Vitriol return as a three-piece with Keith Merrow on guitar

Vitriol have restructured following the sudden departure of bassist/co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger in September 2024. The band has now added guitarist Keith Merrow (Conquering Dystopia, Demisery, Merrow, Nightmarer), officially announcing the lineup change via social media:

“We are very pleased to announce that @keithmerrow has taken up the reins as the co-guitarist in Vitriol. For anyone unfamiliar with Keith’s work, he’s an intensely prolific artist, songwriter, and world-class player. We are extremely excited to bring him on as we approach the writing of LP3.

Here’s a statement from Keith himself,

“Vitriol reminds me why I love guitar and extreme music. There is an energy to the band’s sound that can only come from a place of true passion for extreme arts. I’m very excited and motivated to work with Kyle and Matt on upcoming tours and albums.”
It’s off to war!”

Roethlisberger’s departure came mid-tour after an 11-year tenure that included work on their latest offering, 2024’s Suffer & Become. Addressing the exit, the band stated:

“Update: Full Terror Assault Fest today. Our performance is at 8:30.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of founding member, bassist, and co-vocalist, Adam Roethlisberger. After a very rocky start to the tour, Adam felt it was the time to call it a day. It was the straw upon the camel’s back of a long and difficult working relationship with myself (Kyle). I can be a difficult person to work with. Adam has our love and best wishes in whatever he pursues next.

Matt and I will continue as a two-piece for the foreseeable future. Thank you to everyone who has shared their support and enthusiasm over these last several shows. To the rest of you, we hope to see you out there.”

With Merrow now in the fold, Vitriol are pressing forward as a three-piece.