCKY ! Jason was lucky too, but he was/is COOL, Hetfield gets my vote for #1 $#!T-#E@D of the 1980's-2010's.
Benny Zuccarello you know you can say “shithead” right?
Nah bro cliffs ma man
@Derfel Cadarn so what you're trying to say is he should've stayed and miss his biggest opportunity ever ? Interesting..
Respect your opinion. But for me Jason isn't even top 5. 1. Cliff 2. Mustaine 3. James 4. Kirk 5. Lars 6. Jason 7. McGovney 8. Trujillo
"The music was still...SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! The whole time!"
~Jason Newsted
+Doyledeth
Can't forget "holy shit live"
His expressions and explanations are always quirky and geeky as fuck. XD
Metal dudes were like that in the past...just go watch Wayne's world, they were silly and kind of geeks
Well ya, but Jason's also a musician and artist. They/we are always kinda weird.
Great player, but is this guy like 10 years old emotionally, over- dramatic expressions and sound effects to match, stupid like all M members
I had the honour to interview Jason way back in the early 90's I spoke to him for 30 minutes and he was such a wonderful, honest and inspiring man...to this day he was my favourite Metallica member and still is
SEEARCHIIIIIIING....gives mic
*AAAAAAAAAAAGGHHGHG*
* dead stare *
When all of them were drunk af hahahah
🤣🤣🤣 man I loved the dog face he put on James that night!!!! LEGEND
Kirk: *DO DO DI DI DO DO DO*
CROWD: SEEK AND DESTROY!!!
Hetfield: Lets see some action out there, man! COME ON!!!
Hahaha that shit was gold 😂😂 Kirk's random "solo" immediately afterwards just made it even funnier
We miss you Jason, Metallica isn’t the same without you buddy!!!
@Lil' Rona Here ye, here ye!
There,s a lot more missing than jason !!!! Timing ,?? Is hetfield deaf or lars cant hear him ??? I was a huge metallica fan
Thats true, that was how i got into Metallica, with jason
I wanted to hit like on this moment, but i saw that it was at 420 likes
Metallica is trash now
“I think the way it was ‘meant’ to be was how it came out, the one that affected the world, but thank you...”
That’s a really good attitude. 👍
The whole point of that story was to tell you that And Jason For All exists, lol.
Jason gran bajista de slipknot
but it's not how it should have been . that album did imeasurable damage to the bass guitar as an instrument in metal. every one wanted to copy metallica's sound and this meant many people buried their bassist's sound in the mix both live and on stage. and even today there still that dumb saying " bass is better felt and not heard" It's a MID range instrument actually the bass drum is the lowest of low end in any music ,so why on earth would you want to bury your mid end rythm?
Cliff is legendary, and Rob's a virtuoso, but Jason was just a force of nature on stage and my favorite member of Metallica full stop.
He is missed in the live show.
The bass is loudest now on youtube.
..And justice is served
I am sure somebody already made this joke but, this entire interview should have been too quiet to hear.
dammit
LMAO
can you explain please, I dont get the reference
JICM25 Because back in Metallica's '..And Justice For All' album, Lars Ulrich,low the volume of his bass.
Ivan Caroselli oh ok, btw if you don´t mind, why did he do that lol ?
...And Justice for Jason
Iram Velazquez amen to that.
It's a great version on youtube.
...And Jason for All...
Fuck that pompous prick
Christopher St.Pierre really? Why? Seems like a cool dude.
I would read his autobiography in a second. He always seemed like the most level-headed well balanced member of Metallica. I would love to read the story of Metallica through his perspective lens.
I like how he didn’t make any jabs at Lars for literally taking him out of the album all together. He was just happy that it made an impact on the world. With or without bass.
Truly a remarkable person.
He had every right to, and for whatever reason, he didn’t
"Don't learn it yourself learn it from them." Jason on the dangers of drugs. Wise man.
Disi Brate ZDS.
