Ex-Korn Guitarist Finally at Peace

Ex-Korn Guitarist Finally at Peace – The lead guitarist for the heavy metal group Korn recently shocked the music world when he announced that he was leaving the band. Brian Welch had become a born-again Christian. He followed his announcement with a trip to Israel, where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Welch came to the banks of the Jordan River to be baptized along with members of the Valley Bible Fellowship churches. It marked the end of one life and the beginning of another. Pastor Ron Vietti said, “We’re telling everybody that we’ve chosen to die with Christ. What we’re doing is we’re burying you. And you’re dead. When you come up, [you will be] a new person like Jesus was a new person, when He was resurrected from the dead.” Welch’s announcement that he became a follower of Jesus Christ rocked the heavy metal music world. Korn is one of the most popular heavy metal groups in music today. It has earned multiple platinum albums and has loyal fans around the world. But Welch says his journey from a rock star lifestyle to his new life is incomparable. Welch said, “I’ve done hard drugs, I’ve done soft drugs. I’ve seen everything. I’ve done what teenagers dream about, especially guys. I’ve seen all that, and no drug or nothing compares with walking with the Lord.” Welch’s visit attracted attention from press around the world, and a curious question from CNN about baptism. CNN asked Welch, “Do you really think your whole being is going to be changed in just in a few minutes?” Welch replied, “Yep. It’s …

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