Jason Newsted's Chophouse Band Tour: Raw, Story-Driven Sets

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Jason News did, the former Metallica bassist, just dropped news on an 18-day tour with

his shophouse band this summer.

It kicks off July 1st at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, hitting spots

across the east coast, Midwest, and South.

Though headline 8 shows in places like Albany, Grand Rapids, and Knoxville, then back Black

Berry Smoke for 10 more, rapping with two nights at.

Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on July 24th and 25th.

The band blends Gritty Americana, pulling from bluegrass, folk, soul, rock, and even

heavy metal edges.

News that handles guitar and lead vocals, joined by Jesse Farnsworth on guitar and vocals,

Jimbo Heart on bass and vocals, Humberto Perez on guitar, and Robert John Tucker on

drums and vocals.

They've been at it since 1992, mostly doing benefit gigs for veterans, animals, and youth

music programs.

Fans are buzzing because News Ted's been off the radar, but he's sharper than ever after

taking a real break, no substances for the first time in his.

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He left Metallica back in 2001, got into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2009, and

shelled his heavy metal project, News Ted, over a decade ago, due to tough business costs.

Back in April, he explained, this tour is where he's channeling his energy now, carrying

the torch for American music with that raw personal edge in.

His lyrics, the chop house name nods to his studio's nationwide, and the lineup draws

from his close circle of players.

Expect some sharp story-driven sets that cut deep as they roll through these venues.

News Ted's proving he's still got that fire, clearer and ready to, connect.