Head Discusses Leaving Korn

Korn hasn't been the same since guitarist Brian "Head" Welch announced to the band and the world he was leaving in 2005. The band continues to function, and Head cleared up some misconceptions, one of which that it was solely his religious experience that drove him away from Korn. He said that it was real-world situations and his own "Issues" that led him to initially depart the band.

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Head talked about the situation that let him to quit the band.

 Head Talks About Problems While In Korn

"It was, I would say, the Methamphetamine habit and me being away from my daughter was just, it was just too much, man. I couldn't live like that anymore. I couldn't be away from my kid. I was a single father trying to hire nannies. It was a bunch of things at once. What happened is after the album Issues, Korn - Issues, that's when my ex-wife left, and right then I became a single father and right then my heart was no longer in Korn as much because it was at home with my kid. I was trying to juggle her. I was trying to figure out all these ways to raise her while still being in the band, hiring Nannies, and then the Nannies would freak out, and I'd have to hire another Nanny. It wasn't working. Instead of making a choice I dove deeper into partying just to forget about it."

Head talked about the percentages of issues that let him to quit Korn.

 Head On Percentage Of Problems Leading To Korn Split

"I'd say, I don't know about percentages, it was everything mixed together in a big pot. I didn't like the musical direction. It just seemed like we were getting away from the heavy sound. It was everything mixed up.. I can't tell you. Number One would be my daughter, and Number Two is, 'I'm going to die from drugs if I don't change everything.'"

Head did admit that the band was very supportive of his parental situation.

 Head Says Korn Supportive Of Daughter

"No, the band was very supportive. Everybody, even the big ol' bodyguards would take her for stroller rides. It was really cool, but it just wasn't a place for a kid. I couldn't find a... I could have if I looked hard enough. I could have just had her just live on the road, but she was just... I don't know, dude. You kind of watch yourself, I could ask these guys, 'Well be cool, my kid is here,' but it's their world too and they want to party and they want to do anything, and smoking, people trying not to smoke around her. Everyone is cussing and stuff, and she has a jar for cuss words, making a dollar a cuss word, and she's getting excited that everyone's cussing, and I'm like 'Man, this isn't a good place for her. It just wasn't.' It wasn't."

Head's new album, Save Me From Myself, is set to hit stores next Tuesday, September 9, and fans can delve into what he experienced which is chronicled on the album. The first single from the collection is "Flush."

Comments

[strat0blaster]

Sounds like he's not as big of an ******* as everyone made him out to be initially. His faith is his business, and I'm glad it's not going to be a praise album, but I really respect the fact that he's putting his kid first. It's what good parents SHOULD do. However - isn't touring again going to present similar issues? I know she's older now, but the problems remain the same, don't they?

Respect to Head either way, though. I'll definately check out the album.

[FirstBlood1973]

I've heard Flush a couple times, sounds like it's pretty good music, kinda like Korn I think.

[getts182]

Sure he'll be touring, but now he can control the situation if his daughter is with him. He doesn't have to worry about four other guys swearing or smoking or doing drugs or whatever around his daughter. If someone does that, he can fire them, no problem. So I don't think it would be the same problem.

[Kelicon]

strat0blaster wrote:

Sounds like he's not as big of an ***** as everyone made him out to be initially. His faith is his business, and I'm glad it's not going to be a praise album, but I really respect the fact that he's putting his kid first. It's what good parents SHOULD do. However - isn't touring again going to present similar issues? I know she's older now, but the problems remain the same, don't they?

Respect to Head either way, though. I'll definately check out the album.

agreed, i definately have a new found respect for Head after reading this artical

[CoreysMonster]

I was initially going to post "man this is sooo 2005" but it`s actually a side I`ve never considered with Head leaving Korn. I had always thought it was just some kind of ridiculous religious shit, but the part with his daughter never occured to me. Thumbs up to this mofo!

[dan1985smith]

I never lost respect for Head. He knew he was going to die if he kept up that lifestyle, and his daughter was walking around cussing and singing about sex when she was 5. That would be reason enough for me to leave. Plus i've heard about half the new album, it is more intense than almost anything KoRn has even put out there besides maybe that first album. This is gonna be a great CD and I can't wait!!! Oh, and I am the very first comment Head ever got on his comment wall on myspace. My claim to fame lol!
AblickSinger

[ZeppelinruleZ]

does this seem like old news or is it just me?

