Love and Death, Featuring Brian “Head” Welch, Premieres New Song “Chemicals”

| Apr 05, 2012 | Comments 59 | Tags: ,

Former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch has started a new band called Love and Death. They will be releasing a five-song EP titled Chemicals on April 24, but you don’t have to wait until then to hear it. Check out the EP’s title track below, and read Head’s thoughts on the song below the stream. Let us know what you think of it in the comments.

REVOLVER What’s this song about? 
BRIAN “HEAD” WELCH To me, “Chemicals” brings a few different subjects to mind: chemical warfare, battling depression, being trapped in the insanity of drug addiction. I’m sure people will get different things out of it.

Which part of it did you come up with first?
It was a team effort with Jason Rauch, Mark Holman, and my boys in Love and Death. The music came first from me throwing down the basic idea on GarageBand. Then Jason and Mark came up with the title and chorus idea, “Chemicals.”

Was this an easy song to record?
The music for this one was pretty easy. It came together rather quickly. The vocals were kind of a struggle for me, but I got through it.

What sort of feedback have you gotten on this song so far? 
It’s been really good and positive. I’ve yet to hear anything negative. We’re pretty stoked on the reaction. the Song is solid and the video makes it even better. It’ll be coming out soon.



  • Mike

    I cant wait to hear it, I think it’s so amazing how much of yourself you put in to every song. Thank You Brian and all of you make up Love and Death. God Bless!

  • Jbstank

    Why can’t you just go play with Korn, dude? Seriously…what a waste. You guys are not whole w/o each other.

    • Dont mess with Welch

      man shut up, since he has left korn, he has not been on drugs, he has become more of a father, and korn needs him, he doesnt need korn, there’s a difference 

      • Jbstank

        Whatever is going on is his personal life is not my concern. This is about music. I miss Korn, the old-school Korn. Nothing they have done since, or anything Head has done since has been even close to the output of the original line-up of Korn. They need each other, both ways.

        • systemrevenant

          Selfish much? Head will go back to korn when they stop selling out and start singing about something that matters.

        • http://www.facebook.com/ben.schlichter Ben Schlichter

           You…. Never bothered reading about Brian’s time in Korn, did you? The drug usage, the poor fatherhood, ect?

          There’s a reason he’s not with them anymore. Brian, as does the current lineup of Korn, have a life outside of music. If being in the band was self-destructive for him, then he shouldn’t be involved in making music with them. Love & Death’s message is far more powerful and useful than Korn ever was.

          • Jbstank

            I’m familiar with his past struggles. Jon is sober now as well. It’s a shame they can’t make music together again, because their collective ouput was much, much better than anything either Korn, or Head has produced since. The metal world is missing out because of that, I think. I guess I’m just nostalgic for the deeper, darker days of Korn. It’s just sad when some of these bands come and go when all members are still alive and kicking. Korn was such a powerful band…I miss them.

            Side note: I find it hilarious how pissed people get about opinions that are different from theirs. I have noticed if anyone expresses dislike for this new music, they are immediately criticized and told to shut up, and/or questioned regarding their knowledge of band history, etc. It’s just an opinion about music; not some treatise on lifestyle, religion, or some other unrelated crap.

          • Wantmo

            If Korn would be willing to make positive music Head would be all in. Korn isn’t a band you want your 5 year old daughter listening to haha. I love them and they are my favorite band but they are rough. Head has just took the deep, dark sound of Korn and mad positive music with it.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/KXR4MH2XHM4YFWGOD4DHQ4YVHQ Simon Miller

    I have a lot of confidence in anything that has to do with Brian. He was my favorite member of Korn and I feel that his input was what made Korn so great and unique with those creepy, haunting melodies. I heard something else that he did recently and it made me go, “Wow, that’s were that element of old Korn went. He still has it!” In my honest opinion, it was like hearing that missing piece of the Korn album, “Korn lll: Remember Who You Are,” that I wanted to hear. It was a good album, great comeback, but it was like they made a better version of “Life Is Peachy,” and deleted all of Head’s tracks. I am so stoked that he still has it and uses it in his music today. Head gets my stamp of approval!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Robbie-Mason/1000419802 Robbie Mason

    Awesome stuff Brian . Good job Bringing The REAL Korn Element back .METAL!

  • Branden Hornbeck

    This song is so great! God is doing great things through yall!!! :D Keep it up!

  • vsushkov

    Amazing, every new song is better than previous one. They just blow my mind. Crazy stuff. Like it very much.

  • Chelsey

    I love the new song! I’m quite excited for the new album coming out in the fall as well!

  • Lecrazy

    I haven’t listened to Chemicals yet, but Paralyzed was an epic song. This album is gonna rock.

  • Gemlneyes

    uh sorry but i am not feeling this as a christian direction and whats up with all the shock rock look in your band it didnt work for candyland like 15 years ago. not in the christian genre, people run from that stuff togo to christ its gonna be an up hill battle unless you go main stream/secular.

