THRASH LEGENDS FLOTSAM AND JETSAM UNLEASH INCENDIARY FINAL SINGLE “THE EDGE OF NOWHERE” — WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE
NEW ALBUM RATS IN THE TEMPLE OUT VIA NAPALM RECORDS AUGUST 28 — PRE-ORDER
Thrash metal legends FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are gearing up for the release of their Napalm Records debut record, Rats in the Temple, out this Friday. Today, they offer fans the third and final glimpse of the flames broiling within. “The Edge of Nowhere” builds suspense with eastern scales before firing listeners out of a gun, full throttle through thrash metal excellence. Churning like magma beneath the Earth, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have only been growing more and more fiery with time, and Rats in the Temple sees the band exploding to the surface in a magnificent and awestriking blaze.
Frontman Eric “A.K.” Knutson says about the track:
“‘The Edge of Nowhere’ is about knowing when to dig your heels into the ground and hold the line. We wanted to write a track that made people feel strong when things get tough. Always speak your mind. Even if 9 times out of 10, it takes you nowhere. You never know when you’ll get that one time that pushes you through.”
Thrash metal icons FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, known for their trailblazing blend of blistering thrash and soaring power metal—established on breakthrough records like the Kerrang! championed classic Doomsday for the Deceiver, (1986), No Place for Disgrace (1988), and Cuatro (1992) and refined in their current renaissance with the German chart climbing The End of Chaos (2019), Blood in the Water (2021), and I Am the Weapon (2024)—are back with their newest diamond, and Napalm Records debut, Rats in the Temple, out August 28. With nearly four decades on the scene, countless world tours, and appearances at prestigious festivals like Wacken, Graspop, Bloodstock, Alcatraz, and Rockhard, they’ve carved their sound down to a fine point, piercing listeners with earth-shattering blast beats, scorching guitars, epic string arrangements, and exalted frontman Eric “A.K.” Knutson’s unmistakably haunting wail.
Frontman Eric “A.K.” Knutson about the album:
“This record is a BEAST, truly our best effort to date!! Do yourself a favor. Dim the lights, grab a drink, put the headphones on, and crank this up. You will not be sorry you did!!!”
Pre-Order Your Copy of Rats in the Temple HERE.
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”
Rats in the Temple opens strong with the stadium-ready hooks and dizzyingly precise performances of “Harvesting The Hate” and “Damnation”, before delving into thrash virtuosity on “Absolution”. The iconic guitar duo of Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley paint vividly ghoulish images on tracks like “Blame The Knife” and “Rats in the Temple,” then continue to flex their metal muscle on “The Ghost Behind My Door” and “First on the Spike”, invoking pure first-wave excellence with a pummeling modern menace. “The Edge of Nowhere” builds inescapable suspense before firing listeners out of a gun, full throttle into “Last Rites”, another standout track for the band. The legendary rhythm duo of drummer Ken Mary and bassist Bill Bodily take center stage on the anti-war anthem “A Taste For War,” their methodical syncopation invoking images of tanks and boots on the ground. “Her Blood Your Pain” brings ornate, medieval guitarmonies before “Anthem For The Broken” goes full balls to the wall, and “Going Down That Way” hits listeners with heavy riffs and even heavier truths. Rats in the Temple remains enthralling throughout, giving listeners entry to numerous of the band’s metal chambers, sampling a refined and eclectic serving of influences.
Churning like magma beneath the Earth, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have only been growing more and more fiery with time, and Rats in the Temple sees the band exploding to the surface in a magnificent and awe-inspiring blaze. For fans new and longstanding, you cannot escape them; they’re through the walls.
Rats in the Temple will be available in the following formats:
2-LP Gatefold (White Label Edition), incl. LP-sized Booklet – Napalm Shop exclusive
2-LP Gatefold (Splattered Vinyl), incl. LP-sized Booklet – Napalm Shop exclusive
2-LP Gatefold (Solid Red), incl. LP-sized Booklet – Napalm Shop exclusive
2-LP Gatefold (Black)
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM LIVE 2026:
“MONSTERS OF THRASH” AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2026:
9/30 — Brisbane, AUS — Crowbar
10/1 — Adelaide, AUS — Lion Arts
10/2 — Melbourne, AUS — Max Watt’s
10/3 — Sydney, AUS — Crowbar
“RATS IN THE TEMPLE” EU WINTER TOUR 2026:
11/19 — Lisbon, PT — RCA Club
11/20 — Mos, ES — Sala Rebullon
11/21 — Oviedo, ES — TBA
11/22 — Vitoria, ES — Urban Rock Concept
11/23 — Barcelona, ES — Sala La Nau
11/24 — Valencia, ES — Sala Rock City
11/25 — Madrid, ES — Sala Revi Live
11/27 — Goleniow, PL — Rampa Cultura
11/28 — Wangels, DE — Metal Hammer Paradise
11/29 — Athens, GR — Kytarro
11/30 — Thessaloniki, GR — Eightball
12/5 — Feldkirch, AT — Altes Hallenbad
12/10 — Ittre, BE — Zik Zak
12/11 — Weinheim, DE — Cafe Central
12/12 — Eindhoven, NL — Eindhoven Metal Meeting
12/13 — Herford, DE — Kulturwerk
12/16 — Czech Republic — TBA
12/17 — Prague, CZ — KD Barikadniku
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM ARE:
Eric “A.K.” Knutson — Vocals
Michael Gilbert — Guitars
Steve Conley — Guitars
William Bodily — Bass
Ken — Drums
