VENDED Part Ways With Guitarist Connor “Grod” Grodzicki Ahead of Fall Tour

Vended have announced that guitarist Connor “Grod” Grodzicki has departed the band. In a statement released on September 5, the nü-metal outfit shared:

“To our fans, we want to share with you that our guitarist, Grod, has made the difficult decision to part ways with the band due to personal reasons. This was not an easy choice, but one we respect fully. Grod has been an incredible brother to us, both on and off the stage, and his contributions will always be a part of who we are.

While it’s hard to say goodbye, we are grateful for the time, energy, and love he poured into this band, and we ask you to join us in supporting him as he moves forward on his own path.

As for us, we will continue to push forward, create, and give everything we have for all of you who believe in us. Your support means the world, and we are more committed than ever to carry this vision onward.

With love and respect,
VENDED”

The band, featuring the sons of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, are slated to open the upcoming fall U.S. tour with Mudvayne (celebrating 25 years of L.D. 50) and Static-X (celebrating 25 years of Wisconsin Death Trip).

09/11 Dubuque, IA – Q Casino
09/13 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
09/14 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/16 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
09/17 Youngstown, OH – The Covelli Centre
09/19 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
09/20 Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
09/21 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse
09/23 Denver, CO – The Fillmore
09/24 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
09/26 Las Vegas, NV – Palms Casino Resort
09/27 Phoenix, AZ – Airzona Financial Theatre
09/28 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
09/30 Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/01 Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Amphitheater
10/03 Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
10/05 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock
10/07 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
10/09 Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater
10/11 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
10/12 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/13 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
10/16 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
10/18 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/19 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater
10/22 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
10/24 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
10/25 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/26 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Vended:

09/16 Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
10/05 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
10/17 Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge @ Minglewood Hall

With Empty Shell Casing“:

10/29 Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy
10/30 Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse (no Empty Shell Casing)
10/31 Albany, NY – Empire Underground (no Empty Shell Casing)
11/01 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
11/03 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
11/05 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
11/06 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache

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