Jason Newsted on Let There Be Talk with Dean Delray episode 696 

In 22 years Jason has NEVER shit on his former band. Solid man right there.

Jason used to get his haircut at a barber shop in walnut creek that my family friend owned. Family friend told Jason that I was a huge fan, so Jason gave him a signed Echobrain demo along with the new Voivod cd that he was on at the time. This was over 20 years ago and I still have it. Super cool gesture he went out of his way for someone he didnt even know.. Jason is the man!

I've seen Metallica live with Cliff, with Jason, and with Robert. Each bring something unique to the band. But to me, Metallica will always be James, Lars, Kirk, and Jason.

“It took me 15 years to come down from 15 years.” Wild stuff

28:10 “I don’t know him as a sober person” line hits hard and is relatable

Dean and Jason absolutely demolishing Lars haters was gold.

In 1993 my brother graduated high school and got into a HUGE drunken fight with our dad. The next day he joined the Navy and left without telling our folks goodbye. He was gone for over a year without even a phone call until one day in June of '94 he shows up with 2 tickets to see Metallica; me and him. He was 19. I was 11. He kept asking random girls to flash me. It was an awesome night and I've been a fan ever since.

I’ve seen probably every Metallica interview over the years and this one has to be one of the best. Phenomenal.

The best Metallica was Jason Era.. No one could ever beat those live shows, the energy was crazy.. Never mind the Bass playing, Jason Vocals put an edge on Metallica that they never had before and never will again.. I am actually surprised that James, Lars and Kirk have not begged him to come back because they clearly need him to top anything that they have ever done before

Jason is 60! I would never guess that. I hope I’m as vibrant and filled with energy he is when I’m at that age. 🤘

“I don’t know him as a sober person”- Jason about Hetfield. Mind blowing!

I stopped being a hardcore fan of Metallica when Jason was no longer in the Band. Jason Newsted musical legend.

Dude, i'm only half an hour in as i write this, but thank you so much for this interview! Even 20 years later, Jason is still my favorite member of Metallica. Nothing has replaced his backing vocals, lead vocals, energy, and style of playing. I will forever miss him up on stage with those dudes and they are still my favorite band without question, but man... they did Jason so wrong.

Jason taking all the Lars haters to school was so awesome to hear. I've always been a fan and have continued to be a fan of his long after Metallica. 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽

I love all era of metallica but my favorite is with jason. His energy was awesome

Jason is pure gold. I don’t think that he knows how much we all love and miss him. Thanks for this awesome interview, Dean. So great to hear his perspective on the history of Metallica. ❤

They lost something truly magical when Jason left. Wish he was still there.

Jason is such an important part of Metallica. He had the most insanely large shoes to fill and somehow did it on his own and in his own way and ultimately became a perfect fit for Metallica. In particular live. I really love his era of the band. Thanks Dean this is almost too good to be true!!!!!!!

Metallica fans miss you Jason. I still love and support the band to this day, but for me it was never the same after Newstead left. Metallica + Newstead= 🔥🔥🔥🤘1💀3🤘🔥🔥🔥

The way Jason handled Lars' haters, with a smile, omg👍👍👍

Jason's reaction to just the mention of Bob Rock playing bass on stage with Metallica 🤣🤣🤣

Im 49 now, First big show Damage Justice tour 89, Jason was / is great. Thanks Dean!

Jason is awesome. I was 10 when Cliff died and was really into Master. Jason came on the scene and I had my hair cut like him. He is a killer player and super nice guy! #Newstallica forever!

Hot take but Jason is the best bass player Metallica have ever had; great solid player, great backing vocals and amazing stage presence

I started to play bass because of Jason. Metallica played in Porto Alegre/Brasil in May 99’ and I was 12 years old. To see this guy playing is something that i’d never forget. What a great chat, Dean!

Jason was ferocious in stage, miss him

Newsted. What an absolute monster. He is a huge part of my childhood. Even though im a drummer he is still my favorite member of Metallica. Damn I miss that era. Thanks bro for all the great memories that are forever burned in my mind.

Jason Newsted is the real deal. Mad respect and love.

Newsted gives THE best interviews. He’s such a class act.

I met Jason backstage at a Milwaukee concert in 97'. We talked about mountain biking for about 15 min while he was signing autographs. He was quite passionate about it, he signed my backstage pass and thanked me for not talking about the same old crap lol. Great guy

I grew up with Jason and will always want him in Metallica.

Much respect to Jason! The best bassist Metallica has ever had, the energy he displayed on stage was impressive

Grew up with the Jason era and as good as Rob is, there's always a Jason sized hole in my heart. Dude is bad to the bone and is good to the fans. Huge love and respect. 🤟

Personally I've never ignored how much Jason put in to the life force of Metallica... Jason was, is & always has been tough! Supra Energetic & one of my favorite live Bassist.

Jason getting that old look back! go full circle and get the undercut too! bad ass!

