2/25/2005 10:04:00 AM|W|P|Jon Fortt|W|P|In what should be an encouraging turn of events for Christians everywhere, Korn guitarist Brian Welch has decided to leave the band and pursue a relationship with Christ. Probably one of the most interesting aspects of this tale is buried in the middle of the story somewhere: One of Welch's friends gave him a Bible a while back, and that act of evangelism seems to have had an effect. That might be a good reminder to the rest of us, who sometimes feel like the little things we do aren't significant.|W|P|110935464255727354|W|P|Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch leaves band, goes to church|W|P|jon.fortt@gmail.com3/05/2005 07:56:00 AM|W|P|Blogger Brad|W|P|Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2:9

Have you ever noticed that those who want to play politics along with religion rarely mention Jesus. They talk about God all day long, but never mention the Name of our Lord and Savior who has allowed us to be in fellowship with God. Left, Right who cares? I remember a time, and I am not all that old, when we all thought that politicians on both sides were thieves and liars, and now so many of us seem to place so much faith in them. What matters is Jesus Christ and allowing Him to use us to sow His Truth that will set us all free. (The sower sows the Word) The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, they are spiritual, and they are mighty to the bringing down of strongholds. We need to pray for the gay porno fake conservative reporters that they will see the light and that the Light will drive out the darkness that will lead them to an eternity in Hell. We all have enjoyed the grace of God and pretty much all of us have had a loved one who prayed like crazy for us. I think that we have been given a great tool in the internet, and I think that we need to use it to sow the Word of God. Sure there are many faults out there, beams are abundant in our eyes, we don’t have to be prophets to point them out, but God can remove them all.

Be blessed in the power of God’s might and His will be done!3/05/2005 08:23:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Some folks might say Brian Welch is dumb or weak or 1000 other things they could think of, but before he got saved he was their idol and they loved and worshiped him. Brian Welch gave up his throne and now lets another site on it. Why would such a popular man as Brian Welch give up all that to follow Jesus? I can tell you when a lesser man meeets a greater man the lesser man wants to know the greater man in much detail. Brian Welch met a man a greater man than himself.
God is the best....now Brian knows it too. Read a bible today :>)3/14/2005 08:44:00 AM|W|P|Blogger todAnthony|W|P|Before I was saved, I thought the music would bite on the 'other side'. I'm glad God showed me how wrong I was. I know God will used Head to reach alot of youths out there that only he could reach, but I also pray this may reach the rest of his former band. I worshiped their music before I know the truth about the world and the devil's lies. Their music is awesome but the lyrics ruin it completely. Maybe Head could open their eyes too.

http://www.todanddawn.blogspot.com3/19/2005 08:35:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Hey! Who could blame him? I mean, the Bible is a hell of alot more violent and grotesque than Korn's childish lyrics ever were.

"Samaria shall become desolate, for she hath rebelled against God; they shall fall by the sword, their INFANTS shall be DASHED TO PIECES, and their PREGNANT WOMEN shall be RIPPED OPEN." Hosea 13:16

Hey, at least Jehovah finally cleared up his stance on abortion.3/22/2005 11:48:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Too bad Mr./Ms. Anonymous doen't understand the concept of context when reading the Word.
HEY! Please continually pray for for Brian. We've all done some pretty crazy things as new believers and I am indeed thankful for his salvation. Just bear him up in prayer that pride, even in this, would not take hold. Jesus is awesome and ever patient. Brian may soon find a hard road ahead. Church ... KEEP HIM IN PRAYER.
Heaven is gonna be COOL ... one day we'll get to meet him and hear his story first hand. But, most of all, we'll get to meet Jesus face to face and hear all of our TRUE stories as told by the Master.
Gad bless you all. LOOK UP!3/22/2005 11:51:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|So much for my typing ...
GOD bless you all!3/23/2005 09:06:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|From the frying pan to ...?3/23/2005 09:16:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Hurray !
The Christian subculture can
finally boast of a celebrity
who's not named Mel Gibson.
Brian,welcome. I do recommend you read "unfinished work" by Kevin Max. A cautionary tale of CCM superstardom.
Keep Brian in your prayers folks..this is not the time to thumb your nose @ your non-christian frends ( who you think wil finally realize how cool JESUS is ).4/13/2005 02:15:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|why korn made me live how dare u!!!!4/29/2005 10:40:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|PRAISE GOD !!!!!!!!! ANOTHER SOUL WON FOR JESUS !!5/08/2005 03:57:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Brain is a fool. He ruined his career and fame. People who leave bands for some religous B.S become unknown ghosts. Just look at Mace. Who is that you ask?..Exactly.5/08/2005 10:11:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Head has been "saved".....pfft! Sounds more like he has gone mental. C'mon ppls, remember when you found out the tooth fairy didnt exist.......TRUTH WILL PREVAIL!!!5/10/2005 11:11:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Head realized that he is no longer in his 20s, he cant go around getting hi or drunk all the time. He realized he has a kid, a wife, and a life to live. Be greatful he took this path and not the path of Kurt cobain, or Chris Farley.5/10/2005 11:28:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I am not a Christian freak. I rarely go to church, but I am very proud of Brian (HEAD). He realized that koRn had a good run, but its time to pull out and change lanes. Its messed up that alot of you (former fans) Would say he sold out. In all honesty you are the ones who sold out. You need to realize that he has a family, and he wants to be a good role model for his kid. For that He is a stronger man, not a weaker one.5/11/2005 02:07:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I have listened to Korn for over seven years. They made my life go along fine. Then I found God in my life and found out that their path was the wrong path. Needless to say Brian made the right path. Now he can reach other people through his christian line of music. A bandwagon effect. The lost become found like he was. God has a plan for everyone!!!!!

