From:
Bakersfield,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
As a kid, Fieldy spent much of his adolescence "standing around in dirt fields, drinking beer, watching other kids fight." At some point, Fieldy and some friends decided their time would be better spent taking out their frustrations on musical instruments instead. And rock music would never be the same.
So Fieldy, James "Munky" Shaffer, David Silveria, Brian "Head" Wetch, and eventually, an assistant coroner with a troubled past named Jonathan Davis left Bakersfield for Los Angeles and collectively became known as Korn. It helped that they all had common influneces - the angry, urban stylings of hip-hip, the heavy, riff-driven angst of metal. But the sounds emanating from this band's Huntington Beach rehearsal space would soon set an entirely fresh musical precedent and set off a wave of imitators that eventually threatened to engulf the band itself.
After touring for nearly two years, Korn was signed by Immortal and released their now-classic eponymous 1994 debut. Korn opened with the prophetic, gravel-throated challenge "Are you ready?!" before kicking into the heaviest guitar sound yet heard in rock, thanks to the team of Shaffer and Welch, who tuned their already-low 7-string guitars even lower and played with no regard for the traditional harmonic consonance. The sound was metallica sludge, but tempered oddly by bassist Fieldy and drummer Silveria, who added a mix of porn-soundtrack funk and hip-hop rhythms tha was puzzlingly aggressive and chill. Next, nursery rhyme-like melodies were woven into the dark mix, helping make Korn the creepiest, heaviest debut since Black Sabbath. But Davis had no desire to sing about devils and witches; he was busy exorcising real-life demons. Songs such as "Faget" and "Shoots and Ladders" were discomfortingly personal confessions of shattered childhood, and by album's end Davis was literally in tears in the harrowing "Daddy."
And so they began to amass a following that would send their next album, 1996's brutal yet cheekily titled "Life is Peachy," into platinum sales. Years of touring followed again as the band fortified its fan-base to the degree that their next album, 1998's "Follow the Leader," would debut at No. 1 on the Billboard's Top 200, as would "Issues."
Latest Korn News
Below is our complete Korn news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Papa Roach & Hanumankind Debut “See U In Hell”
Nü-metal/alternative rock heavyweights Papa Roach have released a new collaborative single with Indian rapper Hanumankind. The track was created for the second season of Netflix’s animated adaptation of the “Devil May Cry” video game series, which is set to premiere on May 12th.
As revealed earlier this week, the soundtrack for the new season will feature a number of nü-metal staples from artists including Korn, Evanescence, and Drowning Pool—many of them appearing in newly remixed forms. Fans of the franchise may also recall that Papa Roach’s music appeared in the first season of the series as well.
Korn Premiere Music Video For "Reward The Scars"
The official music video has now arrived for Korn’s first new single in several years, “Reward The Scars.” The pioneering nü-metal band initially surprise-released the track last week, having written it for the “Lord Of Hatred” DLC for the 2023 action RPG “Diablo IV.”
Since its debut, the band have already taken the Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Evanescence)–produced song to the stage, performing it live for the first time at last weekend’s “Sick New World” festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Speaking about the track and collaborating with the long-running video game franchise, frontman Jonathan Davis said: More...
Architects Premiere Two New Remixes
British metalcore band Architects have released a pair of remixes from their latest album “The Sky, the Earth & All Between.” The tracks “Everything Ends” and “Broken Mirror” have both been reworked by Daniel Joseph.
In addition to being available to stream, these remixes are also being offered on a limited 7? vinyl pressing.
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Korn Premiere New 'Diablo IV'-Inspired Single
Korn have surprise-released a new track titled “Reward The Scars,” created in collaboration with the upcoming “Lord Of Hatred” expansion for the 2023 action RPG “Diablo IV,” which is due out April 28th. The song marks the pioneering nü-metal band’s first new material in roughly five years and was written specifically with the game in mind.
For the track, the band reunited with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Evanescence), who previously worked with them on their 2019 album “The Nothing.” Frontman Jonathan Davis—long known to be an avid gamer—hasn’t confirmed his personal connection to the Diablo series, but the collaboration fits naturally given his interests.
