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Newsted - Biography


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2012-2014

Biography

Newsted was formed by infamous ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted at the end of 2012 with guitarist Jessie Farnsworth and drummer Jesus Mendez Jr. The band immediately recorded and released 4 track EP titled Metal on January 8, 2013. The band was later joined by Mike Mushok (Staind) in March 2013.