Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I take a dive deep into the high-octane 2016 self-titled release from Arizona thrash metal veterans Flotsam and Jetsam. Following years of lineup changes and stylistic shifts, this 12th studio album marked a massive comeback for the band, echoing the aggressive, razor-sharp thrash energy of genre heavyweights like Overkill, Testament, and Death Angel.
At the heart of this album's resurgence is drummer Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), who stepped in to replace founding drummer Kelly Smith. Bittner brought thunderous double-bass work, precise pattern execution, and an expressive metallic edge to standout tracks like "Seventh Seal," "Iron Maiden," and "Forbidden Territories".
In this video, we break down:
The powerhouse lineup featuring Eric "A.K." Knutson, Michael Gilbert, Michael Spencer, Steve Conley, and Jason Bittner.
How Bittner’s expressive drumming and heel-up double-bass technique injected fresh adrenaline into the band's thrash sound.
Why this 2016 album stands as one of Flotsam and Jetsam's strongest releases since their classic era.
If you're a fan of old-school thrash metal mixed with modern production and insane drum performances, hit that like button and subscribe for more metal breakdowns!
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Today I take a dive deep into the high-octane 2016 self-titled release from Arizona thrash metal veterans Flotsam and Jetsam. Following years of lineup changes and stylistic shifts, this 12th studio album marked a massive comeback for the band, echoing the aggressive, razor-sharp thrash energy of genre heavyweights like Overkill, Testament, and Death Angel.
At the heart of this album's resurgence is drummer Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), who stepped in to replace founding drummer Kelly Smith. Bittner brought thunderous double-bass work, precise pattern execution, and an expressive metallic edge to standout tracks like "Seventh Seal," "Iron Maiden," and "Forbidden Territories".
In this video, we break down:
The powerhouse lineup featuring Eric "A.K." Knutson, Michael Gilbert, Michael Spencer, Steve Conley, and Jason Bittner.
How Bittner’s expressive drumming and heel-up double-bass technique injected fresh adrenaline into the band's thrash sound.
Why this 2016 album stands as one of Flotsam and Jetsam's strongest releases since their classic era.
If you're a fan of old-school thrash metal mixed with modern production and insane drum performances, hit that like button and subscribe for more metal breakdowns!
#FlotsamAndJetsam #JasonBittner #ThrashMetal #MetalDrumming #HeavyMetal #ShadowsFall #Overkill #AFMRecords
Hey everyone! I just released my new e-book called How to Start a YouTube Channel for Introverts. It’s a quick and easy 42-page read where I share the full story behind my channel, JC Rock and Metal Reviews—how I got started, the struggles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
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