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=== Remixes ===
==Remixes==
Korn often like to enlist other musicians to remix their singles and most popular songs. See a list of [[Korn's Remixes]]
Korn often like to enlist other musicians to remix their singles and most popular songs. See a list of [[Korn's Remixes]]


Revision as of 14:22, 11 November 2005

Korn
Korn during the late '90s before the departure of Welch.
Korn during the late '90s before the departure of Welch.
Background information
Years active1993–present
MembersJonathan Davis
James Shaffer
Reginald Arvizu
David Silveria
File:Korn logo1.gif
The Korn logo.
For other uses, see Korn (disambiguation).

Korn (sometimes typed KoЯn to imitate the band's logo) is an influental nu metal band from Bakersfield, California. They are often credited with starting and instigating the nu metal genre and inspiring the wave of nu metal bands in the mid 1990s and early 2000s, assisting, in particular, the careers of Limp Bizkit and Deftones.

History

Korn originally formed as LAPD (which stood for Love And Peace Dude, also rumored to be Laugh At People Dying), which consisted of all five members apart from singer Jonathan Davis and guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. They later changed their name to Creep and added guitarist Brian Welch. When Davis joined the band in 1993, they began styling their name as 'KoЯn' (with a backwards letter "R"), releasing their debut album, Korn, through Epic/Immortal Records in October, 1994. Korn is arguably the album most responsible for the rise of nu metal and influencing later nu metal bands such as Limp Bizkit.

The band followed up their debut album with their second album, Life Is Peachy, in October, 1996. The album was just as successful, reaching No.3 on The Billboard 200.

August, 1998, saw Korn at their peak as they released their third album, Follow the Leader. It is generally recognized as their breakthrough album, and the album that ultimately ushered nu metal into the mainstream. It featured a number of guest vocalists such as Ice Cube and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit. The album was a success, reaching No.1 on the US and Canadian charts and spawning the singles "Freak on a Leash" and "Got The Life". "Freak on a Leash" won a Grammy for Best Short Film Video. Follow the Leader is the band's most commercially successful album, being certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.

The same year Follow the Leader was released, KoЯn started their own annual heavy metal tour called the Family Values Tour. That year they headlined the tour along with Incubus, Orgy, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube and Rammstein. In 1999, Limp Bizkit headlined, along with Primus, Staind, KoЯn, The Crystal Method, and Filter. The tour took a break in 2000 due to heavy competition.

The band's next album, Issues, was released in November, 1999. The album was successful. It debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 and was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, following up the success of Follow the Leader. It featured a broader range of styles and vocals compared to previous albums. Korn appeared on an episode of South Park, titled Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery, in which the first single from their then new album Falling Away From Me was premiered. In the episode, the band helped the boys solve a Scooby-Doo style mystery.

In 2001, Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, Staind, Static-X, and Deadsy headlined the Family Values Tour. This was the last Family Values Tour held.

In June, 2002, after 2 and a half years out of the media spotlight, Korn re-emerged with their 5th album, Untouchables. In comparison with their previous albums, Untouchables had disappointing sales. The band have blamed Internet piracy for the drop in sales but others have blamed the decline in songwriting and production quality. The single "Here to Stay" earned a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. Untouchables has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Korn's sixth album, Take a Look in the Mirror was released in November, 2003. It was successful and many fans felt the album was a return to the band's earlier sound. It had a warmer response and also had improved sales compared to their previous album. The album peaked at No. 9 on The Billboard 200.

As of 2004, the group have remained successful; that year Korn released their greatest hits album, Greatest Hits, Volume 1, with two cover versions as singles. The first single is a cover of Cameo's 1980s hit, "Word Up". The other is a cover of the three parts of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall". The band has completed their record deal with Sony Records and has since partnered with EMI and signed to Virgin Records. EMI has paid Korn $25 million upfront in exchange for a share in the profits of their next two LPs, including tours and merchandising.

File:Kornatkerrang.jpg
Korn at the 2005 Kerrang Awards. From left to right -- James "Munky" Schaffer (guitar), Jonathan "HIV" Davis (vocals/bagpipes), Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and David Silveria (drums).

On February 22, 2005, Brian Welch announced that he had "...chosen the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior, and will be dedicating his musical pursuits to that end" [1], and was formally leaving Korn. Initial speculations that this was a hoax or practical joke were proven wrong; he has turned highly spiritual, even being baptized in the Jordan River and speaking openly about his faith and conversion, especially on his website [2]. Welch has also stated that his reason for leaving the band has to do with his daughter reciting obscene Korn lyrics. This was the band's first line up change.

