As they gear up for the November 21st release of their highly anticipated debut and the New Year’s Eve launch of their much-buzzed-about national tour, Rock Star Supernova have suffered a major setback with the loss of all-star bassist Jason Newsted.

The current Voivod, former Metallica member is scheduled for immediate surgery to repair a torn anterior labrum in his left shoulder and a rotator cuff and bicep tear in the right. Newsted suffered the injuries while trying to catch a 90-lb bass head that had fallen from atop his amp. The surgery will be followed by a lengthy rehab assignment that could leave him sidelined for up to nine months.

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