Jason's projects before Metallica

Diamond
Diamond was Jason's first band ever which was set up in '77.
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Todd Smiedendorf - drums
Kevin Kendrick - guitar
Tom DePoy - guitar

Gangster
It was Jason's second band which was first set up in '80.
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Tim Hamlin - guitar
??? - drums

Paradox
After Jason moved from Michigan to Arizona he started up with his new band 'Paradox' in 1982.
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Mello Golder - guitar
Dave Golder - guitar

Dogz
It was a kind of prototyp for 'Flotsam & Jetsam'.
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Erik A.K. - vocals
Mark Vasquez - guitar
Kevin Horton - guitar

Flotsam & Jetsam
Finally the name 'Dogz' was changed into 'Flotsam & Jetsam' in '84 after the band's line-up was changed. Jason did the most parts in writing their songs.
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Erik A.K. - lead vocals
Ed Carlson - guitar
Micheal Gilbert - guitar

Jason appeared with Flotsam & Jetsam on the 7th issue of Metal Blade's 'Metal Massacre' compilation albums and he also appeared on the 'Doomsday for the Deceiver' album on the Metal Blade label.

Jason's side projects (recorded / released)

The most of his side projects were recorded in his homestudio "The Chophouse" in Walnut Creek / San Francisco, California.

The C.U.D.
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "Digitalia"

Echobrain
San Francisco, CA - 2000 - 2001
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Dylan Dokin - guitar & vocals
Brian Sagrafena - drums

musical guests:
Kirk Hammett, Jim Martin, the principal violinist and the principal cellist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

What Jason says about the Echobrain sound (End of 2000):
"To me it's tomorrow music. It's real fresh, real contemporary. If you were going to mix it up in a bowl, it'd be Chris Cornell, Jeff Buckley, Jane's Addiction and something like Status Quo. Dylan is a great singer and that's our weapon."

The album will be simply called 'Echobrain'. The release date has not been announced yet.

Frosted Plasma Furies
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "Apple"

Godswallop
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:
1 - "I Tell You What"

Guzzinta Bros.
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "Freak Bitches"

IR8
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1994
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Devin Townsend - guitar
Tom Hunting - drums

Demos released to date:
"IR8" containing the songs:
1 - "Colossus"
2 - "Nothing"
3 - "Black on Black"

Jake
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "The Analog Inception"

The Jim-Jams
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "Look It Up"

Papa Wheelie
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Demos recorded to date:
1 - "Ride This"
2 - "Tread"
3 - "Sprocket Man"

Quarteto da Pingo
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass
Rob Flynn - vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitar
Tom Hunting - drums

Demos recorded to date:

1 - "Twisted"

2 - "Creation"

3 - "No Class" (Motörhead cover)


Jason's projects beside Metallica (unreleased)

The most of his side projects were recorded in his homestudio "The Chophouse" in Walnut Creek / San Francisco, California.

Avoid
Richmond, CA - 1989
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass
Snake of Voivod - vocals
Piggy of Voivod - guitar
Away of Voivod - drums
Eric Braverman - vocals

Barn Monkey
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Blastula
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Buttoutski
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Cacafuego de Crepitus
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Cannibal Headunit
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Chophouse Halloween Fest
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

The Creep and the Crud
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Cluster McVine
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Cupajava
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Denny Love and the Fearleaders
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

The Doo-Dads
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Dregnet
San Francisco, CA - 1994

Dubris
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Dustbin Plugs
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Earthburp
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

El Rone
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Igor Leonardi - guitar
Joe "Chicago" - drums

mit
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Fatso
San Francisco, CA - 1994
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Jim Martin - guitar & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Whitey Chrobak - keyboards

Fatso's Monkey's Planetz
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Filthy Young Impalers
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Flotsam & Jetsam - 14 1/2 Year Reunion
Phoenix, Arizona - 1996

Fopdoodle
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

8 Frostee Pops
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

The Gnatballs
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Groove Stang
San Francisco, CA - 1993
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass
Igor Leonardi - guitar
Atma Anur - drums
Ben Barnes - violin

