In March 2003, Ozzy Osbourne announced the arrival of his new bassist, Jason Newsted, who impressed the music legend with his unique edge compared to the previously held position by Robert Trujillo.
Ozzy Osbourne Announces New Lineup with Jason Newsted
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has made a surprising move by recruiting former Metallica bassist, Jason Newsted, to join his band. This announcement came less than a month after Metallica announced Robert Trujillo as their new bass player in 2003.
The new lineup, which includes drummer Mike Bordin, is expected to bring a fresh energy to Ozzy Osbourne's music. Bordin, known for his work with bands like Faith No More and The Cult, anticipates an adjustment period for Newsted, comparing it to a baseball player using a different glove.
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife and manager, saw the potential for passing the torch to Newsted to keep the band alive. She believed his addition would be a significant step in keeping the band's legacy alive. Ozzy Osbourne himself was thrilled about the new lineup, particularly with the addition of Newsted.
Ozzy introduced his new bassist, Jason Newsted, during a press event held at 3rd Encore Studios in North Hollywood. The event was attended by a few dozen writers and photographers. Newsted was armed with a Sadowsky Modern 5 and a rented SVT backline during the performance.
Mike Bordin, the drummer, believes that Newsted's style is more aggressive than his own and will add a new energy to the band. His role in the band is to create a Black Sabbath-style groove. Bordin's comparison of Newsted joining the band to trading Derek Jeter for Nomar Garciaparra in baseball suggests a sense of excitement about the new addition.
After the performance, Jason Newsted expressed his excitement about joining the band. He was armed with a Sadowsky Modern 5 and a rented SVT backline during the performance. The new lineup played a four-song set in a modest rehearsal studio.
Despite the departure of Jason Newsted from Metallica in 2001, there are no documented band changes or fallout connected to his joining Ozzy Osbourne's band after Metallica hired Trujillo. The focus remains on Ozzy Osbourne's 2003 release of the song "Changes" with his daughter Kelly Osbourne.
It is worth noting that Robert Trujillo was formerly a member of Suicidal Tendencies and Ozzy Osbourne's band before joining Metallica. His departure from Ozzy Osbourne's band seems to have paved the way for Newsted's arrival.
This new lineup promises to bring a fresh energy to Ozzy Osbourne's music, and fans are eagerly awaiting their debut performance.
The new lineup, featuring Jason Newsted on bass and Mike Bordin on drums, aims to revitalize Ozzy Osbourne's music with their aggressive styles and unique energy, reminiscent of a baseball player learning to use a new glove. Ozzy Osbourne, arming himself with a Sadowsky Modern 5 and a rented SVT backline, was ecstatic about the new additions to his band.