Superman5/25/2005 04:21:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Head your an fuckin dumbass for leaving korn. i can't belive your turned to god you should have just killed your self your be better6/05/2005 12:01:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I have listened to Korn since i was 9 years old, and have come to love Brian as a guitarist. Even though he left i still listen to them. I rarely go to church, but I believe in God and all of that. I respect Brian's decision and of course I would rather him be in Korn, but he is my favorite guitarist and I am glad he's happy now. He gave up his fame to put money for skateparks and kids and now is helping everyone out. How can you not respect a guy like him?6/12/2005 05:52:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Hmmm..
Well I think that is pretty dumb considering there is no god..can anyone show me a real pic of him? Can anyone tell me how to get to him without praying? and jesus is king of the jews..so yeah you are are fucking stupid,Christians are the only religion that tries to shove it down your throat..Get over yourselves,Head is very stupid for leaving one of the best and most known bands for an invisible beings..I think Manson said it best "Im not a slave to a god that dosent exsist,Im not a slave to a world that dosent give a shit"6/12/2005 06:07:00 PM|W|P|Blogger Jon Fortt|W|P|Ah, an atheist.

I would encourage you to at least consider becoming an agnostic. It's awfully difficult to prove a negative, i.e. that God doesn't exist.

And there are plenty of things that exist beyond pictures and conversation.

No, Christianity is not the "only" religion that tries to shove it down your throat. I'll note that you came to this Web site, it didn't come to you. Certain people from every belief system, including agnosticism, try to shove it down people's throats, as you're doing here.

One thing you said though -- get over yourself -- was awfully good advice.6/18/2005 04:20:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Dudes, Head was an awesome guitarist, in an awesome band and he gave all that up for what? No disrespect to your religion or whatever, but seriously, the only evidance you have of god is the bible, and let's face it, it doesn't make for great "factual" reading does it...7/08/2005 08:51:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Amanda said:
Christians are the only religion that tries to shove it down your throat.

Ever heard of Islam?? They've been slitting throats since the 7th century of those who won't convert. They're still doing it all over the world right now and will do it to all of us when they get the chance, Christian or not.7/09/2005 12:17:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I think whatever works for you go for it. Everyone has a choice in their life and if it makes them happy go for it.

My beleif is there is one God and one God only be it God, Jehovah, Yaweah or any other name he is called by.
And I believe he sent many prophets and the problem is each religion thinks theirs is the best and if you don't go with it and their own prophet then you wont go to heaven.

Well, there is only 1 GOD and there is not an only perfect religion or prophet and as long as you are kind to other and do nothing to harm others you will be OK with GOD.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE IN A RELIGION TO HAVE GOD LIKE YOU, or for you to go to heaven or reincarnate, or whatever happens since no one really knows.7/11/2005 09:07:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|ayyy mo fo's yeah you fruity little bas.terds, you talk about the gayest things and the korn dude shouldnt have fric.ken quit for a fuc..king religeon, he could have been christian and at the same time stayed in the band. God why is everyone so fu.king stupid
why cant they be more intelligent ...like me?7/11/2005 09:12:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|i like boobs7/11/2005 09:23:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|hey fuk.cers
you guys make me say
holay shit
like look up? like frick you guys are the fruitiest basterds ever!!
its kinda funny..actually its hilarious HAHAHHAHA i laugh in your fucking faces!!!HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!7/17/2005 10:53:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|if every body can understand.7/19/2005 03:48:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|There is only one true faith, and that has to come through Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew), we cannot save ourselves by being good, we can't earn our way to Heaven. That is why it took the blood of Messiah. Because we cannot do it ourselves, thus any perspective that says we can earn redemption by our own works if a false perspective. The reason is because God had to do things in a way that glorified Himself. If we could earn Salvation then we would get the credit, but that is not the case. God had to get the credit, that is why Jesus, who was God in the flesh had to do it for us. We decide whether to accept it. Any comments about what I said can be sent to maxobeidin@hotmail.com
But there is nothing more amazing to feel God's Spirit, and I have felt it in an amazing way, and there is no way I could not want to continue to walk in His love!7/20/2005 02:33:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Truth being on this board is that even if you want to act 6th grade and curse up a storm at Christians it still will never(EVER!) change the fact that God loves you and always has and always will. The huge part of life that you make is if you accept that love or spit at it and sentance yourself to isolation from God.

