Suffocation Drummer Eric Morotti Quits Band, Says “I Will Not Work With Toxic, Abusive Drug Addicts”

Suffocation drummer Eric Morotti has officially parted ways with the band after ten years, issuing a strongly worded statement explaining his decision.

Morotti confirmed that he will now shift his focus to Sanguisugabogg, who he is currently touring with across the United States.

In a post shared on his birthday, Morotti detailed the reasoning behind his exit:

“There comes a point in your life where you pick YOU! You must choose to change, evolve, or be stuck in the same routines forever. Today. On my. Birthday. I have chosen to step away from Suffocation 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. That being said. I’ve been having an absolute BLAST with Sanguisugabogg 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. Catch me on tour with them still on the Lamb of God tour around the USA!! I love you all, thank you very much to all my fans for supporting me over the years, keep your eyes open for what’s next!”

Morotti’s comments include direct allegations regarding the environment within Suffocation, though no additional details have been provided at this time.

He also made it clear that his current experience with Sanguisugabogg has been a major positive shift, praising the band’s chemistry and atmosphere.

As of now, Suffocation have yet to publicly respond to Morotti’s departure or the claims made in his statement.

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