Korn guitarist Head leaves band, dedicates self to Jesus

[scmc1511]

You couldn't make this up if you tried...

http://www.roadrunnerrecorRAB.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=33241

MTV.com is reporting that guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member of KORN, has left the band and has rededicated his life to Christianity, according to the group's management.

"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 reaRAB. "KORN respects Brian's wishes, and hopes he finRAB the happiness he's searching for."

The announcement puts to rest weeks of rumors that Welch was unhappy with KORN's direction. On February 8, he had apparently written a "letter of resignation" to the band's management. In the note, Welch detailed a long list of reasons for leaving the band, including increased moral objections to KORN's music and videos. In particular, he was upset by how he was portrayed in the clip for their cover of CAMEO's "Word Up", off their recently released "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" album. In the video, Welch's face was superimposed on a dog patrolling a strip club.

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.

KORN are currently in the studio working on a new record, which is due in stores in September.

[misplacedme]

i think he was the braided one

[HmgGuy]

Haha, well you have to give to props to him for doing that...It's not everyday that a rockstar does something he knows will lose him millions of dollars, fans, and support for what he knows is right.

[Sexy Bitch]

just a knew proof of missing ideologie behind the most american mainstream metal acts, they are aginst everything as long as they have no money but when they get successful they change their whole lifestyle and opinion

[TwilightTwit<3]

Very good point necro.

[♥ cat furrever ♥]

Wow, didn't see that one coming.

[Pythagoras]

A lot of people see being christian as choosing to be ignorant. Whatever floats your boat, I say (as well as other people too). Good for him

[Travy Boy]

Looks like someone won't be "all day dreaming about sex" anymore.

[prunkgurl69]

For what he believes is right. Fuck, what a brainwashed nimrod.