Jason Newsted

The rock radio host got real about the delay.

Bassist was warned off side projects long before he quit over feeling artistically limited.

In typical Roth fashion.

Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.

In like a lion and yes out like a lion too.

'It really is a moment that somehow saved and refueled our band,' says Newsted.

On Jan. 17, 2001, bassist Jason Newsted revealed the news that he was exiting Metallica.

Bassist will never forget reaction from predecessor Cliff Burton’s mom.

Former Metalliica bassist recalls having to play a song he’d never rehearsed in front of 22,000 people.

Five men have held down the low end for Metallica. Here's a look at who's played the most shows.