Save Me from Myself is the debut studio album by Brian “Head” Welch. After failing to meet a July 2007 release, the album was released on September 9, 2008 by Driven Music Group. Tentatively, the album’s working title was It’s Time to See Religion Die, however, it was confirmed that its final title is Save Me from Myself.
In February 2005, Welch left Korn which he helped form in 1993, saying moral reasons caused his departure. Welch stated he had distanced himself from the band for one or two years:
“I just wanted to fade away, it was crazy. I was so gone.”
Welch wished to rededicate his life to Jesus. Shortly after, Welch asked Korn‘s bassist, Reginald Arvizu, to produce the album, however, he received no response. While looking for a home in Arizona, Welch entered the recording studio. He immediately began writing:
“Entire songs would just come out: drums, bass, guitar, strings, choir, lyrics, everything… It was as if God was just downloading these songs inside me.” After months of songwriting, “about three albums worth of material” had been created.
On the experience of working with other musicians again since his departure from Korn, Welch attests:
“It’s been a long time since I’ve connected with people musically and, now that the wounds have healed from my past addictions, I’m ready to feel the magic again.”
On June 5, 2008, Welch posted a video announcement on his website. The video announced that Welch had officially signed with Driven Music Group, and would release Save Me from Myself on September 9, 2008.
A three-minute sample of Head‘s first single, “Flush“, was posted on Welch‘s website on June 16, 2008. The single was released on July 8, 2008 on the iTunes Store, and a music video directed by Frankie Nasso of Nova Entertainment was filmed in Los Angeles, and released on September 5, 2008. On August 26, 2008, Welch revealed the lengths of each song on the album.
Tracklist:
- L.O.V.E.
- Flush
- Loyalty
- Re-Bel
- Home
- Save Me from Myself
- Die Religion Die
- Adonai
- Money
- Shake
- Washed by Blood
Credits
Brian Welch: vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, synthesizers, programming, producer
Archie J. Muise Jr.: rhythm guitar
Trevor Dunn: bass guitar
Tony Levin: bass guitar
Josh Freese: drums
Jennea Welch: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Doug Angle: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Christian McCullen: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Elijah Jurewics: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Hailey Cooper: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Taylor Cooper: vocals on “Re-Bel”
Greg Shanaberger: production supervisor
Mark Nawara: production supervisor
Carlos Castro: engineer
Randy Emata: editing, synthesizers, programming
Ralph Patlan: editing, mixing
Bruno Canale: engineer, guitar technician
Fernando Romay: engineer, guitar technician
Rafael Patrón: production coordinator
Patrick Essman: production assistant
Clint Keener: production assistant
Evren Goknar: mastering
Travis Smith: artwork, layout
Alonso Murillo: photography, photo editing
Bob Clearmountain: mixing
