Save Me from Myself

Save Me from Myself is the autobiography of Brian "Head" Welch, founding guitarist of the metal band Korn. The memoir traces his path from childhood through his rise to fame with Korn, documenting his simultaneous descent into drug addiction and eventual religious awakening. The book provides an inside view of life in one of the world's biggest metal bands during the height of their success in the 1990s and early 2000s. Welch details his experiences on tour, in the studio, and his personal struggles with drugs and fame while selling millions of albums worldwide. The narrative follows Welch's transformation as he confronts his addictions and makes life-altering decisions regarding his career, family, and faith. As a father and musician at a crossroads, he recounts the events that led him to leave Korn at the peak of their success. This memoir explores themes of addiction, redemption, and spiritual transformation, offering perspective on the tension between commercial success and personal fulfillment. The book stands as a chronicle of one musician's journey from darkness to purpose.

Readers describe this as a raw, honest account of Welch's struggles with addiction and his path to Christianity. The book resonates with both religious and non-religious readers for its unflinching look at rock star excess and recovery. Readers appreciated: - No sugarcoating of dark topics - Clear writing style that feels conversational - Balance between music career stories and personal transformation - Practical insights for those struggling with addiction Common criticisms: - Religious messaging becomes heavy-handed in later chapters - Some repetitive sections - Limited depth on certain life events readers wanted to know more about Ratings: Goodreads: 4.17/5 (6,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (1,100+ ratings) "Brutally honest without being gratuitous," notes one Amazon reviewer. A Goodreads reader states: "The religious aspects felt natural to the story, not preachy." Several reviews mention the book helped them through similar struggles with addiction.

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🎸 At the height of Korn's success in 2005, Welch walked away from an estimated $23 million contract to focus on his faith and recovery 🎼 The book's title comes from a prayer Welch desperately prayed during one of his lowest points while battling methamphetamine addiction 👨‍👧 A major catalyst for Welch's transformation was his desire to be a better father to his daughter Jennea, who was 6 years old when he left Korn 🎤 After leaving Korn and publishing this book, Welch formed a Christian metal band called Love and Death, before eventually reuniting with Korn in 2013 💊 Welch spent over $1,000 a week on his drug habits during his darkest periods, despite the band's multi-platinum success and wealth