Country of origin: United States Location: Phoenix, Arizona Status: Active Formed in: 1984 Genre: Power/Thrash Metal Themes: Insanity, Dreams, Drugs, Life, Death, Humour, Literature, Society, Politics, War Current label: AFM Records Years active: 1981-1982 (as Paradox), 1982-1983 (as Dredlox), 1983-1984 (as Dogz), 1984-present Pictured left to right: Bill Bodily, Michael Gilbert, Eric "A.K." Knutson, Steve Conley, and Ken Mary. "Flotsam" and "jetsam" are nautical terms, describing goods washed overboard by waves (flotsam) or deliberately thrown overboard by a ship's crew (jetsam). Founded in 1981 as Paradox by Kelly David-Smith, Pete Mello, Dave Goulder, and Jason Newsted who left the band in 1986 to join Metallica. "Marshall Law" and "Flotsam & Jetsam" are 2 original tracks by pre-Flotsam and Jetsam band Dredlox, which have circulated through underground tape trading as part of a 1982 rehearsal. On the same recording are cover songs by Motörhead, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, and Judas Priest. Eric 'AK' Knutson - vocals Steve Conley - guitar Michael Gilbert - guitar Michael Spencer - bass Ken Mary - drums