Doc Coyle Quits Bad Wolves, Former Guitarist Chris Cain Returns
In an unexpected announcement just moments ago, long-time Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle announced he was officially leaving the band. And though things with his decision to leave the band went down amicably, he still described it as “bittersweet news” that he said he’ll be able to elaborate a little more on at a later date.
According to his statement, which you can read in full below, Coyle said the decision to walk away from Bad Wolves was a long time coming due to the physical and emotional stress that came with the gig. Returning to the band to fill the void left by Coyle’s departure is previous Bad Wolves guitarist Chris Cain.
Rather than spend too much time paraphrasing his statement, here’s Coyle’s explanation in his own words:
“Dear Wolfpack,
“I regret to inform you that I have decided to part ways with Bad Wolves. It was not an easy decision to make. I have been playing with the band for almost 9 years, so this is a massive life change for me. It should be said that this is a completely amicable split. I love John, Kyle, DL, and AJ. Not being in the trenches going forward with my boys is the hardest part of all of this. But this has been coming for a long while, and I think my time in the band has just run its course. I am still rooting for Bad Wolves to take over the world. And it warms my heart knowing that our old guitarist, Chris Cain, is coming back to take the baton from me on lead guitar.
“I won’t provide an in-depth explanation of why I’m leaving at the moment. I’m sure I’ll share more
details at some point when it’s appropriate. I feel like I’ve lost a bit of who I am as a creative and where my passion lies. Being in this band has brought challenges that have taken quite an emotional toll and burned me out. Through the ups and downs, I’ve done everything in my power to make Bad Wolves successful. I’m very proud of our work, the albums we made, and overcoming the adversity we faced. But it’s time for a fresh start.“Breaking out the way we did in 2018 gave me a 2nd chapter to my career that I could never have dreamed of. Being in our late 30s and receiving #1 singles, gold albums, and arena tours right out of the gate was a stunning achievement. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunities and doors that have opened since I was in Bad Wolves. And I’m proud of the fact that it inspired many musicians to keep grinding it out. If we could do it, you could do it.
“I want to thank everyone who worked with the band all these years – everyone at 10th Street Management and Better Noise Music, Eric and MSK, Independent Artist Group, every single crew member we’ve had, everyone who’s written songs swith us or done production work on any of our albums, but most of all I want to thank the Bad Wolves fans. Your dedication has been a true inspiration. We’ve gotten each other through lots of hard times. The Wolfpack really is a family to me. Any time I’ve had the chance to meet you in person, give you a hug, share your story, or take a picture together has meant the world to me. I will forever be grateful for your support.
“What’s next? I’m not sure, but for the first time in a long time, I have nothing on the books. My schedule
is wide open. That frightens me and excites me. I’m writing music. I’m on a journey to find out what hell it is I want in life. And it’s ok to not have all the answers right now. If you know me, you know that I’m not very good at staying idle, so I’m sure I’ll see you all soon.“Love and respect,
Doc Coyle”
Whatever happens next for Coyle, we at MetalSucks wish him all the best.
