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Jason Newsted Announces First Headlining Tour This Summer

4/22/2026

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Jason Newsted, former Metallica bassist, will headline his first North American headlining tour with the Chophouse Band this summer.
The 18-date run starts July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and ends July 24-25 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Eight shows are headlining, with ten as supporting performances for Blackberry Smoke.
Tickets go on sale April 24.
The Chophouse Band has performed since 1992 to support charitable causes.

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Jason Newsted, former Metallica bassist, will headline his first North American headlining tour with the Chophouse Band this summer.
The 18-date run starts July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and ends July 24-25 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Eight shows are headlining, with ten as supporting performances for Blackberry Smoke.
Tickets go on sale April 24.
The Chophouse Band has performed since 1992 to support charitable causes.