The release also comes just days before Korn’s return to the stage. Their first show since last October is set for this Saturday, April 25th, as part of the returning “Sick New World” festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their current live schedule is as follows: More...
Korn Officially Premiere New B-Side Track
Korn’s seventh studio album, See You On The Other Side, is nearing its 20th anniversary, having first arrived on December 06, 2005. To mark the occasion, the band have rolled out a new expanded reissue on both vinyl and digital formats. As part of this edition, the former b-side “Last Legal Drug (Le Petit Mort)” has been made officially available for streaming for the first time.
See You On The Other Side closed the door on several eras for the nü-metal giants. It was Korn’s first full-length without guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, who exited to confront addiction and pursue his faith, and also the last album to feature drummer David Silveria. The record additionally marked their transition from Epic/Immortal to Virgin Records.
Despite a mixed critical response, the album became a commercial success—certified gold just one month after its release, and achieving platinum status by March 2006 for a band navigating major change.
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Spiritbox Premiere New Music Video "Soft Spine"
A new music video for the intense single "Soft Spine" by Canadian alternative metal band Spiritbox, directed by Orie McGinness (known for work with Bad Omens and ERRA), has just been released. The track, which debuted earlier this month, now has a visual counterpart streaming via YouTube for you below.
Currently, Spiritbox is on tour supporting nü-metal legends Korn and renowned progressive metal band Gojira. Below are the remaining dates for the ongoing tour: More...
Vended Premiere New Single & Music Video
By now, most people are familiar with Vended, fronted by Corey Taylor’s son, Griffin Taylor, and featuring Simon Crahan (Clown’s son) on drums. Today they premiere a new music video for their latest track, “Serenity,” from their forthcoming debut album, out on September 20th, 2024.
Check out "Serenity" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Vended will be hitting the road next month with a mix of headlining dates and shows alongside Slipknot and Knocked Loose. They’re also set to perform at Korn’s 30th-anniversary concert in October, where they’ll share the stage with Evanescence, Gojira, and Spiritbox.
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I Went Back In Time & Covered The Wrong Woodstock
It's a question everyone gets asked. "If you could go back in time and see anyone, who would it be?" Well, being a metal site, we were eager to be at the event that inspired countless bands, stories and legends, Woodstock! So when a bearded, funny but antitheist man appeared outside the Metal Underground office with an offer to take one of us back in time to rock, I had no hesitation about pushing other staff members out of the way to witness some true icons, screaming "Woodstock!" Little did I know however, just how limited the fuel was and so, clad in tie dye, a bandana and with fifty sheets of acid sewn into my denim jacket, I was somewhat taken aback when instead of hearing the dulcet tones of Richie Havens, I was confronted by The Offspring with plastic baseball bats.
Realising that something was very wrong, I backed into another tent where two rapping clowns, confused by the workings of magnets, kicked beach balls with $100 bills stuck to them into the crowd. Still thinking it was the late sixties, I was bowled over by the giving away of such a large sum of money and figured that with a hundred bucks, I could eat like a king at the hot dog stand and sure enough, after having my head stamped into the ground by men with names like Kush Kronik, I was able to spot a note the face painted muggers missed. My head spinning, I made my way to enjoy an assortment of animal parts in a bun, only to find my plan had backfired spectacularly. My eyes stinging from the array of advertising boards, I handed over the $100 to the vendor and was perplexed when only $95 was handed back. More...
Vended Premiere New Single & Music Video
Vended premiere a new single titled “The Far Side,” which is now available for streaming. The alternative metal band includes Griffin Taylor and Simon Crahan, the sons of Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor and percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, respectively. This track marks the first new material from the group since their last release, "Am I The Only One," in September. The video for the track "The Far Side" was directed by Derek Rathbun, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Here are the upcoming 2024 tour dates for the band: More...
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Ex-Mötley Crüe Guitarist Mick Mars Premieres Track
Mick Mars, the iconic figure of glam metal, has just released his debut solo single, "Loyal To The Lie." Alongside the song, a music video was also produced, both available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. This release marks not only his inaugural solo endeavor but also his first new music since his contentious departure from Mötley Crüe, amid an ongoing legal dispute. You can look forward to "The Other Side Of Mars," set for release on February 23rd, via Mars' own 1313 LLC.
