Jason Newsted and Mike Mushok of Newsted: The Sound and The Story (Short)

FRET12 caught up with Jason Newsted and Mike Mushok before their show on the kickoff night of Gigantour 2013! Sharing the stage with other metal giants like HELLYEAH, Device, Black Label Society, and Megadeth; Newsted was a welcome addition to the tour bringing a much-needed blend of traditional heavy metal to fans! Getting its start last fall, Jason Newsted began putting together demos, where he brought in drummer Jesus Mendez Jr and guitarist Jessie Farnsworth. They created the Metal EP together, and by February 2013, Mike Mushok came and auditioned for the band, getting the gig the very same day! 5 months later, the band was on a world tour, with a full EP/LP in the works for fans! The hectic pace of this band, is no different than the chaotic and aggressive sound that they demonstrate in their music. Newsted brilliantly incorporates all of the best elements of traditional metal, including many nods to all of his past projects, combined with a modern fresh approach. While the music and band are still new, fans the world over agree that this band, along with their in your face approach to get metal sliced through your ear drums at any cost, is something that the music scene needs. Get the full story behind how these 2 powerhouses of heavy music ended up in the same band, how their first live show as a full band went, how they write together, and much more in this very exclusive interview from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL! Seriously, go listen to metal!