Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted announces 2026 tour

The former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has announced a series of tour dates in the United States with the Chophouse Band. There will be several headlining shows, as well as some dates opening for Blackberry Smoke. Since 1992, Newsted and the Chophouse Band have performed together on and off. The current lineup features guitarist and singer Jesse Farnsworth, bassist and singer Jimbo Hart, guitarist Humberto Perez and drummer/ singer Robert John-Tucker.

“We’re fired up to finally take this to the people, and it’s an honor to head out on the road with the Blackberry crew for our first proper run. Blackberry Smoke has built a loyal following that knows and enjoys good music. We’ll be performing TCB originals and selections from a few of our heroes. Even at places like the Ryman, we will play some acoustic-based tunes, but throughout the set it is guaranteed to get heavy!”

“I’ve realized that this is where I can place my energy effectively now. The Chophouse is the continuation of my ambassadorship of American music. TCB plays everything from bluegrass to f—ing slabs of metal. We’re covering a lot of ground. There could be country flavor to a song, but it’ll still have sharp teeth. We are looking forward to an exciting summer!” Jason Newsted said.

Jason Newsted and The Chophouse Band 2026 tour dates

July

• 1 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall
• 2 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
• 3 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
• 5 – Wayne, PA – 118 North
• 6 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
• 9 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 10 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 11 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 12 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 15 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 16 – Utica, NY – Saranac Brewery (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 17 – Farmington, PA – Timber Rock Amphitheater (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 18 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
• 21 – Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival
• 22 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
• 24 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)
• 25 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium (As Blackberry Smoke opening act)

Newsted was a member of Metallica from 1986 until 2001 when he decided to leave the band. Over the years he also recorded with Echobrain, Floatsam and Jetsam, Gov’t Mule, IR8/Sexoturica, Moss Brothers, Newsted, Rock Star Supernova and more.