03/01/2008 21:58

Flotsam And Jetsam

Flotsam And Jetsam reissues coming courtesy of Metal Mind Productions

In the entire history of thrash metal there are some names which simply cannot be omitted. Metallica, Megadeth, Testament – these are classics among thrash groups, often referred to as top representatives of the genre. However, there is one band that was constantly being thrown off the pedestal, although they certainly belonged there. Meet Flotsam and Jetsam, the five-piece from Phoenix, Arizona – a true thrash metal legend, unjustly underrated by the mainstream, but to this day gathering a loyal fellowship of fans. Metal Mind Productions proudly presents remastered re-issues of three Flotsam and Jetsam albums:

'When the Storm Comes Down' (1990) - one the group’s most unique releases, showcasing amazing songwriting talent combined with a heavy dose of prime thrash riffing. New edition includes a bonus material: an interview taken from the single 'The Master Sleeps'.

'Cuatro' (1992) – the strongest album in band’s discography, with a commercial potential rarely seen in the thrash genre. It is also one of the best sounding thrash metal albums ever recorded. New edition includes 5 bonus tracks (video, edits and mixes).

'Drift' (1995) – Flotsam and Jetsam’s most mature and successful release. A must-have for all thrash metal lovers! New edition includes 3 bonus tracks.

Classic material in a new digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies will be available on 17th March in Europe / 10th June 2008 in USA (via MVD). All three titles are digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.

Flotsam And Jetsam: 'When the Storm Comes Down' (remastered + bonus track):
1. The Master Sleeps
2. Burned Device
3. Deviation
4. October Thorns
5. No more Fun
6. Suffer the Masses
7. 6, Six, VI
8. Greed
9. E.M.T.E.K
10. Scars
11. K.A.B.

Bonus track:
1. Interview from the single 'The Master Sleeps'

Flotsam And Jetsam: 'Cuatro' (remastered + bonus tracks):
1. Natural Enemies
2. Swatting at Flies
3. The Message
4. Cradle Me now
5. Wading Through the Darkness
6. Double Zero
7. Never to Reveal
8. Forget About Heaven
9. Secret Square
10. Hypodermic Midnight Snack
11. Are You Willing
12. (Ain't Nothing Gonna) Save This World

Bonus tracks:

1. Date With Hate
2. Wading through the Darkness (radio edit)
3. Wading through the Darkness (industrial mix)
4. Cradle Me now (edit version)
5. Wading through the Darkness (video)

Flotsam And Jetsam: 'Drift' (remastered + bonus tracks):
1. Me
2. Empty Air
3. Pick a Window
4. 12 Year Old with a Gun
5. Missing
6. Blindside
7. Remember
8. Destructive Signs
9. Smoked Out
10. Poet's Tell

Bonus tracks:

1. Destructive Signs (Radio Edit)
2. Fairies Wear Boots
3. Smoked out (Radio Edit)

(source: Metal Mind Productions)