KEN MARY (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM): “For Metal, There’s Really Not A Lot Of Radio Stations For What We Do”

Ken Mary has made quite a name for himself over the years. Though he started out as a Jazz and Fusion drummer, it was an experience with Kiss in the late ’70s that made him change course and he’s been a Hard Rock / Heavy Metal drummer ever since. He’s played with numerous bands / musicians such as Alice Cooper, Chastain, Impellitteri, House of Lords, Accept, Fifth Angel, and more. He’s currently the drummer for American Thrash Metal band Flotsam and Jetsam.

Lana Teramae of Metal Express Radio had a chat with Mary about Flotsam and Jetsam’s latest album, I Am the Weapon (2024). They also talked about why Flotzilla is a better mascot than Motörhead’s mascot, Snaggletooth; embracing their old and new songs, and how AI is making the music industry even more complicated.

Band Lineup

Eric “AK” Knutson – lead vocals
Steve Conley – guitars
Michael Gilbert – guitars
Bill Bodily – bass guitar
Ken Mary – drums

Check out the video for “A New Kind of Hero” from Flotsam and Jetsam’s I Am the Weapon, which is out now!