Vended Part Ways With Guitarist Connor Grodzicki

Vended are down a guitarist with the nü-metal band newly announcing the departure of Connor “Grod” Grodzicki from their roster. In a statement issued today, September 05th, the group addressed the situation, offering the following:

“To our fans, we want to share with you that our guitarist, Grod has made the difficult decision to part ways with the band due to personal reasons. This was not an easy choice, but one we respect fully. Grod has been an incredible brother to us, both on and off the stage, and his contributions will always be a part of who we are.

While its hard to say goodbye, we are grateful for the time energy, and love he poured into this band, and we ask you to joins us in supporting him as he moves forward on his own path.

As for us, we will continue to push forward, create, and give everything we have for all of you who believe In us. Your support means the world, and we are more commited than ever to carry this vision onward.

With love and respect,
VENDED“

Vended feature the sons of Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor and M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan among their ranks and are set to open Mudvayne and Static-X‘s fall U.S. tour.

With Mudvayne (celebrating 25 years of “L.D. 50“) & Static-X (celebrating 25 years of “Wisconsin Death Trip“):

09/11 Dubuque, IA – Q Casino
09/13 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
09/14 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/16 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
09/17 Youngstown, OH – The Covelli Centre
09/19 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
09/20 Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
09/21 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse
09/23 Denver, CO – The Fillmore
09/24 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
09/26 Las Vegas, NV – Palms Casino Resort
09/27 Phoenix, AZ – Airzona Financial Theatre
09/28 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
09/30 Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/01 Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Amphitheater
10/03 Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
10/05 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock
10/07 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
10/09 Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater
10/11 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
10/12 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/13 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
10/16 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
10/18 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/19 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater
10/22 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
10/24 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
10/25 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/26 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Vended:

09/16 Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
10/05 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
10/17 Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge @ Minglewood Hall

With Empty Shell Casing“:

10/29 Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy
10/30 Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse (no Empty Shell Casing)
10/31 Albany, NY – Empire Underground (no Empty Shell Casing)
11/01 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
11/03 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
11/05 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
11/06 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache