Head: “I did not ask to rejoin Korn”

Following yesterday’s news that former Korn guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch allegedly asked to rejoin the nu-metal titans, Head has issued a statement denying the claims.

“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,” said Head. “That’s definitely not a complete and accurate picture.

“The full truth is that for about a year, ever since [frontman] Jonathan [davis] publicly said he wanted me back in Korn, Korn’s managers have been requesting my manager to work on getting me back into Korn,” he continued. “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, [bassist] Fieldy personally called me during Korn’s last tour in Europe and we talked as friends for a long 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 reconnecting 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; reconnect; 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. I continue to wish nothing but the best for Korn, and that includes all of my friends there — Fieldy, Jonathan and Munky.”

In related news, Korn are currently in the studio with producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Amen, Glassjaw) working on their ninth studio album.