Brian Welch

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Brian Philip Welch (born June 19, 1970), also known as Head, is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

He is one of the founding members of the nu metal band Korn and his solo project Love and Death.

Welch, a cornet-tuned guitar player who influenced Korn's distinct appearance and rumbling down-tuned riffing, which defined the nu metal aesthetic from the start of the 1990s, began with Welch's distinctive appearance, a blend of sirenlike shards of dissonant guitar that mimicked a turntablist's various effects and rumbling down-tuned riffing, which characterized the nu metal musique

In 2008, he released Save Me from Myself, his debut Christian album.

On May 5, 2012, he reunited with Korn for the first time in seven years, and the band formally announced returning to the fold on May 2, 2013.

Welch and Munky were ranked at No. 1 in the United States. 26 of Guitar World's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.

Early life

Welch was born in Bakersfield, California. He was different from most students and was teased in school. He loved music and was a huge Ozzy Osbourne fan. Welch expressed an interest in playing the drums, but his father advised him to play the guitar so he did not have to carry a drum kit around. At the age of ten, he began playing the guitar. He first played a Peavey Mystic, which he referred to in his book Save Me from Myself as "probably the most metal-looking guitar you've ever seen."

Welch said he knew how he got his name "Head."

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Solo career (2005–present)

Welch said through the press that a solo record was close to being finished, but that there was no date given, nor had he yet signed on a mark to post the information.

A number of demos from these early sessions appeared on peer-to-peer websites, one of which was called "A Cheap Name," a rapper's directed at rapper 50 Cents. In addition, he released "Dream" and "A Letter to Dimebag," the former being an instrumental tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, guitarist for heavy metal bands Pantera and Damageplan. Welch's autobiography includes songs "Washed by Blood," "Save Me From Myself," and "Rebel," which have all made the album's final track listing.

Welch went through a few points in an interview with MTV News. He was mainly worried that his new songs would not be "Christian music" when it was announced.

Welch continued to write songs for his solo venture during his stay in Israel with members of the Valley Bible Fellowship of Bakersfield, California, fully convinced that the songs will speak for itself. "I want to make music that will help people." "I want to use every penny of the funds I make off the songs to create skate parks for kids," he said. "My life now is about helping kids." Welch had called Fieldy of Korn to record the album, but Fieldy did not respond.

Welch announced on March 15, 2008 that he had formed Driven Music Group, along with Mark Nawara and Greg Shanabeger. Warner Music Group and Rykodisc are two of the company's artists. After his autobiography of the same name, Welch revealed that he had re-dubbed his album Save Me From Myself. Following this, his official MySpace profile was moved online, and his official website was renamed from www.headtochrist.com to www.brianheadwelch.net.net. Welch also announced that a tour was planned after the release of Save Me From Myself.

Welch produced the majority of the songs, but Welch recruited additional musicians, including rhythm guitarist Archie J. Muise Jr., bassist Tony Levin, and drummer Josh Freese for assistance. Flush, the first single, was released on July 5, 2008 at Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, Illinois, and Frankie Nasso directed a music video on September 5.

Welch intended for the project to be carried out by the "Head" brand, but it was refused otherwise as not to be sued by the tennis equipment manufacturer of the same name. Despite the fact that the project has now been dubbed "Brian Head Welch," the album art retains the project's original name. The project's true name appears on the packaging's spines.

Of the album, Welch said:

Welch's live touring band held closed and open auditions for new members. Members of the Welch solo tour were seen online, and the list of people selected for a personal audition with Welch was narrowed down to a few people. The lineup was eventually arranged, with Brian Ruedy (keyboards), Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (guitar & backing vocals), Ralph Patlan (guitar), Michael "Valentine" (bass), and Dan Johnson (drums).

Welch and many other musicians, including ex-Korn bandmates Fieldy and Munky, appeared on "A Song for Chi" with "A Song for Chi" as a musician. Chi Cheng, the Deftones bassist who was in a coma but later died, was the instrumental track meant to help him. All the funds were donated to the "One Love for Chi" charity. This was the first time Head had been in contact with any of his former colleagues since leaving the band.

Welch participated in the 9th annual Independent Music Awards judging panel in 2009 to support independent musicians' careers.

Welch headlined the Mainstage of the Cornerstone Festival in 2009, and Welch headlined the Exit Concert in Las Vegas on August 29, 2009, with Blindside and Flyleaf. He appeared on the Creation Festival's Fringe stage on July 3, 2010.

