Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted sent a handwritten note (below) to the media announcing a January 8th release date for his debut EP for his new project Newsted
Titled Metal, the four-song EP will be available only through iTunes. Pre-orders for the EP will start next Tuesday, December 18, and metalheads who order Metal early will also get a copy of Newsted’s handwritten lyrics.
Newsted recently came back to the music scene, launching a Facebook page and website
“It’s time for me to reconnect with all my fans and friends out there around the world with the launch of my official online presence,” Newsted said in an official posting on his website.
You can watch an exclusive in-studio update from Jason here.