That's What Friends Are For

Sometimes you just can't keep friends away from each other.  That is the case when it comes a few bigger names in the industry right now.

Brian "Head" Welch

I wouldn't have believed it if it hadn't come from his own (digital) mouth, but Brian "Head" Welch has announced on Twitter that he is back in Korn.  There is no talk of him leaving or quitting his work with Love and Death, but he has rejoined Korn to work on their new album, and also play some tour dates.  Rolling Stone has more details about the album, and his work with Korn... but I can't just leave this alone either.

Personally, I have nothing against Korn, and certainly nothing against "Head".  He is a grown man and can make his own decisions.  But this move is slightly confusing considering his original reason for leaving the band.  One can only wonder what has changed since 2003 when he left.

What are your thoughts about Brian "Head" Welch's return?  Leave a comment below.

Exhale Cover Art

Now on to the group Stardog Champion.  Made up of Aaron Fink, Mark James, vocalist Nick Coyle,
of Breaking Benjamin success, and drummer Josh Karis.  Most of these guys have worked together in Lifer as well.

As far as this new EP, Exhale, goes... there is certainly a lot of Breaking Benjamin styling in there.  It's a bit "canned"sounding at times, but the riffs are clean, and the guitars are nice and chunky.

It's simple straight-forward rock for most of the disc.  Nothing really hits you over the head, but nothing really sticks out as amazing either.  There are some catchy choruses, and some well placed effects, but nothing really says, "Wow" to me. However, I will say that "The Switch" is a nice closing piece. It leaves you with a sense of hope.

You can find more from Stardog Champion on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.