Newsted will be missed on stage

[LethalWolfe]

I saw Metallica in Chicago last weekend and all 'n all it was a great show. But Jason's stage presence<sp?>, ability to connect w/the crowd, and growl backing vocals were sorely missed. Nothing against Rob. He's a trip to watch and I think he has great energy and vibe, but he doesn't seem to do backing vocals. Kirk got the call to do backing vocals but he just can't do it very well. He gets a A for effort, but he just doesn't have the voice for it.

The time it really hit home was during Creeping Death. If you've seen Metallica live you know what I'm talking about.

I came home and listened to some of the live trax I have and, wow, Jason added a lot more live than I thought. Just another example of not realizing what you have until it's gone.

I know they'll find a way to "fill in" the gap Jason left, but I don't think their live shows will ever be the same. Jason stepped into some big bass shoes left by Cliff, and Rob has stepped into some big live shoes left by Jason.


Lethal

 

[Platypus]

No one could ever replace Cliff, let alone Newstead who was a sup-par metal bass player as it is. I think Rob is a better bassist techinically.

At any rate none of it matters since Metallica died when they released their self-titled album.

 

[NetWareHead]

What ever happened to Jason...why did he leave?

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: NetWareHead
What ever happened to Jason...why did he leave?

"Artistic differences"

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
No one could ever replace Cliff, let alone Newstead who was a sup-par metal bass player as it is. I think Rob is a better bassist techinically.

At any rate none of it matters since Metallica died when they released their self-titled album.

Did I say replace? No. Because no one can replace Cliff at bass. Just like no one can replace Jason in terms of what he brought to their live show and his connection w/the fans.

In a nutshell Jason left because he wanted to do a couple side projects while Metallica had some down time and James didn't like that idea. Jason left because, musically, he was being smoothered.


Lethal

EDIT: I was at Ozzfest tonight and it was cool to see Jason again (He's Ozzy's bassit) although it was weird to see him not playing w/Metallica.

 

[bolomite]

well james and lars never really let jason contribute in the writing process. If I was Jason, I would have left a while back.

btw, Robert looks like he could do some serious damage in a brawl

 

[styrafoam]

Originally posted by: bolomite
well james and lars never really let jason contribute in the writing process. If I was Jason, I would have left a while back.

btw, Robert looks like he could do some serious damage in a brawl

Robert and Fletcher from Pennywise should fight for the toughest guitar player title.