View Full Version : Head leaves KoRn
Danielle
02-22-2005, 07:58 PM
It has been announced today that Brian "Head" Welch the guitarist from KoRn has left the band to re-direct his life to Christianity.
Read more here (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497313/20050222/korn.jhtml?headlines=true)
What does everyone think about this?
The Modfather
02-22-2005, 07:58 PM
In an official statement on MTV.com, Brian "Head" Welch has announced that he will no longer be a part of KoRn due to religious obligations.
"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."
More information can be found at the following link: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497313/2...?headlines=true (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497313/20050222/korn.jhtml?headlines=true)
The Modfather
02-22-2005, 08:00 PM
Oops, looks like we posted the thread at the same time. What should we do about this? :lol:
Dedicated
02-22-2005, 08:01 PM
MERGE MERGE MERGE!!!! (w00t)
EDIT: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I WIN!!!
The Doctor
02-22-2005, 08:01 PM
Problem solved!
Chris Luke
02-22-2005, 08:02 PM
That is a rumor. He is just living the band to do a side project. Here's some more info:
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Brian called Bakersfield's KRAB radio station and claimed that he has left the band and is starting a solo project.
He has one song out called, 'Cry' which the station played, and he currently has 8 songs done, which will all be on his solo album, released in June.
Brian has supposibly found God. He does not want to be playing dark music anymore, he doesnt want to keep being negative. He has been attending church for the last several weeks.
He was at the Valley Bible Fellowship on Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:45, and 11:45 in the morning to explain his reasons for leaving the band.
There is no anger between band members. The rest of the band understands his departure.
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Really it's only a side project like I said. Him leaving the band forever is just a rumor. Plus, you have to remember that Korn is making Korn Kovers and their seventh album. And I doubt Korn could find a decent replacment for Head.
The Modfather
02-22-2005, 08:11 PM
It's not just a rumour if he's "found god" and doesn't want to play dark music anymore. If that's the case, he's not coming back to KoRn and the band will probably split.
No trash talking on KoRn or anything but I seriously doubt they'll continue without Head. It's kind of hard to re-create his signature sound. KoRn would have to change their sound dramatically to continue.
Chris Luke
02-22-2005, 08:14 PM
I really hope they don't replace Head. If they replace him Munky's going to leave (Head & Munky have been playing gutair with each other for over ten years) then Korn is going to lose its signature gutair sound which is a big no no.
The Modfather
02-22-2005, 08:18 PM
Originally posted by fdmfkjd@Feb 22 2005, 03:32 PM
I really hope they don't replace Head. If they replace him Munky's going to leave (Head & Munky have been playing gutair with each other for over ten years) then Korn is going to lose its signature gutair sound which is a big no no.
Hey, Limpbizkit simply lost their guitarist and you saw what happened there. RMV turned into a mellow mush-fest, and hardly the sound we came to expect from limp.
You can expect the same from KoRn. That or they'll sound like ever other nu-metal band out there today.
They lose Head, they lose part of their originality, simple as that.
Dedicated
02-22-2005, 08:20 PM
To be honest, I think that KoRn were dying away anyway... :mellow:
Danielle
02-22-2005, 08:40 PM
I don't think KoRn will be the same without him personally,at least they aren't blaming it on "musical differences". Saying that though I don't think KoRn will be the same without him, However mabye they'll replace him and will sound completly different in a positive way. No offence to Head or anything but mabye this is just the kick up the arse they need to get back on track?
Caitlin
02-22-2005, 08:50 PM
What the fuck. MTV news says he's eventually leaving for Israel. That's a little far fetched.
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.
I hope this doesn't lead to the band splitting up, that'd just be fucked, but I don't really think I want to see Head be replaced either because of his great unique guitar sound. :unsure:
i think its kind of weird. :wth:
oh well, i dont really like korn anyway
Doctor Manhattan
02-22-2005, 09:23 PM
So, has he found God or Allah?
Anyways, I disagree about Korn losing their "originality" (..what?) just because their guitarist left. Yes, he's been with the band since their inception, but I know Korn can recover from this.
Anyways, enough about Korn. Good for Brian. I'm no Christian by any means, but if he finds meaning in it, I'm not going to sit here behind my computer and bitch because he left a band. Good for him, I say.
Finding meaning in your life > $$$
Jon[athan]
02-22-2005, 09:39 PM
Originally posted by fdmfkjd@Feb 22 2005, 03:20 PM
Brian has supposibly found God. He does not want to be playing dark music anymore, he doesnt want to keep being negative. He has been attending church for the last several weeks.
well that sucks. and right in the middle of working on their new album. but just as a little tid-bit. the same thing happened for slipknot, in their original line up. the guitarist left because he was a recent convert to Christianity.