@@jusufizkastila Hrvatska Zauvijek iz Kalifornije!
Despite the boast of the internet company re vid title, there's about 1.75 secs about the album.
Croatian Guy šta se radi ja san iz texas
Ee iz hrvatske si znaci ima nas jos malo
I'm a big Cliff Burton fan and this guy is awesome. Saw Metallica in 1989, stood at the left side of the stage. Intro music comes on, lights shine on two lion statues on either of the stage. Then the start of blackened comes on the PA building up then... James Hetfield starts the song and then Jason jumps to the stage right in front of me. He won me over right there with his eternal pissed off look and hair twirling. Just a ball of lightning this guy is.
Tom Flake I saw both Cliff and Jason, Cliff for Master of Puppets in 86' and Jason with AJFA and the Black album).
I thought both kicked ass but by the black album I also thought the rest of the band had become a joke.
MegaCrasherMusic I'm for change in musical direction and all, but they changed their music to shit.
@@piperschulenberg9109 Same here on seeing both. Cliff was such a hippy , running around the stage in bare feet and wearing his denim tuxedo. lol. Monster sound though...gawd damn....
Still wonder if he would be in band if he had not passed , especially if they had still wanted to "clean up" their sound via Bob Rock. One could assume he may have also matured musically and might have been ok with that? or just said "fuck it" and leave. lol. He delved into so much classical music (like Randy Rhoads) that surely would affect his choices as he matured? Randy even said in interviews he could not see himself doing heavy rock in 10 more years as he loved classical guitar. ah well...we will never know and we have what we have...
This is the guy that got me into playing bass. He's still an inspiration to me to this day.
Blackened is my favorite Metallica song still just thanks to everything in it. Thanks for making it’s structure!
First Metal song I heard at 12 yrs old...
Christmas gift from sum dude. Put that cassette in pushed play.... My reality changed 🤘
Jason aging reminds Lou Reed more and more (R.I.P. Lou)
I LOVE YOU ANDRIY
Andriy Vasylenko Man i love your bass videos !
Andriy Vasylenko You make excellent videos! And yes, I find it very ironic how James Hetfield looks amazingly healthy and alive at this point in his life, and Jason looks like he needs a blood transfusion.
fuck, you're right
More like Lindsay Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac
*HE FOCKIN LÄFT THE BÄND*
lol with that accent exactly
Lmfao
🤣😂
lol
@Jan Bärenkatapult he actually 'föckïn läft thë bänd'
Jason brought so much energy to the band. He literally put it all out on stage. He was the most humbled off stage.
My first heavy metal awakening moment. Traveling in my parents car we stop at a record shop and I buy Justice, throw it in my Walkman and the reverse guitars come in. Life changing moment.
When I was in high school, you can spot the kids who were Metallica fans by their Jason Newsted's haircuts.
Was it the long hair but left side shaved same in my highschool😂😂
@@mmmmm_monke8828 yeah me too 😂 love this haircut
@@La-Comics-Cave damn brings back memories
Sorry - That's Pantera.
Early 90’s yup same with our crowd.. all had long hair and within months a lot of us went down that sides shaved road 😄
I really like Jason's attitude. When he got kicked out (or quit, if you want to be technical), he easily could've turned into another Dave Mustaine. Talking trash, competing, being spiteful. Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE Megadeth fan, but it really says volumes about Jason as a person that whenever he's being interviewed about this kind of thing, he has only good things to say. He doesn't try to make it all about him.
I agree with you but you did not get kicked out he left because he wanted to do a echobrain project with other people and James did not want that to happen so he left
tl;dr: jason newsted has great strength of character
+The Metal One Jason is truly one of the greatest examples of being the bigger man when it comes to this subject matter, there's been too many nasty splits in the metal community that wind up in trash talking, taking jabs at former band mates live etc. mustaine is STILL talking trash to this day because he can't accept the way things happened, I was a little disheartened about how disconnected Hetfield was from Jason at the RNRHOF induction but Lars, Robert and Kirk were friendly and almost brotherly, all in all this is a ramble, you're correct! I'll agree thumbs up.
