Posted on 02/23/2005 12:34:22 AM PST by Rastus
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has parted ways with the hard rock act, citing a recent religious awakening.
Welch broke the news Sunday on Bakersfield, Calif., station KRAB-FM.
"I had it in my heart to come here and explain to you," Welch said. "I'm good friends with Korn. I love those guys, and they love me, and they're very happy for me."
Addressing the aggressive tone of the music he made with Korn, Welch said, "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."
Welch added that he would be appearing at a local church on Feb. 27, during which time he would "speak (about) how I got to this place in my life, and I'll answer all your questions."
On its official Web site (http://www.korn.com), Korn's remaining members said they respect Welch's wishes and hope "he finds the happiness he is searching for." The group is in the studio working on a new album, due in September, which will be its first since fulfilling its contract with Epic last year.
For now, no replacement for Welch has been named, nor has a new label home for the band.
GREAT NEWS!!!!
I have heard people try to claim that very thing.
I'll remember you, I'll call you prune.
Very few ever rocked harder than "Rez" at their best...But Mastedon was good for awhile (John and Dino Elefante), and Magdallan (Lanny Cordola, ex "House of Lords" guitarist, and Ken Tamplin - ex of "Shout") Barren Cross, King's X, and WhiteCross were hot, too. Kerry Livgren (former Kansas guitarist) both solo ("Seeds of Change" album), and with his band "A.D."
It will be interesting to see how his life develops as a (bad PUN alert...) POST KORN FLAKE! BwaHAHAHAHAHA!
sorry I was getting too serious and I couldn't resist!
Yea! Kaiser is da man! And he is a pretty nice guy in person, too. Wendy is also very cool. Their best album ever (IMHO) was "Colours", (and if you remember that one, you know how long I've been listening to Christian Rock - and about how old I am! LOL!) their next best, "Civil Rites".
Ever listen to Lanny Cordola's first solo album, "Electric Warrior, Acoustic Saint"? His guitar work is utterly amazing - from a take on Mozart called "Marriage of Figaro(sort of...)", to a flamenco-styled acoustic burner called "Jalapeno Man" that incorporates some of Aranjuez's "Malaguena", to a crisp acoustic version of "Amazing Grace" - done with a whole lot of "tonics" (aka overtones)...
Nice to know some still recall "Rez"
A.A.C.
That got a good sound. Best of luck to them. Thanks for the link.
Yes, especially in America today with persecution of Christians coming from almost all popular culture. However, to accept and serve the Lord basically means that you desire to keep the Ten Commandments which lead to a good, clean and fulfilling life and Christians believe, to an eternal home in Heaven vs. spending eternity in Hell, which is unthinkable. The good that Mr. Korn can do through this decision might be hidden from the public at large but the blessing on his own life if he perseveres will be tremendous. The road he was on probably was going to lead to some kind of personal abyss in middle age.
Yeah, didn't you know that? He also drank milk and grooved to the Kingston Trio.
These "get a haircut" guys kill me. They are so shallow.
Wow! UnF'n believable! I guess KoRn and God don't mix.
I think that statements like "UnF'n believable" don't mix with the moral values projected on this site. Very uncouth.
EXCELLENT!
I must be getting old. I would never have thought I'd see those words strung together like that. I'm just trying to get past "Heavy Metal Family Band." I'll work on Christian rock later.
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"Church of the Divine Chupacabra"
LOL!
Hey, this might really help a lot of people. Good for him for having the courage of his convictions.
Allelujah ping
He's in for a pleasant surprise.
I was a rock guitar slinger since the late '60's, but for the last eight years or so, have played strictly in evangelical churches' praise and worship teams.
It is then......and ONLY then.......that you come to realize exactly why the Good Lord gave you the musical gifting that you have. I get to use almost every lick I used in rock and blues, but the purpose and the aim of the music is SO different.
I could never, ever go back to playing clubs, bars, dances, whatever. Never. I've experienced way too much playing that Les Paul Custom for God's purposes to ever go back.
"Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?" - 1 Corinthians 11:14
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