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Submitted by Timmah http://www.thesebloodyhands.co.uk (View user info) at 2005-02-24 00:10:31 EST
Many of you will have heard of a rock band by the name of "KoRn". And many of you are happy to never have to listen to their music again. But for the people who have enjoyed, shared and covered their music over the last 11 years, what I'm about to tell you may upset you (I know it has me). Brian "Head" Welch has left the band dedicating his life to JESUS!?
In a statement issued on KoRn's website they say.
KoRn has parted ways with guitarist Brian Head Welch, who has chosen the lord Jesus Christ as his saviour, and will be pursuing his musical pursuits to that end. Korn respects Brian's wishes and hopes he finds the happiness he's searching for. Jonathan, Fieldy, James and David are closer than ever, and are currently in the studio working on their 8th record, the follow up to the highly successful Greatest Hits album. The record is due to be released this September.
Ho hum many of you may say, but to me this is a very sad time. KoRn's music has helped many young people through tough times in their life and has helped them realise there are people out their who have the same fears, problems and shit going on in their head as them.
For me KoRn weren't just a help through those teen angst days, but also a pathway into music. I can honestly say had I not picked up "follow the leader" back in 98, I wouldn't be playing music today and wouldn't have the passion for what I do as I do now.
Head always seemed the like the heart and soul of the party and was always the one getting into trouble. To see him not only leaving the band, but for Jesus is, in my mind, criminal. He co founded the band with bass player Fieldy and I know that in a lot of metal fans hearts he will be missed.
It's going to be hard to think of KoRn without Head, but it's good to know that the band will still continue to write, record and inspire.
Go ahead -2 me to death. This had to be said for anyone out there who has been a fan of KoRn as long as I have and didn't know about this horrible news.
Tim
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Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-02-25 02:35:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 11:59:38 (#)
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Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-02-24 02:36:54 (#)
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Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:51:46 (#)
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As previously mentioned, Korn is not metal, which they themselves have said on numerous occasions. From the start they were pretty much a blend of hardcore and hip-hop. I was almost expecting some news on a metal band, but as I figured would be the case, it was about some radio rock band. While I do like Korn and own their first four albums, they are not metal and you are misleading those who come to this post by saying they are.
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Pull the stick out of your ass.
You're fucking nitpicking.
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My ass has been stick-free since birth, and you need to get a clue, shitface. Nitpicking would be going through the post and pointing out any glaring grammatical or spelling errors. I'm simply directing attention to the fact that he blatantly assumed Korn to be metal, when in fact the band has stated quite clearly that they are NOT. He also assumed that fans of metal, not just fans of Korn, would care about a member of Korn leaving to find God. All this could have been avoided by titling the post something like, "Important news for any fans of Korn." Once again, the old adage is still true: don't assume anything, because all it does is make an "ass" of "u" and "me".
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Pull the stick out of your ass.
You're fucking nitpicking.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 20:37:46 EST (#)
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For anyone interested, I do know what metal is. Just go to www.mp3unsigned.com and search for these bloody hands.
The three tracks on there are rough mixes of the ep we're now getting ready to release.
Submitted by Ed_0150 (user info) at 2005-02-24 18:22:12 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 17:54:22 EST (#)
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The reason I've put for metal fans in the title is, like myself, korn helped me into music. I've always considered them metal whether or not it's rap metal or cock stuffing anal core or whatever. My band have stated many times that we are not "metalcore" but we still get called metal core.
Whether they are metal, rock, hip hop or whatever. All I was trying to do was give some news that may mean something to someone. But as usual the American elitist bullshit ways have stopped me from doing that.
Submitted by Holz (user info) at 2005-02-24 12:14:01 EST (#)
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I actually kind of respect him because he didn't keep up some fake
image of himself for fame and fortune.
Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 11:59:38 EST (#)
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Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-02-24 02:36:54 (#)
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Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:51:46 (#)
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As previously mentioned, Korn is not metal, which they themselves have said on numerous occasions. From the start they were pretty much a blend of hardcore and hip-hop. I was almost expecting some news on a metal band, but as I figured would be the case, it was about some radio rock band. While I do like Korn and own their first four albums, they are not metal and you are misleading those who come to this post by saying they are.
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Pull the stick out of your ass.
You're fucking nitpicking.
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My ass has been stick-free since birth, and you need to get a clue, shitface. Nitpicking would be going through the post and pointing out any glaring grammatical or spelling errors. I'm simply directing attention to the fact that he blatantly assumed Korn to be metal, when in fact the band has stated quite clearly that they are NOT. He also assumed that fans of metal, not just fans of Korn, would care about a member of Korn leaving to find God. All this could have been avoided by titling the post something like, "Important news for any fans of Korn." Once again, the old adage is still true: don't assume anything, because all it does is make an "ass" of "u" and "me".