+Mrsqezey So he was basically kicked out
+KISSFAN8689 I think he really likes them, you know? I think he never got to a point where he started hating them, because he just likes them that much. It's kind'a like what's called a "love-hate relationship", I would say. I respect his attitude towards this to no small extent. As for James, I think it might be a little difficult for him because he clashed with Jason more then anyone. Maybe he felt weird? I don't think he holds any hate for the guy, I think it was just weird for him. Not everyone can get along well with people they've bashed in past, not because of lack of wanting, but simply because it feels weird and uncomfortable.
He's still respecting Lars and James in the interview. Myself that far removed from the band I'd call 'em out on the bullshit he went through.
Jason has a very good humble attitude and sometimes things don't need to be said, and he's forgiving, so I really appreciate his attitude and not being bitter about it.
It's like the less he says the more those other guys look like the dick heads they are and he knows that and he knows we all know it too
After he left, James and Lars actually kept in contact with him and they’re actually pretty close.
Crying about the past won't solve anything
I remember seeing Metallica live when I was a kid, and being completely blown away by Jason's playing. He took a melodic solo between songs, and it was simply perfection. The man is an amazing musician.
First album I ever bought. Walked 3 miles to a shop to buy it and listened to it 3 miles walk back home. Couldn't afford the bus money. 1994.
I was playing it during 3 years every fucking day while riding my bike at full speed .from/to the high school. From 1994 to 1997.
You guys listen to your grandfathers too much. "I walked 30 miles in 5 feet of snow, uphill both ways....." STFU.
MrBarlion You guy talk too much. I listen to bands such as Earthless, Samsara Blues Experiment, Red Fang that started after 2005 and still have a lot to give. And dont give a fuck about your opinion, by the way.
1994? It took six years to walk to the store? That's a long walk!
Wayne Christopher did you think about age and taste being a factor at all? They could’ve been too young in 1988 to be interested in that album, or they just didn’t like the genre or Metallica before that point.
Mr Jason Newsted, deserves upmost respect. Integrity, humility, talent. I don't know what took more balls, joining MetallicA... or walking away from MetallicA in their prime?
FunkyPoppit PJ Pants I agree on almost the whole of your comment, but I wouldn't call "between Reload and St. Anger" their prime x)
+HunterShad Dude the riffs on St. Anger are the heaviest thing I've heard since Slayers Reining Blood... so whatever man. Hahaha, just kidding, you know what meant.
He didn't walk away from Metallica during the band's prime. He joined the band during their prime. Though they became more popular with the Black Album, it was a slow artistic decline for them after AJFA.
Jason helped them to get to their prime in 89’. Jason left right before their obvious decline.
Juan Correa thank u
Jason is a smart guy, and a very talented musician. I loved his band Echobrain. I saw the Justice For All tour in Hamilton, Ontario. The loudest concert I have ever been to!
Unforgettable times and Album!!! I am grateful to have been there to witness it all!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
2:09 the perfect summing up of thrash metal in a quick expression
No
The Classic Heavy Metal Vault I
+The Classic Heavy Metal Vault hahahhaa 😂😆😹😂😄😃😀😊☺️
I would say Grindcore or Slam, but for Thrash as well.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL omfg yes
I wish I had Jason's attitude toward life, man. Has he ever said a bad word about anyone? "I thought how it was supposed to be was how it came out." To get through my next 30 or so years here, I'm gonna hafta start asking myself, "What would Newsted do?" #WWND
What an awesome individual, the truth always stands alone.
Wow, I am impressed that he does not hold against Metallica that they cut the bass from Justice. That he said that the way it ended up is the right way intended since he saw the impact the album had on the world. That is very mature of him, Metallica don't know what they missed out on when he left. I really liked Jason in the band! Rob now is also very talented, but Jason brought something else to the band as well.