    • Boo-ya

      Did you stop to think maybe he isn’t going the “main-stream” path for a reason?
       
      He’s trying to grab the attention of the kids and adults that are into heavier music (I feel), and it just so happens that a lot of them (kids and adults) go to shows where bands go for that ”shock” factor, such bands as Slipknot, Gwar, Marylin Manson, etc. Slipknot sets each other on fire with lighter-fluid while playing a show and  Gwar throws pigs blood on the crowd during shows. Now these bands aren’t Christian, but my point is that these are the kinds of people that Brian and Love and Death are tring to pull in. Some people in that ”scene”  normally wouldn’t grab his CD in a store if they didn’t know who he is.
       
      I’m a christian and I like Korn, some Slipknot, and other bands that aren’t christian. You can’t say that Brian’s or Love and Death’s look is going to drive people away…..it might drive you away, but it’s the meaning behind the lyrics and the music…not the look of the band. Brian’s music is from his experiences and addictions, which a lot of people, not just adults, go through….and how can you say that people run away from that stuff (I guess you mean their look?) to Christ? Brian obviously didn’t go “clean-cut”, but  he gave his life to God, he changed his lifestyle and his habits. Which is more than I can say for some people who claim to follow God.
       
      Lastly, who are you to say that they aren’t going in a christian direction? You don’t live, work with, or work around them; so you can’t say anything about their direction. That last comment of yours “its gonna be an up hill battle unless you go main stream/secular”, is total crap. You also don’t know God’s plan for Brian or the band. If this is the direction that God is leading Brian, then there won’t be an “up hill battle”, because Brian has God’s blessing.
       
      I probably won’t get back on here for your reply, so have a good one, and next time don’t be so judgemental. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”- Mathew 7:1

    • Boo-ya

      Did you stop to think maybe he isn’t going the “main-stream” path for a reason?
       
      He’s trying to grab the attention of the kids and adults that are into heavier music (I feel), and it just so happens that a lot of them (kids and adults) go to shows where bands go for that ”shock” factor, such bands as Slipknot, Gwar, Marylin Manson, etc. Slipknot sets each other on fire with lighter-fluid while playing a show and  Gwar throws pigs blood on the crowd during shows. Now these bands aren’t Christian, but my point is that these are the kinds of people that Brian and Love and Death are tring to pull in. Some people in that ”scene”  normally wouldn’t grab his CD in a store if they didn’t know who he is.
       
      I’m a christian and I like Korn, some Slipknot, and other bands that aren’t christian. You can’t say that Brian’s or Love and Death’s look is going to drive people away…..it might drive you away, but it’s the meaning behind the lyrics and the music…not the look of the band. Brian’s music is from his experiences and addictions, which a lot of people, not just adults, go through….and how can you say that people run away from that stuff (I guess you mean their look?) to Christ? Brian obviously didn’t go “clean-cut”, but  he gave his life to God, he changed his lifestyle and his habits. Which is more than I can say for some people who claim to follow God.
       
      Lastly, who are you to say that they aren’t going in a christian direction? You don’t live, work with, or work around them; so you can’t say anything about their direction. That last comment of yours “its gonna be an up hill battle unless you go main stream/secular”, is total crap. You also don’t know God’s plan for Brian or the band. If this is the direction that God is leading Brian, then there won’t be an “up hill battle”, because Brian has God’s blessing.
       
      I probably won’t get back on here for your reply, so have a good one, and next time don’t be so judgemental. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”- Mathew 7:1

  • Whosoever

    Gimmicks 
    Gimmicks 
    Gimmicks

    • mattalone78

       Yes, gimmicks run wild within the music industry. The true test is if the music can stand up on it’s own, regardless if gimmicks are used. I think Brian Welch can accomplish this easily.

  • Angel Dueñas.

    We still noticing who was the main songwriter in Korn! I kinda always knew! Way better than anything Korn has put out in the last 6 years! Way to go Head!! Rocking out to the song, paralyzed was awesome too! 

  • Ssnake72

    The look is very silly. I would rather you be a little more real but I guess when youre living a dream you dont really know reality. I like the heavy opening riff and Brians testimony. The band is just silly looking with old gimmicks.

  • Chbuffo

    No wonder Korn sounds not that great anymore! Really know where the backbone of the band went! Go Head!!! “Love and Death” is my favorite new Band!!!

  • Whatdoesitmatter

    Yeah Why The Silly Looking Gimmicks -Just Play Man,.demons and clowns Are so lame .sorry its just how i see it. 

  • Tracy Lee

    I think this song is sick!!! I’m so stoked to hear the rest of the ep. Really can’t wait to hear it live…

  • SomeYungGuy

    only five songs on your EP
    ?????  The song Paralyzed i liked, this new song(chemicals) not so much.
    The  killer and the kisser REALLY ???? not feeling it. .But i hope the other 3 songs are better with less vocal gimmicks. Leave the makeup alone its kind of old and childish. But i cant wait to hear the rest of your EP.

