ZION BITTENBENDER Of VULVODYNIA No Longer Touring With Band Due To Sexual Assault Allegations

South African deathcore outfit Vulvodynia is having a reasonably tough week. After allegations of sexual assault surfaced on-line towards their new vocalist, Zion Bittenbender, Bittenbender has now left the band’s present tour as a result of allegations.

Initially addressing the scenario on November sixth, Metallic Injection reported that Vulvodynia launched the next assertion on Fb: “We’re conscious of the intense allegations which have not too long ago surfaced on-line involving one in all our members. We all know how distressing and emotional this sort of information may be, and we perceive that many individuals in our group are reacting strongly to it. We wish to make it clear that we’re taking this matter very severely. Out of respect for everybody concerned, and to make sure that the scenario is dealt with pretty and responsibly, we will probably be permitting the suitable authorized {and professional} channels to take their course earlier than making any additional remark.”

Bittenbender launched his personal assertion on Instagram tales: “Just lately, false and deeply hurtful statements have been made about me on-line. I wish to tackle this instantly and clearly. The allegations being unfold about me are fully unfaithful. I didn’t commit the act I’m being accused of, and I’ve by no means been charged with or investigated for such a criminal offense.

Sadly, these claims have resurfaced a number of occasions through the years and have brought about pointless hurt to my private {and professional} life. I’ve remained silent out of respect for privateness and since I believed the reality would converse for itself. Nevertheless, the continued unfold of those falsehoods has left me no selection however to talk publicly.

I’ve 2 sisters and a girlfriend who I really like dearly, and being accused of harming a girl is one thing I’m fully incapable o,f and people who know me and my character know that I’d by no means do such a factor. I take issues like this very severely and have at all times carried out myself with integrity and respect towards others. Those that know me personally and professionally know the reality about my character.

I’m taking applicable authorized {and professional} steps to handle this defamation and harassment. I can’t interact additional on social media about this matter. I really feel as if making false allegations of one thing as severe as that is taking away from what actual victims have skilled and gone via, and my coronary heart goes out to them.

Thanks to those that have reached out with assist or concern. I respect your understanding as I deal with this example via the right channels.”

Now, just some quick days later, it has been introduced that Zion Bittenbender is now not becoming a member of Vulvodynia on tour, a job that he took to permit guitarist Lwandile Prusent to step again from vocal duties, which Prusent will now need to resume. The latest assertion about Bittenbender‘s absence got here from the tour was posted to Vulvodynia‘s Instagram and is as follows:

“Following the latest allegations circulating on-line involving our vocalist, Zion Bittenbender, we wish to present an replace relating to our touring plans.

After cautious dialogue, Zion will probably be returning dwelling from our present tour in Asia to concentrate on addressing these issues via the suitable authorized channels. Dealing with this responsibly could be extraordinarily tough whereas persevering with to tour internationally, so this resolution has been made in everybody’s greatest pursuits.

Lwandile Prusent, who initially fronted Vulvodynia and has since been acting on guitar, will resume vocal duties for the remained of 2025 to make sure our commitments are fulfilled.

We respect everybody’s understanding and assist whereas this example is dealt with correctly and respectfully.”