NEWSTED

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has revealed that Staind guitarist Mike Mushok has jumped aboard his new musical project, Newsted. The bassist himself posted a video on YouTube introducing Mushok to the world as a new member of Newsted, adding that the group’s new formation is “gonna come out and kick your ass!”

Newsted, who is also a former member of the bands Voivod and Flotsam and Jetsam, released the EP ‘Metal’ in early 2013, but his group is currently planning to release a full-length album this year, as well. “We’ve got some shows coming,” begins Newsted in a behind-the-scenes video, “got a new album coming … listen to metal, motherf–ker!” The video goes to to show Newsted jamming with the band’s new lineup, delivering a slamming performance of ‘Soldierhead,’ reminiscent of old-school Metallica and Motorhead.

Jason Newsted announced some more big news via his Twitter account, offering an update on the upcoming LP: