Line #34 Music/LoveandDeath


1	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/love_and_death_7291.jpg]][[caption-width-right:300:Left to right, Dan Johnson, JR Bareis, Brian "Head" Welch, Michael Valentine]]
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3	Love and Death is a Christian NuMetal band formed by former Music/{{Korn}} guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. Formerly known simply as Brian "Head" Welch or Head (as it started as a solo project), the band became Love and Death in February of 2012. Coming out of the Head name, the band went through a change from a six piece group becoming a four piece one. The only original Head members were Brian himself, Bassist Michael Valentine, and Drummer Dan Johnson. This left them in need of a new lead guitar player. Brian would find his new guitar player through the auditions of fellow ChristianRock outfit, Music/ThousandFootKrutch. Head would discover the "perfect fit" in 15 year old guitarist JR Bareis who was auditioning to be Music/ThousandFootKrutch's new guitarist (via Website/YouTube) but was instead discovered by Head and installed as Love and Death's lead guitarist.
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5	Love and Death were officially formed in February 2012 and released their first EP "Chemicals" on April 24, 2012. This EP included their debut single of the same name, a re-recorded version of Welch's last single "Paralyzed", a cover of "Whip It" by Music/{{Devo}}, and remixes of "Chemicals" and "Paralyzed" by Christian {{Dubstep}} producer Har Megiddo. Love and Death would release their first full album "Between Here and Lost" on January 22 2013 on Tooth and Nail records. They then released a deluxe edition with a new song "Empty" and two more {{Dubstep}} remixes.
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7	Their sound combines elements of Music/{{Korn}}'s unique sound with heavier, somewhat {{Metalcore}} sounding elements (Brian's MetalScream among them) and some {{Dubstep}}/electronic sounds and effects. They have a very low sound, thanks to their downtuned baritone guitars and Valentine's six string bass. Most of their lyrics detail substance abuse (in a case of WriteWhatYouKnow by Welch) and a lot of Christian elements and DoubleMeaning metaphors.
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9	![[AC:Band Members]]
10	* Brian "Head" Welch: Vocals, Guitar
11	* JR Bareis: Lead Guitar, Vocals
12	* Dan Johnson: Drums
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14	![[AC:Former Members]]
15	* Michael Valentine: Bass, Backing Vocals (2009-16)
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17	'''Not''' to be mistaken for ''Film/LoveAndDeath'', a 1975 movie by Creator/WoodyAllen.
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19	!!This Band contains examples of the following tropes:
20	* BigBrotherMentor: Head has served in this role to JR, being a dramatically older guitar player with much more touring experience.
21	** GenerationXerox: As of late 2014. JR dreaded his hair an started growing a beard. he now looks like a mini version of Head, crossed with Skrillex
22	* ContinuityNod: During live shows they regularly play some of Head's solo artist songs as well as Music/{{Korn}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOw2oPm8T04 songs.]]
23	** They also will play Music/{{Korn}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqF-i3-EgwE Medleys during some shows.]]
24	* ChristianMetal: More like Christian NuMetal[=/=]{{Metalcore}}.
25	* DoubleMeaning: "Chemicals", while both being about actual Chemicals ([[DrugsAreBad Drugs and controlled substances]]) is also about sin and temptation.
26	* GenreMashup: They '''are''' a NuMetal-inspired band.
27	** With four {{Dubstep}} remixes.
28	* HippieJesus: Head's overall "rebellious UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}}" look combined with his [[SurferDude laid back California personality]] give off this kind of vibe.
29	* LeadBassist: Valentine was both a type C and type D. He is a type C because of being a major creative force and having a well known stage personality. He is a type D because he is part of a Music/{{Korn}} inspired NuMetal band.
30	* LooksLikeJesus: Before regaining his dreads, Head had a bit of resemblance to UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}}. Even with the dreads he has a certain "rebellious Jesus" look.
31	* MetalScream:
32	** Head seems to be particularly fond of these.
33	** Very easily seen on "I W8 4 U" which features Christian {{Metalcore}} screamer Mattie Montgommery.
34	* MoodDissonance: Meltdown's music video is this. Heavy Metal music about someone having a meltdown, the video? The band working at a BrandX version of Creator/ChuckECheese.
35	* NuMetal: Goes without saying as Head's [[Music/{{Korn}} original band]] essentially invented the genre.
36	** "Empty" has a very Music/LinkinPark sounding back and forth between Bareis and Head.
37	* RealMenLoveJesus: Naturally invoked by them as they are a ChristianMetal band.
38	* RealMenWearPink:
39	** One of Valentine's signatures is his Barbie necklace.
40	** JR also has his Alice in Wonderland dress T-Shirt.
41	** Head's love for {{Music/Devo}} could be considered this.
42	* SopranoAndGravel: Played with on "Empty" with the higher pitched Bareis trading off with Head's low whisper and {{Metal Scream}}s.
43	* TeamDad: Head has filled this role being much older than the other members of the band (43), (except for Dan, 35).
44	* TeenGenius: JR, until March 2015 when he turned 20. When Head first picked him up, he was SIXTEEN.
45	* WildHair: One of [[https://www.facebook.com/brianheadwelch/photos/pb.327723191973.-2207520000.1392257790./10151060315891974/?type=3&theater Head's signatures]], supposedly because he got tired of [[http://www.chhny.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Brian-Welch.jpg braiding his hair.]]
46	** JR got this in 2014 too.
47	* XtremeKoolLetterz: "I W8 4 U".
48	* ZombieGait: Valentine's on stage persona, complete with makeup.

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