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Vulvodynia Responds to Assault Allegations Against Newly Announced Vocalist

The band says it will defer to legal channels before commenting further.

Overview

  • A woman identifying herself as a former partner accused Zion Bittenbender of sexual misconduct and assault in an Instagram post that included screenshots she says support her claims.
  • Vulvodynia issued a statement on November 6 acknowledging the allegations and stating it will allow appropriate legal processes to play out before further comment.
  • Bittenbender released a separate statement denying the accusations as false, noting he has not been charged or investigated, and saying he is pursuing legal steps.
  • The band publicly introduced Bittenbender as its new vocalist on November 5 following prior lineup turbulence that included the 2023 dismissal of former frontman Duncan Bentley after a violent altercation.
  • A Europe and UK tour scheduled to start November 21 with All Shall Perish, PeelingFlesh, Arcanius, and Necrotted may be affected, with no change formally announced.