Following the recent allegations leveled against new Vulvodynia vocalist, Zion Bittenbender, has decided to leave the band’s current tour to deal with the situation “through the proper legal channels”.
Days after being named the South African deathcore band’s frontman, Bittenbender was hit with alarming allegations which is forcing him to leave the tour. Fortunately for the band, guitarist Lwandile Prusent will step back into the role of vocalist for the time being.
Prusent stepped in the role previously after a violent altercation that resulted in the removal of their former vocalist Duncan Bentley.
The band shared the following statement:
Official Statement from Vulvodynia
Following the recent Allegations circulating online involving our vocalist, Zion Bittenbender, we want to provide an update regarding our touring plans.
After careful discussion, Zion will be returning home fromout current tour in Aisa to focus on addressing these matters through the appropriate legal channels. Handling this responsibly would be extremely difficult while continuing to tour internationally, so this decision has been made in everyone’s best interests.
Lwandile Prusent, who originally fronted Vulvodynia and has since been performing on guitar, will resume vocal duties for the remained of 2025 to ensure our commitments are fulfilled.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support while this situation is handled properly and respectfully.