"...maybe not the mix..." :D
Damian Brown read this right as he said it
Same
What does he mean by "maybe not the mix"? I think of the mix as being the volume levels of each instrument, but I'm sure he means more than that.
SSshirazZZ Because his bass is impossible to hear. The volume is too low.
his bass was dropped 6-8 db below audible on the mastertrack
He just seems like such a thoughtful, wise dude
Seth Dillard With all the "Jason got left out" talk you hear from people I thought that he might have been bitter, but he kept it pretty classy. No stone throwing. I like that.
Yes such a sweetheart💓
Very smart guy....
+Seth Dillard He really is! Jason is such a pretty cool guy 😻🙆💜❤️💛💚💗
Jason has become a lot more adult over the years. He used to throw barbs at Metallica, not like Mustaine but still there was animosity. Jason was a mile a minute when he left Gull Lake for Phoenix. He had the attitude and the ego. Was either going to end up famous or dead.....we know where he went👍🏼
I had a mad crush on Jason back in the days. Saw him in concert once and loved it 🥰🥰🥰
You know, one of the things I immediately missed from Metallica right after Jason left was his back up vocals. Also, like another comment I read, the energy he gave on stage, which is still unmatched in the band. Love the guy
I gotta say Jason is probably my favorite member of metallica of all time. On stage, he brought down the energy and seemed liked an intense bassist but he really was a normal guy offstage, and thats what makes him a top metallica guy, he really was nice to everyone and, ya, alot to cramp into words, but, he is awesome!
@@user-wz7vo7qp2r that's the best comment I've ever read about Metallica
If you put one ahead of the other it's like changing the name to Jason Newstead and the Metallica band or Cliff and James's Metallica project. It should never be an either or, but instead be both and more. Whether it was Ron, Cliff, Jason, or Rob, Dave or Kirk, bandmate, roadie, or loyal fan it doesn't matter. We will never stop, never quit, because we are Metallica. So much more than four guys on a stage playing songs to itch the ears of people whom want to hear their favorite hit songs. It was always to bring honest music to the listeners that we might be inspired to change the world. So let it be written, so let it be done. Bang the head that doesn't bang. I HAVE SPOKEN.
Nah the psychiatrist was the best
@@ParadoxapocalypSatan he was a quack.lmao
Bringing the energy down is a bad thing for a metal band.
Jason, if you’re reading this...
It would be so epic if you released a bass-only version of the album, with same timings as the official release, so that we fans can mix your bass lines back in where they belong!
@@TheVesylum Only the songs that were used from AJFA on Guitar Hero, the others were played by the person who mixed them in.
Didn't you hear him, he says it's perfect and this is coming from the man himself
Jason said there that 'the way it came out is the way it was supposed to'
@@juliandelconde6662 That's because he's a classy humble person. Takes the high ground instead of criticizing the album as it is. I wouldn't take his answer as the definitive opinion on how the album would have best sounded.
@albedo0point39 Did you not watch the video? Jason literally mentions the And Jason For All mix.
This is one guy, that I really respect. Not just as a bass player, but as a man in general.
Jason is the exact same as my bass teacher/mentor in looks, personality, everything all up to the style of music played in their band.
A part of me feels bad for him. But, another part of me thinks he got out just in time.
I agree.
+Amanda Ramsey Yes he did!
+Amanda Ramsey Just in time for what? Making a few million more? lol - No matter what anyone wants to say... Metallica is one of the biggest metal bands ever. Jason was a drama queen bitch for leaving the band. He didn't get the big picture of Metallica. That's okay he left... but as a musician it was a huge mistake. Nothing he did after went anywhere. He probably don't care...but bottom line is he's a quitter. Cliff would of never quit the band.
+Kool MaDa That's your opinion. Good for you to have one.
