Metallica Members

Jason Newsted

Early Life

  • Born on March 4, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan
  • Began playing the bass guitar at the age of 14

Career with Metallica

  • Joined Metallica as the bassist in 1986, replacing Cliff Burton
  • Participated in the band's albums "The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited," "
And Justice for All," "Metallica" (also known as "The Black Album"), "Load," and "Reload"
  • Was often shadowing by the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield

Leaving Metallica

  • Left the band in 2001 due to personal and creative differences
  • Felt that the band was not giving enough attention to his bass playing and songwriting contributions

Personal Life

  • Has been married to Nicole Leigh Smith since 2008
  • Has one child

Post-Metallica Career

  • Formed the band Echobrain in 2001
  • Formed the band Newsted 2012

Awards and Recognition

  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica in 2009
  • Received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards and MTV Music Video Awards.

Metallica members