Vended Guitarist Connor “Grod” Grodzicki Leaves Band for “Personal Reasons”
Quite the little switch is happening for Vended, right as they’re gearing up for another big adventure. The boys are about to hit the road supporting Static-X and Mudvayne, but they’ll be missing one of their core pieces—guitarist Connor “Grod” Grodzicki. He’s decided to leave the band, citing personal reasons, and no word on who might be replacing him on this upcoming tour has been announced.
The band released this statement yesterday (September 5):
“To our fans, we want to share with you that our guitarist, Grod has made the difficult decision to part ways with the band due to personal reasons. This was not an easy choice, but one we respect fully. Grod has been an incredible brother to us, both on and off the stage, and his contributions will always be a part of who we are.
“While its hard to say goodbye, we are grateful for the time energy, and love he poured into this band, and we ask you to joins us in supporting him as he moves forward on his own path.
“As for us, we will continue to push forward, create, and give everything we have for all of you who believe In us. Your support means the world, and we are more commited than ever to carry this vision onward.
“With love and respect,
VENDED”
Vended 2025 tour dates:
09/11 – Dubuque, IA @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
09/13 – Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
09/14 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/16 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
09/17 – Youngstown, OH @ The Covelli Centre
09/19 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
09/20 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
09/21 – Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
09/23 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
09/24 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
09/26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
09/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
09/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/30 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds
10/01 – Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Amphitheater
10/03 – Pocatello, ID @ Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
10/05 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock
10/07 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
10/09 – Tulsa, OK @ The Tulsa Theater
10/11 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
10/12 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/13 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
10/16 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
10/18 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 – Raleigh, NC @ The Red Hat Amphitheater
10/22 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
10/24 – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
10/25 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/26 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
