Doc Coyle

Doc Coyle is a multifaceted artist recognized for his guitar work, songwriting, and media contributions within the heavy music scene. After establishing himself as a foundational guitarist in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, Doc Coyle began his career with the New Jersey metal band God Forbid in the late 1990s. The band released six full-length albums through Century Media and Victory Records, achieving over 300,000 global sales and multiple appearances on the Billboard Top 200. God Forbid toured extensively with major acts including Slipknot, Machine Head, and Gwar, and performed at prominent festivals such as Ozzfest and Mayhem Festival, cementing their status as pioneers of the 2000s Metalcore movement.

Coyle departed from God Forbid in 2013, with the band later reforming in 2022. Following his departure from God Forbid, Coyle diversified his musical portfolio. He formed the atmospheric hard rock band Vagus Nerve in 2012, releasing their crowdfunded debut EP Visceral in 2016. In 2016, he joined drummer Meytal Cohen’s band for a successful US tour supporting Queensrÿche.

Coyle has also served as a versatile fill-in and touring guitarist for multiple high-profile acts, notably with Lamb of God on a 2009 tour opening for Metallica, as well as with Trivium (2009), Unearth (2012), Darkest Hour (2017), and Mark Morton’s solo band (2019). Most recently, he handled rhythm guitar and backing vocals for Ice Nine Kills during their 2023 stadium world tour supporting Metallica. His songwriting prowess is evident with credits on Body Count’s Grammy-nominated album Bloodlust (2017) and Jamey Jasta’s solo album The Lost Chapters. In 2016, Coyle co-founded Bad Wolves, achieving significant commercial and critical success.

In 2024, Coyle became a featured player with the heavy metal supergroup Metal Allegiance, and released his debut solo single, ‘Livin’ On The Edge’, further showcasing his multifaceted artistry.