Vulvodynia parts ways with their vocalist Zion Bittenbender after serious allegations

After all the controversies surrounding the 23-year old American vocalist Zion Bittenbender joinning Vulvodynia, the band has taken the decission to release an official statement.

We would like to apologize for the delay in addressing this situation. We took time to step back and carefully consider the appropriate course of action. After serious internal discussion, we have decided to part ways with Zion. We will also no longer be participating in the upcoming US tour with Defeated Sanity.

We take allegations of sexual misconduct extremely seriously. Our priority is maintaining an environment that reflects our values and respects our fans, peers, and the wider community. After careful consideration of the circumstances, we believe this decision is in the best interest of the band moving forward.

We also acknowledge that aspects of how this was initially handled were not managed in the way they should have been, and we sincerely apologize. We will now begin the process of finding a new vocalist. Details regarding auditions will be shared soon. In the meantime, Lwandile will be handling vocal duties for our remaining shows this year. We appreciate the patience of our fans and remain committed to moving forward with focus and integrity.

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The tour will proceed as follows:

Defeated Sanity, Inferi, Organectomy & Excrescence

• 4/16 Anaheim CA Parish HOB
• 4/17 Fresno CA Fulton 55
• 4/18 Santa Rosa CA The California
• 4/19 Sacramento CA Starlet
• 4/21 Seattle WA El Corazon
• 4/22 Portland OR Dantes
• 4/23 Boise ID Shredder
• 4/24 Salt Lake City UT Aces High Saloon
• 4/25 Denver CO HQ
• 4/27 Milwaukee WI X Ray Arcade

Defeated Sanity, Inferi, Organectomy & Scasm

• 4/28 West Chicago IL Social Club
• 4/29 Indianapolis IN Black Circle
• 4/30 Cleveland OH Grog Shop
• 5/1 Rochester NY Montage Music Hall
• 5/2 Clifton NJ Dingbatz
• 5/3 Baltimore MD Metro
• 5/4 Raleigh NC Chapel of Bones
• 5/5 Jacksonville FL The Albatross
• 5/6 Tampa FL Orpheum
• 5/7 Orlando FL Conduit

Defeated Sanity, Inferi, Organectomy & Horrific Visions

• 5/8 Pensacola FL Handlebar
• 5/9 Houston TX Pub 529
• 5/11 Dallas TX Three Links
• 5/12 Austin TX Come and Take It Live
• 5/13 Lubbock TX Jakes
• 5/15 Phoenix AZ Nile Underground
• 5/16 Las Vegas NV Backstage Bar