02/21/2013 13:28

Flotsam And Jetsam

Flotsam And Jetsam sign with Metal Blade Records

Flotsam And Jetsam, arguably one of the most influential and prominent acts from thrash metal's birth in the early 80s, has returned to Metal Blade Records to release their new album, 'Ugly Noise'. The lead single/title track is available for streaming now on metalblade.com/flotsamandjetsam.

'Ugly Noise' is the band's eleventh full-length album, their first release on Metal Blade since 2001, and the follow up to their 2010 album, 'The Cold'. The record also heralds the return of original members Michael Gilbert on guitar and Kelly David Smith on drums, who haven't recorded with Flotsam And Jetsam since 'High' in 1997.

Flotsam And Jetsam's Kelly Smith comments on working with Metal Blade: "We have just inked a distribution deal for the release of 'Ugly Noise' through Metal Blade Records. 'Ugly Noise' will be released worldwide in April of 2013. It was the obvious choice for us after our long-standing relationship and Metal Blades 30 year history of metal. You can't match what they can do with 30 years of experience behind them. We are excited and looking forward to working with MB in 2013."

Ugly Noise track listing:
1. Ugly Noise
2. GittyUp
3. Run and Hide
4. Carry on
5. Rabbits Foot
6. Play Your Part
7. Rage
8. Cross the Sky
9. Motherfuckery
10. I Believe
11. To Be Free
12. Machine Gun

Flotsam And Jetsam is:
Eric "AK" Knutson - vocals
Edward Carlson - guitar
Michael Gilbert - guitar
Jason Ward - bass
Kelly Smith – drums

'Ugly Noise' will be released via Metal Blade Europe as a digi-CD and on LP the 12th/15th of April, 2013.

(source: Metal Blade Records)