I was a huge rock star who sold millions of records but I quit fame and drug addiction to find God and build orphanages

KORN music star Brian Welch was one of the biggest stars of the 90s thanks to the group’s huge success.

These days the guitarist has a very different job – and has been to the most poverty-stricken areas of India to build orphanages.

The band, Korn, were a big success in the late 90s

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The band, Korn, were a big success in the late 90sCredit: Redferns
Lead guitarist, Brian Welch has decided to quit fame and addiction

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Lead guitarist, Brian Welch has decided to quit fame and addictionCredit: Getty – Contributor

The trio were most known for their hits, Freak on a Leash, Blind and Falling Away From Me. 

Brian, 53, decided to leave the band in 2005 to concentrate on his role as a father and to pursue a solo career.

He made an appearance on a segment on CNN called People in the News.

On the feature-format program, he revealed his struggles with addiction to alcohol, methamphetamine, Xanax, and sleeping pills.

The star admitted that he later converted to Christianity.

in 2008, Brian, alongside celebrities such as Josh Hamilton and Greg Ellis, participated in testimonial videos titled I Am Second, sharing his journey of overcoming drug use through his faith in Jesus.

Korn was formed by James ‘Munky’ Shaffer, 53, Reginald ‘Fieldy’ Arvizu, 54, Brian, Ray Luzier, 53, and Jonathan Davis, 52.

Established in 1993, the American nu metal band, massively contributed to the music scene with their unique sound and genre-defying approach.

Nu metal stands as a sub-genre within alternative metal, seamlessly blending components of heavy metal music with elements drawn from genres, including hip hop, alternative rock, funk, industrial, and grunge.

Among the Billboard 200, 12 of their releases have reached top 10.

The band have achieved global record sales exceeding 40 million.

Brian left the band in 2005

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Brian left the band in 2005Credit: Instagram
Brian, Ray Luzier, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis, and James Shaffer attended the Build series

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Brian, Ray Luzier, Reginald Arvizu, Jonathan Davis, and James Shaffer attended the Build seriesCredit: Getty
The band have achieved global record sales exceeding 40 million.

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The band have achieved global record sales exceeding 40 million.Credit: Getty

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