Amanda Ramsey You didn't answer the question... Just in time for what? And yes, that is my opinion. I saw Metallica play when Cliff was alive..Newsted was given the golden ticket and he threw it away because he wanted to stroke off on his bass on his Echobrain failure. No need to feel sorry for a dumb ass.
Jason is pretty much like Walter White when giving interviews, but as soon as he plays bass, Heisenberg comes up.
My advice: Dont' Thread Lightly On Me.
I love how the thumbnail makes Jason look super pissed about the mix but in reality he's really chill about it and just happy he was involved.
Jason is so cool. I've watched loads of his live performances but never watched this interview. What a Great guy
Much respect for Jason. Talented Musician and a humble man.
I wish Jason was still the bass player for Metallica.
Trujillo is way better
I like jason for backup vocals...it was like having another hatfield in some parts.
his stage atmosphere is much better than robs. but yes rob is a much better musician
Trujillo is better, right... but listen to Newsted sing Creeping Death with James together...Sounds so damn badass...=)
Yeah, I'd prefer his picking style to finger picking with Trujillo. Trujillo does is best with Suicidal and the slap bass technique.
Such a rich and sincere interview from such a talented person
I was 14 and listening to a metal program called "Metal Shop" on Friday or Saturday night. They played "Ride the Lightening" and I was hooked. Still am....
2:11 when you give Yoda a metal CD
Lmao I read that at the exact time it happened 🤣
Artan I did this too!! Lmao
Wonderful😅
@@artanmcmanusarchives me too 🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
Jason is very gracious and charismatic. Very humble and awesome at the same time. He wasn't given the respect he deserves but in the end, he is still part of Metallica and the diehard fans know this. That's all that matters.
Jason really had that raw trash-metal energy on stage. Metallica's now mellowed out and it is how it is, they're old but still kicking some serious ass together with Robert. He's a great bassist but he would never have brought that aggressive energy Jason did during the late 80s and 90s. And with respect to how good and the importance of Cliff, I don't think he could match Jason's energy either.
Cliff's musical impact on the songs is and will always be greater than Jason and Rob's but when it comes to live shows, Jason was simply perfect. Hetfield was hella intimidating on stage during late 80s/early 90s and yet Jason always managed to look meaner.
I love Metallica, during all eras including today, but I can't think of any band performing with more energy than them during the late 80s and through Justice and Black Album.
Man . . . Jason was such a force and had such a presence on stage!
Great dude, great bassist. Period.
Eternal Tom Francis Buccholz = Jason Newsted
Absolutely!
We miss you man, Metallica never was the same without u:(
Jason is too humble about it. The bass is awesome.
Having a surge of love for Jason and on a binge of his interviews. #notevensorry
What a man, what a player.
Lou Reed looks really young in this interview.
Hahahahh, that was good :)
I love that he mentions “Mastodon” at the end. I’m glad Jason was keeping an eye on them. They turned out to be another favorite band.
They suck
They are great! are my favorite band too
Clif and Jason were all we had boys. Now I just play the first 4 albums until I’m rotting in my grave.
@Anderson Cooper it is no doubt an iconic album and the engineering on it sounds insane. Tbh I think my own beef with it is that I’ve heard the songs so many times on the radio that I’m sick of it. Which isn’t their fault just pop culture.
Saw him live in 93, was such a beast! He headbanged all the way throughout the concert. So much energy, really stole the show
I still get chills watching footage from late 80s and early 90s Metallica, their charisma and energy was incredible. Getting old sucks....
McFly yeah watching battery played that fast and hard is what i call FUCKING THRASH. watching james yelling his YEEEEEAAAHHH and lars is fucking on the verge of destroying his drums as the pounding riff blows through the stadium. man id be fromt row breaking my fucking neck headbanging. those days for metallica were fucking GOD
McFly I'm trying to figure out a way back to then, it's takes alot of alcohol and coke but it only lasts for short while then your in hell for the rest of the night, it's not really worth the brief feeling of being back in the good old days.
