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Metal

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4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Soldierhead
2 Godsnake
3 King of the Underdogs
4 Skyscraper

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The debut EP by former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted's new heavy metal band. Features 4 tracks of raw, sludgy headbangers chock full of enough energy and explosiveness to leave you hungry for more.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.39 x 4.72 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Import
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2013
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Import
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BNX24EI
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Rogue
5.0 out of 5 stars Believe it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013
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I actually didn't hear about Newsted's new album until I recently saw a poster for Gigantour. So I had to check out the samples on Amazon. I really liked what I heard and started getting more excited for the LP to drop. Then I found out about the "Metal" EP they put out earlier this year, so I bought it. It's really, really good! I've had to cut myself off from listening to it so I don't burn out on it.

Jason has a very dynamic personality and presence in his music and Metal/Heavy Metal Music is no exception. I hear influences from Motorhead, Voivod (of course) and even a little Ozzy. There seems to be this intense edge to his vocals that drives it home for me on King of the Underdogs.

Let's face it, Jason is a force to behold whether personally, on an album or on stage. His dive to create his own style and sound is commendable. For Jason to leave the machine that is Metallica was not only needed, but also purifying. If not for that one day in January, 2001, we wouldn't be looking forward to the tremendous debut LP that we are.

Buy this album. Support one of our musical hero's. Support and listen to Metal!

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Doc Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars Egomania at Its Best
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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Jason Newsted is easily one of the most abrasive, egotistical, annoying people in the world. Especially as an avid and unswerving Metallica fan, when I discovered Newsted was slated to play at Gigatour, I almost decided not to go, but I later overcame my personal prejudices and decided to give them a chance. This EP is one of the greatest things I have heard in years. It's like a cross between Motörhead, Testament, early Metallica, and Bullet For My Valentine, and that only describes the opening track, "Soldierhead." The songs, while uncomplicated and straightforward, take you on a sonic journey through every level of heavy metal, from '70s-style hard rock through modern power-thrash. As a longstanding Newsted hater, after listening to "Metal," I can't wait for the upcoming full-length. If you're a fan of metal or hard rock, this EP is an excellent buy.
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John B.
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy return to metal
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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I've been a fan of Jason Newsted since I first saw him perform with Metallica in 1991. Jason has a style that I really dig. His bass playing isn't too technical but it always packs a punch and his vocal style is easily recognized. In a time when many metal vocalists sound so much alike one another, I like to think I could have identified his voice as the one on this album even if I didn't know it was his band beforehand.

Metal is a good album... I wouldn't call it great. But as a fan of Jason Newsted I felt I should show some support and buy it. There's nothing too flashy just straight metal which is what he was clearly going for here. I could have used a little more versatility in the drum section but again it's not horrible. The album almost feels a bit rushed as if they threw something together to hurry and get ready for a tour or to make some sort of deadline. I'd be curious to hear what this band can put down given ample time to write out an entire album's worth of material. The production sounds great overall. I give it 4 stars for being a good first effort and for being straight metal and not the usual mix of growls and clean vocals we're hearing from everyone else. A worthy first album but I know Jason is capable of much better. I say buy it.
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The Virginian
5.0 out of 5 stars Old School Thrash 101
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013
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Thrash in the last 10-15 years has changed. We may hate to admit it but it has. Many of the bands that played it in 1988 sound different and it's because they lost their mojo. Jason hasn't. He has bottled up those sounds from his Flotsam & Jetsam days and suppressed it through the Metallica period and has released it on his own terms with his own band. To that I say "Thank you for melting the paint on my walls once again". This is the type of music that old people like me grew up on and love. Amazing riffs. Awesome lyrics and it sounds rad while driving the 85 Camaro down the main drag. So buy this before you lose your hearing listening to some God-awful Metal and hear the sweet sounds of Thrash.
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Jerry L. Hillyer, II
5.0 out of 5 stars Newsted Rules
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022
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A great little record. Some really killer tunes, great riffs, excellent lyrics and themes. Love Jason Newsted's music. Only wish there was a lot more.
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Armadillo556
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, straightforward, bang-your head metal!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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This is a fairly simple, yet remarkably layered set of real-metal songs, making a very nice debut for Jason Newsted's band. The first song "Soldierhead", has a fast temp and guitar licks reminiscent of many of Testament's earlier efforts. The second song, Godsnakes, has a much slower pace, but is somehow heavier, and proving that Jason can growl along the best of 'em (he did a good job with the occasional song with Metallica, and this EP proves that it was no accident).

The guitars lack the complexity and skill of, say, Megadeth, but they are more than adequate for the material. All in all, a very nice effort that metal heads should not miss. I'm eagerly waiting for the full album!
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Andy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Promising
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
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Heard about Jason Newsted's new band on the radio and decided to check this new EP out. It's very cool. The sound reminds me of early Metallica (like Kill 'em All/Ride the Lightning era) combined with Pantera-style vocals. All of the songs are very solid but none of them quite have a real hook to them. Considering that this is their very first release though, I'm betting that'll come with time. Overall, I'm really looking forward to their first full album now as nothing else out there at the moment sounds quite like Newsted.
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RyanEffingCraig
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome back, Jason!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
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I was always a huge fan of Jason Newsted's work in Metallica, so I knew anything with his name on it would kick ass. But I was not prepared for THIS! Every song is longer than the last, and more towering. "King Of The Underdogs" is my favorite. I'm really looking forward to the full-length debut now that Mike Mushok of Staind has signed on with the band. This is REAL metal, and it can only get better from here. A job well done. "Skyscraper" is very Black Sabbath-esque, and I dig that tune as well. This is REAL metal, complete with heaviness AND melody. That's been lost on some of the younger musicians out there. I hope this brings it back.
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elvis
4.0 out of 5 stars this is only a EP' and not the full album, it only has 4 tracks
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2022
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this is an unrated album.
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Dr. Julika Helmreich
5.0 out of 5 stars Allerbestes Heavy-Metal-Album
Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2021
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Wer Jasons wahnsinnig gute Bass-Lines und seine Metal-Stimme liebt, wird glücklich damit sein.
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Keith2112
5.0 out of 5 stars Newsted Returns
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2013
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Top quality EP from ex Flotsam & Jetsam / Metallica Bassists - if you like your Metal then you will love this - Motorhead meets Metallica with a good attitude.
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NéNé
5.0 out of 5 stars prometteur !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in France on May 10, 2013
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JASON,le bassite de METALLICA de retour, wahou!!!!!!!!!!!!
Il nous offre cette fois-ci un vrai EP de Heavy Metal
ça a un peu le goût de METALLICA et à la fois une touche une personnelle, qui annonce un futur album dès plus prometteur et ainsi éspèrer le voir en live en Europe, car il nous manque un peu..beaucoup !!!!
Ne bouder pas le plaisir de vous offrir cette petite galette digipack et son CD façon vinyl très très sympathique, pour passer un été sur le sable avec la zic de JASON dans les cages à miel comme dirait notre Ami ZéZé !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars das ist einfacher klassischer METAL
Reviewed in Germany on July 12, 2013
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bestehend aus Bass, Gitare und Drum.

Was Herr Newsted da zusammengestellt hat, lässt auf mehr hoffen.
der Sound ist ...direkt, satt, klar - einfach der Hammer!
sehr gut abgemischt.

es klingt thrashig und ziemlich heavy-metal.
erinnert an Shortest Straw oder Eye of the beholder...

5 sterne von mir - sehr geil!
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