FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Bassist Slams Detractors: 'We Ain't Done Just Yet'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Ward has responded to persistent criticism by some of the group's fans regarding the band's lack of touring and their relatively low current profile compared to their status during the group's heyday in the late '80s/early '90s.

Writing to the band's official message board, Ward said, "I have heard some complaints about the band not touring and the DVD, our last record, our new label, my apparent drug abuse...

"First off, this band has been around a long long time. We have seen our share of good and bad days. Nowadays, we are living much different lives and dont even live in the same state anymore. I miss the guys, and while we have all had our differences in the past, I can honestly say I love them all like brothers. Kelly and Mike, you too!

"You all are entitled to your opinions about our music. Personaly, not to hurt anyone's feelings, but we could give a f*ck less what anyone thinks about our music... never have. Sure, it rules when you think it is great, but it does not change the fact that we do what we do because we enjoy it. Now more than ever.

"Crash is a small label... they do their best to keep FLOTSAM alive. As a band, we all have other things going on and as we get older, we are finding other things are more important to us. That's life... We try to do as much as we can to keep being creative and put out great music, and believe me, it ain't easy! If you think it is... you try it, you f*ckin amateur critics! (and by the way... REAL WORLD? Get a f*ckin life already, you retarded stalker creep. Do you do anything with your worthless life but hang around our board?)

"I personaly am always thrilled and amazed we are able to continue making music at all, and for a band that has more or less retired, these DVDs and CDs are for those who still want to hear us play , the rest of you can f#ck off you pansy-ass fart stains on the ass of the earth. Please don't buy the stuff. It's not for you anyway. The CD and the DVDs are what we have left to give you, and what Crash can help us to put out. That's it. The alternative is to not make records at all and fade away, which will happen inevitably.

"So for those of you who do enjoy it, thank you for listening. Maybe you can make it to one of our shows, and I am sorry there won't be as many as you all would like, but I know I will have a ton of fun along with the other guys in the band just getting a chance to play once in a while.

"I can say that I will be making the effort to make another album if the rest of the band is in and hopefully it will all come together in the next year... so for those who think we should quit, blow me, we ain't done just yet and the fact it might piss you off is even more motivation for me, you jackasses..."