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Istaron · 01-05-2002, 07:34 PM

Man, Jason left Metallica in September 2001. Have you been living under a rock?

For the latest met-news, check out http://www.encycmet.com/

Sir ReGiN · 01-06-2002, 03:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Istaron:
Man, Jason left Metallica in September 2001. Have you been living under a rock?

For the latest met-news, check out http://www.encycmet.com/

See, now I'm really confused..
At metallica.com it says

Metallica regrets to announce that after 14 years as Metallica's bass player, Jason Newsted has chosen to leave the band.

Jason Newsted: "Due to private and personal reasons, and the physical damage that I have done to myself over the years while playing the music that I love, I must step away from the band. This is the most difficult decision of my life, made in the best interest of my family, myself, and the continued growth of Metallica. I extend my love, thanks, and best wishes to my brothers: James, Lars, and Kirk and the rest of the Metallica family, friends, and fans whom have made these years so unforgettable."

Newsted joined Metallica from Flotsam And Jetsam in the fall of 1986 after the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton. He participated in the recording of 6 Metallica albums (…And Justice for All, Metallica, Load, Re-Load, Garage Inc., and S&M) which have sold over 55 million copies worldwide to date. In addition, he played on numerous worldwide tours to millions of fans representing over 1000 gigs in all. While with Metallica, the band won countless awards including 5 Grammy Awards and 2 MTV Video Music Awards.

James Hetfield: "Playing with someone who has such unbridled passion for music will forever be a huge inspiration. On stage every night, he was a driving force to us all, fans and band alike.

His connection will never be broken."

Lars Ulrich: "We part ways with Jason with more love, more mutual respect, and more understanding of each other than at any other point in the past. James, Kirk and I look forward to embracing the next chapter of Metallica with both a huge amount of appreciation for the last 14 years with Jason and the excitement of rising to the challenges that lay ahead to make Metallica shine brighter than ever."

In the spring, Metallica will begin writing and recording a new studio album with release sometime in late 2001 or early 2002.

Kirk Hammett: "Jason is our brother. He will be missed."

And it says he did it in january 17th..

I knew it! It's a government cover-up, that's what it is

Bahamut · 01-06-2002, 04:32 AM

maybe he got addicted to drugs and went to rehab... it's always like that... or choose between drugs or the band... some choose drugs... such idiots

Lavindathar · 01-06-2002, 06:04 AM

I knew he had left, but I think they will replace him quite easily, with a similar standard of base player.

But I did like him, and Mitro, I agree, you wasn't joking when you wrote that, and I don't think it fair to slag off someone's music tastes.

Limp Bizkit (although i'm not their biggest fan) still haven't got their new base player have they?

I heard it might be Buckethead out of GnR.

Ah well.

Sir ReGiN · 01-06-2002, 12:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Lavindathar:

Limp Bizkit (although i'm not their biggest fan) still haven't got their new base player have they?

I heard it might be Buckethead out of GnR.

Ah well.

Really? Buckethead, kind of an odd choice, wouldn't you say?

Axil · 01-06-2002, 01:07 PM

I didn'thear this either..maybe it's just us swedes?

J'aran · 01-06-2002, 01:08 PM

I hate guys with buckets or their heads...

But about those dates, I believe it is like this: Jason decided for himself to leave the group on sept. 27th, but didn't actually leave until january.

And you know what's really interesting: sept 27th 1991 was the date of Cliff Burton's (Metallica's first bass player) fatal accident. Precisely 10 years earlier. Don't know if it's a coincidence or not...

J'aran · 01-06-2002, 01:22 PM

Erm, has anybody seen my brains? Cliff died on sept. 27th 1987, of course. Please just ignore the dates in my last post.

Sir ReGiN · 01-06-2002, 01:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by J'aran:
I hate guys with buckets or their heads...

But about those dates, I believe it is like this: Jason decided for himself to leave the group on sept. 27th, but didn't actually leave until january.

And you know what's really interesting: sept 27th 1991 was the date of Cliff Burton's (Metallica's first bass player) fatal accident. Precisely 10 years earlier. Don't know if it's a coincidence or not...

I think you misunderstood, I claim he left in january 2001 and Istaron says he didn't leave until september 2001, but it may be the other way around, but I doubt, why wait 6 months to leave?
I've mailed metallica.com and asked actually, so we'll get an answer to this very soon

Jorath Calar · 01-06-2002, 02:04 PM

Actually Cliff died in 1984, in Sweden.
Anyway, to me Metalica has not done anything good since they cut their hair, the Black Album was the last good thing they did... Some bands just stopped being any good in the 90's. Iron Maiden is another one.
And the Napster fiasco was the last proof to me that Metalica are nothing more than sellouts.