Jason should've gotten better treatment while he was in Metallica
Patrick O’Gara he did, he's known as the best bassist after cliff.
rellik187redrum no... Rob is better. Jason is a better suited for a metal band than Rob is, that's all.
+RG Indian Ofc NOT! Jason is better than Rob!
Well it was understandable why he didn't.
Blueberry Cupcake if you listen to them both just play, Rob is technically better in every way. Jason is a bad dude on the bass, and he was very energetic. I love the guy, but Rob is a freak of nature on the bass...
Jason newsted is an AMZING musician.
"How far we went with a 8 minute song was 17 time signatures"
*The Dance of Eternity has entered the chat*
music202 exactly what I thought, haha
man and justice for all came out in 88 or 89.its about time when it came out.dance was 15 years later
Sure but Dream Theater released their debut a year after Justice.
Dream Theater: Wut did ya say?
You can tell this guy is STILL hurt by how they mixed him out of the album. Like it just happened. Sucks.
You can "thank" mr. Ulrich for that.
fucking douche bag lars
I wouldn't put all the blame on Lars. What about James and kirk? Are you telling me they had no say? They didn't hear the final project before it was released? So for once I can say that not just Lars fucked up, James and kirk did too..
superQman600 Jason actually said it himself, during the mixing it was James and Lars with the mixing tech. Kirk and him were in hotels waiting for the next gig and hanging out. Because since really forever, the two people who dealt with mixes in the band were James and Lars, going back all the way to at least Puppets (Kirk said this).
superQman600 r u kidding with kirk? kirk's all hair and wah-wah, he had no say in anything except what he got to eat for breakfast each day
now i need to hear "AND JUSTICE FOR JASON " at full volume
Not a new interview I know, but I just stumbled upon it. You’re a class act, man.
I could listen to him tell these experiences for hours. Great guy, smart perspectives.
He is one of the most entertaining individuals to listen to.
Talking or singing.
Damn. He gets me hype just hearing him speak. A lot of passion. You can see all the feelings of those times he’s speaking of coming out
Respect! Newstead is a legend.
Saw him live back in the days in Zurich Switzerland. Such a great memory. And Justice for All was Metallica's best album, ever. It was more refined that Ride the Lightning yet nothing matched it afterwards in term of energy and power...
Thanks Jason, cool interview!
0:43 - Jason acknowledges that AJFA's final mix was shit
He does, but in a very humble and non-agressive way. Jason style! ;)
Obviously! His bass tracks were lowered because of the Danish midget.
+Roberto Ricci Lars Von Trier
he's metallica drummer, right?
+MrBardoTube Lars Ulrich
Saw them twice on the Justice tour, and Jason was awesome. Such a cool dude.
I love this interview of Jason. He's always been one of the favorite musicians. Just wish you guys would change the thumbnail.
Wisdom comes with age. Youthful viewers, please pay attention: learn from others mistakes; as Jason points out here.
Thank you... and ROCK ON!!!
I love Cliff, i love Robb but for me Jason is THE bass player of Metallica if you know what i mean...
I do. In fact....Fuck selloutica. Thank you Jason for walking away from those deuchebags and not humiliating yourself in group therapy.
Cliff will always be THE bass player for Metallica. Damn I miss hearing him play.
Cliff will always be the bass player of Metallica
@@bencollins51 DAMN RIGHT THEY SELL OUT!!! EVERYWHERE THEY GO AND ALWAYS WILL!!!
@@USA-sx1xi All kinds of artists that suck ass sell out shows. Congrats on the sheckles.
The fact that Newsted gets exasperated trying to go back and learn those songs makes me feel better about my own difficulty learning those songs.
ziggy says that jason has a 4.1% chance of rejoining metallica
A show of genuine class rare in this world, not one tiny show of discontent, he’s just grateful for what he had. Even though James and Lars were like 2 jocks that found themselves in a metal band, he remains head and shoulders above these guys as a musician and seemingly a person.
He's just friendly, grateful and passionate as fuck about music.