Jason Newsted

Bassist argues band’s sound was Hetfield and Ulrich's, with two others to "embellish."

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

Raised on a farm, the bassist's life changed when a classmate introduced him to the music of Kiss.

Pasadena will honor its hometown heroes in new park space.

The rock radio host got real about the delay.

Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.

'It kind of just all fizzled,' says the bassist.

James Hetfield also reflects on why they didn't fight to keep bassist who left in 2001.

Newsted clears the air.

Former Metallica bassist says he’s capable of returning to heavy music - if he wants to.