Jason Curtis Newsted (born March 4, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan) 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 Burtons death, Newsted remained a member until 2001, making him the bands 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.+Newsted at Rock am Ring 2013. Background information Birth name Jason Curtis Newsted Also known as Jasonic, Jason Newkid Born March 4, 1963 (age 50) Battle Creek, Michigan Genres Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal, progressive metal, hard rock, alternative metal, stoner rock, punk rock Occupations 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 Notable instruments Sadowsky Vintage Custom Bass Alembic Basses Rickenbacker 4003
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