In a press release, Flotsam And Jetsam, known for their intense thrash metal sound, announced the release of Rats In The Temple, their latest album. The album will be released on August 28th on Napalm Records. The album is said to be a return to the band’s old style, mixing power metal and thrash metal in a very skilled manner. One of the album’s songs, titled “Rats In The Temple,” is regarded as one of the band’s most complex and impressive works to date.
Flotsam and Jetsam have been making music for over forty years, known for their debut album Doomsday for the Deceiver, released in 1986, and Cuatro in 1992. The band has toured all around the world and has played at big festivals like Wacken and Bloodstock.
They’ve improved their music-making skills over time, and now they make songs with really fast drum beats, super hot guitar parts, big orchestral arrangements, and haunting vocals from Eric A.K. Knutson.
The album’s title track, “Rats In The Temple,” is truly unique, with a dramatic beginning and some incredible guitar playing over thunderous drums. It is also Flotsam and Jetsam’s most recent video. This song holds a lot of meaning, and the band hopes their fans enjoy it as much as they do.
According to lead singer Eric A.K. Knutson, “Rats In The Temple” is one of the most technically challenging they’ve ever recorded. He is excited to see how the fans react to it. The title track is usually a big deal, and in this case, it perfectly represents what the album is all about. The band worked hard to make this song special, and they are excited to hear what people think. With its complex rhythms and melodies, “Rats In The Temple” is a true showcase for the band’s abilities, and they are eager to share it with the world.
The whole vibe of the album is really powerful and exciting, with the band suddenly bursting onto the scene in a big way that brings together old and new fans at the same time.
Flotsam and Jetsam is currently touring. To listen to the latest single from the album, Rats In The Temple, it can be found on many streaming services. As for the video, it can be found on YouTube.
For more information about tours and where to find the album, go to the band website.
RATS IN THE TEMPLE TRACK LISTING:
“Harvesting the Hate”
“Damnation”
“Absolution”
“Blame the Knife”
“Rats in the Temple”
“The Ghost Behind my Door”
“First on the Spike”
“The Edge of Nowhere”
“Last Rites”
“A Taste for War”
“Her Blood, Your Pain”
“Anthem for the Broken”
“Not Going Down that Way”
Current Members of Flotsam and Jetsam:
Eric A.K. Knutson (Vocals)
Michael Gilbert (Guitars)
Steve Conley (Guitars)
William Bodily (Bass)
Ken (Drums)
