Vended Split With Guitarist Connor ‘Grod’ Grodzicki

Nu-metal band Vended (co-founded by Griffin Taylor and Simon Crahan, the respective sons of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan) have introduced that they’ve break up with guitarist Connor “Grod” Grodzicki for “private causes.” The information arrives mere days earlier than the band are scheduled to kick off their upcoming tour in assist of Static-X and Mudvayne.

What Did Vended Say In regards to the Scenario?

Final Friday (Sept. 5), Vended shared the information on their official social media accounts.

“To our followers, we wish to share with you that our guitarist, Grod has made the troublesome choice to half methods with the band as a result of private causes. This was not a straightforward alternative, however one we respect absolutely. Grod has been an unimaginable brother to us each on and off stage, and his contributions will at all times be part of who we’re,” they start.

Vended’s assertion continues:

Whereas it’s onerous to say goodbye, we’re grateful for the time, power, and love he poured into this band. We ask you to affix us in supporting him as he strikes ahead on his personal path.

As for us, we are going to proceed to push ahead, create and provides every little thing we’ve got for all of you who imagine in us. Your assist means the world, and we’re extra dedicated than ever to hold this imaginative and prescient onward.

With love and respect, VENDED

You’ll be able to see their put up beneath:

As for Grod – and so far as we will inform – he has but to make a press release in regards to the state of affairs. Additionally, it’s unclear how Grog’s departure will impression Vended’s upcoming tour, as neither a alternative guitarist nor any up to date plans have been revealed.

In fact, it’s value mentioning that Grod had been with the band because the starting, and he performed on each of Vended’s official releases up to now: 2021’s What Is It//Kill It EP and 2024’s Vended LP.

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How Have Followers Reacted to the Information?

Understandably, many followers have reacted to the information with a mix of disappointment, optimism and supportiveness.

As an example, two folks on Fb wrote, “Glad to have met him each instances i seen yall, tremendous good dude his presence on this band will likely be missed” and “Very lucky to have met him a pair years in the past. A genuinely nice man who was enjoyable to speak to! Better of luck Grod! You’re gonna do nice issues!”

Equally, somebody on X shared, “Sorry to see you go Grod. Greatest needs in your future endeavors. Glad I received to see you with Vended THREE instances. You had been an animal on the stage!”

Likewise, somebody on Instagram commented: “An actual disgrace to listen to. Better of luck to him and the blokes shifting ahead!!”

That stated, not everybody has responded to the information with such positivity and understanding.

Particularly, somebody on Instagram replied to Vended’s put up, “Nicely I’m now not a fan of vended,” simply as another person shared, “Ahhhhh slipknot syndrome. Quickly it’ll solely be the drummer and singer trigger they personal the band.”

So, how do you really feel about Vended parting methods with Connor “Grod” Grodzicki? Are you [still] planning to see them on tour? Tell us!

Particulars of Vended’s Upcoming Tour

Talking of Vended’s upcoming tour alongside Mudvayne and Static-X – as a part of their respective twenty fifth anniversary celebrations of L.D. 50 and Wisconsin Demise Journey – it’ll begin on Sept. 11 (at Q On line casino in Dubuque, Iowa) and finish on Oct. 26 (on the Mohegan Solar Area in Uncasville, Connecticut). Nevertheless, Vended have already got reveals scheduled past these dates and into 2026, together with stops at this 12 months’s Vans Warped Tour and subsequent 12 months’s Bloodstock Open Air.

You’ll be able to view all of Vended’s upcoming dates – and seize tickets – right here.