Lengthy-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have launched a brand new unmarried known as “I Am The Weapon” by the use of AFM Information
The band states: “It’s time to come up with all a little of a have a look at what we’ve got been running on! Are you able for some gnarly and pissed-off Flotzilla?”
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has spent the ultimate couple of years running on subject material for its fifteenth album.
In June 2022, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM frontman Eric “A.Ok.” Knutson said in regards to the band’s plans for the following LP: “My guitar gamers, for [2021’s ‘Blood In The Water’], I believe they wrote 40 songs and we simplest put 12 at the document. So we’ve got so much to choose between. Maximum of them will probably be taken aside, items stolen out of ’em and stuff like that. However we’ve got sufficient tune to stay going for a very long time.
“We’re about midway written with the brand new document,” he said on the time. “We have now a method happening presently that’s actually running for us, and we’re gonna more than likely stick with the similar method this time. The ultimate 3 data have actually accomplished some excellent for us.”
“Blood In The Water” used to be as soon as once more combined and mastered by way of Jacob Hansen (U.D.O., VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, POWERWOLF).
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, Arizona’s personal thrash steel veterans, were making waves since 1981. Shaped in Phoenix, the band has carved a distinct segment with their mix of technical thrash and melodic hooks.
Firstly experimenting with names like PARADOX and DREDLOX, they solidified as FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in 1984. An early brush with repute got here when bassist Jason Newsted (later of METALLICA) left the band to enroll in the mythical thrash outfit after their tragic lack of Cliff Burton.
In spite of lineup adjustments right through the years, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have persisted, liberating influential albums like “Doomsday for the Deceiver” (1986) and “Waft” (1988). Their tune is understood for its lively drumming, hovering vocals (courtesy of frontman Eric “A.Ok.” Knutson), and ambitious guitar paintings.
Nonetheless actively traveling and recording, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM stay a staple of the thrash steel scene, making sure their legacy continues to encourage new generations of headbangers.
