Wolfmother Lose Another Guitarist

Dave Atkins, guitarist for Australian band Wolfmother, has quit marking the third member to leave the band in as many years.

The original line up, which scored a hit with "Woman", changed in 2008 leaving vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale as the sole remaining original member.

The band issued the following statement:

"Well, after two years of good service to Wolfmother, Dave Atkins has decided to leave the band to spend much-needed time at home with his family. Dave has had a great experience touring and recording with the band, though in time, it’s proven to be too exhausting and taxing on his home life. Dave gives his blessings to the band and may well still be around for future recordings. All is good between the band, everyone is cool, this is more of a life change decision for Dave."

Wolfmother's latest album, Cosmic Egg, is in stores now. Read The Hanging Tree review here.