Flotsam And Jetsam Sign To Napalm Records Promising New Album In 2026

Arizona Thrash Metal icons Flotsam And Jetsam have signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records, and work is now underway on their 16th studio album. Slated for release in 2026, the new album will mark nearly 40 years since the band’s groundbreaking debut, Doomsday For The Deceiver.

“We are extremely excited about working with Napalm,” Michael Gilbert told us. “They are an amazing company that is very passionate about Metal music, just like Flotsam And Jetsam is. Everyone in the band looks forward to a great relationship with a very like-minded company.”

The current lineup is arguably its strongest ever. Frontman AK Knutson continues bringing the magic, steadily improving his craft with every album and tour. He is backed by the incredibly talented, exceptionally brilliant guitar duo of co-founder Michael Gilbert and Steve Conley, the powerful, precise and lightning fast magic of drummer Ken K Mary (Alice Cooper, Accept), and the ‘fresh blood’, extraordinary technical skills and prowess of bassist Bill Bodily.

Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Münch cites the two albums the band has released in this decade so far as inspirations.

“We’ve been very impressed by Blood In The Water and I Am The Weapon,” Münch says, “the two amazing Power/Thrash Metal albums that Flotsam And Jetsam have released in recent years.

“Due to that and their legendary Metal status, we are absolutely thrilled and proud to work alongside the band as they continue their legacy. Welcome to the Napalm family.”

The news comes just days after the label added Tailgunner to their roster. 2026 is sure to be a big year for both bands.

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