Vitriol is Now a Two-Piece as Bassist and Co-Founder Adam Roethlisberger Quits Mid-Tour
Oregon-based death metal band Vitriol will be down to just two members for the remainder of their tour, as they recently announced that co-founding bassist and vocalist Adam Roethlisberger quit in the middle of their run. According to a social media post by guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen, the break happened following what he described as a “long and difficult working relationship.”
As it stands, Vitriol is comprised entirely of Rasmussen and drummer Matt Kilner, as guitarist Daniel Martínez also left the band, though we don’t really know when that happened.
Rather than speak for the band, here’s their full statement:
“Update: Full Terror Assault Fest today. Our performance is at 8:30.
“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.”
There are some pretty powerful metal duos out there making it work, so it won’t be surprising when Vitriol continues to kick ass despite the departure. I, for one, am excited to catch them live at the fast approaching Metal Injection festival (get your tickets).
You can also catch Vitriol touring with Goatwhore and Necrofier at the dates below.
9/5 Cave In Rock, IL Full Terror Assault
9/6 Iowa City, IA Gabe’s
9/7 St. Paul, MN Turf Club
9/8 Cudahy, WI X Ray Arcade
9/9 Indianapolis, IN Black Circle Brewing
9/10 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups
9/11 Cleveland, OH No Class
9/12 Toledo, OH Frankie’s Inner City
9/13 Pittsburgh, PA Spirit Hall
9/14 Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme
9/15 Detroit, MI The Sanctuary
9/17 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace
9/18 Ottawa, ON Brass Monkey
9/19 Montreal, QC Piranha Bar
9/20 Boston, MA Middle East Club
9/21 Syracuse, NY The Song and Dance
9/22 Brooklyn, NY Metal Injection Festival
9/23 Mechanicsburg, PA Lovedrafts
9/24 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
9/25 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
9/27 Orlando, FL Conduit
9/28 Miami, FL Gramps
9/29 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits
9/30 Pensacola, FL Handlebar
