CMU reports that one of Korn's guitarist is leaving the band for more spiritual pursuits. They report:
Elsewhere in band split news, Brian 'head' Welch, guitarist with hard rockers Korn, has confirmed he has quit the band, citing a recent religious awakening and desire for "happiness" as his reason for leaving the band. Speaking to Californian radio station KRAB-FM, Welch said: "I had it in my heart to come here and explain to you. I'm good friends with Korn. I love those guys, and they love me, and they're very happy for me." Referring to the aggressive tone of Korn's music, he continued: "Anger is a good thing, and if kids want to listen to Korn, good, but there's happiness after the anger. I'm going to show it through my actions how much I love my fans." He added that he would be appearing at his local church this Sunday where he would "speak [about] how I got to this place in my life, and I'll answer all your questions."On their official website the rest of the band said they respected Welch's decision and hoped that "he finds the happiness he is searching for." The group, currently without a recording contract having fulfilled their commitments to Sony label Epic last year, are still working on their next studio album - no replacement for Welch has as yet been named.
Maybe Welch feels guilty for taking the gag of rap-metal as started by Anthrax way the hell too far.
Article comments
1 - The Theory
do Korn fans even exist anymore?
2 - erik
wow, i love the band korn, and at first when i heard brian left, i was like what? but ive reasently found god and im acually glad he's quiting the one thing hes known for, for the lord jesus christ, thats awsome, brian is now my hero for that desision, wow and the rest of the band is happy for him, wow he was a huge part and there lettin him do it, thats cool, and i just heard there making a new album, insane wow
3 - wes
I was never really a Korn fan, although i remember seeing the guys in a ##### once. I knew they were dark the minute i heard fall from grace. I wanted to share that i recently sold out to Jesus Christ, but not long after i was scre#ing this girl and the song came on. I ran soon afterwards after feeling totally convicted by hearing the words. Bryan said that God will use what ever means are necasseary to speak to us. I was a hopelss and desparate sex addict and the Lord set me free!!Keep givin the glory to God Bryan!! Hope to hear some Holy Spirit inspired "head" rock!!
4 - wes
this is Wes again. I just wanted to confirm that the space blocked out implied that i saw them in a girlie magaize once, just to clarify.
5 - dave L
i like korn and im also a christian. god can work through any one. jesus died for you and all you have to do is ask him into your heart to live in your life, and he will wash your sins away. cant wait to hear some good hardcore music from bryan.
6 - Lisa
i am very sad that"head"left the band , they were my favoriteist band in the world!!i was crying when i heard the news but i support "head" %100 percent and i still love him and Korn
7 - sydney
Agreed, we will all miss head. some more than others, no doubt.
It's too bad really. How often have you longed for Head and it was there for you. Now, seems the world has gone pear-shaped; Christian Morality has replaced good old fashioned Head.
I for one will miss Head, and will never fogive the lord for this.
8 - Jesus_Freak
Hi there, I was just searching the net about Brian ause I heard this on CBN.
I thought it was so awesome to hear about his encouter with God and now following the Lord.
I also follow the Lord. I rededicated my life to Him about 2 years ago.
After hitting rock bottom in my life and Marriag.
For a while there all I cared about was drugs, clubs, rave scenes, sex, and parties.
I am so thankful now that I have the Lord in my lfie.
I use to be the one trying anything new. I loved coke, X, acid, loved it all but nothing at all compares to living a life with Jesus. He is the all time high.
I hope more and more people coem to know the Lord through Brian's Salvation. It is so awesome to hear of a SECULAR BANDS COMING OT KNOW THE LORD: U2 is one of them I just found out are Christians, also I heard that R Kelly is now a Christian and is singing Christian music, I heard one song it was awesome.
Praise God.
Any comments to anything I said you can email me :)
9 - mehlama
thats dangerous sydney, think about what you just said (not to preach) yea I also loved Korn, but all good things have to come to an end sooner or later,but this just seems to soon
10 - janie
this has depressed me so!how can you leave the band,your brothers all just because you found god!find him yeah but dont leave the band!how come you didnt think about your fans!oh well but theres nothing i could really do he maid his decision all i can do is in courage him!korn is my heart always..........
11 - brent
i think its kool that briAn found god im still a hardcore korn fan but i dont yhink anyopne can replace brian
12 - Bethany
I think you guys are wonderful for speaking up about your faith!! Brian is a great role model to all those who put their faith in the lord as #1 in their lives!! your support is wonderful!!
B
13 - jenny
are all you guys on fucking crack? this is KORN we're talking about, the same ones that wrote "hollow life", the biggest god-bashing song i've ever heard. i think brian's taking a few too many drugs to think there's a god
14 - barker
@ 13
Finally, someone talking some sense.
15 - Chris Fleshner
Greetings to you all and love and peace to you with your journey with God - all of you.
Once you stay with God for awhile - each wrinkle is a passage of Honor.
God Loves a contrite spirit.
Chris F.