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Drummer Eric Morotti has announced his departure from Suffocation after 10 years in the veteran death metal band, citing a toxic work environment and allegations of drug addiction.
In an Instagram Story on April 10th, Morotti said, “Thanks for the birthday wishes. My gift to myself is walking away from a toxic group, and knowing my worth. I’m choosing me from now on, I will be not teaming with addicts anymore.”
A little later, Morotti made a separate post, adding more context. He stated, “Today. On my. Birthday. I have chosen to step away from @suffocationofficial to prolong my health, myself. My integrity. I will not work with toxic. Abusive drug addicts. Let alone allow them to boss me around. I’ve been belittled and stepped all over for too long.”
Morotti, who has also been playing as the live drummer of fellow death metal band Sanguisugabogg, cited his time with that group as providing another impetus for the exit.
“I’ve been having an absolute BLAST with @sanguisugaboggband and have been shown what it’s like to be part of real FAMILY. no egos, no power trips. Just bros that love music and being together.”
Sanguisugabogg are currently on tour with Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, and Fit for an Autopsy. Pick up tickets here.
Suffocation meanwhile have already announced a replacement drummer, tapping John Longstreth of tech death band Origin to step in on their dates with Cradle of Filth, Sepultura, and Dimmu Borgir. Tickets to Suffocation’s upcoming shows are available here.
See the Instagram posts from Morotti and Suffocation below.
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