-Curse at me, Mock God and laugh but the facts of God's love will remain the same.7/22/2005 03:46:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Brian Welch did not leave Korn for religion. He chose to let Jesus Christ come into his heart to carry out His will. There is nothing better in the world than making that decision. Do not let your life crash like Brian’s before coming to Christ. Christ wants to have a personal relationship with every one of you. Things of the world like rock music, porn, etc. are distractions that the enemy uses so that you never experience that personal relationship with Christ. You have to begin to value things that are eternal, like eternal life that Christ has given us by Him dying in the cross for us. We only get to live like 70 or 80 years. It’s sad if you die without ever knowing Christ because you will be lost forever. Our God is a living God. God bless every one of you.7/23/2005 11:53:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I mean, the Bible is a hell of alot more violent and grotesque than Korn's childish lyrics ever were. What the fuck is that shit u are talking about, "tied down that's a good boy and fucked your own child" if that isnt violent and shit I dont know what is.7/26/2005 08:03:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|Well, there is many christian bands thats better (in the TRUE metal way) so.. Some of you guys say that Brian was a moron leaving KoRN, and its "might". IF you talked to any Black Metal guy, Hellhammer or whatever. They just laughed at you and maybe shot you. They hate KoRN cuzz they got DJ and they rap, metal? This isnt even metal, this is crap! Mallcore Rapcore, Shitcore.. whatever. Its not metal.

So even the hardest antchrist, burning church guys. They think Brian made a good choice.

And Im christian, i listen to the most brutal christian bands in the world. I feel God when I growl the lyrics. Its the best feeling you can feel on this earth. Feel the touch of God.

Earth and this world is in many ways like a korn world. Its not good at all. Wherever you go you will feel pain and other bad feelings. You cant live i life on earth without pain in your soul.

With Jesus within you, you got a ticket to the new city of God in heaven. Live your life on earth with Jesus, and bring all your friends to him.

When your 75 years life of pain is over. You and your friends will live with Jesus, in eternality.

Its worth everything. You who are atheistic or whatever. Maybe the new pope. And havent realised this. You havent even realised that you are searching for this. Continue with your crap life, trying to ruin something for true christians that you cant take from em. Or continue with a new life with Jesus.

I tell you, whatever you say. I got Jesus and this feeling. And its worth much more then everything on earth. I wouldnt exchange it with all money, power and sex in the world.

