SIX FEET UNDER have announced a lineup change ahead of a busy stretch of international touring, revealing that drummer Marco Pitruzzella has exited the band and has been replaced by Ruston Grosse, known for his work with MASTER and SKELETAL REMAINS.
The death metal veterans shared the news in a statement posted to social media on May 28, just days before the start of their European tour.
The band wrote in a statement: “Just wanted to let all our fans, worldwide, know that we are beyond excited to start our European tour this coming week, and kicking off our intense summer touring schedule which will last into the fall and finish up in South America in October/November. We also would like you to help us welcoming our new drummer!! Ruston Grosse who has previously worked with MASTER, and others! we have been working together with Ruston for a few months preparing, and formally since the beginning of May after we parted ways with Marco Pitruzzella.
“Everyone in the band is very excited about this new chapter of SIX FEET UNDER and the heavy groove that Ruston is bringing to the rhythm section!! He’s a brutalizer! And a great guy.
“We will see you all, from the stage, SOON!!!”
Grosse also commented on joining the group, expressing his excitement about hitting the road with the longtime death metal outfit: “I’m absolutely f*ckin’ stoked to pummel the masses with the guys on these next attacks!!! It’s an honor to share the stage with Chris, Jack, Ray, & Jeff as well to be stepping in for Lord Marco.
“Get your a***es out to the show or fest and prepare to be crushed because let me tell ya… WAR IS COMING!!!”
The lineup change comes as SIX FEET UNDER continue promoting their latest studio album, Next To Die, which was released on April 24 through Metal Blade Records.
The band is set to return to Europe this June for a run of dates alongside EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY before launching a North American headlining tour in July with support from KATAKLYSM and WORMHOLE. Later in the year, SIX FEET UNDER will head to Latin America for a two-week trek scheduled for October and November.
SIX FEET UNDER European tour dates w/ EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY:
June 3, 2026 – Gdańsk, Poland – Mystic Festival
June 4, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Franz
June 5, 2026 – Maastricht, Netherlands – Pitfest
June 6, 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Gebäude 9
June 7, 2026 – Saarbrücken, Germany – The Garage
June 10, 2026 – Košice, Slovakia – Colosseum
June 12, 2026 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock
June 13, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – A38
June 14, 2026 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Orto Bar
June 16, 2026 – Memmingen, Germany – Kaminwerk
June 17, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Halle
June 19, 2026 – Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colo-Saal
June 20, 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Festival
June 21, 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
June 23, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
June 24, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell
June 26, 2026 – Spálené Poříčí, Czech Republic – Basinfire Festival
June 27, 2026 – Hauteville, Switzerland – Abyss Festival
SIX FEET UNDER North American tour dates w/ KATAKLYSM, WORMHOLE:
July 8, 2026 – Detroit, United States – Sanctuary
July 9, 2026 – Toronto, Canada – Lee’s Palace ^
July 10, 2026 – Montreal, Canada – Fairmount ^
July 11, 2026 – Ottawa, Canada – Overflow ^
July 12, 2026 – Worcester, United States – Palladium Upstairs
July 13, 2026 – Hamden, United States – Space Ballroom
July 14, 2026 – New York, United States – Gramercy Theatre
July 15, 2026 – Bensalem, United States – Broken Goblet
July 16, 2026 – Raleigh, United States – Chapel of Bones
July 17, 2026 – Jacksonville, United States – Albatross
July 18, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, United States – Culture Room
July 19, 2026 – Orlando, United States – Conduit
July 21, 2026 – Houston, United States – Scout Bar
July 22, 2026 – Austin, United States – Come and Take It Live
July 23, 2026 – Lubbock, United States – Jake’s
July 24, 2026 – Farmington, United States – Lauter Haus
July 25, 2026 – Phoenix, United States – Nile
July 26, 2026 – Los Angeles, United States – 1720
July 27, 2026 – Fresno, United States – Strummer’s
July 28, 2026 – Berkeley, United States – Cornerstone
July 29, 2026 – Roseville, United States – Goldfield
July 30, 2026 – Boise, United States – Shredder *
July 31, 2026 – Portland, United States – Hawthorne Theatre
August 1, 2026 – Seattle, United States – El Corazon
August 2, 2026 – Vancouver, Canada – Rickshaw ^
August 4, 2026 – Calgary, Canada – Arrowhead ^
August 5, 2026 – Edmonton, Canada – Starlite Room ^
August 6, 2026 – Saskatoon, Canada – Black Cat ^
August 7, 2026 – Winnipeg, Canada – Park Theatre ^
August 8, 2026 – Minneapolis, United States – Skyway Theatre
August 9, 2026 – Madison, United States – The Annex
August 10, 2026 – Covington, United States – Madison Theater
August 11, 2026 – Chicago, United States – Reggies
- No KATAKLYSM
^ KATAKLYSM headlines
SIX FEET UNDER Latin American tour dates:
October 13, 2026 – Chihuahua, Mexico – Pistoleros Bar
October 14, 2026 – Monterrey, Mexico – Terraza Sultan
October 15, 2026 – Ciudad de México, Mexico – Circo Volador
October 17, 2026 – San José, Costa Rica – Pepers Club
October 18, 2026 – San Salvador, El Salvador – Alianza Francesca
October 20, 2026 – Quito, Ecuador – Miami Recepciones
October 21, 2026 – Bogotá, Colombia – Auditorio Cun
October 23, 2026 – Lima, Peru – Teatro Leguia
October 25, 2026 – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Cariola
October 27, 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – El Teatrito
October 28, 2026 – Montevideo, Uruguay – Live Era
October 30, 2026 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Mister Rock
October 31, 2026 – Recife, Brazil – Lounge Music
November 1, 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil – Hagar 110
November 2, 2026 – Curitiba, Brazil – Tork And Rol
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