01-06-2002, 03:49 AM	#12
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 43 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by Istaron: Man, Jason left Metallica in September 2001. Have you been living under a rock? For the latest met-news, check out http://www.encycmet.com/ See, now I'm really confused.. At metallica.com it says Metallica regrets to announce that after 14 years as Metallica's bass player, Jason Newsted has chosen to leave the band. Jason Newsted: "Due to private and personal reasons, and the physical damage that I have done to myself over the years while playing the music that I love, I must step away from the band. This is the most difficult decision of my life, made in the best interest of my family, myself, and the continued growth of Metallica. I extend my love, thanks, and best wishes to my brothers: James, Lars, and Kirk and the rest of the Metallica family, friends, and fans whom have made these years so unforgettable." Newsted joined Metallica from Flotsam And Jetsam in the fall of 1986 after the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton. He participated in the recording of 6 Metallica albums (…And Justice for All, Metallica, Load, Re-Load, Garage Inc., and S&M) which have sold over 55 million copies worldwide to date. In addition, he played on numerous worldwide tours to millions of fans representing over 1000 gigs in all. While with Metallica, the band won countless awards including 5 Grammy Awards and 2 MTV Video Music Awards. James Hetfield: "Playing with someone who has such unbridled passion for music will forever be a huge inspiration. On stage every night, he was a driving force to us all, fans and band alike. His connection will never be broken." Lars Ulrich: "We part ways with Jason with more love, more mutual respect, and more understanding of each other than at any other point in the past. James, Kirk and I look forward to embracing the next chapter of Metallica with both a huge amount of appreciation for the last 14 years with Jason and the excitement of rising to the challenges that lay ahead to make Metallica shine brighter than ever." In the spring, Metallica will begin writing and recording a new studio album with release sometime in late 2001 or early 2002. Kirk Hammett: "Jason is our brother. He will be missed." And it says he did it in january 17th.. I knew it! It's a government cover-up, that's what it is __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-06-2002, 04:32 AM	#13
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	maybe he got addicted to drugs and went to rehab... it's always like that... or choose between drugs or the band... some choose drugs... such idiots __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

01-06-2002, 06:04 AM	#14
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 40 Posts: 4,729	I knew he had left, but I think they will replace him quite easily, with a similar standard of base player. But I did like him, and Mitro, I agree, you wasn't joking when you wrote that, and I don't think it fair to slag off someone's music tastes. Limp Bizkit (although i'm not their biggest fan) still haven't got their new base player have they? I heard it might be Buckethead out of GnR. Ah well. __________________ =@

01-06-2002, 12:59 PM	#15
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 43 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by Lavindathar: Limp Bizkit (although i'm not their biggest fan) still haven't got their new base player have they? I heard it might be Buckethead out of GnR. Ah well. Really? Buckethead, kind of an odd choice, wouldn't you say? __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-06-2002, 01:07 PM	#16
Axil Dungeon Master Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Stockholm Posts: 74	I didn'thear this either..maybe it's just us swedes? __________________ War.<br />What is it good for?<br />Absolutely nothing!<p>-The honourable Tom Jones

01-05-2002, 07:34 PM	#11
Istaron Banned User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Uppland Posts: 711	Man, Jason left Metallica in September 2001. Have you been living under a rock? For the latest met-news, check out http://www.encycmet.com/

01-06-2002, 01:08 PM	#17
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 1,493	I hate guys with buckets or their heads... But about those dates, I believe it is like this: Jason decided for himself to leave the group on sept. 27th, but didn't actually leave until january. And you know what's really interesting: sept 27th 1991 was the date of Cliff Burton's (Metallica's first bass player) fatal accident. Precisely 10 years earlier. Don't know if it's a coincidence or not...

01-06-2002, 01:22 PM	#18
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 1,493	Erm, has anybody seen my brains? Cliff died on sept. 27th 1987, of course. Please just ignore the dates in my last post.

01-06-2002, 01:37 PM	#19
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 43 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by J'aran: I hate guys with buckets or their heads... But about those dates, I believe it is like this: Jason decided for himself to leave the group on sept. 27th, but didn't actually leave until january. And you know what's really interesting: sept 27th 1991 was the date of Cliff Burton's (Metallica's first bass player) fatal accident. Precisely 10 years earlier. Don't know if it's a coincidence or not... I think you misunderstood, I claim he left in january 2001 and Istaron says he didn't leave until september 2001, but it may be the other way around, but I doubt, why wait 6 months to leave? I've mailed metallica.com and asked actually, so we'll get an answer to this very soon __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-06-2002, 02:04 PM	#20
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Actually Cliff died in 1984, in Sweden. Anyway, to me Metalica has not done anything good since they cut their hair, the Black Album was the last good thing they did... Some bands just stopped being any good in the 90's. Iron Maiden is another one. And the Napster fiasco was the last proof to me that Metalica are nothing more than sellouts.

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