Jason Newsted
This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions. (January 2015) Jason Newsted Newsted at Rock am Ring 2013. Background information Birth name Jason Curtis Newsted Also known as Jasonic, Jason "Newkid" Born (1963-03-04) March 4, 1963 (age 51) Battle Creek, Michigan Genres Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal, progressive metal, hard rock, alternative metal, stoner rock, punk rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Bass guitar, vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, theremin Years active 1980–present Labels Metal Blade, Elektra, Chophouse, The End, Surfdog Associated acts Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam, Papa Wheelie, Voivod, Echobrain, Rock Star Supernova, Ozzy Osbourne, Spastik Children, WhoCares, Govt Mule, Newsted, Megadeth, Unkle Website newstedheavymetal.com Notable instruments Sadowsky Vintage Custom Bass Alembic Basses Rickenbacker 4003 Jason Curtis Newsted (born March 4, 1963) is an American metal musician, known for playing bass guitar with the bands Metallica, Voivod and Flotsam and Jetsam. Joining Metallica in 1986 after Cliff Burton's death, Newsted remained a member until 2001, making him the band's longest-serving bassist. After he left Metallica, he continued with his project Echobrain, played with Ozzy Osbourne and joined heavy metal band Voivod. Newsted uses the pseudonym Jasonic, which serves as both his alias in Voivod and the name of his music publishing company. He is also the founder of the Chophouse Records studio and label based in California. He currently plays in his self-titled band Newsted, in which he provides lead vocals as well as bass.