Why did Jason Newsted leave Metallica?

Jason Newsted served as Metallica’s bassist from 1986 to 2001, participating in the band’s successful commercial and critical phase. His contributions can be heard on many of their renowned recordings. In 2001, he decided to part ways with the band, but has maintained a cordial relationship with his ex-bandmates ever since. Remarkably, this amicable situation largely resulted from differences in workload demands.