After playing with Rob Zombie, I was ready to go, 'OK, this is as far as I'm taking this bass-playing thing. This is the end of the road.' I was ready to kind of hang it up. Jason Newsted basendhang Change image and share on social
I thought I'd do something nice for the band... I'll hang myself. Jason Newsted bandhangnice Change image and share on social
I tell you very honestly, 1 billion percent, I have never regretted leaving Metallica. Jason Newsted billionhonestlyleave Change image and share on social
It all has to do with art - writing, painting, things I've done for a long time but just never had enough time to pursue. I have poetry - things that are designed for songs, but they're always poems first. Jason Newsted artdesignhave share on social
All I want you to do is rock. That'll be forever, man. Jason Newsted forevermanrock Change image and share on social
A couple years ago I was going to back off and actually thought about retiring, but it keeps calling me back, and I'm going to keep going back as long as it calls me. I really think it has something to do with the good vibes that I feel I've spread through my performance and through the time that I've spent with fans. Jason Newsted agobackcall share on social
I'm busier than a busy person. People aren't scared to play this raucous, harsh music over radio speakers, so I think it's the perfect time to get in with some real serious, heavy bands. Jason Newsted bandbusyharsh Change image and share on social
Metallica is going to be one of those bands you look back on in the year 2008, that people will still listen to the way I still listen to Zeppelin and Sabbath albums. Jason Newsted albumbackband Change image and share on social
I play the real instruments. I don't waste my time with anything else. Jason Newsted instrumentplayreal Change image and share on social