Formed in 2012, Love and Death is a Christian alt-metal band spearheaded by nu-metal pioneer Brian Head Welch, best known for his work as a founding member of Korn. Featuring Welch on guitar and vocals, as well as guitarist J.R. Bareis, drummer Dan Johnson, and bassist Michael Valentine, the band merges the detuned, guitar-heavy sound Welch helped to popularize with a more inspirational message.