Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo quits over band’s Dolly Parton cover, accuses label of ‘ill intent’
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Key Points:
- Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo announced his departure from the band, citing the release of their Dolly Parton cover "Jolene" shortly after her death as the "final nail in the coffin."
- Rebollo accused their label, Better Noise Music, of acting with "ill intent" by releasing the cover without Parton's vocals despite the band's opposition, feeling it appeared as capitalizing on her passing.
- The label plans to release the song with proceeds benefiting Parton's Imagination Library, but Rebollo expressed frustration over business decisions being made without the band's consent.
- Bad Wolves have faced ongoing challenges, including multiple lineup changes and controversies, such as being dropped from Skillet’s tour due to false fan accusations against their new singer.
- The band’s previous success includes their 2018 hit "Zombie," recorded with the late Dolores O’Riordan, highlighting a pattern of tragic timing and lineup instability.
