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Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo quits over band’s Dolly Parton cover, accuses label of ‘ill intent’

Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo has quit the band over a controversial Dolly Parton cover, accusing the label of ill intent.

By · Published August 29, 2026 at 13:26 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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The story so far

One member of Bad Wolves has quit the band. He cited disagreements over the band's upcoming cover of Dolly Parton's “Jolene”. The cover was set to feature Parton herself, with proceeds benefiting her foundation.

Rebollo's resignation came after he accused the band's label of having ill intent. Rebollo's decision to leave the band was announced shortly after the controversy began to gain traction. The band's upcoming cover of “Jolene” will still be released, with proceeds going to Parton's foundation.

The band's label has not yet responded to Rebollo's accusations. The remaining members of Bad Wolves have not publicly commented on Rebollo's departure or the controversy surrounding the cover. The band's future projects and Rebollo's next steps remain unclear.

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The obvious questions

Why did AJ Rebollo quit Bad Wolves?

Rebollo quit Bad Wolves over disagreements regarding the band's upcoming cover of Dolly Parton's “Jolene”. He accused the band's label of having ill intent in releasing the cover after Parton's passing.

What will happen to the “Jolene” cover?

The “Jolene” cover will still be released, with proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton's foundation.

Has the band's label responded to Rebollo's accusations?

The band's label has not yet responded to Rebollo's accusations of ill intent.

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Bad Wolves Dolly Parton Jolene AJ Rebollo Music Controversy Band Departure

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