Don’t get me wrong if we can’t have Jason in the band. I’m glad we have Rob, I think Rob is a phenomenal bass player. Probably easily in the top five greatest active bass players in any genre of music right now but when I got into Metallica in the early 90s, Jason was already there and built into it. That era of Metallica is my era and it broke my heart early in 2001 to hear he was leaving my favorite band because he’s such a cool motherfucker.

You don’t realise what a great interviewer you are Dean. Your depth of knowledge and experience is authentic and puts people at ease almost immediately. Stellar discussion as usual! Best wishes from Australia!🙏🏻

Fuck dude, this isn't just an interview its an education in being a musician. Jason has an incredible mentality, so glad to see he's looking back with wisdom. Fuckin legend 🤘

I love listening to Jason. He's insightful, and very, very intense to listen to.

Jason is such an awesome and great guy. Thanks so much for this episode and having him on. Legend, and an epic dude

It always amazes me how he remembers the exact place and date of a show, even when he played hundreds of them. Always a pleasure to listen to Jason, by far my favorite bass player.

I had the honor of meeting Newsted on 1.19.23 at his and his wife's art show opening. It was by far one of the best days of my life, since I have been a fan of his since age 13. He truly is a wonderful human with genuine integrity. I'm going to see him with the Newsted band this Sat 5.20 in Ft. Lauderdale. Fan for life in all endeavors 🤘🎸

This could be very well best Jason interview ever. So many new perspectives. Much appreciated!

This... made me smile. So good hearing from Jason. Another great interview Dean. You're on fire!!

Jason was the man in my eyes back when he was with Metallica,his live performance were insane,that is the energy he gave.Great interview Dean,so good that Jason is bring back his own band,loved the Newsted stuff also,u rock keep it going brother.👊🏻🤘🏻🎙️🎸

Man we fucking love Jason

Robert is a great player - and by all accounts seems like a great fella, I’m sure he is. So I certainly have no ill will or even negative comment to say about him - he is there and he is good. On the other hand, Jason is more inclined towards metal and was a great fit in Metallica - they got it right, and I wish he would not have left. I am always “rooting” for Jason and definitely enjoyed his Newsted metal music…I am hoping for more. Jason is one of the REAL human beings whether it is in music or not and I respect and appreciate that a great deal. Great interview and thank you - and God Bless Jason in health and all musical endeavors!

When I was younger, I used to think Jason was James's younger brother lol. They looked so alike. So I can definitely see why he talks about the chemistry they shared on and off stage.

What an underrated podcast. Go Dean!

1:43:47 facts! Lars is a big reason Metallica is what is it, he arranges a lot of the riffs even when they made alot of these classics

Jason rocks. He's still just a good ol' hardworking Michigan boy who practiced his Bass and got the gig of a lifetime.

Jason is and has taken the high road and just a solid person

His energy in Metallica was Amazing🤘🏼

This makes me hope Jason goes on to do his own interviews/podcast. His insight, as well his ability to just “call a spade a spade” (without bravado or judgement) is unbelievable. Dean I really hope you read these, and can possibly pass the idea along. We need more Jason Newsted. We love Jason Newsted. What a phenomenal episode!!

I admire Jason so much that I would love the opportunity to meet him someday, he is such a nice person and such a great bass player that he deserves the best of the best, thank you Jason for good memories with Metallica, Echobrain, Newsted...

Dean. FUCKING AMAZING INTERVIEW. !!! Finally an interview that asks real questions with a guy who’s very educated on what he’s asking. You ROCK BROTHER!!!

Pretty heavy stuff. He never knew James as a sober person. Someone he looked up to and loved working with so much. That's sad.

Dean is one of the best interviewers. Jason is always great to listen to, has a ton of stories and seems like such a cool dude. Great work man

I love Jason's ability to clearly describe events. The way he tells a story and paint a picture. A great speaker.

Justice is my favorite metal album!!!

Jason is the best 🙌🏼 nothing but respect for him

Jason will always and forever be my all time favorite metal bassist.

Great to hear that the Newsted band is coming back! EPIC INTERVIEW!!!

Still my personal favorite bassist for Metallica. Jason was such an amazing fit for the band in the wake of Cliffs death. RIP Cliff Burton

This is by far the best interview of Jason I've seen on RU-vid, kudos on the quality questions and leaving no stones unturned.

Dean is the best. This interview is fire. My friend of Misery is the best song on the black album. Newsted is a great dude

Thank you so much for this interview! As a kid growing up in the 90's I idolized Jason and eventually became a bass player myself. This interview made me feel as if I was in the room with him. You covered everything I would have asked him about in this interview. So glad to see that he is doing well and is just as energetic and charismatic as ever.

I love Newsted! Such a class act, positive guy. And, a killin' bass player! That was great Deano, had a big smile on my face the whole time.

