Band
Newsted
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Facts
- Genre
- Heavy Metal
- Origin
- Turlock, United States
- Formed
- 2012
- Disbanded
- 2014
- Releases
- 2
Biography
Newsted is an American heavy metal band formed in October 2012. The first lineup was led by Jason Newsted on bass and lead vocals, along with drummer Jesus Mendez Jr., guitarist Jessie Farnsworth, with Staind guitarist Mike Mushok joining in 2013. The band released the four-song EP Metal on January 8, 2013, and followed up with the full-length debut album Heavy Metal Music on August 6, 2013. Guitarist Mushok stated that there were no plans for the band to regroup for any further touring or recording, explaining that Jason Newsted "shut down" the project in early 2014. Newsted broke silence in 2016 to explain having been overwhelmed with projects.
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Genres
Current line-up
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Newsted | Eponymous, Lead vocals, Electric bass guitar | 2012 to present |
Former members
| Musician | Instruments | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Mushok | Guitar | 2013 to 2014 |
| Jesse Mendez | Drums (drum set) | 2012 to 2014 |
| Jessie Farnsworth | Guitar | 2012 to 2014 |
Albums
Other releases
EPs, demos, live records and compilations.
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