Although a solo project, Mars has not journeyed alone on this creative path. He has collaborated with vocalists Jacob Bunton (known for Adler, among other projects) and Brion Gamboa. His debut solo record, titled "The Other Side Of Mars," features the talents of bassist and producer Chris Collier, keyboardist Paul Taylor (recognized for his work with Winger), and Korn's drummer, Ray Luzier.
Mick Mars shared his thoughts on the project: More...
Stillwell (Korn, P.O.D.) Premiere Animated Video
Stillwell's newest album, "Rock The House," is out in stores now. To coincide with the release, they unveiled an official music video for the latest single from the album, "Cynical." The band, featuring Korn's bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and P.O.D.'s drummer Wuv Bernardo, collaborated with animator Hector Romero for this video game-inspired clip, with directorial duties handled by the band's Q-Unique.
We Are PIGS Premiere New Single & Music Video
We Are PIGS - the alternative metal project led by the producer/musician Esjay Jones - has unveiled their latest single and accompanying music video "Private Skool," both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The project is also known for collaborations with members of renowned bands such as Korn, Filter, Kittie, and Alien Ant Farm.
Below Jones shares insights into the creation and inspiration behind "Private Skool": More...
Stillwell (Korn, P.O.D.) Premiere New Music Video
Stillwell - featuring Korn bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, P.O.D. drummer Wuv Bernardo, and vocalist/guitarist Q-Unique - premiere another new single and music video titled “Welcome To My World“, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
While Fieldy has remained absent from Korn past year, he and his Stillwell bandmates have been productive, releasing a series of tracks over the past months.
Comments Fieldy: More...
Gojira Premiere New Single "Our Time Is Now"
French progressive metal band Gojira premiere their new track “Our Time Is Now” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. That single is also featured on the soundtrack to the newly release EA Sports video game, ‘NHL 23‘, appearing alongside Korn, Ghost, Turnstile etc..
Explains singer/guitarist Joe Duplantier: More...
Islander Premiere New Music Video For "Evil"
A new official music video for Islander‘s song “Evil” has premiered streaming via YouTube for you below. That track is taken from the band’s guest-filled latest album “It’s Not Easy Being Human“, which features contributions from Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval, Zao vocalist Dan Weyandt and Bad Brains frontman HR and many more.
Tells Islander frontman Mikey Carvajal: More...
Breaking In A Sequence (Ex-Korn) Premiere Video
Breaking In A Sequence - featuring ex-Korn drummer David Silveria - have just released their new EP “Defy The Algorithm” and premiere a single and music video for "Twine" from it streaming for you below.
Breaking In A Sequence will return onstage later this month at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA on April 28th together with Lions At The Gate (Ex-Ill Niño) .
“Defy The Algorithm” track list: More...
Korn Premiere New Music Video
Korn premiere a new official music video for “Worst Is On Its Way“ off their latest album “Requiem”. The accompanying music video was co-directed by Craig Bernard and Culley Bunker.
Korn will be going on a summer tour with Evanescence. The dates for that trek are as follows: More...
Islander Premiere Single Feat. Korn & Zao Members
Islander premiere their new advance track and lyric video named "Skin Crawl". The track is featuring guest spots from Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, Zao frontman Dan Weyandt, and Living Sacrifice singer/guitarist Bruce Fitzhugh. The song itself is from Islander's new album "It’s Not Easy Being Human", out in stores now.
Tells frontman Mikey Carvajal: More...
Lions At The Gate (Ex-Ill Niño) Premiere New Video
Lions At The Gate - featuring ex-Ill Niño members Cristian Machado, Ahrue “Luster” Ilustre and Diego Verduzco - premiere a new official music video for their latest track “Bed Of Nails“. The group’s lineup is completed by bassist Stephen Brewer (Westfield Massacre) and Fern Lemus on drums.
The band’s live debut at The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA has been slated for April 28th. Thrown Into Exile and Breaking In A Sequence (ex-Korn) will join as support acts.
Tells Machado: More...