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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM BIOGRAPHY
Flotsam and Jetsam is a thrash metal band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983. In 1986 Jason Newsted was recruited by Metallica, and was replaced by Troy Gregory. In 1990 Gregory left for Prong, and was replaced by Jason Ward. In 1999 Michael Gilbert and Kelly David-Smith left the band. Their places were filled with the guitar player Mark Simpson, and Craig Nielsen on the drums.
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM GENRES Power/Thrash Metal
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM LYRICAL THEMES Insanity, Dreams, Drugs, Personal Struggles
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM ORIGIN United States of America (Phoenix, Arizona), formed in 1982
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM CURRENT RECORD LABEL Crash Music
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM STATUS Active
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM CURRENT LINE-UP Eric "A.K." Knutson - Vocals (1983-2001, 2002- )
Edward Carlson - Guitar (1983- )
Mark Simpson - Guitar (1997-1999, 2000- )
Jason Ward - Bass (1991- )
Craig Nielson - Drums (1997- )
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM PREVIOUS LINE-UP Kevin Horton - Guitar (1982-83)
Mark Vazquez - Guitar (1982-84)
Jason Newsted - Bass (ex-Ozzy Osbourne, Voivod, ex-Metallica, IR8, Sexoturica, Paradox (US), Echobrain) (1982-86)
Phil Rind - Bass (Sacred Reich) (1986)
Mike Spencer - Bass (Sentinel Beast) (1987)
Troy Gregory - Bass (Prong, Gallery of Suicide) (1987-91)
Michael Gilbert - Guitar (1985-97)
Kelly David Smith - Drums (1982-97)
James Rivera - Vocals (tour only 2001) (Helstar, ex-Destiny's End, ex-New Eden, Seven Witches, ex-Chaotic Order, Distant Thunder, Killing Machine, Malakis Reign)
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