As far as I'm concerned, if his ex-bandmates have bashed him since August 10th, 2005, then Stapp has the right to defend himself. Maybe if they keep their mouths shut about Stapp and talk about their own music, they just might sell a few more records next time around. I won't be buying any of their music...because in my opinion...its crap. But you know, it makes sense to talk about what YOU do and not what someone else does. After a while it makes people say WTF? These people are simply obsessed with someone that isn't even in their band anymore. They never talked about Alter Bridge's music...only about what an ass they thought Stapp was....even though their collaboration with Stapp made them both rich men.