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Some bass players hold it down. Jason Newsted drives it forward. In this lesson, Scott and Ian shine a spotlight on the often-underappreciated genius of Metallica’s longtime bassist—digging into his technique, tone, and sheer power. From aggressive downstrokes to iconic live moments, you’ll hear exactly why Jason’s playing still hits harder than most ever will.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - 1 - One
03:22 - Why Is There No Bass?!
04:25 - 2 - Blackened
06:58 - Jason Newsted x Metallica
09:11 - 3 - Enter Sandman
11:30 - 4 - The God That Failed
13:35 - 5 - My Friend Of Misery
17:17 - Newsted’s 10-String Alembic Europa
22:16 - 6 - King Nothing
23:37 - Who Have We Missed?
24:14 - Outtakes
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