Vitriol’s Kyle Rasmussen has posted another update after the chaotic incident that saw him stranded at a gas station on the Vermont–New York border, following a dispute with the band’s now former lineup.
The fallout forced Vitriol to drop off their headlining tour with Weeping, just weeks after unveiling the new members meant to join Rasmussen on the road.
In his latest message, Rasmussen thanked fans for the support that’s poured in since the story broke, and gave a heartfelt shoutout to Felder’s Convenience, the Redwood, New York gas station where he was left behind.
The staff witnessed the situation firsthand and offered to safeguard his equipment, merch and luggage until he could return, Rasmussen described the experience of relying on strangers as “extremely humbling.”
He, his partner Maggie, and their dog Ghost are now making the long drive home, with plans to swing through Chicago before heading to Colorado to visit producer Dave Otero, who mixed and mastered Vitriol’s 2024 full length Suffer & Become.
Video statement
In his video statement, Rasmussen explained the logistics of getting home:
“We have about three weeks worth of merchandise loosely smashed into this Jeep… I have all my equipment, all of our luggage… we, of course, have our dog, which complicates things further.”
He praised Felder’s Convenience, “They got deli, they got pizza… everything you need”, saying the owner even offered space to store his gear after witnessing the “snafu” unfold.
Rasmussen closed the update with a mix of exhaustion and humour, telling fans:
“The Maggie Ghost and Kyle tour begins now… after that, Denver, to kiss that beautiful David Otero on the mouth… give me more cocaine.”
He also addressed donations sent his way, assuring fans that he, Maggie and Ghost are safe and financially secure enough to make it home, any remaining funds will go toward debts Vitriol accumulated preparing for the now collapsed tour.
Rasmussen ended with a familiar rallying cry: “You can’t kill what is already dead.”
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