Newsted
| Newsted | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Turlock, California |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 2012–2014 |
| Labels | Chophouse Records |
| Associated acts | Flotsam and Jetsam, Voivod, Metallica, Rock Star Supernova, Ozzy Osbourne, Echobrain, Papa Wheelie, WhoCares, Staind |
| Website |
newstedheavymetal |
| Members |
Jason Newsted Jessie Farnsworth Jesus Mendez, Jr. Mike Mushok |
Newsted (stylized as NEWST∃D) was an American heavy metal band formed in October 2012, and consisting of former Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam and Voivod bassist Jason Newsted on lead vocals and bass; drummer Jesus Mendez, Jr.; guitarist Jessie Farnsworth;[1][2] and Staind guitarist Mike Mushok.[3] The band released the four-song EP Metal (recorded before Mushok had joined) on January 8, 2013,[4] and followed up with their full-length debut album Heavy Metal Music on August 6, 2013.[5] Guitarist Mike Mushok says that there are no plans for the NEWSTED band to regroup for any further touring or recording, explaining that bassist Jason Newsted "shut down" the project in early 2014.[6]
Band members
- Jason Newsted – lead vocals, bass (2012–2014)
- Jessie Farnsworth – rhythm & lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2014)
- Jesus Mendez, Jr. – drums, percussion (2012–2014)
- Mike Mushok – lead guitar (2013–2014)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |||||
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FRA [8] |
SWE [9] |
SWI [10] |
UK | US | ||
| 2013 | Heavy Metal Music | 20 | 130 | 42 | 15 | 40 | |
EPs
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | US | ||
| 2013 | Metal | 62 | |
Music videos
- Soldierhead (2013)
- Above All (lyric video) (2013)
- King Of The Underdogs (2013)
- ...As The Crow Flies (2014)
References
- ↑ Childers, Chad. "Jason Newsted Finishing First Record With New Self-Titled Band". Loudwire. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ↑ Childers, Chad (December 22, 2012). "Jason Newsted Discusses Touring + Why He Won't Charge for Meet-and-Greets". Loudwire. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- ↑ "STAIND Guitarist Joins NEWSTED". Blabbermouth. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ↑ Childers, Chad (December 15, 2012). "Jason Newsted Posts Letter Revealing His Self-Titled Band's 'Metal' EP". Loudwire. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Newsted plans to release Heavy Metal Music". Newsteadheavymetal.com. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
- ↑ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jason-newsted-has-no-immediate-plans-to-revive-newsted-band-says-mike-mushok/
- ↑ "austriancharts.at - Newsted Discography". Ö3 Austria Top 40. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ↑ "lescharts.com - Newsted Discography". SNEP. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ↑ "swedishcharts.com - Newsted Discography". Sverigetopplistan. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ↑ "hitparade.ch - Newsted Discography". Swiss Hitparade. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
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