Love and Death (band)












































Love and Death

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Brian "Head" Welch performing live in Phoenix Arizona, on November 23, 2010

Background information
Also known as Brian "Head" Welch (2005-2012)
Origin
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres



  • Christian metal[1]


  • nu metal[2][3]


  • alternative metal[1]


Years active 2012–present
Labels Tooth & Nail
Website loveanddeathmusic.com
Members

  • Brian "Head" Welch

  • J.R. Bareis

  • Dan Johnson


Past members
  • Michael Valentine


Love and Death is an American Christian metal band formed by Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. The group was officially announced in February 2012 as a re-branding of Welch's solo music project.




Contents






  • 1 History


    • 1.1 Formation and early years (2009–2012)


    • 1.2 Chemicals EP, Between Here & Lost and upcoming second studio album (2012–present)




  • 2 Band members


  • 3 Discography


  • 4 References





History



Formation and early years (2009–2012)


The group is effectively a re-branding of the touring group that performed under Welch's name to promote his solo album. Formed in 2009, Welch recruited musicians through open auditions via YouTube, and second-round auditions, in person, at his studio in Phoenix, Arizona.[4] The original group was a six-piece group, that featured Michael Valentine on bass, Ralph Patlan on guitar, Brian Ruedy on keyboards, Scott "SVH" Von Heldt on guitars and vocals and Dan Johnson on drums. After two years of touring, Von Heldt departed the band due to financial reasons,[citation needed] Ruedy was let go a few months earlier and later joined Whitesnake.[5] Patlan also departed the band, but no reason was given. The search began to find a guitar player. In March 2011, two weeks before a tour, Welch discovered "the perfect fit" for his band through Thousand Foot Krutch's public audition videos for a new guitarist on YouTube. 15 years old at the time, J.R. Bareis was chosen by Welch to be the new guitar player and became an official permanent member of the band, as they settled on establishing themselves as a four-piece. The group released a single, "Paralyzed" in November 2011, under the Brian "Head" Welch name. In February 2012, the touring band was re-branded into the group Love and Death.


Love and Death was formally announced in February 2012 through an official statement made by Welch. In the statement, Welch explained that "I have wanted to use a band name for branding my music for a few years. It has been an ongoing discussion with my management, but we were just starting to tour and I was in the middle of supporting my third book and it seemed like a bad time to switch names. Now with the new music coming out, its [sic] time to really separate the things I do. I want the music to be about music. I will still be doing public speaking under Brian Head Welch. I am happy that all the confusion will be over".[4] The name Love and Death was chosen because love and death are the two most significant things you can go through in life.[6]



Chemicals EP, Between Here & Lost and upcoming second studio album (2012–present)


The band's debut single, "Chemicals", was released in early April, while their debut EP of the same name released on April 24, 2012.[4] Welch revealed that they would be releasing a cover version of the song "Whip It" by Devo and a remix of "Paralyzed" by Har Meggido.[citation needed]


In late September 2012, the band announced that it had signed a deal with record label Tooth and Nail Records/EMI and that the group's debut album, Between Here & Lost would be released on November 20, however this was pushed back and released on January 22, 2013.[7][8] On the album, Welch stated that "this record was birthed from trials, tribulations, pain, suffering, anxiety, depression, and drama. However, we came out on top and the end result is a very real, raw & honest record."[8]


On January 20, 2016, it was announced that bassist Michael Valentine would no longer be playing with the band.[9]


On March 15, 2016 a new single titled "Lo Lamento" was released.[10][11][better source needed]


Later on in 2017, vocalist and guitarist J.R. Bareis announced that they would be working with drummer Dan Johnson and Brian to finish the record over the summer and have it out by the end of the year. Multiple teasers have been posted on the bands Instagram page since then.



Band members


Current members




  • Brian "Head" Welch – lead vocals, guitars (2012–present)

  • JR Bareis – guitars, backing vocals (2012–present), bass (2016–present)


  • Dan Johnson – drums (2012–present)


Former members


  • Michael Valentine – bass (2012–2016)

Timeline






Discography




















Love and Death discography
Studio albums 1
Music videos 4
EPs 1
Singles 4

Studio albums

























List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title
Details
Peak chart positions

US
[12]

US
Christ.
[13]

US
Hard
Rock
[14]

US
Rock
[15]

Between Here & Lost


  • Released: January 22, 2013 (US)[16]

  • Label: Tooth & Nail

  • Formats: CD, digital download


81 5 5 28

Extended plays














List of extended plays
Title
Details

Chemicals EP


  • Released: April 24, 2012 (US)[17]

  • Label: Headdog

  • Formats: Digital download



Singles










































List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Album

US
Sales
[18]

US
Christ.
Rock
[19]
"Chemicals"
2012
6 4

Between Here & Lost
"The Abandoning"
6
"Meltdown"
2013
14
"Lo Lamento"[20]
2016

Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos





























List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title
Year
Director(s)
"Paralyzed"
2012
N/A
"Chemicals"
Brian Welch
"The Abandoning"

Daniel Davison
"Meltdown"
2013
Behn Fannin


References





  1. ^ ab Heaney, Gregory. "Love and Death – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 13, 2015..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ Topher P. (September 23, 2013). "Love & Death Reissue "Between Here & Lost", Featuring New Song "Empty"". Jesus Wired. Retrieved December 12, 2015.


  3. ^ Brown, Lee (January 14, 2013). "Love and Death – Between Here and Lost". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 12, 2015.


  4. ^ abc "The Gauntlet News - Brian Head Welch Changes Band Name". Thegauntlet.com. Retrieved February 7, 2012.


  5. ^ "Whitesnake – Introducing Brian Ruedy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.


  6. ^ "INTERVIEW/ALBUM REVIEW: LOVE AND DEATH'". Rock Revolt Magazine. January 10, 2013.


  7. ^ "Tooth & Nail Announce Updated Release Date For Debut Album From Love & Death Featuring Former Korn Guitarist Brian Head Welch 1/22/13 @ Top40-Charts.com - New Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2016.


  8. ^ ab September 26, 2012 by Casey. "Tooth & Nail | News | Welcome Love & Death To The Tooth & Nail Family!". Toothandnail.com. Retrieved September 27, 2012.


  9. ^ Welch, Brian (January 20, 2016). "Brian "Head" Welch announcement". Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2016.


  10. ^ Childers, Chad (March 15, 2016). "Love and Death "Lo Lamento" — Exclusive Song Premiere; Pre-Order Brian "Head" Welch's With My Eyes Wide Open". Loudwire. Retrieved March 16, 2016.


  11. ^ "Love and Death - Lo Lamento (Official - Audio Only)". YouTube. March 16, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2016.


  12. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  13. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  14. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  15. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  16. ^ Heaney, Gregory. "Between Here & Lost – Love and Death". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  17. ^ "Chemicals – Love and Death". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  18. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Hot Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  19. ^ "Love and Death – Chart History: Christian Rock". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2018.


  20. ^ "Lo Lamento – Single by Love and Death". iTunes Store. Retrieved October 4, 2018.













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