Former Metallica bass player Jason Newsted’s new band Newsted in action as they have announced a series of U.S. tour dates.The band have mapped out a number of club dates across the U.S. that will be kicking off on April 19th in Walnut Creek, CA and wrapping up in Asbury Park, NJ.The tour will visit several cities in California, as well as two cities in Nevada, play the KUPD Ufiesta in Mesa, Arizona, play two shows in Michigan, plus one-offs in Chicago, New York City and the to Cambridge, Ma.
Jason had this to say about the upcoming tour, “Can’t wait to get out there and crush it for the fans around the world!” The band has added Staind’s Mike Mushok to their lineup. The group is currently planning to release their debut full length album this summer.
Tour Dates
4/19 Walnut Creek, CA @ Red House
4/23 San Jose, CA @ San Jose Rock Shop
4/24 Fresno, CA @ The Starline
4/26 Sparks, NV @ The Alley
4/27 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
5/1 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
5/3 Las Vegas, NV @ Vinyl
5/4 Mesa, AZ @ KUPD Ufiesta / Quail Run Park
5/15 Battle Creek, MI @ Planet Rock
5/17 Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
5/18 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
5/21 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
5/22 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Downstairs
5/23 Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony