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Korn Frontman To Sit Out U.K.'s Download Festival, Guest Singers To Step In

posted Jun 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM by deathbringer.  (34 Comments)

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According to VirtualFestivals.com and NME.com, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has had to pull out of his scheduled appearance at U.K.'s Download festival, taking place at Donington Park. But the band will play on, with some "very special guests" filling in on vocals.

The singer was admitted to an unspecified U.K. hospital earlier, although there are currently no details on his condition.

The rest of KORN are scheduled to appear on Download's Main Stage at 6:30 p.m. today. The band will play a shortened 30-minute set, with a variety of guests helping out on vocals.

METALLICA, who are headlining straight after KORN, famously endured a similar card of fate at this same festival in 2004, when drummer Lars Ulrich was unable to play due to illness at the eleventh hour. SLIPKNOT and SLAYER were among bands that donated their stickmen to fill the void and the resulting show went down as a historical event in Donington's rich rock tapestry.

Furthermore, speculation is rife that METALLICA frontman James Hetfield may be amongst the Korn Karaoke contenders, given that Jonathan Davis once stood in for him at a METALLICA show, when he was unable to perform due to injury.

Source: Blabbermouth

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34 Comments on "Korn Frontman To Sit Out U.K.'s Download Festival"

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1. lorlor writes:

OH NO. :(

# Jun 10, 2006 @ 10:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. psythe writes:

too bad for Jono.


it'll be interesting to see what Korn's music sounds like with other vocalists, though. Not to mention who they are.

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 2:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. lorlor writes:

All I have to say is, he better be well by August so he can come to AZ!~ We have Pit for FVT and will be up front and center for JD to breath on us! Figgin Korn is awesome live.... and August 18 cannot get here fast enough!!! I almost keep forgetting about Ozzfest next month because I am so excited for Korn!! But, I am VERY excited to see SOAD again, and haven't seen Disturbed in years......... I heart David :) Can't wait to see Lacuna Coil too!! And BLS.

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 6:59 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. lordpaco18 writes:

well, its kinda cool they have all those guys singing with them

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 3:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. SPIRIT OF THE ELDER GODS writes:

Joey from Slipknot once sat in for Metallica so they could play and not dissapoint expectant fans.It's nice to see other's coming to the rescue here.The old show biz addige "The show must go on."It would be interesting to see who deputisies.

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 5:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Broken Face writes:

The people were lead singers from Skindred - Devildriver - Stone Sour

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. mist writes:

Hopefully Jonathan is OK....

# Jun 11, 2006 @ 8:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. fat cunt writes:

Corey Taylor is god that man can do anything he should have filled in for jon for the full set

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 10:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. ....... writes:

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# Jun 12, 2006 @ 1:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. coco writes:

look more comments on how LORD AGONY AKA C-OCK FAGONY loves korn so much. hehehehehehehehehehehehe....................

deathbringer, imposter or not red devil or not this mothafuker has ta be banned like me. now seriuosly ya let me know if i'm spamming right now but until i wait fer your answer i'm goin to bash at c*** fagony and let him know this my house.

KORNDOGG LET BEAT DA sh** OUT OF THIS MOTHERf***ER

SO SAYS(DA PROUD LORD AGONY AKA c*** FAGONY HATER/KILLER) COCO!!!!!!!!!!!!


WHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHA............

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 1:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. lorlor writes:

omg. RETARDS.

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 4:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. VICSTER writes:

LORD AGONY- U are a moron. It must really be agony to be u. I am sure the best part of you ran down your daddy's leg and now we are stuck with your retarded azz.

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 4:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. bradispissed writes:

wait lets get this straight...


coco can sound like he's talking with a mouth full of balls but it's lord agony that sounds retarded? what the f*** am i missing?


at least he can form sentences. jesus christ if somebody hates korn (which is completely reasonable) they are all of the sudden retarded.


# Jun 12, 2006 @ 4:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. KORNDOGG writes:

BRAD WRITES:
JESUS CHRIST IF SOMEBODY HATES KORN(WHICH IS COMPLETELY RESONABLE)THEY ARE ALL OF A SUDDEN RETARTED.

NO BRAD YOU WERE BORN THAT WAY!

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 4:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. lorlor writes:

I was referring mostly to the same post over and over and over and over and over................

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 5:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. leelee writes:

Corey Taylor sounded awesome on FOAL and Clown!! Can't wait for FVT Aug 18th! And who ever it was that sang Blind should be banned from EVER singing any Korn song or anything else for that matter.. He sucked!

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 6:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. leelee writes:

It's was Matt from TRIVIUM.. he sucks

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 6:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. coco writes:

to bradispizzed/stupid:

we are not talkin with our voices, so dat you can go and talk about how i SOUND when ya don't even hear my voice, it just my f***in spelling. and besides i type like this cuz it easier than doin it properly.

YEAH DAT RIGHT I CAN TYPE AND I CAN PROVE TO YA OR YOU STUPID ASS, SO STOP TALKIN sh** ABOUT ME OR I'LL f*** YOU UP....

don't force me to be an a$$ again......cuz i really want to come back.

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 6:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. lorlorispissed writes:

Brad -- why are you on this thread anyways? Its for KORN.

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 7:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. bradispissed writes:

well then you type like you have a mouth full of balls


f***ing tea bagging son of a b****

# Jun 12, 2006 @ 7:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. VICSTER writes:

LORD AGONY is a retard brad and frankly sometimes you sound just like him. This has nothing to do with his or your dislike of KORN.

Agony, what did KORN ever do to u? Reading your post over, it seems that u hate them so much, that u actually may love them. Cause u sound like a KORN closet freak to me. The line between love and hate is very thin u know.

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 8:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. best dude writes:

ahh Lord Agony, if only anyone actually cared at all what you think...

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 9:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. lorlorispissed writes:

I would love to see what some of you jackholes look like! anyone feel like sharing?

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 1:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. coco writes:

bradispizzed cuz he never had a mouth full of balls before.........

dat the worst backlash ever seen from ye brad.....hehehehehehe, no wonder lorlor got more wits than you, you sound like a stupid a$$ b**** who come here to f*** around cuz you got no life.

bradispizzed cuz he loves men dat are straight, look man, it's ok bro, but you don't have to unleash yer anger, frustation, misery, devastation, sadness, f***ed up life on us man. no one wants to carry your burden. plz just go away and hide inside a closet and cry about how you were cheated on another man by yours.

bradisf***ingay......

WAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAH...........

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 1:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. coco writes:

dat was me postin as agony so..........

let see wat dat mothaf***er gonna do?

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 1:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. coco writes:

dat was me postin as agony so..........

let see wat dat mothaf***er gonna do?

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 1:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. coco writes:

my bad posted twice.....so just delete dat sh** anyways.

yo why is johnatan davis is not singing in da concert?

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 1:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. VICSTER writes:

coco- where have u been man? Do u not read the articles?

Agony- it doesn't matter what u think. Now go back to your cartoons.

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 2:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. lorlor writes:

coco, he has a blood infection.

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 11:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. mist writes:

Lord a$$ wipe needs to faze out and shut the f-u-c-k up. Your babbling means nothing to the Korn FANS....GOT THAT!!!!

# Jun 14, 2006 @ 9:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. lorlor writes:

Lord Agony is a tard, and as you will see his posts are DELETED. Thank god. Thank you!

# Jun 15, 2006 @ 12:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. lorlor writes:

So, Lord Agony is Red Devil, who is also Coco? I am so disappointed!

# Jun 15, 2006 @ 5:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. Happy Goth writes:

I was there are the Festival, I was in the Pit waiting for KoRn as they announced the news about Jonathan, it was still a good set that they still played rather than do nothing, some tried to impersonate his voice, which doesn't work Benji Webbe from Skindred and Corey Taylor IMO were the best performances and i was disappointed with Blind imo it was ruined and even the words at the end were wrong, here is the set that was played:

'It's On' (with Jesse Hasek from 10 Years)
'Falling Away From Me' (with M Shadow from Avenged Sevenfold)
'Somebody Someone' (with Dez Fafara from Devildriver)
'Coming Undone' (with Dez Fafara from 'Devildriver')
'A.D.I.D.A.S.' (with Benji Webbe from Skindred)
'Clown' (with Corey Taylor from Stone Sour)
'Freak on a Leash' (with Corey Taylor from Stone Sour) <;-- imo the best that day
'Blind' (with Matt Healy from Trivium) <;-- imo the worst, matt ruined it

P.S - I aint a goth, its my nickname, cos of my dress sense

# Jun 20, 2006 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. lorlor writes:

I wonder if you can see this anywhere online? Does anyone know????

# Jun 21, 2006 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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