Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted, who left Metallica in 2001 and has been lying low for the past couple years, is reportedly involved in a new "mostly acoustic" project.

It's been a couple years since former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has been onstage, or anywhere, really.

The bassist left in January 2001, after nearly 15 years in the lineup.

With their career at a crucial stage, the band wasn't able to wait very long before replacing original bassist Cliff Burton.

Authors of a book about Metallica say the hiring of Jason Newsted could never have worked.

Our list of the Top 10 Jason Newsted Metallica Songs reveals just how much he contributed during his 15 years with the group.

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted reveals he was almost caught empty handed at an important show.

Not long after departing Megadeth's Sidewave shows, Newsted is cancelling concert dates through March -- including a scheduled appearance at the Soundwave Festival in Australia. Details on just why remain sketchy.

What should have been a fairly straightforward trip to Australia has unraveled into controversy and social media finger-pointing between Megadeth and the promoter of the Soundwave Festival, with the band's Australian fans caught in the middle.

If you've been struggling over who to support in the rumored Megadeth/Jason Newsted feud, take it easy. According to a rep for Megadeth, the rumors surrounding Newsted's recent exit from the Megadeth tour aren't true.