Luke/Hellflame
02-22-2005, 10:07 PM
Damn,bad news :(
Originally posted by Casey@Feb 22 2005, 09:41 PM
Anyways, enough about Korn. Good for Brian. I'm no Christian by any means, but if he finds meaning in it, I'm not going to sit here behind my computer and bitch because he left a band. Good for him, I say.
Finding meaning in your life > $$$
Stole the words right out of my mouth.
I will support Brian 100%. Even if I'm not that huge of a KoRn fan.
Originally posted by Dedicated@Feb 22 2005, 05:08 PM
To be honest, I think that KoRn were dying away anyway... :mellow:
My thoughts exactly.
Originally posted by Casey@Feb 22 2005, 09:41 PM
So, has he found God or Allah?
Anyways, I disagree about Korn losing their "originality" (..what?) just because their guitarist left. Yes, he's been with the band since their inception, but I know Korn can recover from this.
Anyways, enough about Korn. Good for Brian. I'm no Christian by any means, but if he finds meaning in it, I'm not going to sit here behind my computer and bitch because he left a band. Good for him, I say.
Finding meaning in your life > $$$
God. Israel isn't just holy for Muslims.
And, he's already said he's leaving KoRn. It's not a rumor. It's not a rumor that he's leaving for Israel, too... it's fact. He stated it. Unless he changes his mind, that is.
Doctor Manhattan
02-22-2005, 10:55 PM
Yeah I know, damn my tasteless humor.
User Name
02-22-2005, 11:29 PM
Yeah, I'm not an avid fan of Korn, but hey, whatever works for him.
lpsk8er
02-22-2005, 11:31 PM
It's probably not over for Korn they can always get a new guitarist anyways.
Sold My Soul To Yo Mama
02-23-2005, 02:11 AM
I know they are now planning a September release for their next album but I wonder if they are still going to release the cover album which has been talked about being released.
User Name
02-23-2005, 05:03 AM
Most likely.
Omar A
02-23-2005, 05:25 AM
Originally posted by Ant+Feb 22 2005, 06:11 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Ant @ Feb 22 2005, 06:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Casey@Feb 22 2005, 09:41 PM
So, has he found God or Allah?
Anyways, I disagree about Korn losing their "originality" (..what?) just because their guitarist left. Yes, he's been with the band since their inception, but I know Korn can recover from this.
Anyways, enough about Korn. Good for Brian. I'm no Christian by any means, but if he finds meaning in it, I'm not going to sit here behind my computer and bitch because he left a band. Good for him, I say.
Finding meaning in your life > $$$
God. Israel isn't just holy for Muslims.
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So he's jewish than?
LinkinJunior
02-23-2005, 06:40 AM
I think he should at least play one last show or something, a going away show.
No more KoRn? Just as I started to get into them.
Thanks for screwing up another good thing Religion.
erasethepain
02-23-2005, 05:16 PM
Finding meaning in your life > $$$
lol. He's been going to church for how many weeks now? He better hope that this religion thing doesn't get old fast. A lot of people go through this and change their lifestyle only to realize it isn't what they thought.
That's so sad news. I hope Korn continues as a band.
Scotty
02-23-2005, 08:44 PM
They've been re-writing the same old shit ever since Issues, so I doubt they'll have the good grace to split up now that (arguably) their most talented member has left.
Caitlin
02-23-2005, 08:48 PM
That's so sad news. I hope Korn continues as a band.
They will. One of the moderators on the Kornboard spoke to Jonathan last night, and he has said they will continue as a "four piece live" set and do not intend on getting another guitar player.
TeMpEsT
02-23-2005, 09:11 PM
KoRn gave Head to Jesus. (pun)
Scotty
02-23-2005, 09:16 PM
Originally posted by TeMpEsT@Feb 23 2005, 09:29 PM
KoRn gave Head to Jesus. (pun)
LOL. :lol:
Originally posted by TeMpEsT@Feb 23 2005, 09:29 PM
KoRn gave Head to Jesus. (pun)
:lol:
Dr. Octagonapus
02-23-2005, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by Caitlin@Feb 23 2005, 04:06 PM
That's so sad news. I hope Korn continues as a band.
They will. One of the moderators on the Kornboard spoke to Jonathan last night, and he has said they will continue as a "four piece live" set and do not intend on getting another guitar player.
I'd be surprised to see them continue without getting a new guitarist, how can Munkey cover both guitar parts by himself? I mean it's not like Head just played rhythm that doubled the bass line, he and Munkey did independent, different parts. If they play live with just one guitar it'd sound empty in my opinion. They'd be ok for recording albums because Munkey could just multitrack everything, but I would be surprised if they didn't at least get a touring 2nd guitarist, similar to how Green Day has a 2nd guitarist that tours with them.
Caitlin
02-23-2005, 09:55 PM
They'll have samples for Brian's parts.
