Artist Info: Newsted

Newsted is an American metal band founded by Jason Newsted (Metallica, Flotsam And Jetsam, Voivod, Papa Wheelie, Echobrain, Sexoturica, Ozzy Osbourne, Spastic Children, Rock Star Supernova, WhoCares).

In December 2012, Jason Newsted formed his own band called Newsted with drummer Jesus Mendez Jr. and guitarist Jessie Farnsworth, with Staind guitarist Mike Mushok joining later in March 2013. The band released a four-song EP, titled Metal, on January 8, 2013. [read more...]