[k90728]

Word, meth is really bad... I'm not into religion but i guess it did him good Also he was correct, korns sound get le

[k90728]

*korns sound just got less heavier

[izhar]

Reading his book right now. If you like(d) Korn or like Head, you should check it out.

[the boogieman]

i respect the decisions he made for his daughter

thats pretty badass

[Revolution_87]

at first i thought it was just religious reasons as to why he left korn but im glad he did this interview cause seeing the caring single father that head is has just made me respect him much more. it takes balls to walk away from a band like korn at their peak AND kick meth.

Power to the guy!

[tamargoguitar]

I saw this vid yesterday on youtube he talked extensively about it, I totally respect his decision because he did the right thing, he was a single dad... he even said some of their security guards took her on stroller rides

[power_gamer_6]

Haha, it's funny how he says the body guards would take her for stroller rides :P
That'd be a sight to see haha.

But anyway yeah, not that I didn't respect him before (I actually was rather indifferent) but I see this side of him and it's like "whoa, cool guy."

[jmag]

He was hooked on meth? Wow, didn't know about that.

[highwayone73]

Ive heard some of his new stuff and I'm way more impressed with head's work than korn in general. Add the fact that he cleaned up and manned up for his little girl and you'd think that he could get a little more respect from korn fans.

[KyuNaynne]

He is a cool guy, I respect him after reading this, and I respected him before. He's free to leave a band due whatever he feels right for himself, religion, health, family. We are just no one to disrispect someone when we are not in his shoes.

[JRowe3388]

MORALITY? wrote:

good, maybe they'll break up...

How retarded are you? Head left Korn years ago. Korn came out with two albums since then. They're going to record another one in 2009.

Korn aren't going anywhere.

[mhylands]

Wow, I'm very surprised how many people didn't know this yet. There was a couple of major articles that came out at that time which went into explicit detail about how he left because of his daughter and the drugs, not so much the religion thing.

But yeah, I'm looking forward to Head's album, as well as hoping he reunites with Korn. Maybe it'll make David come back to, haha.

[Thienskater]

Korn died after Follow the Leader, and we all know why Head left. He'll snap out of it and go back to his old ways soon

[mtllica]

In all truth, although Korn is one of my favorite bands, I really just can't see them making anymore albums, I mean first Head left, then David, now they're on hiatus...beside the fact that Nu Metal is dead, I just don't think they have what it takes to go on as Korn anymore

[StringsofBlack]

Thienskater wrote:

Korn died after Follow the Leader, and we all know why Head left. He'll snap out of it and go back to his old ways soon

What a horrible thing to say. Good for Head. He's putting his daughter first and kicked his drug habit. If that means a band breaks up, so be it.

[Soadfan8]

im happy for him. Ive heard the new single. the sound is pretty good but the lyrics arent the greatest. but either way im glad this is how its working out

[ChurchNSkate]

I wish he'd stop moaning about Korn. It seems like every other week there's an article about him talking about why he left Korn. WE DON'T CARE THAT MUCH! He was doing too many drugs, his heart was somewhere else, he had a religious reawakening.

That's it. Leave it there and get on with your life.

[keithmoon15]

MORALITY? wrote:

good, maybe they'll break up...

if you dont like korn, why not just ignore them, not listen to their music and not read/leave comments on articles about them

and its cool that hes putting his daughter first its for hte best i suppose

[vertigodown]

ChurchNSkate wrote:

I wish he'd stop moaning about Korn. It seems like every other week there's an article about him talking about why he left Korn. WE DON'T CARE THAT MUCH! He was doing too many drugs, his heart was somewhere else, he had a religious reawakening.

That's it. Leave it there and get on with your life.

the reason he does all the inerviews is because people are interested, like it or not thats what head is known for, hes not the ex guitarist of korn, hes the guys who left some rock band and became chrisitian

[lauren1]

The video for Flush is out now. You can watch it here:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.i ndividual&videoid=42195235

[dfresh91]

head proves how powerful christianity is, he had girls, drugs, fame, money, and gave it all up. if your interested more about him check out is autobiography "Save Me From Myself", its incredibly powerful

[CapnKickass]

I read his book, It's pretty interesting. He was really screwed up on the drugs, cocaine, meth and whatnot.

