Overview
- Keith Merrow said he, Andy Vincenzetti, Brett Leier and “Matt” quit and left Rasmussen at a gas station, citing “cowardly and weak outbursts of misplaced anger.”
- Kyle Rasmussen posted two long videos disputing some claims, acknowledging cocaine use on tour, and saying he was stranded with his girlfriend Maggie and their dog Ghost.
- Vitriol’s remaining shows were canceled following the split during the North American run supporting the 2024 album Suffer & Become.
- Merrow said the departing members plan to continue together under a different name, with tour crew members joining as sound engineers.
- Reports differ on the location of the incident, with Merrow citing Vermont and Rasmussen’s GoFundMe saying upstate New York, which had raised over $10,000 by Tuesday morning.