To my dear brothers in the band, our incredible fans, and the entire global rock community,
Today, I write to you with a heart full of gratitude, reflection, and hope. This is not just a letter—this is a milestone. A reckoning. A deeply personal chapter in a story we’ve written together over decades, stage by stage, riff by riff, moment by moment.
When we started this journey, we were just a few kids with guitars, dreams larger than life, and a passion that burned hotter than any light show we could imagine. Together, we weathered storms, celebrated triumphs, and forged a sound that shook walls and hearts alike. It’s been decades since our first notes echoed into the ether, but your unwavering support continues to resonate in ways I could never fully express.
To my bandmates, you’ve been my family in ways words cannot capture. Through the highs and lows, the creative clashes, and the moments of pure magic when the music seemed to write itself, I’ve come to cherish not just the music but the bond we’ve built. Thank you for challenging me, inspiring me, and walking with me on this crazy, unpredictable road. You are more than collaborators—you are my brothers.
To our fans, the lifeblood of everything we do, there are no words sufficient to honor the love and loyalty you’ve shown. From the front rows at our very first shows to the roaring crowds in arenas around the world, your energy has been our fuel. Whether it’s the silent tears as a lyric resonates with your soul or the wild energy of a mosh pit, you’ve shown us the power of music to connect, to heal, and to transform. You are not just fans—you are family.
To the wider rock community, we’ve grown up together. Through reinvention, rebellion, and reinvigoration, we’ve proven that rock is more than a genre—it’s a movement, a culture, a way of life. In times of division, rock has united us; in moments of despair, it has uplifted us. Let this letter serve as a call to arms for us to continue breaking barriers and building bridges through music.
As for me, this journey has been nothing short of transformative. From the highs of creativity to the lows of personal struggle, I’ve learned that every chord we play and every lyric we sing carries the weight of who we are. It is my sincerest hope that our music has been a light in your life, just as creating it has been in mine.
Looking ahead, I promise this: we will not stagnate. We will push boundaries, embrace evolution, and continue to pour every ounce of our souls into the music you’ve entrusted us to create. And I hope you’ll be there with us—headbanging, screaming, singing, and feeling every beat of the journey.
Thank you for being part of this incredible story. Together, we’ve built something timeless. Something unbreakable. Something that will echo long after the amps go silent.
With all my love,
Brian “Head” Welch
Vocalist & Guitarist
Proud Member of this Global Rock Family