Rock Legend, 55, Says Watching His Heroes Fade Is ‘Brutal’ Even With His Faith originally appeared on Parade.
One of Korn’s founding members Brian "Head" Welch’s life today is a stark contrast to his life at in the early 2000s, and he recently reflected on what he’s learned as he’s gotten older.
“Crazy week last week, Ozzy, gone. Hulk Hogan, gone. Malcolm-Jamal Warner … All of them [were a] big part of my childhood,” Welch, 55, said in an interview with Blabbermouth published on August 3. "I don't say this to brag at all because literally any of you guys could achieve the spiritual heights that you want to achieve. Anybody can open that door and seek and find, but I have spent years developing my spiritual life and strength and had so many experiences, but that does not make me immune to the fading nature of this life that we live.”
Welch split from Korn in 2005, a few years after the band had hit the height of their fame with songs like “Freak on a Leash.” His exit coincided with his decision to become a born-again Christian, which he credits with helping him recover from his addiction to drugs and alcohol. However, his strong faith hasn’t lessened the sting of losing some of his heroes.
Welch continued, “Even though I know what I know what I know is true, and I know what I'm gonna experience on the other side, because I experience it, a lot of it, some of it now on this side of death, but, man, it's brutal. The fading nature of life is just crazy. The cycle of life goes on and on, but it's hitting me now. Getting older and heroes like Ozzy passing on. My parents are getting older. My daughter just turned 27. So, yeah, I feel it like everybody, man.”
After stepping away from Korn, Welch released a Christian metal solo album in 2008. He officially rejoined the band in 2013, but also continues to perform with his side project, Love and Death.
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Rock Legend, 55, Says Watching His Heroes Fade Is ‘Brutal’ Even With His Faith first appeared on Parade on Aug 4, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
