Jason Newsted Revisits Roots with Chophouse Band | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Jason Newsted, ex-Metallica bassist and now frontman of The Chophouse Band, is tearing up the stage with a rootsy, stripped-down take on Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page” — a haunting nod to his past and present struggles. Backed by powerhouse bassist Jimbo Hart (ex-Jason Isbell), the band blends soulful covers from Joan Baez to Neil Young, with a surprise Metallica Easter egg in “Creeping Death.” After battling addiction and throat cancer, Newsted’s raw, resilient energy on stage feels like a triumphant return — culminating in a Nashville finale at the Ryman, with Blackberry Smoke as their summer…