Former Metallica/Voivod bassist Jason Newsted is to showcase his artistic side at his very first exhibition at Californian gallery next month.
"With the title of most decorated heavy metal bass guitarist of all time intact, my purpose has shifted from making crazy and colourful music, to making crazy and colourful paintings," says Jason, who took up painting in 2005.
The exhibition will take place at the Micaela Gallery, San Francisco from May 6 - June 27. For more details, visit www.micaela.com.