11:55
02-24-2005, 12:07 AM
This is a damn shame, KoRn was one of my favorite bands :(
lofton0788
02-24-2005, 03:17 AM
Damn...this kinda sucks beause i was jsut starting to get into KoRn...anyways ya i think that they wont replace him since Munky is still in the band, though it could be the decline of the band...Still, God bless Head and i wish him well in his future pursuits...and at least he didnt leave because of differences in the band
sickcycle
02-24-2005, 04:13 PM
head, macros from POD need to form up and get a good lead singer, that would be a great band!
art_geek
02-24-2005, 10:08 PM
It' stinks that he left, but hey it was his choice and I hope he finds whatever he's looking for.
Evil Angel
02-25-2005, 05:42 AM
Being a Korn fan for so many years and Korn being a major influence for our band, this news kind of pains me and my other 4 bandmembers.But we had a feeling that Korn was dying(MTV did a report on that too).If you carefully listen to their last three albums they sound similar.Probably the only good track on the last album was Did My Time.My sixth sense tells me that Korn are going to split in the coming few months-I will be glad if that happens. Pantera split because they were going nowhere and as a result to new musical ideas Damageplan was formed which produced probably the best metal album of 2004.I Korn split and the members form new bands it will be great for music lovers in general.
Mechanical Christ
02-25-2005, 09:46 AM
KoRn gave Head to Jesus. (pun)
LOL.
Yes. I told my friend who was a Christian and even though I could see she was annoyed she gave me some crap about how sh'es happy for him. Bullshit.
Friskey™
02-25-2005, 08:48 PM
Why Head left KoRn:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497484/2...?headlines=true (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497484/20050225/korn.jhtml?headlines=true)
Chris Luke
02-25-2005, 08:50 PM
You know, Head looks like Jesus with dreadlocks. Like the rasta version of Jesus or something.
Friskey™
02-25-2005, 08:52 PM
Originally posted by fdmfkjd@Feb 25 2005, 04:08 PM
You know, Head looks like Jesus with dreadlocks. Like the rasta version of Jesus or something.
Holy shit...Bob Marley meets Jesus :lol:
Chris Luke
02-25-2005, 08:58 PM
Well now parents have been denied the right to say Korn is the spawn of the devil.
lpassailant
02-25-2005, 08:58 PM
I never hated korn, but never thought they stood out as extraordinary. But i heard this on the news, well, half of it, I got to: "I"m leaving KoRn because I have found God..." and just lost it... ROFL <-- literally.
Friskey™
02-25-2005, 09:03 PM
I loved KoRn...they are the band that got me listening to the music that I love today, and it's sad to see someone from a band I hold dear to my heart go!
But finding God as your answer...come on! Well, at least we know why he never smiled in pics! :lol:
Ander
02-28-2005, 05:39 AM
My friend saw him speak at church today. I'll ask him what all he said later.
Ivana
02-28-2005, 02:11 PM
Originally posted by fieke@Feb 23 2005, 07:53 PM
That's so sad news. I hope Korn continues as a band.
Me too.I really like them. :(
lp-chevelle-hybrid
03-03-2005, 08:57 PM
I SAY MORE POWER TO HIM. AND IF HE DOES COME BACK...THEN I'LL SAY WELCOME BACK. :D ANYWAYS...LIFE GOES ON... GOOD LUCK HEAD!!!
Chris Luke
03-03-2005, 08:58 PM
WHAT IS UP WITH YOU AND TYPING WITH CAPS LOCK ON?
Oh and one a side note, Head really looks like Jesus.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/LPStreetSoilder666/sq_head_korn_mtv_050228.jpg
I mean come on. How can you say that dosn't look like him.
Danielle
03-04-2005, 08:03 PM
Thats scary! :P
Doctor Manhattan
03-06-2005, 09:58 PM
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050305/capt.axlp10603052102.mideast_israel_korn_baptism_a xlp106.jpg
Friskey™
03-06-2005, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by Casey@Mar 6 2005, 05:16 PM
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050305/capt.axlp10603052102.mideast_israel_korn_baptism_a xlp106.jpg
Those people are thinking "I can't believe we're baptizing one of the dudes from Korn!" :lol:
A belated "this sucks" goes out to this news story. LMAO @ the baptism picture. Just because you want to live like Jesus doesn't mean you want to look like him..
Razan
03-07-2005, 09:43 AM
Just when I really start liking Korn, he leaves...shit.
When I found out he was leaving because he found God I didn't believe it at all, then when I figured out it was acctually true I was crying of laughter! :lol:
Dude, he looks like Jesus so much! :lol:
Messy Marj
03-07-2005, 12:09 PM
Originally posted by Casey@Mar 6 2005, 10:16 PM
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050305/capt.axlp10603052102.mideast_israel_korn_baptism_a xlp106.jpg
:lol:
Aw it sucks though he's leaving. But I'm glad they continue the band though they won't sound the same anymore I think.
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