Heavy Metal Music (album)

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

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

Track listing
All songs written by Jason Newsted


 * 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