Save Me from Myself

How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story

By: Brian "Head" Welch

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Here is the amazing true story of an out-of-control rock star, his devastating addiction to drugs, and his miraculous redemption through Jesus Christ.

In February 2005, more than 10,000 people in Bakersfield, California, watched as Brian “Head” Welch—the former lead guitarist of the controversial rock band Korn—was saved by Jesus Christ. The event set off a media frenzy as observers from around the world sought to understand what led this rock star out of the darkness and into the light.

Now, in this courageous memoir, Head talks for the first time about his shocking embrace of God and the tumultuous decade that led him into the arms of Jesus Christ. Offering a backstage pass to his time with Korn, Head tells the inside story of his years in the band and explains how his rock-star lifestyle resulted in an all-consuming addiction to methamphetamine. Writing openly about the tour bus mayhem of Ozzfest and the Family Values Tour, he provides a candid look at how the routine of recording, traveling, and partying placed him in a cycle of addiction that he could not break on his own.

Speaking honestly about his addiction, Head details his struggles with the drug that ultimately led him to seek a higher power. Despite his numerous attempts to free himself from meth, nothing—not even the birth of his daughter—could spur him to kick it for good. Here Head addresses how, with the help of God, he emerged from his dangerous lifestyle and found a path that was not only right for his daughter, but was right for him.

Discussing the chaotic end to his time in Korn and how his newfound faith has influenced his relationship with his daughter, his life, and his music, Head describes the challenging but rewarding events of previous years, exposing the truth about how his moments of doubt and his hardships have only deepened his faith.

Candid, compelling, and inspirational, Save Me from Myself is a rock ’n’ roll journey unlike any other.

©2007 Brian Welch (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A page-turning rock ’n’ roll journey…. An inspirational tale.” ( Christianity Today)

Korn!

great story, does anyone really check these out, just check the book out, you won't be disappointed

Raw and uplifting! I finished in a couple days!

I’ve been wanting to hear Brian’s conversation story. I was a huge Korn fan in the early years. This book gives the history of the early days of the band (and also the ugly drug realities that were going on behind the scenes). Brian is honest, respectful, thoughtful, insightful, raw, and surprisingly caring in how he describes his struggles for years as well as his faith life. I was pleased to hear his maturity as he described the different consolation and desolation seasons in his Christian walk, too. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those with addictions, Korn or metal fans, those who don’t know God, and Christians. I’m so grateful for this book and I hope he writes a Part II.

Honest

Where does Save Me from Myself rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very high.

What did you like best about this story?

I love biographies that don't hold back or try to show off. Brian Welch is honest and doesn't share is past in a flower covered way. He shares explicit content honestly and doesn't censor it which I think is very important. He also explains his renewed life as a Christian and the struggles, misunderstandings and mistakes he has made through it.

Which character – as performed by Ray Porter – was your favorite?

Brian Welsh.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, I didn't react extremely but I felt very glad that he wrote this book and I wish him the best in his future.

Great Testimony

Great Testimony. Awesome to see how someone is saved by Christ Jesus no matter the life they have lived. I am a fan of Korn and also a follower of Christ, great book

Truth and Vulnerability

Yep. Five stars. I loved the truth of this book, the candidness, the vulnerability, and overall message. There's no reason Brian Welch should have found redemption, but that's exactly what his faith gave him.

A heart wrenching and heart felt story by Brian.

What an amazing story. So well written. It brought me tears at times. It has also helped me renew my faith and love for God. Thank you Brian for putting it all out there for others to read

Amazed

I found this book to be such an eye opener to a lot of truths that I had heard growing up as a Christian. A lot of times I would ask myself that if I were really a Christian, or if God really was real, I wouldn't be dealing with shortcomings or limitations in my character. Through this book, and his follow up "With My Eyes Wide Open", I really got to see how God's patience, love, and fierce tenderness really tests on anyone that comes to Him, and I mean anyone. I highly recommend this book from the bottom of my heart to anyone needed encouragement in their walk with God, or anyone still thinking about whether or not God can really love someone as screwed up as we may feel.
On another note, this is my first audiobook and I have to say, for those that struggle with giving their attention to an inanimate object, having the narrator do the funny voices and all that really helps get anyone through the book. I don't know if I would've been able to finish it if it weren't for the audio version!
5/5
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Awesome testimony!

Loved hearing about Brian's journey from death to life. That took courage and it will encourage others to dare to leave it all behind to gain a new life right here in earth.

The light saves another.

If you could sum up Save Me from Myself in three words, what would they be?

Dark, lost, and then salvation.

What did you like best about this story?

Honest, no embellishments.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The prayers that reached him during his darkest hour.

Any additional comments?

Inspiring story all for the love of his daughter.

Very very good what an amazing story

This is a must read to everyone
Brian head Welch I respect you brother
A true warrior