I seriously doubt James and Lars ever told Jason he could do his own thing on bass. James insists he tried to encourage Jason to “do his own thing” and turned away so Jason couldn’t see his playing, but I think the memo never got sent. Everyone knows the Metallica writing process is Lars and James locked in a room together, a lot of the outtakes of “Year and Half” shows James telling Jason what to play… From the Flotsom stuff, Jason tends to play right along with the main riff. I think James didn’t like his bass player being able to keep up with his own down picking. Shame too, because Jason is a beast. Blackened is a prime example that the dudes got chops.

My band Stone Crow opened up both nights of the Phoenix Shows. Best time of my life :) I was the front man for Stone Crow. I now own an audio store called Lone Crow Audio in Sonoma County.

This is the best, most insightful Metallica interview I’ve ever heard. Jason is a top guy and Dean is an excellent interviewer who knows the right questions to ask and knows how to shut up and listen.

Thank you, Jason. For everything! Much Love & Respect, always.

Man I miss Jason in Metallica....... I started listening to Metallica in 89 when I was 10 so all my formative years was Metallica with Jason! Rob is great but id take Jason back in a heart beat! Absolute LEGEND!!

That is the kind of interview I'd like to hear from Metallica. No script to promote a new album, but a frank talk giving space for Jason to share his history. Thanks a lot for making it!

I swear if Jason shaved and grew his hair another few inches he’d look the same as he did in 1992 ! He ages well !

Oh man. Thank you so much for this Dean. You da man! This is honestly one of the best interviews I’ve seen with Jason, and I’ve watched countless hours of him over the decades. Unbelievable.

What a remarkable interview, Jason had a lot of great stories and it's always good to hear some new info on the Band and his experience through the Metallica journey, incredible! Cheers Dean & Jason 🤘 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Peace from Australia 🌊

Congratulations Dean 😊👏 Great timing - I was just watching Classic Albums "The Black Album" 😁 Jason is not only a legendary bass player & great musician... but obviously an awesome & humble dude 😎✌️ He seems so open & relaxed because of your previous connection with Metallica, but also because you let artists speak & really listen ❤ This channel should have at least 1000000 Subs 😎✌️🏆👏

you bring out the passion out of these artists Dean, much love from a bay area fan!

AJFA is the best hands down. And the tour was the sickest. So brutal I’ll never forget those shows.

Love Jason so much, what a real brother.

What an awesome interview! Ive always loved jason ,the bassist for metallica who always gave 200 percent in everything he did that revolved around metallica/metallica fans.i have the utmost respect for jason as a musician and also as a genuine,humble,tell it like it is person.also one of my top 5 bass influences.

A nice, humble, and incredibly talented guy. Good to see he’s doing well 🤘😎🤘

This Interview with Jason was one of the Best I Have Watched, Thanks, Rock On Jason, Cousin Figel

Awesome to see how Jason has evolved over the years and appears to have a love for all experiences of his life.

Jason was a hero for Metallica and I know they appreciated that then and still to the day. He had an incredible presence on stage and he was the man and still is the man.

Jason is and has always been so down to earth and relatable.

Jason is such a class act. I saw him 3 times live. A MONSTER live. Dedicated.

Wow, what a great interview. Being a 60 year old thrash head from the UK and a part of the whole scene, this was an amazing step back into time. I met Cliff in 84’ in London, saw him 3 days before he died. Massive fan and Jase had mighty shoes to fill and he didn’t it well and a total gentleman with it. Loved his work with Flotsam. He still has the passion. It’s just real! Great interview Dean, just great ❤🤘

Great interview with Jason! I was at the cow palace 2 night dec 10-11 (my bday turned 16) quit my job to see Metallica for the first time @ monsters of rock with Van Halen AND SAT IN LINE TO GET IN THE WHOLE SET!!! Lol I was pissed! I remember a show in sacramento and the crowd was so disrespectful to Jason. Drunk idiots!!! But Jason has ALWAYS made Metallica a step above! Best back up/vocals. Matched James 💯. I have many stories but I’m not gonna write a book. Lol 🤘

LOVED THIS! Dean, you always deliver!! Jason was the bassest i grew up with. 1st 'tallica concert was 12/31/96. Got a backstage pass through the fan club. Jason was the only one that came out, and one helluva cool dude. Miss him 🤘

Love Jason...such an honest guy. Love him so much. Dean is a great host, too.

I remember going to see Flotsam at the Bayou in DC in 1987 but I was underage and so bummed I couldn't get in. Great interview Dean.

Always a treat to hear a new Jason interview, thank you!

Cool, that "Justice" finally gets the hm..."Justice" it really deserves. Everyone seems to think that "Puppets" is their ultimate masterpiece, but i (also) disagree. "Justice" is their ultimate peak. So dark, so monolithic, so moody. I absolutely adore this album.

I get so fucking happy when I see him! Love this guy, forever! He's such and admirable human being ❤ LISTEN TO METAL 🤘🏻

I really miss Jason , he's a champion ! Pls make more music Mr Newsted

This is beautiful - thanks.

1:43:17 Jason telling it like it is! Lars put that whole thing together man. 💯

thanks for this interview! I saw metallica live two times with Jason and he was awesome!