Co-Founder Quits Death Metal Band Mid-Tour, Group Comments
Vitriol are trying just a little completely different than they did initially of their tour, at the moment working as a two-piece after the exit of founding bassist and co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger.
The group, who earlier within the 12 months had been a four-piece, has apparently shed half their ranks with guitarist Daniel Martinez exiting the band as properly. That leaves guitarist-vocalist Kyle Rasmussen and drummer Matt Kilner to hold on because the group at the moment has dates booked via Sept. 30 in Pensacola, Florida.
Rasmussen addressed the band’s followers in an Instagram video with Kilner. In it, he confirmed that the change had taken place after their Aug. 25 present in Portland, Oregon and would proceed to take action via the present run.
What Vitriol Had to Say About Adam Roethlisberger’s Exit
Filmed throughout a cease at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois on Thursday (Sept. 5), Rassmussen defined within the video, “After our Portland show on this tour, my long-term Vitriol partner Adam, co-vocalist and bass player, decided to call it a day on the band.”
“I’m sure many of you want to know why,” he continued. “There are many reasons. It was a very, very turbulent beginning to tour, financially, mentally, everything. When you’ve been working with someone for 12 years, things happen. We’ve had interpersonal pressure for a while now. It is what it is. There are a lot of reasons. He has our love and we’re very sad that he’s gone.”
“But Matt and I are keeping this train a rolling,” Rassmussen assured. “We’ll be finishing this tour as a two-piece. Come on and check it out. Best case scenario – you’re surprised. Worst case scenario – take videos and talk shit about us on the internet.”
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In an announcement accompanying the video, the band wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of founding member, bassist, and co-vocalist, Adam Roethlisberger. After a very rocky start to the tour, Adam felt it was the time to call it a day. It was the straw upon the camel’s back of a long and difficult working relationship with myself (Kyle). I can be a difficult person to work with. Adam has our love and best wishes in whatever he pursues next.”
Rassmussen concluded, “Matt and I will continue as a two-piece for the foreseeable future. Thank you to everyone who has shared their support and enthusiasm over these last several shows. To the rest of you, we hope to see you out there.”
Vitriol have been taking part in reveals in assist of their Suffer & Become album. Their present tour has Goatwhore within the headline spot, with Necrofier on board as the opposite assist band. Remaining dates will be seen under.
Vitriol With Goatwhore and Necrofier Tour Dates
Sept. 6 – Iowa City, Iowa @ Gabe’s
Sept. 7 – St Paul, Minn. @ Turf Club
Sept. 8 – Cudahy, Wis. @ X-Ray Arcade
Sept. 9 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Black Circle Brewing
Sept. 10 – Columbus, Ohio @ Ace Of Cups
Sept. 11 – Cleveland, Ohio @ No Class
Sept. 12 – Toledo, Ohio @ Frankie’s Inner City
Sept. 13 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Spirit Hall
Sept. 14 – Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Pyramid Scheme
Sept. 15 – Detroit, Mich. @ The Sanctuary
Sept. 17 – Toronto, Ontario @ Lee’s Palace
Sept. 18 – Ottawa, Ontario @ Brass Monkey
Sept. 19 – Montreal, Quebec @ Piranha Bar
Sept. 20 – Boston, Mass. @ Middle East Club
Sept. 21 – Syracuse, N.Y. @ The Song and Dance
Sept. 22 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Metal Injection Festival
Sept. 23 – Mechanicsburg, Pa. @ Lovedrafts
Sept. 24 – Baltimore, Md. @ Metro Gallery
Sept. 25 – Chapel Hill, N.C. @ Local 506
Sept. 27 – Orlando, Fla. @ Conduit
Sept. 28 – Miami, Fla. @ Gramps
Sept. 29 – Jacksonville, Fla. @ Jack Rabbits
Sept. 30 – Pensacola, Fla. @ Handlebar
