Jason Newsted Movies
- 2006
This CBS reality-competition series was a sequel to the same network's Rock Star, in which a talented newcomer was selected from a huge field of aspirants to perform with the prestigious rock band INXS. In this case, the winner was invited to join a brand-new musical aggregation called Supernova, comprised of several immensely talented veterans: Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe, Jason Newsted of Metallica, and Gilby Clarke of Guns N' Roses. The 15 finalists lived together in a large Hollywood Hills home, performing their singing and instrumental specialties before Supernova each week. Star potential was judged on the basis of originality as well as the ability to successfully imitate the styles of other artists. Hosted by Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke, Rock Star: Supernova premiered July 6, 2006. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 2003
- NR
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Award-winning filmmakers Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger (of the Paradise Lost films on HBO) direct Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, a documentary about rock stars in therapy. After 20 years of heavy metal, a few members of Metallica decide to hire psychologist Phil Towle to work out some group tensions during the making of their album St. Anger. Most of the therapy sessions involve drummer Lars Ulrich and singer/guitarist James Hetfield, with some input from guitarist Kirk Hammett. Also included are former band members Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and ex-bassist Jason Newsted. The band works through difficulties in group dynamics, personal demons, and relationship issues. The film shows recording sessions as well as therapy sessions, including the recruitment of bassist Robert Trujillo. The much-publicized controversies of Internet file-sharing and Hetfield's drug rehabilitation are also discussed. In 2003, Metallica released the album St. Anger on Elektra Records. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica, James Hetfield, (more)
The home video release Metallica: Up Close and Personal compiles around an hour of candid, behind-the-scenes footage of Metallica group members. They offer many revelations and inside stories about their experiences on the road and in the recording studio, and their history as a band. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Starring:
- Metallica, James Hetfield, (more)
