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Jason Newsted Back on Tour with The Chophouse Band | Music News
Jason Newsted, ex-Metallica bassist, is back on the road with his band The Chophouse Band, tearing through a fiery cover of Thin Lizzy’s “Jailbreak” alongside Blackberry Smoke in Wilmington. This isn’t just a fluke — he’s on a full North American headlining tour, opening for Blackberry Smoke through July, culminating in Nashville. Newsted’s all about the joy, the old friends, and the music — no money motive, just pure passion. His gritty Americana sound blends bluegrass, soul, rock, and metal, with deeply personal lyrics. After stepping away from Metallica in 2001, this tour marks his most…
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