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Jason Newsted’s Cancer Battle and Music Comeback | Music News
Jason Newsted, ex-Metallica bassist, shares his harrowing battle with throat cancer—diagnosed in 2025, he got the all-clear this year after enduring crushing depression and near-despair. He fought back by returning to his routines, swimming, biking, soaking up sun, and most powerfully, playing music again. The catalyst? A lump on his neck that forced him to seek help after dismissing early symptoms like earaches and jaw pain. Now, he’s on his first North American headlining tour with The Chophouse Band, blending bluegrass, metal, and raw, personal lyrics, while also supporting Blackberry…
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