[ZeppelinruleZ]

head left koRn?!?! What??!?! no.... when did this happen??? I haven't read something about this every week since it happened

Checked

[MrShowerhead]

DFresh91... he established that he didn't give it all up because of the 'power of christianity.' he gave it all up because he's a responsible parent and he wasn't a fan of korn's new direction.

The truth's of reality > the ideals of religion

[Ibzman]

I have a lot of respect for this guy. He's been doing the right thing for his child and that is a priority in his life, even more since he has the whole custody. I wish him good luck with his album and his daughter.

[yearzero]

Soadfan8 wrote:

im happy for him. Ive heard the new single. the sound is pretty good but the lyrics arent the greatest. but either way im glad this is how its working out

I agree from what I've heard the lyrics are god awful


no pun intended

[_A.D.I.D.A.S._]

yearzero wrote:

Soadfan8 wrote:

im happy for him. Ive heard the new single. the sound is pretty good but the lyrics arent the greatest. but either way im glad this is how its working out

I agree from what I've heard the lyrics are god awful


no pun intended

I agree. The message is beautiful and real, but the lyrics are horrendous! He needed to write with more metaphors. But some of the other songs I heard on youtube have lyrics that are probably a little better, there is one song in particular that was very solid lyrically.

[DREIelf311]

look i have total respect for the guy and the decision he made along with the reasons that came with those.. but hear me out when i say HEAD COME BACK TO KORN. THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN THE SAME AFTER U LEFT!! see you on the other side was probably korns worst album ever so far and then untitled was alright but it still lacked the heaviness and raw power korn once had. im hopin that one day theyll reunite and forget about wat happened maybe when head finds someone to take care of his daughter or if the daughter gets older idk.. either way korns direction without head is lookin worse than wat it was when he was in the band

my best wishes towards head, however, watever path he chooses to take

[linksys24]

ChurchNSkate wrote:

I wish he'd stop moaning about Korn. It seems like every other week there's an article about him talking about why he left Korn. WE DON'T CARE THAT MUCH! He was doing too many drugs, his heart was somewhere else, he had a religious reawakening.

That's it. Leave it there and get on with your life.

That's the interviewers not Head. I highly doubt he enjoys explaining why he left Korn to 8000 different interviewers.

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

yeah, I knew all this froma guitar World article 3 yuears ago. Everyone thought he left solely cause he found Jesus, but as he stated in that interview in the magazine, there were many factors

[7thhell]

Life is one big factor.

You figure it out!!

[Nightfyre]

Major respect for Head. He left for very good reasons, and I don't think he could have stayed with the band and avoided disaster. That said, what little Korn I like is Head-era. Shame they lost their touch after he left. Hopefully this album will bring it back, Flush sure sounds good.

[Kornholic]

mtllica wrote:

In all truth, although Korn is one of my favorite bands, I really just can't see them making anymore albums, I mean first Head left, then David, now they're on hiatus...beside the fact that Nu Metal is dead, I just don't think they have what it takes to go on as Korn anymore

Based on that fact that nu metal is dead, Korn hasnt been nu metal since Issues.

[smalRaptor]

Yes, please, let's keep discussing something that happened years ago.

[xcmasta91]

korn shouldnt hav continued without head to begin with everything after him sucks they should call it a career for their own sake

checked

[southern_stylin]

Thienskater :
Korn died after Follow the Leader, and we all know why Head left. He'll snap out of it and go back to his old ways soon

Actually dude, Korn have had several albums since Follow The Leader. Pay attention.

[chickrawker]

strat0blaster wrote:

Sounds like he's not as big of an ***** as everyone made him out to be initially. His faith is his business, and I'm glad it's not going to be a praise album, but I really respect the fact that he's putting his kid first. It's what good parents SHOULD do. However - isn't touring again going to present similar issues? I know she's older now, but the problems remain the same, don't they?

