\"Today I am sad to announce that, for now, my longtime bandmate and close friend Frank \"Bud\" Fontsere and I have decided to continue our musical journeys separately. It serves no purpose to discuss the details behind the split or to speak of our differences in the public forum. What I will share with you is that there is no drama or bad feelings associated with this split and Frank will always be a welcomed part of our extended family. The bottom line is that the band and Frank feel that, for now, this is what is in the best interest of all the parties involved.\"

Veteran Atlanta drummer Eric Sanders will join the fold for the upcoming Fozzy and Stuck Mojo tours. Continues Ward introducing the new drummer:

\"Eric has two music degrees and the largest collection of metal CDs that I\'ve ever seen. He is what we refer to as a \'retarded\' drummer (meaning that I feel retarded when see him play). Eric has some big shoes to fill and Bud can never be replaced, but jaws will drop when this guy gets behind the kit.\"