September 15, 2009
"I recently learned of an interview that Munky gave where he said that I came to KoRn and asked to be taken back in the band. That's definitely not a complete and accurate picture. The full truth is that for about a year, ever since Jonathan publicly said he wanted me back in KoRn, KoRn's managers have been requesting my manager to work on getting me back into KoRn. The calls were initiated by KoRn's managers, not my manager. I shut the door on their requests many, many times over the last several months, through my manager. However, Fieldy personally called me during Korn's last tour in Europe and we talked as friends for a lone time. He also told me if I ever wanted to rejoin KoRn, or open for KoRn as a solo artist, the door was always open. Since Fieldy is sober now and a christian like me, I thought it may be a good idea to visit with Fieldy, a friend of mine, to see what he was up to and what it was all about. I had a great time re-connecting with Fieldy. I mainly went to his house to connect with an old friend. The KoRn stuff we talked about was secondary, but It was discussed. Fieldy thought that Jonathan, Munky, and I should all meet AS FRIENDS; re-connect; and maybe discuss the possibilities. Both Jonathan and Munky refused that meeting. I learned a lot visiting with fieldy. I learned that I love and miss my friends, but the visit confirmed to me that I have a different calling in life than to reconnect musically/professionally.
As far as Munky's comment that "everything has been divided already" that is also not accurate. In fact, from January 2005 when I left, and for the next 4 years, KoRn failed to pay to me royalties that were due me on records that I did with them. However, I don't believe this was done intentionally. We are trying to be patient and work with their management to get the financial issues resolved so that "everything can be divided as we agreed long ago in our contracts." I am optimistic that we can resolve it as friends.
I continue to wish nothing but the best for KoRn, and that includes all of my friends there--Fieldy, Jonathan and Munky.
HEAD
September 03, 2009
AUTOGRAPHED FENDER® BASS GUITAR TO BE AUCTIONED OFF BENEFITTING DEFTONES BASSIST CHI CHENG
Bass autographed by Cheng, Marcus Miller, Mike Dirnt, Geddy Lee and
others to benefit stricken bassist in comatose/semi-conscious state
after 2008 automobile accident.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (August 26, 2009) An autographed Fender bass guitar will be auctioned off to benefit Deftones bassist Chi Cheng. Cheng has been in a comatose/semi-conscious state since he was in a Nov. 4, 2008, automobile accident in Santa Clara, Calif.
A website has been created by Gina Blackmore to help raise awareness and much-needed funds for Cheng and his family. Interested bidders are urged to visit www.oneloveforchi.com for more information.
The 2001 Fender Precision Bass guitar up for auction was autographed by several prominent bassists in 2001 as part of the model¹s 50th anniversary celebration. Further, it was the campaign¹s central instrument and was featured in several catalogs and advertisements (which will be included with the bass when it is auctioned off). Over several years, it was signed by noted bassists including Victor Bailey, Phil Chen, Chi Cheng, Mike Dirnt, Reggie Hamilton, Stu Hamm, Sean Hurley, Hutch Hutchinson, Alfonso Johnson, Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, Ray Riendeau and Danny White.
FEATURED IN THE SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE ON PAGE 16! (ON MAGAZINES STANDS NOW)
September 02, 2009
One For Chi.......Please Help
ONE OF MY OLD FRIENDS FROM THE BAND "DEFTONES" WAS IN A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT LAST NOVEMBER. HIS NAME IS CHI CHENG. CHI WAS IN A COMA, BUT HAS COME OUT OF IT. HE'S IS SLOWLY PROGRESSING, BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH FOR HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THEY DISCONTINUED HIS INSURANCE AND HIS FAMILY NEEDS HELP. PLEASE BUY ONE OF THESE SHIRTS!!! EVERY CENT GOES TO CHI'S FAMILY. WE HAVE DUDE SIZES AND GIRL SIZES. BUY ONE FOR YOURSELF, YOUR WIFE OR HUBBY OR CHILD, FRIEND OR FOE. PLEASE JUST BUY AS MANY AS U CAN BECAUSE HE NEEDS US. CHI IS PROBABLY THE NICEST ROCK STAR ON THE PLANET. HELP HIM NOW!!! THANKS
HEAD
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March 11, 2009
Head Selects His Band!!!!
DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP, AND HEAD, IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE SELECTED THE FOLLOWING BAND MEMBERS, TO JOIN HEAD (GUITAR AND VOX) AND BECOME PART OF HEAD’S BAND:
GUITAR‹SCOTT VON HELDT (HEALER, KURAI)
GUITAR‹RALPH PATLAN (Tempe, Arizona)
BASS‹MICHAEL VALENTINE (Huntington, Virginia)
DRUMS‹DAN JOHNSON (Fairfax, Virginia)
KEYBOARDS< BRIAN RUEDY
SPRING/SUMMER TOUR DATES
LOOK FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT SOON REGARDING UPCOMING TOUR DATES TO COMMENCE IN LATE SPRING!!! DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ITS BOOKING AGENT FOR A FULL U.S. TOUR.
