Newsted Was In Audience At Surprise Show

Metallica took part in a surprise online chat Wednesday following their surprise show in San Francisco. The band denied rumors that ex-Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez or former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson would fill Jason Newsted’s void on their new album, and also said Bob Rock probably won’t join the group full time. Lars Ulrich mentioned that Jason was at Tuesday’s surprise show, but left before anyone in the band had the chance to speak with him. Read more.