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Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band Announce U.S. Tour

Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) has announced a U.S. tour with The Chophouse Band. Select shows will find the group opening for Blackberry Smoke. Tour Dates: 07/01 Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall 07/02 Albany, NY – Empire Underground 07/03 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box 07/05 Wayne, PA – 118 North 07/06 Alexandria, VA –…

April 21, 2026

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Watch Blackberry Smoke Cover Black Sabbath’s “Children Of The Grave” With Jason Newsted (Ex-Metallica)

During Blackberry Smoke’s November 13 show at the State Theatre in Ithaca, New York, the band were joined onstage by ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted for a performance of Black Sabbath’s “Children Of The Grave.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

November 14, 2025

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Watch Footage From Ex-Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted’s First Newsted Show In Nearly 10 Years

Last night (May 20), Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) took the stage with his Newsted project for the first time in nearly 10 years at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can find some fan-filmed footage from the concert below:

May 21, 2023

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Jason Newsted Rejoins Voivod Onstage During Fort Lauderdale, FL Show

During their May 16 set at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Voivod were joined onstage by their former bassist Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) for performances of “Rebel Robot” and “Voivod.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

May 17, 2023

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Jason Newsted Says Upcoming Newsted Show Is “A One-Off” But He Doesn’t Rule Out Future Activity

As previously reported, Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) will be resurrecting his Newsted project for a special show at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 20. However, he has since confirmed that the concert will be “a one-off.” Newsted discussed the show on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”: “[It] kind of by happenstance and…

April 19, 2023

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Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted Resurrects His Newsted Project, Announces Fort Lauderdale, FL Show

Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) has officially resurrected his Newsted project. The band will be performing at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 20. That concert will find the bassist/vocalist joined by guitarist/vocalist Jessie Farnsworth, drummer Jesus Mendez Jr., and guitarist Humberto Perez. Tickets will be available on April 21.

April 17, 2023

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Jason Newsted (Ex-Metallica) Has Been “Auditioning Guitar Players For A Heavy Project”

It looks like Jason Newsted is putting together a new band. The former Metallica bassist said the following about that while discussing his Chophouse Band with Gator 98.7 FM: “Actually, I spent six months of last year putting together THE CHOPHOUSE BAND ‘Volume 1′. THE CHOPHOUSE BAND has been together [and] making music since 1992.…

February 3, 2023

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Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band To Begin Recording Debut Album In May

Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) has revealed that he is planning to hit the studio next month to record his debut album with The Chophouse Band. Release details for the effort are still pending. Newsted told 98.7 The Gater the following: “During my COVID downtime, I was in upstate New York. I wrote about 35 new songs…

April 24, 2022

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Joe Satriani Confirms He’s “Been Talking With Alex Van Halen And David Lee Roth” About A Van Halen Tribute Tour

During a recent appearance on “Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen,” Joe Satriani confirmed that he was in talks about doing a Van Halen tribute tour with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. This news comes after Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) previously revealed that he was approached about taking part in the project. Satriani said…

April 18, 2022

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Jason Newsted Says Alex Van Halen Approached Him And Joe Satriani About A Possible Van Halen Tribute Tour

During an interview with The Palm Beach Post, Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) revealed that Alex Van Halen approached him and Joe Satriani (Chickenfoot) about doing a Van Halen tribute tour. The bassist went on to say that he agreed to jam with the drummer and guitarist in California, but he didn’t think they could honor the…

April 14, 2022

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