Michael Gilbert (Flotsam and Jetsam)

Flotsam and Jetsam have returned with a killer new record, Blood
in the Water. Michael Gilbert joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey
to discuss the upward trajectory of the band, Eric's vocals
continuing to get better and the process of recording their home
studios. Michael also talks about being able to fine tune the
record throughout the pandemic and getting back to Europe for
touring. Joshua and Michael also reflect on Metallica's Black
Album and Jason Newsted helping a 17 year old Michael in the
early days of Flotsam and Jetsam with club owners. The guys also
talk Michael watching Korn blow up on one if their tours
together. Michael also gives his opinion on paid meet and greets
and Toomey talks about the missed opportunity to pay $25 to meet
Ace Frehley.


This episode starts out with friend of the show, Chris Akin.
Chris is joins the podcast to discuss the relaunch of Heavy Metal
Television. Chris and Toomey also discuss interviewing Linda
Perry together, Toomey moving over to Knotfest and finding bands
on Headbanger's Ball.