Untitled Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member of Korn, has left the band and has rededicated his life to Christianity, according to the group's management."Korn has parted ways with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch, who has chosen Jesus Christ as his savior, and will be dedicating his musical pursuits to that end," a statement from the band reads. "Korn respects Brian's wishes, and hopes he finds the happiness he's searching for."The announcement puts to rest weeks of rumors that Welch was unhappy with Korn's direction. On February 8, he had apparently written a "letter of resignation" to the band's management. In the note, Welch detailed a long list of reasons for leaving the band, including increased moral objections to Korn's music and videos. In particular, he was upset by how he was portrayed in the clip for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up," off their recently released Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 album. In the video, Welch's face was superimposed on a dog patrolling a strip club."I can go up there and play those songs and those solos but ... I distanced myself from Korn for probably a year and a half, two years. I just wanted to fade away, it was crazy. I was so gone," Welch told Bakersfield, California, radio station KRAB on Sunday. "But I found my way out and I want to help anyone that wants to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I had to go through the lows to appreciate the highs and it's not perfect but it's damn near."Welch plans on further explaining his decision to leave Korn this coming Sunday, when he'll address the congregation at the Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield, California. And on February 28 he plans to leave for Israel.Korn formed in 1992 as the Bakersfield metal act LAPD, which featured Welch and guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer, bassist Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu and drummer David Silveria. In 1993, vocalist Jonathan Davis joined the group, and they rechristened themselves Korn. Their self-titled 1994 debut went double platinum and was hailed as a landmark album in the burgeoning n-metal scene. The group released six studio albums with Welch, sales of which have topped the 11-million mark in the U.S. alone. Their final album with Welch, Take a Look in the Mirror, was released in 2003.According to Korn's management, the band is currently in the studio working on a new record, which is due in stores in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 could've been worse for him...he could've stayed hohoho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkster Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Its not even April fools day! WTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Found Power Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Oh dear what a pity never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 could have been better, they could of split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian quik Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 mmm, not like they were getting any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_groover Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 mmm' date=' not like they were getting any better.[/quote']Exactly, theres only 1 band that managed to pull off a cover of Word Up<<<<<<<<<<<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medichi Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Bizarre. But hey, surely everyone had given up on them by now anyway? The first three albums are great, Issues had a few interesting ideas, but its been utter pish all the way since..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordred Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Exactly' date=' theres only 1 band that managed to pull off a cover of Word Up<<<<<<<<<<<<[/quote']Very Very True Damn i miss GUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxton's Superb Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 dedicating his life to religion, guffaw! wot a loser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkster Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 In the long run this could be a good thing but still I'm gutted he's left. ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 That sucks, disappointed he chose religion. To each their own I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 ah well doesnt matter korn are/were/will always be fucking shit, there isnt one band i hate more, fucking boring shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_1903 Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 dedicating his life to religion' date=' guffaw! wot a loser![/quote']no. you are the loser because you can't respect his views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rass Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 thats a shame, i really think it's probably time to call it a day for korn tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I think Im the only person who liked "Untouchables" :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 It had a few decent tracks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Ahahahahaha... This is the funniest thing I've heard in a while. Go Jesus etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 ah well. can't say i'm actually that bothered....used to be quite into korn and ''follow the leaders' is still a kicking album....but like most people here have said, Korn probably should just call it quits since they've been going downhill since 'Issues'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untitled Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I think Im the only person who liked "Untouchables" :O i loved iti've loved everything korn have releasedbut they indeed done some dodgy stuff :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxton's Superb Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 no. you are the loser because you can't respect his views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Commander Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I think Im the only person who liked "Untouchables" :ONah. Me too. I personally think the worst album was life is peachy, but on the whole I think most of their albums are quality. Some of the strangest news ever though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timson Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 i liked most of their stuff except life is peachy n follow the leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest five years Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 he played solos?!In particular, he was upset by how he was portrayed in the clip for their cover of Cameo's "Word Up," off their recently released Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 album. In the video, Welch's face was superimposed on a dog patrolling a strip club.that sounds like clutching at straws for a reason to leave, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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