 In January 2013 , guitarist Brian " Head " Welch was confirmed to return to the band to play a number of festival shows , including Rock on the Range , Rock am Ring , Rock im Park and the Download Festival . His status in the band was initially thought to be temporary and for touring purposes only . Ray Luzier later announced at the Sabian show during NAMM that Welch would be joining Korn for the whole tour . Later in that month , techno artist Beta Traxx confirmed he was working on a new Korn song for their upcoming album , which he commented would sound " like the past and the future at the same time . " It was also confirmed by Ray Luzier that Don Gilmore would be producing the upcoming album . On February 12 , 2013 , The BK Entertainment Group updated their clients list and confirmed that Korn has signed to their management 's independent label ; Prospect Park Productions . Later , On June 1 , 2013 Caroline Records added Korn to their roster confirming that the band have been signed on to a contract with the label ; they are partnered with Korn 's management Prospect Park . On February 18 , 2013 , Korn posted a photo showing Head as part of the line up , which escalated rumors that he was in the process to rejoin Korn permanently . This was confirmed by Head himself in May , when it was also confirmed that he had been recording as part of the band for their upcoming album . 
