Band: Flotsam and Jetsam
If you like Flotsam and Jetsam, you should also check out: Defiance, Exodus, Forbidden, Overkill, Pantera, Sacred Reich, Xentrix
Flotsam and Jetsam began life as an extraordinary thrash band featuring some fantastic bass courtesy of Jason Newsted (whom you all know from Metallica where he didn't play anything interesting any more). Each subsequent album has seen them changing their sound quite a bit, but each release is excellent, IMO. Their new sound is incredibly unique, only having one other band, Enertia, coming close to it. It's a quite complex mix of thrash and American power, with various other influences present; it's hard to describe, best you listen for yourself. A.K.'s vocals have been a major highlight of the band (very good clean voice that does get a little high at times, but not glam-sounding). The only "off" album would be Cuatro, which is still really good, but a lot more commercial sounding than the remainder of their catalog. Most consider "Doomsday For the Deceiver" to be their best, but I personally prefer "Drift", followed closely by "When the Storm Comes Down".
After "My God", AK announced his departure from the band to pursue, of all things, a career in a country band called "The AK Corral" or some such nonsense. James Rivera filled his shoes on the subsequent tour, but now AK has returned to the band. They plan to continue to release albums and play an occasional live show, but they have expressed a lack of interest in further touring.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Edward Carlson | Guitar | |||
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals | |||
Craig Nielsen | Drums | |||
Mark Simpson | Guitar | |||
Jason Ward | Bass |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
---|---|---|---|
James Rivera | Vocals | Helstar, Vicious Rumors | Destiny's End, Seven Witches |
Mark Vasquez | Guitar |
Discography (25 Releases)
2006 - Doomsday For The Deceiver - 20th Anniversary Special Edition (2CD/DVD) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Jason Newsted | Bass |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
2006 - Live in Japan (DVD) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Craig Nielsen | Drums |
Mark Simpson | Guitar |
Jason Ward | Bass |
2006 - Live in Phoenix (Live) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Craig Nielsen | Drums |
Mark Simpson | Guitar |
Jason Ward | Bass |
2005 - Dreams of Death by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Craig Nielsen | Drums |
Mark Simpson | Guitar |
Jason Ward | Bass |
2001 - My God by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Craig Nielsen | Drums |
Mark Simpson | Guitar |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1999 - Unnatural Selection by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Craig Nielsen | Drums |
Mark Simpson | Guitar |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1997 - High by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1995 - Destructive Signs (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1995 - Smoked Out (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1995 - Blindside (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1995 - Drift by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1993 - Cradle Me Now (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1993 - Swatting At Flies (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1992 - Wading Through the Darkness (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1992 - Never To Reveal (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1992 - Cuatro by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1992 - Selections From Cuatro (Promo) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
Jason Ward | Bass |
1990 - The Master Sleeps (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Troy Gregory | Bass |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1990 - When The Storm Comes Down by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Troy Gregory | Bass |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1988 - No Place For Disgrace by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Troy Gregory | Bass |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1988 - Saturday Night's... All Right For Fighting by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Troy Gregory | Bass |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1988 - No Place For Disgrace (Pre-Production Demo) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Jason Newsted | Bass |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1988 - Flotzilla (Single) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Troy Gregory | Bass |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Jason Newsted | Bass |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1986 - Doomsday For The Deceiver by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Jason Newsted | Bass |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |
1985 - Metal Shock (Demo) by Flotsam and Jetsam
Edward Carlson | Guitar |
Michael Gilbert | Guitar |
Eric Knutson (as Eric A.K.) | Vocals |
Jason Newsted | Bass |
Kelly David Smith | Drums |