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Vulvodynia Parts Ways with Vocalist Amid Misconduct Allegations

3/4/2026

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Vulvodynia has parted ways with vocalist Zion Bittenbender over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that surfaced after his hiring last fall.
Bittenbender denied the claims but stepped down in November to address the situation.
The band withdrew from Defeated Sanity's upcoming tour, signaling potential instability.
Vulvodynia will search for a new vocalist while Lwandile Prusent handles vocal duties for the rest of the year.

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Vulvodynia has parted ways with vocalist Zion Bittenbender over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that surfaced after his hiring last fall.
Bittenbender denied the claims but stepped down in November to address the situation.
The band withdrew from Defeated Sanity's upcoming tour, signaling potential instability.
Vulvodynia will search for a new vocalist while Lwandile Prusent handles vocal duties for the rest of the year.