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Jason Newstead might perform with Metallica!
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If you want to hear Jason's real bass playing abilities then listen to Doomsday for the Deciever by Flotsam and Jetsam. He wrote all the lyrics and co wrote all the songs as well i believe. He even has a bass solo on the record lol.
This is amazing news! Jason is my favourite metal bassist and has been a huge influence on my playing over the years! So to hear these guy could once again be rocking out on stage is incredible news!
He SHOULD be there for the award and he SHOULD play. He was there kicking ass for all those years. When they were screwing up he wasn't. The dude always kept his integrity. They blew it with him and I think they realized it.
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116567
That just made my whole week.
**** YEAH
I have a feeling that James will find a way to screw this up....probably in a very Spinal Tap kinda way.
James should go back to his old look of the Cowardly Lion with a mullet. It's all good to me, I love Metallica.
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I think Jason should be there, he gave 14+ years of his life to Metallica. (Not to say he could have left at any time, but who would have?)
it'd be very cool and grown-up of James to let Jason be a part of the induction... having said that, I don't think it'd be fair on Robert to have to sit on the sidelines - Jason left Metallica after all...
I'd let Jason (and Dave.. and Ron if he wanted) come up and be there to collect the award but I'd draw the line at playing with them
I'd let Jason (and Dave.. and Ron if he wanted) come up and be there to collect the award but I'd draw the line at playing with them
I agree with a lot of what is being said here, having been a longtime fan and follower of Metallica. I can even appreciate some of there new stuff, although I think St. Anger is a complete throwaway, get-well, rehab record that should've never been produced.
I loved the documentary "Some Kind of Monster," which painfully illustrates all of what we are talking about. Jason was definitely a strong, contributing force, and although Robert Trujillo is a GREAT bass player, Metallica is not the same. Just as they were not the same when Cliff died.
I think Metallica has learned a valuable lesson in human relationships when it comes to the Jason Newsted situation. Jason was done with the controlling antics of James.
It will never be the same, but life goes on. I'm glad to see that at least they are all (hopefully) making amends, feeling good about what they have achieved, and playing together, if at least for a one-time shot.
I loved the documentary "Some Kind of Monster," which painfully illustrates all of what we are talking about. Jason was definitely a strong, contributing force, and although Robert Trujillo is a GREAT bass player, Metallica is not the same. Just as they were not the same when Cliff died.
I think Metallica has learned a valuable lesson in human relationships when it comes to the Jason Newsted situation. Jason was done with the controlling antics of James.
It will never be the same, but life goes on. I'm glad to see that at least they are all (hopefully) making amends, feeling good about what they have achieved, and playing together, if at least for a one-time shot.
This is the best news I have heard in a long time ! Man its been nearly 9 years since Jason has played with them. Wish I could be there to see this first hand.
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How awesome would it be if they played a bunch of songs with different lineups. I'd love to see an original lineup w/Mustaine and McGovney.
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116844
and its confirmed, wooot!
Mustaine was actually invited to the ceremony but he cant make it because he's on tour. He actually wrote a really nice statement about them being inducted and all. Its a shame he can't make it.
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and its confirmed, wooot!
Mustaine was actually invited to the ceremony but he cant make it because he's on tour. He actually wrote a really nice statement about them being inducted and all. Its a shame he can't make it.
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I don`t get that either. Trujillo is a VERY GOOD bassist and have my RESPECT. People say he has much better tone and plays tighter than Newsted but that is just ********. Jason had very good tone and he was so tight in the songs, both on the albums and on live shows.
Jason is one of the people being inducted, so it's cool and appropriate that he'll be attending & performing. According to their website, the R&R Hall of Fame is inducting the following current/former members of Metallica (3 of them being bass players!):
James Hetfield (vocals, guitar; born August 3, 1963),
Kirk Hammett (guitar; born November 18, 1962),
Jason Newsted (bass; born March 4, 1963),
Lars Ulrich (drums; born December 26, 1963),
Cliff Burton (bass; born February 10, 1962, died September 27, 1986),
Robert Trujillo (bass; born October 23, 1964)
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James Hetfield (vocals, guitar; born August 3, 1963),
Kirk Hammett (guitar; born November 18, 1962),
Jason Newsted (bass; born March 4, 1963),
Lars Ulrich (drums; born December 26, 1963),
Cliff Burton (bass; born February 10, 1962, died September 27, 1986),
Robert Trujillo (bass; born October 23, 1964)
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http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=117005
This is the first time Jason speaks to the press in two years I believe. Ron will be there too, awesome
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This is the first time Jason speaks to the press in two years I believe. Ron will be there too, awesome
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