Speaking with metal guru Eddie Trunk, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted discusses why his band Newsted stopped and why he removed his social media accounts. He also plugs his current band, Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band. Newsted also gives his opinion on the new Metallica song "Hardwired."

Check out the complete interview below.

Newsted has scheduled a string of live shows with his mainly acoustic project, Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band.

The Chophouse Band began in 1992 when Grammy Award winning, Hall of Fame bassist Jason Newsted founded The Chophouse Records Studio in San Francisco. Following the success of Metallica’s 1991 Black Album, The Chophouse Records Studio was conceived by Newsted to assemble friends and comrades from other established acts and groups, to have a special place to enjoy chasing ideas and sounds, having fun playing pure and wild music on breaks and downtime, mixing up wicked musical soup away from rigorous touring schedules and agendas.

Now, after 25 years of playing host to a diverse array of talent from varying genres, The Chophouse Band is finally offering a sampling of the musical flavors that have been cooking in these exclusive sessions and personal projects.

Tour dates:

September
2 - Crystal Bay, NV - The Crystal Bay Club/Crown Room
7 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
8 - Mill Valley, CA - Sweetwater Music Hall
10 - Napa, CA - Silo's
17 - Sebastopol, CA - Hopmonk Tavern

Check out fan-filmed video from Jason Newsted And The Chophouse Band’s show on July 15th at the Red House in Walnut Creek, CA: