NEWSTED, the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD andFLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted, has scheduled the following U.S. tour dates:
Apr. 19 – Red House – Walnut Creek, CA
Apr. 23 – San Jose Rock Shop – San Jose, CA
Apr. 24 – The Starline – Fresno, CA
Apr. 26 – The Alley – Sparks, NV
Apr. 27 – Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
May 01 – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CA
May 03 – Vinyl – Las Vegas, NV
May 04 – KUPD Ufiesta – Mesa, AZ
May 15 – Planet Rock – Battle Creek, MI
May 17 – The Crofoot – Pontiac, MI
May 18 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
May 21 – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY
May 22 – The Middle East Downstairs – Cambridge, MA
May 23 – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ
NEWSTED last week announced the addition of STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok to the group’s ranks.
NEWSTED will release its full-length debut this summer, around the time of the group’s appearance at this year’s Download festival in June.
“It was obvious from the word go that Mike is one of us,” said Jason. “Professional, focused, happy and grateful to be able to make our beautiful noise together!”
“I loved the old-school vibe of [NEWSTED‘s] ‘Metal’ EP, and when we got together to jam, it really felt great,” adds Mushok.
“STAIND is taking a break for a while, so when Jason asked if I was interested in joining them to record an album and play on the upcoming tour, it was perfect timing. All I could say was, ‘Hell yeah! I’m totally down for this.'”
NEWSTED is:
Jason Newsted – Bass, Lead Vocals
Jesus Mendez Jr. (THE NAPOLEON BLOWNAPARTS) – Drums
Jessie Farnsworth – Guitar, Backing Voice
Mike Mushok (STAIND) – Guitar
A photo of the current NEWSTED lineup can be seen below.
“Metal”, the debut EP from NEWSTED, sold around 6,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 62 on The Billboard 200 chart.
“Metal” was released on January 8 exclusively via iTunes. The EP was made available as a physical CD on January 15.
“Metal” contains the following tracks:
* Soldierhead
* Godsnake
* King Of The Underdogs
* Skyscraper
“Soldierhead”, the first video from NEWSTED, can be seen below. Directed by Leon Melas, the clip was filmed on December 15, 2012 in an abandoned factory in California.
“Soldierhead” video: