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Due to the fact that Jason left Metallica there's now another site particularly for his projects after Metallica added to this site.
Jason's projects after Metallica


Jason's projects before Metallica were:


Diamond
Diamond was Jason's first band ever which was set up in '77.
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Todd Smiedendorf - drums
Kevin Kendrick - guitar
Tom DePoy - guitar


Gangster
It was Jason's second band which was first set up in '80.
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Tim Hamlin - guitar
??? - drums


Paradox
After Jason moved from Michigan to Arizona he started up with his new band 'Paradox' in 1982.
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Mello Golder - guitar
Dave Golder - guitar


Dogz
It was a kind of prototyp for 'Flotsam & Jetsam'.
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Erik A.K. - vocals
Mark Vasquez - guitar
Kevin Horton - guitar


Flotsam & Jetsam
Finally the name 'Dogz' was changed into 'Flotsam & Jetsam' in '84 after the band's line-up was changed. Jason did the most parts in writing their songs.
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Erik A.K. - lead vocals
Ed Carlson - guitar
Micheal Gilbert - guitar


Jason appeared with Flotsam & Jetsam on the 7th issue of Metal Blade's 'Metal Massacre' compilation albums and he also appeared on the 'Doomsday for the Deceiver' album on the Metal Blade label.



Jason's side projects (recorded / released):
The most of his side projects were recorded in his homestudio "The Chophouse" in Walnut Creek / San Francisco, California.


The C.U.D.
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Digitalia"


    Echobrain
    San Francisco, CA - 2000 - 2001
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Dylan Dokin - guitar & vocals
    Brian Sagrafena - drums

    musical guests:
    Kirk Hammett, Jim Martin, the principal violinist and the principal cellist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

    What Jason says about the Echobrain sound (End of 2000):
    "To me it's tomorrow music. It's real fresh, real contemporary. If you were going to mix it up in a bowl, it'd be Chris Cornell, Jeff Buckley, Jane's Addiction and something like Status Quo. Dylan is a great singer and that's our weapon."

    The album will be simply called 'Echobrain'. The release date has not been announced yet.


    Frosted Plasma Furies
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Apple"


    Godswallop
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "I Tell You What"


    Guzzinta Bros.
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Freak Bitches"


    IR8
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1994
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Devin Townsend - guitar
    Tom Hunting - drums

    Demos released to date:
    "IR8" containing the songs:
  • 1 - "Colossus"
  • 2 - "Nothing"
  • 3 - "Black on Black"


    Jake
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "The Analog Inception"


    The Jim-Jams
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Look It Up"


    Papa Wheelie
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Ride This"
  • 2 - "Tread"
  • 3 - "Sprocket Man"


    Quarteto da Pingo
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass
    Rob Flynn - vocals
    Andreas Kisser - guitar
    Tom Hunting - drums

    Demos recorded to date:
  • 1 - "Twisted"
  • 2 - "Creation"
  • 3 - "No Class" (Motörhead cover)



    Jason's projects beside Metallica (unreleased):
    The most of his side projects were recorded in his homestudio "The Chophouse" in Walnut Creek / San Francisco, California.


    Avoid
    Richmond, CA - 1989
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass
    Snake of Voivod - vocals
    Piggy of Voivod - guitar
    Away of Voivod - drums
    Eric Braverman - vocals


    Barn Monkey
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Blastula
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Buttoutski
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Cacafuego de Crepitus
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Cannibal Headunit
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Chophouse Halloween Fest
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    The Creep and the Crud
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Cluster McVine
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Cupajava
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Denny Love and the Fearleaders
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    The Doo-Dads
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Dregnet
    San Francisco, CA - 1994


    Dubris
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Dustbin Plugs
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Earthburp
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    El Rone
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Igor Leonardi - guitar
    Joe "Chicago" - drums


    Emit
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Fatso
    San Francisco, CA - 1994
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Jim Martin - guitar & vocals
    Kelly Smith - drums
    Whitey Chrobak - keyboards


    Fatso's Monkey's Planetz
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Filthy Young Impalers
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Flotsam & Jetsam - 14 1/2 Year Reunion
    Phoenix, Arizona - 1996


    Fopdoodle
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    8 Frostee Pops
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    The Gnatballs
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Groove Stang
    San Francisco, CA - 1993
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass
    Igor Leonardi - guitar
    Atma Anur - drums
    Ben Barnes - violin