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2005-02-24 11:19:36 EST (#)
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Boring.
"KoRn's music has helped many young people through tough times in their life"
Please go out and find me one person who will say that Korn's music really "helped" them in "tough times"
Give me a break.
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-02-24 08:07:34 EST (#)
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Submitted by Danger_Ranger (user info) at 2005-02-24 05:01:17 (#)
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Korn are "metal"???
Korn is not metal, fucktard.
Submitted by Danger_Ranger (user info) at 2005-02-24 05:01:17 EST (#)
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Korn are "metal"???
Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2005-02-24 03:35:01 EST (#)
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korn is emo with guitars run through a million effects to mask simple shitty riffs
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-02-24 03:28:49 EST (#)
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"To see him not only leaving the band, but for Jesus is, in my mind, criminal."
To each their own, fuckwit.
You don't want christians on your back? Don't get on theirs.
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-02-24 03:12:12 EST (#)
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Here, because I am sorry for the shitstorm I made of your post.
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-02-24 02:36:54 EST (#)
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Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:51:46 (#)
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As previously mentioned, Korn is not metal, which they themselves have said on numerous occasions. From the start they were pretty much a blend of hardcore and hip-hop. I was almost expecting some news on a metal band, but as I figured would be the case, it was about some radio rock band. While I do like Korn and own their first four albums, they are not metal and you are misleading those who come to this post by saying they are.
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Pull the stick out of your ass.
You're fucking nitpicking.
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2005-02-24 02:07:35 EST (#)
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I disagree, but +2 because everyone else is giving you a -2.
Submitted by NotMuchToSay (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:52:08 EST (#)
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When you try to define a band's genre you lose sight of why you started listening to them in the first place. I doubt any of you found out about korn while searching for a new metal band to listen to. What's most important is listening to what you like and enjoying it while you can. And for all of you who do like korn, take a deep breath at the bottom of a lake. korn sucks.
Submitted by Feijuada (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:47:05 EST (#)
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Ok, ok, I'll admit it. Korn got me into Metal, but nowadays, I'm embarrased to listen to thier music.
-2 because Korn still isn't metal.
Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:18:25 EST (#)
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The thing is, there is no argument. Korn THEMSELVES have stated that they are not metal. On many occasions. Again, they started as a mix of hardcore, not metal, and hip-hop. The only comparison to possibly draw between Korn and death metal is that Korn tunes to low A, and most death metal bands also tune low, usually B or A. The comment about slowing down death metal riffs and it sounds like Korn is ridiculous. Slow down a riff by Cryptopsy or Death, and it still sounds NOTHING like Korn.
Again, I'm not knocking Korn either, I actually like their first four albums quite a bit. But, it's also not like the guitar world has lost a legend. He was a competant guitar player, at least for the style of music they played, but he didn't do anything fantastically memorable or breathtaking.
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:15:52 EST (#)
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I never cared for Korn at all. Just couldn't get into them. I'll not get into the reasons here.
I don't blame the guy for leaving...I mean, how long can you really be angry at the world and really mean it? At some point a person has to evolve. If he doesn't, he's dead.
Submitted by DavyJones (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:15:50 EST (#)
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You guys really need to just shut the fuck up with your whiny music genre bullshit.
Submitted by Thored (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:14:19 EST (#)
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I just generally hate Korn. This didn't appeal to me at all.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:05:07 EST (#)
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Oh I'm not pissed at him. I can respect him for taking any course he chooses in life. But it's just sad to see someone who I admired and looked up to in music make such a drastic and sudden change.
Okay if I admit KoRn aren't metal will it stop the genre arguements?
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:03:31 EST (#)
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Also I hate fucking genre arguements. Melodic post shit core, arse ramming cunt rock. Is doesn't matter. To me KoRn are a metal band. Rap metal, nu metal whatever. They're still metal.
Submitted by acrog (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:02:32 EST (#)
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I have to agree. They are not a 'Metal' band. They are heavy, but not metal.
And just because the claim influence by Cannible Corpse doesn't give you evidence.
Lost of musicians claim influence from multiple genres. It doesn't mean they fall into any one of the genres thier influnce fall into.
Thier breakthrough albumn was a pretty original sound. Not my taste, but pretty original. Other bands had mixed Hip Hop and Rock, but they kind of made it thier own.
BUT, just as many original bands have done, they have run thier course. Don't expect much more from them as a band.