Im on the right track, Im going to Jesus in heaven when i die. Where are you going? my friends. You will be in my prayers. But will you be in heaven with me and the others?8/03/2005 12:01:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|the bible lies.were are the dinosaurs,8/08/2005 03:56:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I never listened to Korn but I think that God is going to use "Head" as a great testimony to everyone that power, fame, sex, money ect.... is not at all fulfilling. I am a new christian too and I struggle everyday with right and wrong. What I have noticed is the unbelievers in the comments above sound bitter, unhappy and have no arguments to back up their beliefs. The belivers are encouraging and wanting whats best for "Head". Hmmmmmmmm... Which side do I prefer? I think I would rather be treated respectfully by a believer than disrespectfully by people who obviously don't know what they are saying. Some of these comments remind me of a highschool yearbook. I am saddened that there are people out there that are soo miserable that they have to result to insulting someone else because they chose a happier way of life. Persecution is part of the walk in Christianity. I pray for Brian. God will use him in wonderous ways even if its not on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. I also pray for all of you that are so full of hatred towards Christianity. We have the world shoving its gay rights, porn infested internet and drinking ads at us all the time. Open your eyes we are not going to live forever on this earth. Aren't you the least bit concerned what comes next? Do your homework and I bet you come to know Christ. God Bless all of you.8/23/2005 04:18:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|what a poofter9/27/2005 12:50:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|"the bible lies. where are the dinosaurs?"
EXACTLY! what did god start off with the dinosaurs and just get bored after awhile and decide to wipe them from the earth??!! damn it! what is so wrong with accepting that we're here for no particular reason at all? ok there is nothing wrong with being religious. but they r ur own personal beliefs and urs ALONE. ur going to heaven? YAY good for u, but nobody else cares. isn't what is right here, right now on earth enough for you?10/24/2005 11:54:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|this message goes out to whoever is called satanlovesyou...you said that people who find God become a ghost...What about Jesus,everybody knows his name, and the diciples, they didnt exactly become nobodys! God is like, the most famous and the most powerful friend you can have in this life man! And if you think that Brian was a fool to give up all the fame and money maybe you havnt heard his interview, where he talks about having it all...yet still not being satisfied, and now hes found an everlasting satisfaction and freedom in Christ, so do not judge what you do not know! Jesus is awesome and yes, he loves you and wants to bless you and he has an amazing plan for Brian that is beyond your imagination, better than anything this temporary world can ever offer!10/27/2005 07:56:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|From a christian perspective, i'm not gonna sit here and ramble on about how we should "praise god" that head left the band to devote his life to God. He's a grown man, and I'm sure he probably came to a point in his adult life where he wondered if he really wanted to devote the rest of his life to living a hardcore rock lifestyle.. I'm sure after such a long and prosperous run, it takes alot out of you..People should be thankful that korn has been as successful as they have for so long, seeing as how so many bands in their genre come and go..Korn truly has stood atop the hardcore realm for awhile now, and people should be more accepting of head's choice to leave the band..leave the guy in peace..he gave too much to fans for so long to be subjected to such criticism..and for everyone that thinks korn needs to change their lyrics, please..their lyrics, while dark, are what makes them so great..long live korn..10/31/2005 11:12:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|See I would like to ask everyone who say "God does not exist" why you believe that? Did someone or something affect your choice to not believe in God? There is proof what happened in the Bible actully happened. They found Noah's ark for example. I wish you would atleast read the Bible. I don't know how you can't love the bible it has everything you could ask for. Violence love suffering etc... And I would like to close by saying that we are not here by accident. We are not on Earth by accident. Did you know that if Earth was 20 feet closer to the sun it would be too hot for intelligent life? And if Earth was 20 feet away from the sun then it would be too cold for intelligent life. And if you think God does not exist because he was "just there," let me ask you something... Do you believe in space? Space (like God) has no beggining or end. There is no brick wall out there that says "the end." And if there was then you would wonder what was behind the brick wall. God is the same way.11/07/2005 03:55:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|hey man i think its awesome that u found ur place. hopefully u can make a new band named THORN for all the "believers". ROCK ON DUDE!!11/12/2005 06:17:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|One day all man will stand before the creator "God" and every knee will bow to "Christ" and Brian Welch will be told by God, "good job my good and faithful servant"
Praise the Lord for head!!!!12/11/2005 10:20:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|korns lyrics do not ruin thier music in fact they are relivent vand help troubled teens like myself through life12/14/2005 09:27:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|It pisses me off when people talk about KoRn like their music is satanic. It's real stuff, not everything is doves coming from the sky.

I'm happy that Head has found Jesus, more power to him. But seriously, the way everyone talks about this, including Head, is ridiculous...

But I'm glad that his new music is also going back to the old KoRn roots of truth and expression, with a good hardcore sound.12/14/2005 09:33:00 AM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|After reading more comments it has become increasingly obvious how blind you all are from the matter.

Don't assume I'm a goth satanist.

I'm christen.

None of you knew anything about head or know anything about his experience really, why don't you go to his site?

He is not giving up his "hardcore lifestyle" He may be giving up all the drugs and alcohol but he is staying true to himself and his music is still going to be heavy.

It just pisses me off that everyone hear is just commenting on something they know nothing about, this whole thing is empty.

When you talk about things you don't understand than you sound stupid.1/10/2006 06:45:00 PM|W|P|Anonymous Anonymous|W|P|I'm so glad that celebrities are finally finding Christ. I've never listened to KORN's music but too leave all the fame and fortune says a lot. I've notice that people are posting very nasty comments about Head. To you I say that you will never enjoy real life until you have found Christ. Head knows that. Head giving his life to Christ is proof that He exists. Some of you call him crazy for leaving all the fame and fortune behind. Come to think about it we leave whatever we have behind when we die anyway. I respect the man for not only putting Christ first but also his daughter.

Hats of to you Head. Satan will try and discourage you, he will let nasty comments come your way, he will have fans who don't understand crucify you with their words BUT GOD knows best. I've never met you and probably never will but I look forward to seeing you in heaven.

Remember you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

GOD BLESS MY BROTHER...