After a period of turmoil, death metal band Vitriol has announced the addition of Keith Merrow as their new co-guitarist. This comes after vocalist and guitarist Kyle Rasmussen admitted he could be “a difficult person to work with.” The move follows the departure of founding member Adam Roethlisberger, who left the band mid-tour last September, citing ongoing interpersonal pressures within the group.
Merrow, known for his work with Merrow, Nightmarer, Conquering Dystopia, Demisery, and Alluvial, expressed that his new role in Vitriol has reignited his passion for guitar and extreme music. He is now stepping up to the challenge as the band embarks on their upcoming tour in Eastern Europe.
The tour, which will see Vitriol supporting 1349 alongside Sarcator and The Ruins of Beverest, kicks off on May 8th in Krakow, Poland.
Tour Dates:
- May 8th – Krakow, Poland @ Hype Park
- May 9th – Bratislava, Slovakia @ Randal
- May 10th – Zagreb, Hungary @ Boogaloo
- May 11th – Belgrade, Serbia @ Dorcol Platz
- May 12th – Thessaloniki, Greece @ Principal Club Theater
- May 13th – Athens, Greece @ Fuzz Live Music Club
- May 15th – Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Besiktas Performance Hall
- May 16th – Sofia, Bulgaria @ Old Skulls
- May 17th – Bucharest, Romania @ Quantic
- May 18th – Cluj-Napoca, Romania @ Form Space
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