BRIAN "HEAD" WELCH TO REUNITE WITH KORN FOR LIVE PERFORMENCES

In 2005, Brian Welch (known as "Head" to fans), lead guitarist Korn, departed permanently from the band after quitting drugs and converting to Christianity. Welch was addicted to meth and speed throughout much of Korn's career, and felt that in order retain his new found sobriety, he needed to leave his band and the destructive lifestyle that followed it.

Now that all is said and done, Korn moved on as a 4-piece band and the fans have, for the most part, made peace with that. But now, the moment most fans (myself included) have been waiting for since, Head has announced that he will be joining his old bandmates for the first time in 8 years! Head has announced that he will be playing with Korn at the Rock At The Range, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals.

In an interview with Artist Direct, Head shared his thoughts on the reunion: “When they hit me up about the shows this year, to me, it was time. This is the proper time. The reason I felt like it would never happen because it wasn’t the proper time yet. As soon as the day hit when I felt it was right, it felt so good. I’m really excited about this year with them.”

Head also shared what songs he most looked forward to playing again: “I’d definitely say “Freak on a Leash”, “Falling Away from Me”, “Dead Bodies Everywhere”, and “Blind” is always a great one.”