Would you have had less of a problem with him leaving if he hadn't left for Jesus? Would you have rather had him just get pissed and quit?
People change and make changes in thier lives as they grow older. Don't give him shit for that.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 01:01:52 EST (#)
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Yes and the full genre for korn is NU METAL.
Okay I'm not too proud to say I'm a nu metal fan to a certain extent. But if you're going to say Korn aren't metal then slipknot aren't metal etc etc
I hate to argue about music because I'm as passionate about music as you can be. But I guess I'm not allowed to give my personal opinions on one of my favourite bands music. If you listen to korns early albums there is so much death influence in there. Slow death metal riffs down and add a hip hop beat and you have alot of korns riffs.
But if you don't consider KoRn metal then fair enough.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:58:14 EST (#)
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All I'm going to say is this.
STFU -2 DIE!
Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:57:39 EST (#)
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"I can respect that. But by the same token I could say In Flames aren't metal but swedish thrash. On another note, I saw them live in London in december and they fucking Pwned"
woh woh woh, wait a second.
You just contradicted yourself bigtime. Thrash IS metal. The full genre title is Thrash Metal. Early Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, they were all in the Thrash Metal genre. And since we're on the subject of genres, In Flames started out as Melodic Death Metal, as did At The Gates and Dark Tranquillity. Nowadays, In Flames has morphed into some odd, almost-commercialized melodic death-lite rock/metal thing, which was quickly followed by Soilwork.
In Flames, at least on their first six albums are most definitely metal, more specifically, Melodic Death Metal.
Submitted by A-Daamage (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:51:46 EST (#)
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As previously mentioned, Korn is not metal, which they themselves have said on numerous occasions. From the start they were pretty much a blend of hardcore and hip-hop. I was almost expecting some news on a metal band, but as I figured would be the case, it was about some radio rock band. While I do like Korn and own their first four albums, they are not metal and you are misleading those who come to this post by saying they are.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:49:32 EST (#)
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I can respect that. But by the same token I could say In Flames aren't metal but swedish thrash. On another note, I saw them live in London in december and they fucking Pwned
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:39:42 EST (#)
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Dude I had "Korn" and "Life Is Peachy" when I was in Junior and High School. I liked them then but after Follow the Leader and Jonathans big "Fuck this we want money" rant and their MTV cumfest, I got sick of it.
I am just saying that there are about 10 other generes of music they would fall into, metal being none of them.
Amon-Armath, In Flames, Bal-Sagoth, With Dead Hands Rising, Bury Your Dead.
Those are metal bands.
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:35:55 EST (#)
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That was 8 years ago. And yeh 8 years ago he would say that seeing as 8 years ago follow the leader was just about to be released and was probably the first real hip hop metal album. But the fact that Jon states bands like Cannibal Corpse in his influences kind of shows they're not just hip hop. They are metal in my eyes and have certainly become more so over the years.
I didn't mean to "fly of the handle" it's just I get fed up with people who have no idea of music saying shit like that. I didn't realise you yourself were a music fan.
Submitted by boneface (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:33:51 EST (#)
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I haven't been a Korn fan since I saw them live in '99, but I know what you're saying...
Whatever avenue you take to find your passion in life, whether it be music, writing, science, porn, you can never forget what led you there in the first place. From Head's perspective though, that had to be a tough decision in it's own right, but hopefully he can use his experience in his previous lifestyle positively in the future.
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:30:31 EST (#)
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Wow, fly off the handle dude.
Korn themselves have said they are not metal and do not want to be compared as such. I figure a big fan such as yourself would have read the first ever Rolling Stone cover story on them over 8 years ago.
Jonathan said, and I quote, "I would never say we are in the same genere as...oh like Sepultura...or any of those guys. We just make our music out of feeling. Deathmetal and Blackmetal is more of a shock value...you know? I would say we have more hip-hop than hardcore rock and roll."
Now calm down.
And for the record...I am a music elitist so my word is law.
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:29:58 EST (#)
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shit. that's what they are
fuck untouchables. ruined me on any furture cds ever
Submitted by Timmah (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:18:17 EST (#)
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Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:14:42 (#)
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I cant +2 or -2 this.
But for the record, Korn is not metal.
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for the record? What are you? Do you say what is and what isn't metal? KoRn is as much metal as slayer is. When Slayer came out people weren't saying "oh they're nothing like ozzy they're not metal". Seriously, shut the fuck up.
If they're not metal then what are they?
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:14:42 EST (#)
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I cant +2 or -2 this.
But for the record, Korn is not metal.
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-02-24 00:13:55 EST (#)
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Go ahead -2 me to death
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