VITRIOL’s Kyle Rasmussen Issues Update After Being Stranded In New York

Vitriol guitarist/vocalist Kyle Rasmussen has issued another update after being left behind at a gas station on the Vermont–New York border—an incident that forced the band to drop off their headlining tour with Weeping. The group had only recently announced a new lineup before the trek began.

Rasmussen thanked fans for the outpouring of support and gave special recognition to Felder’s Convenience, the gas station where he was left. Staff members there witnessed the exchange and offered to store his gear and merch until he could return for it. He described the experience as “extremely humbling,” having relied on the goodwill of strangers throughout the ordeal.

Rasmussen, along with his partner and their dog, is currently making the trip home. They’re planning a stop in Denver to visit producer Dave Otero, who mixed and mastered the band’s 2024 album ‘Suffer & Become’.

Below is Rasmussen’s full statement (transcribed by Lambgoat), presented in bold block-quote format per TheMosh style:

“Hello, everyone. Here we are in a beautiful, driving, redwood New York, of Vermont. I suppose it’s all in the eyes of the beholder. I have good news for anyone who is interested in seeing Maggie, Ghost, and myself make it home safely.

The outpouring of support has been beyond overwhelming. I know that might sound like a tired thing to say, but what else is there to say. If any of you are wondering why we weren’t just getting a train or a bus home, we’re looking at it. We have about three weeks’ worth of merchandise loosely smashed into this Jeep, which is the largest vehicle that Hertz had available for us. I have all my equipment, all of our luggage. With that being said, we, of course, have our dog, which complicates things further.

Massive, massive shout out to Felder’s Convenience. If you’re ever rolling through Redwood, New York, on your way to Canada, check out Felder’s Convenience. They got deli, they got pizza, they got gas, they got cigarettes, they got coffee, they got everything you need. He even had an out-of-season ice cream shop that he was kind enough, after witnessing this whole snafu go down, to let us access.

He was kind enough to offer to keep all of our equipment and belongings safely in his building until we were able to come back and retrieve it. So MVP.

Relying on the goodwill of people this entire time has been extremely humbling. That’s about it. We’re about to hit the road. The Maggie, Ghost, and Kyle tour begins now. We’re about to head to Chicago. And then after that, Denver, to kiss that beautiful David Otero on the mouth. I’m coming for you, buddy. Okay, give me more cocaine.”

Rasmussen also shared an update on the funds donated to him in the wake of the incident, stating that he and his partner are “perfectly secure” for the remainder of their journey. Any additional money will go toward outstanding debts tied to Vitriol’s touring expenses. He added that the future looks “bright” for both himself and the band, closing with, “You can’t kill what is already dead.”

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