"Flotsam and Jetsam" originally started in 1981 as "Paradox", in 1983 "Paradox" transformed into "Dredlox". Around 1983-1984 "Dredlox" evolved into "Dohz" and at the end of 1984 or early 1985 the band became "Flotsam and Jetsam". Band-members remaining together during this period are Edward Carlson, Eric A.K. and Kelly David-Smith. Jason Newsted - Bass Guitar was a founding member of "Flotsam and Jetsam" in which he was active from 1984 until 1986. In 1986 Jason Newsted joined the American Thrash Metal band "Metallica" in which he remained until 2001 after which he joined the band "Voivod".