Another departure confirmed today. Flotsam & Jetsam have announced that drummer Kelly Smith will be stepping out from behind the drums to focus on caring for his family. The veteran thrashers wish nothing but the best for Smith. You can expect details on the upcoming album and the new drummer soon enough.

Kelly has issued the following personal message to the Flotsam & Jetsam fans: "As of August, my family has suffered the loss of two family members and a third is now in critical condition. With all that has taken place, it has taken me away from the focus of my duties in Flotsam for the foreseeable future. In 1982 Flotsam (first as DREDLOX, then as DOGZ) was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on my parents back patio. Despite all the progress we have made, I am regretfully unable to continue on this journey, as always I only want the best should my comrades continue the good fight. Flotz til Death."

Flotsam & Jetsam continues work on a new album that is still scheduled for a spring 2015 release, to coincide with the band's upcoming European tour and festival dates.

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