Hilltop Habeneros
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

In-On-In
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Judas
San Francisco, CA - 1994
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Jim Martin - guitar
Kelly Smith - drums

Kiniption
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Kitschicker 6
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Kopper Biskits
Phoenix, AZ - 1992 Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass, guitar & vocals
Kelly Smith - drums
Eric A.K. - vocals
J.B. Ward - bass
Eric Braverman - vocals
Tony Prinzivalli - guitar
Chris Squidman - saxophone

Long Ass Johnny & The Fabulous Y-Tones
San Francisco, CA - 1993
line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass, guitar & vocals
John Marshall - guitar
Tony Prinzivalli - guitar
Whitey Chrobak - keyboards
Tim Lau - drums
Mark - drums
Lou Martin - harp
Dave Bartels - percussion

My One Minute
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Maxwell Ranchouse Bands
Maxwell, CA - 1986 to Present
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & drums
Jim Martin - guitar & drums
Lou Martin - harp & drums
Dave Dunotto - drums

+ many guests:
James Hetfield - guitar & drums
Kirk Hammett - guitar & drums
Lars Ulrich - drums
John Marshall - guitar & drums
Tony Prinzivalli - guitar & drums
Eric Braverman - drums & vocals

It's a just-for-fun-band which is changing a lot in its line-up.

Mike
Kalamazoo, MI - 1986 to Present
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - drums & vocals
Mike Dinvald - guitar
Mike Guy - bass

Monkey Planet
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Mr Stoney Pants
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Nosedive
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Pale
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1994
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Johnny Gunn - vocals
Igor Leonardi - guitar
Tim Lau - drums

Peabrain
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Peckersquat
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

PeeGee and Igor
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1997

Piggy Fatso Sticks
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Roach Reapers
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

The Rulorz
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Nosedive
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Sepultallica
Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA - 1992
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitar
John Marshall - guitar
Kelly Smith - drums
Eric Braverman - vocals

Sexoturica
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Sleepmask
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Spastik Children
San Francisco, CA 1986-1990
Lineup:
Fred Cotton - vocals
James Hetfield - drums & vocals
Cliff Burton - bass & vocals
Jim Martin - bass & vocals
James "Flunky" McDaniel - guitar & vocals

After Cliff's death Kirk and Jason took over his bass duties

Spawntoonius Phonk
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

The Squares
Chophouse/Lollapalooza - 1996

Tarrat
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Tar Rat
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996

Telephatic
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Thee Taw
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Turd Ben Polished
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Voodoo Children
Manhatten, NY - 1993
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & vocals
Kirk Hammett - guitar
Tony Prinzivalli - guitar & vocals
Whitey Chrobak - keyboards
Tim Lau - drums

Wilt
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1995

Wrestley Pelvis
Chophouse - San Francisco, CA - 1996


Bands Jason has played live with

Wolfgang
Dredd Club - Philippines - May 19th '96
Line-up:
Basti Artadi - vocals
Manuel Legarda - guitar
Wolf Gemora - drums
Jason Newsted - bass

For that one gig Jason helped out for the band's regular bassist Mon Legaspi to promote Wolfgang's album "Wurm".

Jason & The Moss Brothers
Last Day Saloon - San Francisco, CA - April 13th 2000
Jason played together with the 11 year old frontman Rueben Moss and the 14 year old Evan Moss on drums and backing vocals on six of The Moss Brother's songs from their first album 'North Side of the Tree'.


Bands Jason has recorded with

Sepultura
Chophouse - Walnut Creek - San Francisco, CA - 12.-17.05.'98
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - baritone guitar, theremin & vocals
Andreas Kisser - mandolin guitar & vocals
Derrick Green - vocals
Paulo Jr. - bass
Igor Cavalera - drums

Song recorded:

"Hatred Aside" (available on Sepultura's "Against" album)

Unkle
1998
Line-up:
Jason Newsted - bass & theremin
DJ Shadow - loops, turntable, etc.
Mike D. - vocals

Song recorded:
"The Knock" (available on Unkle's "Psyence Fiction" album)

Voivod - "M-Body"
Jason wrote the song "M-Body" with Voivod for their "Phobos" album.