I miss Jason Newsted

I want Jason Newsted back.

Jason was a killer backup vocalist ("Creeping Death" live... just doesn't have the power without him), a great bass player with a unique style (heavy pick action), and a good composer (take a listen to "My Friend of Misery"). I love the rest of the band, but he was the most energetic (soloing on stage while the rest took a breather every single show). He was always the most available to fans. And probably best of all, in interviews he seems so much more intelligent than the stereotypical rocker and he's got a good sense of humor.

And the band fucked it up. They treated him badly for fifteen years and he finally decided not to take it anymore.

Jason, I understand why you left the band and I think you made the right move (not to mention that the album without you was pretty terrible), but I do wish you would come back. I miss you.

Song of the day is Metallica's "Creeping Death", the live version from Cunning Stunts.