Welch has often referred to his solo venture as being received very differently from Korn. Despite his success with Korn, he has compared his solo venture to'starting over': one show will attract a thousand people, and the next one will feature a hundred people.' I'm like, 'There are one or two people who absolutely need us to be here,' and it should be focusing on them,' and I shouldn't care if there's a large crowd or not. I was in Korn and we had sold like 25 million albums, but I can't even fill this little bar up? Of all the supporters, 300–400 people aren't able to attend just because they appeared here? It's like starting over completely.

Save Me From Myself debuted at No. 1 in the United States in 2005. On the Billboard 200, 63, while the Hard Rock and Rock charts had peaking at 13 and 21, respectively.

Welch, a principal organizer and representative of The Whosoevers, an outreach group and product line co-founded by Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Ryan Ries, a public speaker, and Lacey Mosely of Flyleaf, as well as freestyle motocross star Ronnie Faisst. Sandoval and Ries have gathered in settings like schools, rehabilitation centers, publications, and youth festivals around the world, empowering individuals who are eager to discover their purpose.

Welch returned to the studio to begin working on a new album after being interviewed in a Great Falls Tribune article. Welch said he was worried about his work at the time.

Welch revealed in November 2009 that his second attempt by Grammy-nominee Rob Graves (Red, Pillar) would be produced, and that the band would tour in Nashville, aiming to break the record by February 2010. Welch said, "the execution on our new record is going to be amazing with Rob Graves." Our aim is to have the record completely mixed and mastered by the first part of February and then release immediately after. My band is together, assisting with the recording, and we will be on tour throughout the United States beginning early next year. Welch has also signed a worldwide representation agreement with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment. "I'm really excited about my collaboration with William Morris Endeavor," Welch said, "I'm honored to be on the roster of one of the country's most respected and historic companies. I would like to thank Ember Rigsby Tanksley and her entire staff at WMEE for their continued support for what I am trying to do. This seems to be the final piece in the puzzle that has been in progress to bring us to the next level."

In addition, Welch's contract with Union Entertainment Group, Inc., was signed for management in early 2010.

Welch has recorded a demo of a record for the songs in April 2010, but he has yet to return to the studio to finish the recording process while on tour in the United States. The band has performed a number of unreleased songs live from the demo of the album, which includes the following songs:

The CD was supposed to be released sometime in April 2012, but it has yet to be announced.

With Decyfer Down, The Letter Black, and The Wedding, Welch began a North American tour on March 25, 2011.

Welch and his band joined Jasen Rauch in early/mid-2011 to record an EP. On October 4, 2011, the lead single, "Paralyzed," was released. On Welch's Facebook fan page, the "making of" video for "Paralyzed" was posted, as well as a video of the complete "Paralyzed" track. On November 8, 2011, Revolver's website first posted a music video for "Paralyzed." Welch's EP would be released under the moniker "Love and Death," the EP's new moniker for his solo project, in February 2012.

Welch's former boss Greg Shanaberger and Mark Nawara all got into a court fight with his own brand, Driven Music Group, and former manager Greg Shanaberger and Mark Nawara on March 22, 2011. Shanaberger's Head Touring, Welch's touring company under Driven Music, wanted to give himself and Nawara a piece of influence and earnings, according to Welch. According to Welch's arrangements, the two companies required Welch to purchase products through Head Touring at a much cheaper price than industry averages, "for which Shanaberger and Nawara reaped the benefits." Shanaberger also attempted to mask "his unlawful, unethical, and unlawful conduct" by enlisting his then-fiancee as a shareholder, according to Welch. According to Welch, the contracts were "predatory, unconscionable, and constitutes self-dealing" and that they were written with the intention of "rob Welch of his master recordings, which were worth upwards of $600,000." Welch is seeking punitive compensation, the appointment of a receiver, Driven Music Group's dissolution, and costs.

Welch revealed in February 2012 that he was re-branding his music under the name Love and Death, effectively creating a band under that name. Welch outlined the name and the change in a formal statement:

In March, the band's debut single, "Chemicals," was announced in March, but an EP of the same name was released on April 24, 2012.

Between Here & Lost, a full-length album, was released on January 22, 2013.

Despite returning to Korn permanently in 2013, Welch has confirmed that Love and Death will remain an ongoing project. Love and Death released "Lo Lamento," a free download included in his book on May 17, 2016. My Way Back to KoRn: Miracles & Mistakes On My Way Back to KoRn.

The band's second album, Perfectly Preserved, will be released on February 12, 2021, with two singles, "Down" and "White Flag," promoting the band's appearance in 2021.

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