The amazing true story of an out-of-control rock star, his devastating addiction to drugs, and his miraculous redemption through Jesus Christ.
In February 2005, more than ten thousand people in Bakersfield, California, watched as Brian "Head" Welch - the former lead guitarist of the controversial rock band Korn - was saved by Jesus Christ. The event set off a media frenzy as observers from around the world sought to understand what led this rock star out of the darkness and into the light.
Now, in this courageous memoir, Head talks for the first time about his shocking embrace of God and the tumultuous decade that led him into the arms of Jesus Christ. Offering a backstage pass to his time with Korn, Head tells the inside story of his years in the band and explains how his rock star lifestyle resulted in an all-consuming addiction to methamphetamines. Writing openly about the tour bus mayhem of Ozzfest and The Family Values tour, he provides a candid look at how the routine of recording, traveling, and partying placed him in a cycle of addiction that he could not break on his own.
Speaking honestly about his addiction, Head details his struggles with the drug that ultimately led him to seek a higher power. Despite his numerous attempts to free himself from meth, nothing - not even the birth of his daughter - could spur him to kick it for good. Here Head addresses how, with the help of God, he emerged from his dangerous lifestyle and found a path that was not only right for his daughter, it was right for him.
Discussing the chaotic end to his time in Korn and how his newfound faith has influenced his relationship with his daughter, his life, and his music, Head describes the challenging but rewarding events of the last two years, exposing the truth about how his moments of doubt and his hardships have only deepened his faith.
Candid, compelling, and inspirational, Save Me from Myself is a rock 'n' roll journey unlike any other.
In February 2005, more than ten thousand people in Bakersfield, California, watched as Brian "Head" Welch - the former lead guitarist of the controversial rock band Korn - was saved by Jesus Christ. The event set off a media frenzy as observers from around the world sought to understand what led this rock star out of the darkness and into the light.
Now, in this courageous memoir, Head talks for the first time about his shocking embrace of God and the tumultuous decade that led him into the arms of Jesus Christ. Offering a backstage pass to his time with Korn, Head tells the inside story of his years in the band and explains how his rock star lifestyle resulted in an all-consuming addiction to methamphetamines. Writing openly about the tour bus mayhem of Ozzfest and The Family Values tour, he provides a candid look at how the routine of recording, traveling, and partying placed him in a cycle of addiction that he could not break on his own.
Speaking honestly about his addiction, Head details his struggles with the drug that ultimately led him to seek a higher power. Despite his numerous attempts to free himself from meth, nothing - not even the birth of his daughter - could spur him to kick it for good. Here Head addresses how, with the help of God, he emerged from his dangerous lifestyle and found a path that was not only right for his daughter, it was right for him.
Discussing the chaotic end to his time in Korn and how his newfound faith has influenced his relationship with his daughter, his life, and his music, Head describes the challenging but rewarding events of the last two years, exposing the truth about how his moments of doubt and his hardships have only deepened his faith.
Candid, compelling, and inspirational, Save Me from Myself is a rock 'n' roll journey unlike any other.
Transparent, humorous, scandalous, yet encouraging, Save Me from Myself is starkly contrast from beginning to end. The first half of Brian "Head" Welch's biography is inked in darkness from the downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction, suicidal behavior, and wicked behind-the-scenes perspectives of the rock 'n' roll industry, to the heart-breaking loss resulting within hopeless, inundated despair. Welch bares his 
soul from both a corporeal and spiritual point-of-view.
The remainder of the book is illuminated with the light of Christ. Accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior and letting go of the life he knew resulted in financial fear, loss of close friends and a devoted fanbase, hence the temptations to remain under the sinful veil. Welch explains his supernatural awakening time and time again as he struggles to grow closer to the Lord. He does so to the point where he not only gives up all of his worldly attachments and allure, but publicly testifies of the newly discovered glory cleansing his life. From embarking immediately on a risky mission to India and being baptized in the Holy Land to purging his home and life of anything negated of Christ, including music and friends. Sixteen pages of photographs outline Brian's beautiful transition. Concluding the book is a sincere invitation to Jesus Christ. Welch's narration possesses such intrigue and humor, it is even worth reading his litany of personal acknowledgments at the end.
Save Me from Myself is a roller-coaster ride from the drug abuse, debauchery, violence and despair to the healing, purity, love and eternal hope of being saturated in the Word of God. Brian Welch's humility, genuine kindness, honesty and humor are striking and believable. With comedic wit respectfully tossed in there unintentionally, his fantastic personality shines through. Whether detailing a drug-induced hallucination or a gospel encounter the reader cannot help but laugh at Welch's naturally comical personality, which is a major plus for this particular biography. Save Me from Myself may be shocking to most, but is common knowledge to those exposed to the entertainment industry, especially the deeper depths of its successful rankings. As a precaution, there is foul language and graphically depicted accounts, though the author lightly treads around these explanations without tattooing his fans with horror and disgust as he has been. And although Brian stays true by inspiring the audience with Christian influence, keep in mind it is not in the obviously safe rankings of a C. S. Lewis or Billy Graham work. To comprehend just how omnipotent and instantaneous the power of our Savior is, one must first experience the trials and tribulations Welch fought throughout the valley of the shadow of death.
soul from both a corporeal and spiritual point-of-view.The remainder of the book is illuminated with the light of Christ. Accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior and letting go of the life he knew resulted in financial fear, loss of close friends and a devoted fanbase, hence the temptations to remain under the sinful veil. Welch explains his supernatural awakening time and time again as he struggles to grow closer to the Lord. He does so to the point where he not only gives up all of his worldly attachments and allure, but publicly testifies of the newly discovered glory cleansing his life. From embarking immediately on a risky mission to India and being baptized in the Holy Land to purging his home and life of anything negated of Christ, including music and friends. Sixteen pages of photographs outline Brian's beautiful transition. Concluding the book is a sincere invitation to Jesus Christ. Welch's narration possesses such intrigue and humor, it is even worth reading his litany of personal acknowledgments at the end.
Save Me from Myself is a roller-coaster ride from the drug abuse, debauchery, violence and despair to the healing, purity, love and eternal hope of being saturated in the Word of God. Brian Welch's humility, genuine kindness, honesty and humor are striking and believable. With comedic wit respectfully tossed in there unintentionally, his fantastic personality shines through. Whether detailing a drug-induced hallucination or a gospel encounter the reader cannot help but laugh at Welch's naturally comical personality, which is a major plus for this particular biography. Save Me from Myself may be shocking to most, but is common knowledge to those exposed to the entertainment industry, especially the deeper depths of its successful rankings. As a precaution, there is foul language and graphically depicted accounts, though the author lightly treads around these explanations without tattooing his fans with horror and disgust as he has been. And although Brian stays true by inspiring the audience with Christian influence, keep in mind it is not in the obviously safe rankings of a C. S. Lewis or Billy Graham work. To comprehend just how omnipotent and instantaneous the power of our Savior is, one must first experience the trials and tribulations Welch fought throughout the valley of the shadow of death.
Brian "Head" Welch was one of the founding members of Korn. Raised in Bakersfield, California, Head struggled with addictions to alcohol and drugs for much of his life. In 2005, after an intense spiritual awakening, he was instantly delivered from years of substance abuse with almost no symptoms of withdrawal. At that time, he quit Korn to pursue an intimate relationship with God and a closer relationship with his daughter, Jennea. Today, he lives and prays with Jennea in Arizona.
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