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Korn Guitarist Finds God, Leaves Band
Reuters ^ | 02.22.05 | Jonathan Cohen

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.


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To: Rastus

GREAT NEWS!!!!


21 posted on 02/23/2005 1:18:52 AM PST by no dems
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To: Blurblogger
Give me an F'n break! What a skirt you are. ..snicker!
22 posted on 02/23/2005 1:21:01 AM PST by Pro-Bush (Can't afford Medical care? Thank an illegal alien.)
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To: trubluolyguy

I have heard people try to claim that very thing.


23 posted on 02/23/2005 1:22:42 AM PST by kms61
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To: Blurblogger

I'll remember you, I'll call you prune.


24 posted on 02/23/2005 1:25:25 AM PST by Pro-Bush (Can't afford Medical care? Thank an illegal alien.)
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To: trubluolyguy

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!


25 posted on 02/23/2005 1:26:34 AM PST by AmericanArchConservative (Armour on, Lances high, Swords out, Bows drawn, Shields front ... Eagles UP!)
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To: AmericanArchConservative
Glenn Kaiser of REZ does play a mean guitar and he plays some good Blues too. My favorite Christian hard rock band is Bride. Scarecrow Messiah and Snakes in the Playground were rock solid discs.
26 posted on 02/23/2005 1:34:24 AM PST by Captain Beyond (The Hammer of the gods! (Just a cool line from a Led Zep song))
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To: Captain Beyond

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.


27 posted on 02/23/2005 1:48:13 AM PST by AmericanArchConservative (Armour on, Lances high, Swords out, Bows drawn, Shields front ... Eagles UP!)
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To: GloriaJane

That got a good sound. Best of luck to them. Thanks for the link.


28 posted on 02/23/2005 1:58:01 AM PST by Captain Beyond (The Hammer of the gods! (Just a cool line from a Led Zep song))
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To: newfarm4000n

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.


29 posted on 02/23/2005 2:02:25 AM PST by jazzlite (esat)
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To: AmericanArchConservative
Hey cool You know them. I would love to meet them someday and tell them how much it means to have good rock to listen too.

Your have been listening for a while I guess your were into the Second Chapter of Acts? When I was real little I remember going over to my older cousin's house and he would be playing them along with Rare Earth and Three Dog Night. I came across REZ by accident and was glad of it. REZ, Bride, and White Cross opened up a whole new music vista for me. I could not believe how good the music was. What amazes me is that some of these groups are so much better than what is offered by main stream music today. It would be nice to see these groups break out.

Thanks for the 411 on Lanny Cordola's album I will have to check that out. You got any more goodies you can turn me on too?
30 posted on 02/23/2005 2:11:36 AM PST by Captain Beyond (The Hammer of the gods! (Just a cool line from a Led Zep song))
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To: trubluolyguy
Did Jesus have a crew cut?

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.

31 posted on 02/23/2005 2:18:34 AM PST by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76
These "get a haircut" guys kill me. They are so shallow.

Hippie.



;)
32 posted on 02/23/2005 2:25:18 AM PST by Rastus
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To: Pro-Bush

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.


33 posted on 02/23/2005 2:44:01 AM PST by garylmoore (God Bless you W, you have prevailed.)
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To: Rastus

EXCELLENT!


34 posted on 02/23/2005 2:44:52 AM PST by Manic_Episode (OUT OF ORDER)
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To: GloriaJane
Christian Rock Heavy Metal Family Band

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.

35 posted on 02/23/2005 2:51:56 AM PST by Fzob (Why does this tag line keep showing up?)
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To: Popman

ping


36 posted on 02/23/2005 2:53:49 AM PST by Fzob (Why does this tag line keep showing up?)
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To: Rastus

"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.


37 posted on 02/23/2005 2:56:42 AM PST by jocon307 (Vote George Washington for the #1 spot)
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To: bahblahbah

Allelujah ping


38 posted on 02/23/2005 3:14:24 AM PST by ViLaLuz
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To: Rastus

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.


39 posted on 02/23/2005 3:19:57 AM PST by RightOnline
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To: trubluolyguy

"Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?" - 1 Corinthians 11:14


40 posted on 02/23/2005 3:33:43 AM PST by Lucas McCain
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