Bad Wolves Kicked Off Skillet Tour, Guitarist Departs Over Label’s Decision to Release Dolly Parton Cover

In a recent turn of events, Los Angeles metal band Bad Wolves has seen the departure of their guitarist, AJ Rebollo, and the cancellation of their tour with Skillet. The news was brought to light through Rebollo's social media post, which detailed his decision to leave the band over the label's decision to release a cover of "Jolene" by Dolly Parton without their approval.

Rebollo expressed his disagreement with the label's actions, stating that releasing the cover would be seen as exploiting Parton's death and went against the band's wishes. He also noted the label's frequent decisions that were contrary to the band's preferences, which had taken a toll on their well-being. In addition, Bad Wolves' singer, Sara "Killboy" Skinner, announced that the band had been removed from a tour with Christian metal band Skillet.

This decision came after backlash from fans who speculated about Skinner's gender identity, which she confirmed in a social media video. Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, Better Noise Music, the band's label, announced that profits from the "Jolene" cover would be donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.