    • Butwhateveriguess

      You’re an idiot. Shutup and stop trying to be a music critic. Because you have no frickin’ clue what you’re talking about. This song is amazing so shutup

      • X-Mas

         Shut up! He’s right!
        Chemicals wasn’t as great as Paralyzed and can’t even be compared to L.O.V.E!

  • Gkatlasdoc

    The truth is … when U play PARALYZED & CHEMICALS back to back … it sounds like a very promising band & EP – The song and the look is KILLER 

  • http://www.facebook.com/MLoveStudio Melissa Leslie

    I was an honored photographing this band <3  POAB Designs and everyone involved rocked the upcoming video for 'Chemicals'!!!!  CANT WAIT!!!   

  • X-Mas

    When Brian released SMFM I was freaked out, the songs were so heavy and emotional, especially L.O.V.E, much better the Korn ever was, it had that unique sound that I was searching for.
    Then Paralyzed was released, not as good as the first album but still OK.
    And now comes Chemicals, as a song in itself it’s OK, a little worse compared to Paralyzed but I was expecting more from Brian given that he made such an awesome album before.
    This track sounds even more like RED than Paralyzed did. I don’t dislike RED but, RED should sound like RED and LaD as LaD and not RED.

  • Etchmark

    that’s freakin dope!  can’t wait to here get the EP.  With Love & Death, on tour with P.O.D. and Red, there’s going to be some killer shows!!!  Wish we could tour with you guys this summer :P

  • jahkingwarrior

    well there is a reason they are my 2cnd favorite band in the world, next to staind. but i think it won’t be to long before they finaly take the top spot.  i have seen them live rocken out 5 times, and just brian with the whosoevers 2 times. brian is an amazing man a down to earth jah brotha. love, and death just simply amazing. can’t wait for the new album, and tour.

  • Knkmundy

    Love it! I’m so glad to be working with these guys on Invasion….a free concert happening June 30 in Charlotte. Can’t wait to hear it live!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Matthew-Adams-Whosoever/1582974886 Matthew Adams Whosoever

    Blowing Korn out the water! WHAT???? its pure sickness

  • TheWhoWhatWhere

    Addicting song, listened to it quite a bit. Keep up the great work!

  • Calissippigirl

    Amazing!!!!!! Can’t wait to blast it in my car!

  • Jgcrstiano89

    it’s pretty sick dude love it..

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Einars-Bodnieks/100003482655315 Einars Bodnieks

    I Like new songs much more than Save Me From Myself album…

  • qrtal81

    Best song ever!

  • Rerun7177

    Very good. So glad to see Brian’s incredible transformation to the Christian faith. It must have been hard to walk away from Korn, and all that comes with it, but in doing what he believed was God’s will for him he has been incredibly blessed, and in turn blessed many lives.

  • Genurko

    Like this and Paralyzed much better than the first solo album.   Definitely see what Korn is missing as I just re-found it with Love & Death.   Way to go, Brian!

  • Mikey

    stoked for this EP!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Colin-Nau/100001833378676 Colin Nau

    Great work bros

  • ggcoolg

    I likey.  

  • Wantmo

    Not quite sure about all the negative feedback, but Head just keep rolling this stuff out. There’s not a song you’ve made that’s not rockin! Love ya man. You’re a true inspiration for a lot of young people out there.

  • Gbtb

    Very Good stuff !!!=))

  • Guest

    Nice work dudes.  This song got me jumping out of my chair ready to rock.

  • http://www.facebook.com/dpiester1 Daniel Piester

    cool song, man !!Praying for ya guys!!God bless!

  • Chris

    This puts Korn to shame, good works guys!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Leandro-David-Lugones/1786782549 Leandro David Lugones

     Is awesome! :D

  • Bob Ferguson

    I hope you guys come to Pittsburgh some day!

  • Jessecafin

    fuckin awesome keep going brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest

    Yes.

  • http://www.facebook.com/gutembergs Gutemberg Santos

    De maaaais, melhor do que antes.

  • thedaybreakproject

    Lyrical content shows a lot of progression and improvement since ‘Save Me’, love it man. God bless.

  • Alfredochavira89

    this song is amazing brian! good job dude the ending was phenomenal and the entire song was an exceptional piece. cant wait to see you guys again!

  • Gamelover24

    Holy shit!!!!!!!! THIS SONG IS FUCKING AMAZING! THIS IS THE NEW CHRISTIAN METAL I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR MY WHOLE LIFE!

  • Pulse

    Yea man i’m loving there sound, I listen to chemicals and paralyzed all the time. Looking forward to the album.

  • linda b

    this is actually brians second album…he has a solo album but this one is way better than the first