Vitriol vocalist/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen has released a video statement offering his perspective on a dramatic turn of events during the band’s ongoing North American tour. In a post shared to social media this morning, November 24th, it was revealed that guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist Brett Leier, and drummer Andy Vincenzetti all departed the band simultaneously—reportedly leaving Rasmussen stranded at a gas station in Vermont. All three members had joined Vitriol over the course of 2025. The incident occurred in the midst of the band’s first-ever North American headlining tour, with Weeping serving as the opening act. Merrow addressed the situation on social media, stating: More...