Respect to Head either way, though. I'll definately check out the album.

but it probably wont be touring with a band thats cusses all the time

[chickrawker]

strat0blaster wrote:

Sounds like he's not as big of an ***** as everyone made him out to be initially. His faith is his business, and I'm glad it's not going to be a praise album, but I really respect the fact that he's putting his kid first. It's what good parents SHOULD do. However - isn't touring again going to present similar issues? I know she's older now, but the problems remain the same, don't they?

Respect to Head either way, though. I'll definately check out the album.

but it probably wont be with people that cuss all the time

[TC1223]

when the wife left, how did he get custody of his daughter while playing in a band touring around the world and addicted to crystal meth???

[TC1223]

southern_stylin wrote:

Thienskater :
Korn died after Follow the Leader, and we all know why Head left. He'll snap out of it and go back to his old ways soon


Actually dude, Korn have had several albums since Follow The Leader. Pay attention.

I think he knows that, he's just saying they weren't good after FTL

[rebreh]

He left because he knew that Korn was not goin no where. Korn has been done since 2000. THey sound stale and they have been doing the same thing.

[southern_stylin]

TC1223 :I think he knows that, he's just saying they weren't good after FTL

Either way, he's a fool.

[ealtdharkon]

"I didn't like the musical direction. It just seemed like we were getting away from the heavy sound."


...ooh, in that case, this album should be good...

[restless_thrash]

I have more respect for this man now.

[geek_core]

ummm
k
get over it?
this is like 100th article on the subject.

[mchugh92]

JRowe3388 wrote:

MORALITY? wrote:

good, maybe they'll break up...


How retarded are you? Head left Korn years ago. Korn came out with two albums since then. They're going to record another one in 2009.

Korn aren't going anywhere.

yeah but theyve lost a drummer, and another guitarist since then, the only two original members left is fieldy and jonathan, korn SHOULD finish now, cos theyre past it, id love to see fieldy do somethin with wes borland or some1 like that, and jonathan could just go solo, it would save korn fanatics a lot more disappointment

[imicius]

I didn't know he was releasing an album, I'll have to check that out.

Also, his autobiography goes into much more detail then this; it's a rather interesting read.

[Bu||eT]

mchugh92 wrote:

JRowe3388 wrote:

MORALITY? wrote:

good, maybe they'll break up...


How retarded are you? Head left Korn years ago. Korn came out with two albums since then. They're going to record another one in 2009.

Korn aren't going anywhere.

yeah but theyve lost a drummer, and another guitarist since then, the only two original members left is fieldy and jonathan, korn SHOULD finish now, cos theyre past it, id love to see fieldy do somethin with wes borland or some1 like that, and jonathan could just go solo, it would save korn fanatics a lot more disappointment

When did Munky leave?

[skatergood]

i already have the album i got it at rock the universe and i met head and he seemed like a pretty cool guy and the album is pretty sweet too.

[gary666]

NOOOO.... HEAD LEFT KORN?????

jus kiddin. i totally respect what this guy did, anybody with the right mind would do the same in his situation

[shredder_666]

Respect him, im glad he did what was right for his daughter

[immortal_stone]

good on him, he made the right decision. id do the same in that situation.

[Ibanez796]

How retarded are you? Head left Korn years ago. Korn came out with two albums since then. They're going to record another one in 2009.

Korn aren't going anywhere.

yeah but theyve lost a drummer, and another guitarist since then, the only two original members left is fieldy and jonathan, korn SHOULD finish now, cos theyre past it, id love to see fieldy do somethin with wes borland or some1 like that, and jonathan could just go solo, it would save korn fanatics a lot more disappointment


When did Munky leave?

I think it kinda sucks that Head left.
Im sure that if everyone in the band came back together then they would make some pretty awesome stuff.. But I have a feeling Head won't go back. I just want David back in the band.

And no, Munky left for like a couple shows while they were touring in Europe because his dad was sick.

[tristan_deity]

Wow this guy realy sound down to earth. I must say i have lots more respect for him now, not that i didn't respect him before.

[DemonHunter1904]

His new album is AMAZING!!! And maybe it's just me, but it seems rather odd people keep using the word Religion. Head is not Religious. He's a man that turned his life to God. Since when does that involve religion? Listen to the song 'Die Religion Die'. I like his interpretation on the situation. He's just a man, who lives a more positive lifestyle now. And he's HUGE inspiration to a lot of young kids that go through the stuff he was so obsessed with.