For more info please visit: Click Here
March 4, 2009
Crossbreed's new album:
Crossbreed released their Debut Album through Artemis Records called
"Synthetic Division". After heavy rotation on MTV2, MTV-X, and the hour long
live special on Music Choice, Crossbreed earned a Billboard Music Award
Nomination for best new hard rock video. The band then took their Spark
Flying Theatrics on the road with Rammstein, Static-X, and Orgy, in support
of the record.
In part due to the bands highly theatrical stage personas, Crossbreed
ultimately teamed up with legendary Kiss manager Bill Aucoin in 2002.
Crossbreed¹s live shows, which include fire breathing,
grinders, and other stage antics consistently create crowd frenzies, and
have led several venues to claim that the band incites riots. With the style
of Crossbreed¹s live shows, and the banning of its performances at several
venues, Bill Aucoin knew he had a new band to continue his Kiss legacy with.
In 2008 the band signed on with Driven Music Group, Co-Owned by former Korn
guitarist Brian "HEAD" Welch. Recording and Producing the effort themselves
in their newly built 2500 sqft. Audio/visual design Studio "The Candy
Factory", Crossbreed has not only established themselves as
artists, but as producers as well. Now armed with a New Album, Crossbreed
will release it's secondrecord (KE101) on May 19th through Driven Music
Group.
February 24, 2009
New Godhead video "Hero":
Godhead's video for "Hero" from "At the Edge of the World" is now available for viewing. This video is co-directed by and co-stars Juliet Landau.
Watch "Hero" and behind the scenes footage here
January 14, 2009
Former KORN Guitarist Holding Open Auditions For Bandmembers:
Brian “Head” Welch has seemingly reconsidered holding closed-only band auditions; opting instead to allow anyone with talent the chance to audition for a spot in his band.
December 3, 2008
HEAD TO BE FEATURED GUEST STAR ON LA INK EPISODE (KAT VON D'S SHOW) ON DECEMBER 11:
HEAD will be the featured guest star on an episode of LA INK on December 11, 2008!! The segment was taped earlier this summer. Head got a new tattoo. You'll never guess what (or where!!) Check your local listings for details in your area. The episode will appear on the TCL Channel. LA Ink usually airs at 10PM (9PM on your HD Channel) on TCL, and sometimes the show airs at 7PM. Don't miss it!! Let us know what you think of the show, Head's new Tattoo and the placement!!!
November 15, 2008
TO ALL MY LOYAL FANS OUTSIDE OF NORTHAMERICA:
I have been getting many, many emails from my fans “across the pond” asking about European Distribution. Well, I have some GREAT NEWS. I am excited to announce that we have signed a foreign distribution agreement with a fantastic distributor, Soulfood Music Distribution (Sony) for release of my record, and all of the other Artists on the Driven Music Label. Thank you all for your patience!!
My Debut Album, “Save Me From Myself,” is scheduled for release in Germany and Austria the week of November 28th! It is also scheduled for release in all other European Countries and the United Kingdom the week of December 8th!!
HERE ARE THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET THE CD
UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Benelux, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Russian and Ex USSR countries, Greece, Israel, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Turkey
HERE ARE SOME OF THE STORES YOU CAN BUY THE CD AT IN EUROPE:
(CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATED STORE LISTS)
United Kingdom: HM, Zavvi, Amazon.uk, Play.com
France: FNAC, Starter, Gjibert Joseph, Centre Culturel Leclerc, Cultura, Planet Saturn
Netherlands: Bol.com, FAME, Free Record Shop, Sounds Venlo, Van Leest, Media Markt, Plato, Velvet Boudisque , Sounds Tilburg
Belgium Metal Zone, Free Record Shop, Media Markt, FNAC, Metrophone, Feedback, Sonica, JJ Records, Caroline, Fatkat
Spain El Corte Inglés, Media Markt, Tipo, FNAC, Gong, Sun Records, Revolver, Long Play
Portugal FNAC, Media Markt, El Corte Ingles
Sweden CDON, Ginza, Åhlens, Skivlagret, Rocks, Bengans, Media Markt, Soundpollution.se, megastore.se
Denmark Axel Music, Fona, Fonografen, Guf, Moby Disc, N.N. Music, Pladeshoppen, Rockuglen, Sex Beat, Skiven, Stereo Studio, T.P. Musikmarked, Target Shop, Øresneglen
November 13, 2008
HEAD -- TO GUEST DJ ON KUPD
HEAD will guest dj with JONATHAN L on Sunday, November 23rd from 6pm to 8pm MST on KUPD 97.9fm in Phoenix, Arizona.
Listen live online - www.jlradio.com or www.98kupd.com
call in with your questions Studio Line: 602-260-9800
October 27, 2008
HEAD - WILL BE ON ROCKLINE THIS MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 8:30PM PT
Brian "Head" Welch will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Monday October 27 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with Head by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to RocklineRadio
October 25, 2008
HEAD CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
"Head contest winner! Giovanni Espinoza. Date announced. 10-23-2008. Stay tuned for the video of Head calling Giovanni to let him know he won."
October 16, 2008
4 Godhead songs in movie "Battle Planet"
Jason Miller the frontman for Godhead appears in the movie "Battle Planet" which premieres on the SciFi channel on November 2nd, 2008. "Battle Planet" also features four songs off of Godhead's new album 'At The Edge Of The World' which is in stores everywhere!
