Heavy_Metal_Music_(album)

<i>Heavy Metal Music</i> (album)

Heavy Metal Music (album)

2013 studio album by Newsted

This article is about the 2013 Newsted album. For heavy metal albums, see Category:Heavy metal albums.

Heavy Metal Music is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Newsted.[10] It was released on August 6, 2013,[10] and is the only Newsted release to feature guitarist Mike Mushok who joined the band following their debut release EP, Metal (2013).[10] It was the band's only full-length release prior to bassist/vocalist Jason Newsted shutting down the project in early 2014,[11] though the band later reunited in 2023.

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Background

The band finished pre-production of the album in March 2013,[12] and finished recording sessions in April.[13] The album title, track listing and artwork were unveiled on June 4, 2013, along with the album's first track, "Heroic Dose".[10] The album features two songs, "Soldierhead" and "King of the Underdogs", from their debut EP, Metal.[10] On July 18, 2013, Newsted premiered a second track, "Ampossible".[14] On July 25, 2013, Newsted released an official lyric video for the song "Above All".[15]

Track listing

All songs written by Jason Newsted[16]

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  • Both deluxe editions come with a 38-minute documentary on the making of the album.

Personnel

Newsted
  • Jason Newsted − bass, lead vocals
  • Mike Mushok − lead guitar
  • Jessie Farnsworth − rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jesus Mendez Jr. − drums, percussion

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