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:
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:
Godswallop
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

 

Demos recorded to date:
Guzzinta Bros.
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

 

Demos recorded to date:
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:
Jake
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

 

Demos recorded to date:
The Jim-Jams
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

 

Demos recorded to date:
Papa Wheelie
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

 

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

 

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