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Flotsam and Jetsam

Flotsam and Jetsam is a thrash metal band from United States, active 1984 to present. 17 releases and 16 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Thrash Metal
Origin: Phoenix, United States
Formed: 1984
Releases: 17

Biography

Flotsam and Jetsam is an American thrash metal band that was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1981. Before settling on its name in 1984, the band was known as Paradox, Dredlox and The Dogz. Their latest lineup includes vocalist Eric "A.K" Knutson, guitarists Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley, bassist Bill Bodily, and drummer Ken Mary. Flotsam and Jetsam went through several lineup changes over the years, leaving Knutson as the only constant member. They featured a then-unknown Jason Newsted as their bassist from 1981 to 1986, when he left the band shortly after the release of their debut album to join Metallica.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Bill Bodily
Ken Mary	Drums (drum set)
Steve Conley	Guitar	2013 to present
Eric A.K.	Lead vocals	1984 to present
Eric Braverman	additional
Kelly David Smith	Drums (drum set)	1984 to present
Michael Gilbert	Guitar	1985 to present
Mike Spencer	Bass guitar	1986 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Jason Newsted	Electric bass guitar	1984 to 1986
Jason Ward	Bass guitar	1991 to 2012
Mark Simpson	Guitar	1997 to 2010
Phil Rind	Bass guitar	1986 to 1986
Troy Gregory	Bass guitar	1987 to 1991
Craig Nielsen	Drums (drum set)	1997 to 2011
Edward Carlson	Guitar	1984 to 2013
Mark Vazquez	Guitar	1984 to 1985

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Flotsam and Jetsam / Voivod1993 · EP

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