well i figure since paddy didnt do a great job of making a band of the week i figure ill give it a shot, maybe you guys/ and girls could post your thoughts about the band maybe we could get a good metal discussion going in here...
for my first "band of the week", lets focus on a band that in my opinion never got the recognition it deserved, Flotsam And Jetsam, in my opinion they were one of the greats, when it comes to thrash metal. no there not your metallica, or megadeth, etc. but they had a sound, a very distinct sound, which can be heard in their albums "doomsday for the deciver", "no place for disgrace", "when the storm comes down", "cuatro", "blindside", "drift", "high", "unnatural selection", "my god", and "dreams of death". tell me if i forgot any. this band suffered over the years, by suffered i mean they shuffled through band members what seemed like every other year. here has been the line up:
Members Past and Present:
Edward Carlson Guitar (1983-Present)
Michael Gilbert Guitar (1985-1997)
Troy Gregory Bass Guitar (1987-1991)
Eric (A.K.) Knutson Lead Vocals (1983-2001, 2002-Present)
Craig Nielsen Drums (1997-Present)
Jason Newsted Bass Guitar (1983-1986)
James Rivera Lead Vocals (Tour Only) (2001)
Phil Rind Bass Guitar 1986 (Briefly)
Mark T. Simpson Guitar (1997-1999, 2000-Present)
Kelly David Smith Drums (1983-1997)
Mike Spencer Bass Guitar (1987 Briefly)
Jason Ward Bass Guitar (1991-Present
if you wanna learn more about this phenomenal(/sp) band go ahead and click this link: http://www.flotsam-and-jetsam.com/index.htm
original line-up
My favorite songs by this band: flotzilla, monster, dig me up to bury me this concludes my band of the week... if i did good maybe ill continue through out my stay here at UltimateMetal.com (please give me any feedback)
