Legendary speed/thrash metal demos re-issue on vinyl! 'Iron Tears' was Flotsam's 2 track debut demo from 1985. The 4 track Metal Shock demo (1985) contains the only recordings of the tracks 'The Evil Sheik' and 'The Beast Within'! 16 page booklet, rare pictures and extensive interview with founding member Kelly Smith. 3 special live bonus tracks from 1984 & 1985 including 'Hammerhead' live in Jason's Apartment 1985) and 'She Took an Axe' (Live at the Pony Express 1985). 9 tracks in total. Flotsam and Jetsam's founder and chief songwriter and bass player Jason Newsted joined Metallica in 1987 (after Cliff Burton's tragic dead). 

 

MARKETING & PROMOTION / SELLING POINTS

• Cult FLOTSAM AND JETSAM demos on vinyl.

• Featuring Jason Newsted (Metallica)

• Two never released tracks.

• Indept interview with founding member Kelly Smith.

• Many rare pictures.

• Rare live tracks from 1984 & ’85.

• Available on Black vinyl, Blue Vinyl, Splatter vinyl, and White vinyl.

• For fans of Metal Church, Metallica, Overkill. 

 

TRACK LIST

Side A:

1. Iron Tears

2. I Live You Die

3. Hammerhead

4. The Evil Sheikh

 

Side B

1. I Live You Die

2. The Beast Within

 

Bonus tracks

3. Iron Tears - Live At Palace West, New Years 1984, 

4. Hammerhead - Live In Jason’s Apartment  

5. She Took An Axe - Live At The Pony Express 1985