To preview of a trailer for "Battle Planet" Click Here
October 09, 2008
12" LIMITED EDITION VINYL NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!!
September 29, 2008
HEAD on FOX NEWS!
September 25, 2008
MUSIC VIDEO CONTROVERSY
HEAD’S RESPONSE TO VIDEO CONTROVERSY,
CD BEING PULLED OFF OF SHELVES AT SOME RETAILERS,
AND OPEN CHALLENGE TO CONSERVATIVES
I have received a handful of messages from some conservative people complaining about the sex and drug references in my new music video for FLUSH; and, I have recently learned that some select retailers are pulling my CD from their shelves because of my music video’s content. So, I wanted to give an explanation of what the video means to me; and to address those select retailers that are pulling the CD from their shelves:
The video for FLUSH is about Crystal Meth addiction and the crazy things anyone addicted to Meth will do while they’re high or to get their fix. Everything the models were doing in the video is what I was wrapped up in while I was addicted to Meth. The video is a very realistic look at the addiction and where it will lead you if you get hooked. I understand the images of the models may be too much for some people, but honestly, I was just trying to be real with what happened in my life and show where I was, as well as where I am at now.
September 17, 2008
Save Me From Myself debuts at #13 on Billboards Hard Music Chart and # 63 Billboard Top 200 Chart.
September 4, 2008
The Head's first music video "Flush" makes it debut on Head's website.
August 3rd and 4th, 2008
MUSIC VIDEO SHOT IN LOS ANGELES: Principal photography for Head’s first music video, “Flush” was completed in Los Angeles on August 3rd and 4th. You can view a behind-the-scenes look by accessing this link on you tube Click Here to watch! ). Stay tuned to MTV2, this website, and Head’s myspace page for dates the entire video will be showcased!! MTV2 Headbanger's Ball programming should have further updates for fans on the Album and the Music Video starting the weekend of August 16th, and every weekend after that up to the September 9th street date.
June 4, 2008
Driven Music Group launches its website at www.drivenmusicgroup.net. Fans learn that HEAD merchandise and apparel, available on the web at www.drivenmusicstore.net
June 4, 2008
Driven Music Group and HEAD announce that the STREET DATE for HEAD’S DEBUT ALBUM will be SEPTEMBER 9, 2008.
They also announce that HEAD’S FIRST SINGLE, “FLUSH” will be AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON I-TUNES ON JULY 8, 2008.
MAY 30, 2008
Driven Music Group reaches Artist Recording Agreement, in principal with SOIL, adding it to its roster. SOIL’S initial release under the Driven Music Group label is targeted for early 2009 release.
May 20, 2008
HEAD completes the final mix on the song, "FLUSH," and identifies it as the first single on his debut album.
MAY 8, 2008
Driven Music Group signs Artist Recording Agreement with GODHEAD, adding it to its roster. GODHEAD’S initial release under the Driven Music Group label is targeted for September, 2008 release.
Godhead’s Jason C. Miller comments, “Driven Music Group is going to be a fantastic new home for Godhead. We couldn’t be happier to be a part of this company. Creatively they are letting us bring our music to the audience exactly as we've intended, and as artists we can’t begin to describe how much we appreciate that!”
APRIL 24, 2008
Driven Music Group reaches agreement with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, adding it to its roster. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM’S initial release under the Driven Music Group label, a two disc set CD/DVD produced at a live concert from a recent European tour is set for release July 29, 2008.
APRIL 17, 2008
HEAD enters recording studio with engineer, Ralph Patlan, to complete final mix on his Debut Album, Save Me From Myself.
APRIL 15, 2008
Driven Music Group signs Artist Recording Agreement with CROSSBREED, adding it to its roster. CROSSBREED’S initial release under the Driven Music Group label is targeted for October, 2008 release.
MARCH 28, 2008
Driven Music Group inks United States and Canadian Distribution Deal with Ryko/Warner Music Group and ADA Global. Driven Music Group begins fielding offers from other major distributors for international distribution in R.O.W. territories, including the United Kingdom, Africa, Europe, and the Far East.
MARCH 22, 2008
HEAD launches official myspace page at www.myspace.com/brianheadwelch. Driven Music Group immediately begins construction of corporate website and official Brian HEAD Welch site at: www.drivenmusicgroup.net and www.brianheadwelch.net.
MARCH 18, 2008
HEAD inks two appearance deals at: Cornerstone Festival, July 5 and 6, 2008 in Bushnell, Illinois, and Universal Orlando's annual Rock the Universe Festival September 5 and 6, 2008, in Orlando, Florida.
MARCH 15, 2008
Driven Music Group, Inc. formed by Brian “HEAD” Welch (ex-KoRn), Mark Nawara and Greg Shanaberger. DMG anchors the launch of its label with the much anticipated Debut Album of Brian “HEAD” Welch. DMG immediately targets other recording artists with a loyal fan base, and significant soundscan history including 40 BELOW SUMMER, GODHEAD, CROSSBREED, and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.