Loads of respect to be able to leave a monster like Metallica, you definitely lived up to your own respect

You know whats even sadder. People always ask "what happen to Echobrain it didnt become anything big"... exactly Jasons point. It wasnt meant to be bigger than Metallica.

Jason gave so much to the band. It's a shame how he was treated.

Mad respect Jason! Much love brother.

They did not deserve Jason..

I met him many years ago. He is such a nice patient person.

Just more proof that they never really respected Jason and that they felt like they owned him. Fucking Lars even says in Some Kind of Monster that "he was never really one of us" prior to his now infamous hissy fit: "HE FOKIN LEFT THA BAND"

You can see the rage and indignation in his eyes.

I swear Jason is the only rational person in the whole movie

Jason is a better man than they are.

Jason did the right thing. He was being controlled and disrespected, and sland stood up to him .

This is the prime example of money doesn't mean everything

Jason you left at the right time brother. Much respect! Cliff would've been proud of your bravery for the boots you had to fill. Saw this guy play at the LA Monsters of Rock Tour. A true beast

I saw Metallica at lakewood amphitheater for their summer saniterium tour and James hurt his back and Jason sang the entire set, it was freakin awsome! I feel so lucky to have seen that, the emotion he put into the vocals and his playing was just the best, they later came back and played a make up show at Phillips arena i think so i got to see them twice for the price of once a d i enjoyed the first show more, Metallica lost my respect when they ditched Jason

They didn’t deserve you~~~ you didn’t deserve what you experienced ~~ to be shut down creatively~~ that will literally kill your soul. I’m glad you chose to walk your soul path, find your soul tribe of ppl that appreciated what you brought to the table. Rock on JN.🤘🏻✨🤘🏻

Jason was the real Rock Star in Metallica and proved it by walking out of his own free will ...

They really did treat him like garbage. It was literally textbook domestic abuse

i miss jason so much for real

Mad respect been lovin this dude since Flotsam 🤘

Jason is such a sweet guy with - lot of integrity and so humble too. He didn’t deserve the crap Metallica put him through and I’m glad James and Lars have acknowledged their shitty behaviour and apologised. He was AWESOME in Metallica and that whole drama didn’t have to happen. Just my 2c….

Got to meet him at ozzfest with voivod. I was literally awe struck i use to wat h bi ge and purge everday before and after school. As a fellow bass player and basically unknowingly taught me how to play. He such an all around nice guy he must of picked up on how nervous i was. He shook my hand and stopped the line and talked to me it was pretty badass.

They never treated Jason like a true member of the band, they always lorded over their original member status and acted like they were above him. Buried his bass in the mix on Justice. No side projects, no creative outlets, no ability to write. Just play your bass and be happy we let you do that. Oh and also you're going to make way less money than us.

My favorite headbanger 🤘🤘🤘 Jason🤘🤘🤘

My favorite Metallic, was with Jason Newstead!!!

I would gladly take a newsted over a trujillo any day. Bless you Jason

It's unfortunate James had such massive abandonment issues, because at the core that's what it was. Everyone important in his life was taken away; so when he sensed Jason abandoning him he went ballistic. Sucks cuz Jason was the bomb.

What a BOSS! I have SOO much respect for Jason. This man is what it means to have COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS! Plus Metallica hasn’t put out anything memorable since Jason. Great backing vocals and a hell of a hype man! JASON IS METAL 🤘

Jason was right

Jason is a cool guy it’s a damn shame they mistreated him like that , dude is freaking awesome.

Jason deserves respect to stick to his principles and walk from that gig

Like a bird in a cage. Never let the arrogance of another put you in a mental prison.

I admire you, Jason, for stepping out and doing your own thing outside of Metallica and if James and the guys had problem with that well then that’s their problem. You did what you had to do what’s best for your career. Much respect for that my friend.

Jason fit perfectly in the metallica line up unfortunately for James n Lars they didn't realize how good they had it until Jason said adios

To this day I truly don't think that James and Lars really understand just how much the fans adored, and still adore, jason. Jason took over live and that's real hard to do with James as a front man. I have heard Lars say some very nice things about Jason in recent years and essentially fess up to how wrong they were. James not so much to be honest. I just don't think they realize the affection that Metallica fans who were around back then still have for jason. He will always be a member of the band.

Jason brought such energy and passion to the band. It’s just not the same without him.

Straight Respectful!! 😢

My hat always been off to Mr. Jason Newsted! All Respect brother! It had to have been hard to give up your Dream!🤘

They treated this poor man like crap. He gave them their all, never complained when they hazed him mercilessly and still speaks positive of them to this day. Mad respect for him.

it hurts to listen even after 20+ years

The heart left with Cliff The soul left with Jason

Jason is a man of principle.

Does when Metallica is gone I see them differently something is always missing, great Jason

Jason is a perfect portrait of a true nice and humble personality.

luv u jason...

Master Jason Newsted😊😊👏👏🤘🤘

Yet Kirk went to do exodus and then Kirk and Trujillo have side gigs lol

Meu total respeito a jason..foi guerreiro substitui um gigante que foi burton....fez bonito...parabens mestre...o brazil tem orgulho de voce.....

Miss Jason in Metallica

Brave good guy

Hats off to you Jason for having the balls to walk out from Metallica. Such a shame they didn't appreciate your talent. Metallica should do this man right by fixing and Justice for All with Jasons bass.