    Hilltop Habeneros
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    In-On-In
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Judas
    San Francisco, CA - 1994
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Jim Martin - guitar
    Kelly Smith - drums


    Kiniption
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Kitschicker 6
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Kopper Biskits
    Phoenix, AZ - 1992
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass, guitar & vocals
    Kelly Smith - drums
    Eric A.K. - vocals
    J.B. Ward - bass
    Eric Braverman - vocals
    Tony Prinzivalli - guitar
    Chris Squidman - saxophone


    Long Ass Johnny & The Fabulous Y-Tones
    San Francisco, CA - 1993
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass, guitar & vocals
    John Marshall - guitar
    Tony Prinzivalli - guitar
    Whitey Chrobak - keyboards
    Tim Lau - drums
    Mark - drums
    Lou Martin - harp
    Dave Bartels - percussion


    My One Minute
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Maxwell Ranchouse Bands
    Maxwell, CA - 1986 to Present
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & drums
    Jim Martin - guitar & drums
    Lou Martin - harp & drums
    Dave Dunotto - drums

    + many guests:
    James Hetfield - guitar & drums
    Kirk Hammett - guitar & drums
    Lars Ulrich - drums
    John Marshall - guitar & drums
    Tony Prinzivalli - guitar & drums
    Eric Braverman - drums & vocals

    It's a just-for-fun-band which is changing a lot in its line-up.


    Mike
    Kalamazoo, MI - 1986 to Present
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - drums & vocals
    Mike Dinvald - guitar
    Mike Guy - bass


    Monkey Planet
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Mr Stoney Pants
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Nosedive
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Pale
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1994
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Johnny Gunn - vocals
    Igor Leonardi - guitar
    Tim Lau - drums


    Peabrain
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Peckersquat
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    PeeGee and Igor
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997


    Piggy Fatso Sticks
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Roach Reapers
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    The Rulorz
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Nosedive
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Sepultallica
    Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA - 1992
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Andreas Kisser - guitar
    John Marshall - guitar
    Kelly Smith - drums
    Eric Braverman - vocals


    Sexoturica
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Sleepmask
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Spastik Children
    San Francisco, CA 1986-1990
    The lineup:

    Fred Cotton - vocals
    James Hetfield - drums & vocals
    Cliff Burton - bass & vocals
    Jim Martin - bass & vocals
    James "Flunky" McDaniel - guitar & vocals

    After Cliff's death Kirk and Jason took over his bass duties


    Spawntoonius Phonk
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    The Squares
    Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996


    Tarrat
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Tar Rat
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


    Telephatic
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Thee Taw
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Turd Ben Polished
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Voodoo Children
    Manhatten, NY - 1993
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
    Kirk Hammett - guitar
    Tony Prinzivalli - guitar & vocals
    Whitey Chrobak - keyboards
    Tim Lau - drums


    Wilt
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995


    Wrestley Pelvis
    Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996



    Bands Jason has played live with:


    Wolfgang
    Dredd Club - Philippines - May 19th '96
    line-up:
    Basti Artadi - vocals
    Manuel Legarda - guitar
    Wolf Gemora - drums
    Jason Newsted - bass

    For that one gig Jason helped out for the band's regular bassist Mon Legaspi to promote Wolfgang's album "Wurm".


    Jason & The Moss Brothers
    Last Day Saloon - San Francisco, CA - April 13th 2000
    Jason played together with the 11 year old frontman Rueben Moss and the 14 year old Evan Moss on drums and backing vocals on six of The Moss Brother's songs from their first album 'North Side of the Tree'.



    Bands Jason has recorded with:


    Sepultura
    Chophouse - Walnut Creek - San Francisco, CA - 12.-17.05.'98
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - baritone guitar, theremin & vocals
    Andreas Kisser - mandolin guitar & vocals
    Derrick Green - vocals
    Paulo Jr. - bass
    Igor Cavalera - drums

    Song recorded:
  • "Hatred Aside" (available on Sepultura's "Against" album)


    Unkle
    1998
    line-up:
    Jason Newsted - bass & theremin
    DJ Shadow - loops, turntable, etc.
    Mike D. - vocals

    Song recorded:
  • "The Knock" (available on Unkle's "Psyence Fiction" album)


    Voivod - "M-Body"
    Jason wrote the song "M-Body" with Voivod for their "Phobos" album.



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