Vitriol are down a member as bassist/co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger has exited the band mid tour, leaving them to continue on as a duo for the time being. In the below video, vocalist/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen offered an explanation, stating that Roethlisberger decided to leave the band after playing their August 25th show in Portland, OR.
Rasmussen stated, “I’m sure many of you want to know why, there are many reasons. It was a very, very turbulent beginning to the tour, financially, mentally, everything. And when you’ve been working with someone for 12 years, things happen. We’ve had interpersonal pressure for awhile now, it is what it is.”
A text statement from the band was also provided and reads as follows:
“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.
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.”
With Goatwhore & Necrofier:
09/06 Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
09/07 St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
09/08 Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade
09/09 Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewery
09/10 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
09/11 Cleveland, OH – No Class
09/12 Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
09/13 Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall
09/14 Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
09/15 Hamtramck, MI – The Sanctuary
09/17 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
09/19 Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
09/20 Cambridge, MA – The Middle East
09/22 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch (‘Metal Injection Fest‘)
09/23 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
09/24 Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
09/25 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
09/27 Winter Park, FL – Conduit
09/28 Miami, FL – Gramps
09/29 Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
09/30 Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