The face he makes after he says limited acceptance is pure emotion. Good for you Jason!

What I would give to play in a band with Newsted.

Jason. He did the best thing getting out of that band after you left they sucked only concert I’ve ever booed at in my life. I think you’re great at what you do keep it up.

I respect Jason to the fullest and he is the only one to come close to Cliff.

Clif and Jason were the best bass players Metallica has ever had.

Havent seen you since i hung out backstage in 92 after the show in norfolk ( yeah im sure you remember 😂😅) but always had a warm feeling every time i thought about it. Despite being a movie producer in LA since 93, and working w onvioys famous ppl often, i was treated so kindly by you and you chilled at the table and drank a beer n just b.sd for an hour or so. The other guys were cordial, you were kind. Actually Lars was sweet. He is a hugger. That was nice. I felt it annoyed james i said hello so i left him alone. I pray all your projects are fulfilling for you. Loving how you spend your hours every day is true success. God bless and keep you, Renee Roland

Always hated he had to leave, for himself and his other creative ideas/outlets that he wanted to stretch out and to pursue, but I always understood. If James and Lars would have just let him pursue his side projects/bands, instead of being so f***ing selfish, then he would probably still be with the band even to this very day. I always loved his band he had put together, Newsted, and still own their EP and their album that they released, but hated that he didn't stretch it out a little longer with that particular band, and make another album. Never will forget seeing Jason on That Metal Show one night back in 2013, I believe it was, and they aired a portion of the video for Soldierhead...that automatically had me hooked right there! I went out the next day, and picked up the album. Good times back then. If I remember correctly, Jason was pretty much paying for anything that Newsted was doing/playing, in terms of expenses, and travel, so it most definitely was not feasible and financially sound, as he stated that he was just doing it out of the love for the music, so again, I get it, but they/the band were awesome though.

It was such a loss

I miss this guy. I wish he had been treated better.

We all miss you so much ❤️🎼🎬🎤

And thanks to that decision I live my life alot more free of worry and regret... thanks Jason but I always wished you joined Megadeth

Always my favorite member.

I miss Jason

This is all from the James. He was super jealous. And i truly believe because of James marriage failing and him almost 40 he was VERY Insecure w where Metallica was going. And metallica was choking, he took a childish stance. Ill bet for real James thought it would be over.

My main cat, james

I totally understood James' pov at the time.

tyrany. thats the word.

He was on the wrong band , James and Lars still are candy asses

Jason seems hard working, talented, easy to get a long with as well as genuine.

Jason is a fckin badass, he brought so much to the band and charisma on stage too, so sad

Taking a year off for that project when Metallica is trying to get back in the studio is effecting Metallica.

Besides cliff Jason is the best bassist Metallica had

Jason deserved more. He wasn't Cliff, but he was worth just as much as him.❤

COME BACKKKKK, JASON. Miss you dearly!!!!

flotsom n jetsom...

That was the best thing that happened to Metallica; the worse, Newsted joining them -and taking Bob «fucked» Rock as producer.

Jason wasn't just a bass player in Metallica, he WAS Metallica! Jason 4ever🤘

No really, you have to give this guy respect. He wasn't just playing guitar on the corner of the street, he was your everyday badass motherfuker that played in metallica you got to give him that you can't give away what the guitarist can do and just say something about it as if it doesn't exist. You 😮❤to give the guitarist the respect for its tonality. Just like this guy you have to give him his respect for his position in the entirety of it all. Flat out he deserves that respect.🤔❤👍 after all what is Metallica without honorable Metallica fans? 🤔👍bin

And he lived happily ever after

dude was cool, fans loved him, played like a soldier and got screwed in return. life is not fair guys.

Jase will always be my second favourite Bass Player. Well done for sticking to his guns. A well principled man.

We all love and respect you Jason

So much respect for Jason.

Im glad I found this video. I miss you. Im glad you got to see their true colors. Cliff wouldn't have appreciated them treating you like that for fifteen years. I'd rather see and hear you play then that other guy . Good luck much respect

We love you, Jason!

You can’t dictate someone else’s decisions for them

Jason For All

Jason is also one of the only guys ever to be in a band that big, live the lifestyle, have all the women and drugs under the sun. Then when he decided it was time, walked away completely without any baggage or drug issues that many others at that level had and sometimes didnt survive because of it. I have the utmost respect for that man. He got in, did it, got out and has been smooth sailing ever since. Theres a lot to be said for that.

This man is cool 👍👍👍 Well done for not being fucked with, especially by someone so close, Respect

Right on! You taught us an important lesson.

Love you MAN!!!; You are one of the great ones 🎉❤

You are a badass and stood true to yourself....without saying "Fuck That Shit!"......

Watching Jason taught me to play bass. Legend!

Justice for Jason

Jason your on another level than them bro ... nothin but love for you ...

I always loved Jason one memory that sticks is Jason playing his Base and basketball .irs a long time to be in this monster .PEACE ✌🤘

Him and Dave should start a band

Jason brought his style and energy to Metallica. He was always Metallica for me.

Jason only ever showed loyalty, respect and enthusiasm for Metallica and they never fully accepted him. Damn shame. Glad he’s able to find that respect for himself.

Love ya bro much respect and you're new songs are great