As of August, 2005, the band have finished recording a new album, titled See You On The Other Side. According to Jonathan Davis's blog[3]], 23 tracks have already been recorded and 13 tracks mixed. The band worked with pop producers such as Dallas Austin and The Matrix. Davis quoted "It's our most experimental album to date." In a recent addition to his blog, Davis confirms the release date: December 6, 2005. Jonathan Davis stated in a Swedish interview conducted September 16, 2005 that See You On The Other Side will contain 14 tracks. In addition, there will be a "special edition" of the album with 17 original songs (out of a total of 20 laid down during the recording sessions for the new CD), plus video material. The first single of KoRn's 2005 album is titled "Twisted Transistor". The song premiered on 102.1 The Edge on September 12, 2005. The video was shot after their European Summer Tour. The video for "Twisted Transistor" features Lil' Jon, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and David Banner playing the roles of Korn in an attempt to get channels such as MTV to play their music videos. The four playing Korn are among the top-selling rap artists in the world.

The band hired Rob Patterson (ex-Otep) to play guitar for the European dates. "We hired Rob Patterson to play guitar for the European dates but he will not be on stage. We don't want to use samples or tape, 'cause that would suck. We are not ready to have a new guy on stage with us. This is for the first Europe run only. We have some new exciting ideas on how we are gonna play live in the future and I am sure it will blow your mind."

Style and Influences

Davis' distinctive singing — often a series of grunts, whines and bizarre scats (somewhat reminiscent of those used by Mike Patton) — and his lyrics, are inspired in part by his alleged child abuse by an unnamed party. Although the alleged abuser has never been explicitly identified, it is speculated, based upon statements by Davis in various interviews, that it was a family friend or neighbor. Davis has also stated that much of his inspiration is drawn from both his parents' denial of his abuse, and his time spent as an assistant in a morgue. For example, songs such as "Daddy" from 1994's KoRn illustrate his resentment towards his parents. Also, "Dead Bodies Everywhere" from 1998's Follow The Leader discusses both his issues with his parents and some of the atrocities Davis reported seeing during his time in the morgue.

The group's music is a blend of pounding, tribal drums and loud, distorted seven-string guitars (almost extinct before Korn), and has gained the band popularity throughout the years. The band is also notable for their collaborations with hip hop artists such as Ice Cube and Nas, as well as for re-introducing the bagpipe into mainstream rock music, little heard since the days of AC/DC's late frontman Bon Scott. The band's simple song structure may be due to the band's pop sensibility. Davis grew up as an avid fan of the new romantic and new wave scene, where the pop song formula is used quite often.

Korn has cited bands such as Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ministry, N.W.A., Duran Duran as key influences. These influences help create a catchy yet loud sound that has yet to be completely cloned.

Members

  • Rob Patterson - touring guitarist but not an official member. Korn stated they do not intend to recruit any new members.

Previous members

Discography

Albums

Compliation albums

DVDs

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Hot 100 US Modern Rock US Mainstream Rock UK Singles Chart
1994 "Blind" - - - - Korn
1995 "Shoots & Ladders" - - - - Korn
1995 "Clown" - - - - Korn
1995 "Need To" - - - - Korn
1995 "Faget" - - - - Korn
1996 "No Place to Hide" - - - #26 Life Is Peachy
1996 "A.D.I.D.A.S." - - - #22 Life Is Peachy
1997 "Good God" - - - #25 Life Is Peachy
1998 "All in the Family" - - - - Follow the Leader
1998 "Got the Life" - - - #23 Follow the Leader
1999 "Freak on a Leash" - - - #24 Follow the Leader
1999 "Children of the Korn" - - - - Follow the Leader
1999 "B.B.K." - - - - Follow the Leader
2000 "Falling Away from Me" #99 - - #24 Issues
2000 "Make Me Bad" - - - #25 Issues
2000 "Somebody Someone" - - - - Issues
2002 "Here to Stay" #72 - - #12 Untouchables
2002 "Thoughtless" - - - #37 Untouchables
2002 "Alone I Break" - - - - Untouchables
2003 "Did My Time" #38 - - #15 Take a Look in the Mirror
2003 "Right Now" - - - - Take a Look in the Mirror
2004 "Y'All Want a Single" - - - - Take a Look in the Mirror
2004 "Everything I've Known" - - - - Take a Look in the Mirror
2004 "Word Up!" - - - - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
2004 "Another Brick in the Wall, Pts. 1-3" - - - - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
2005 "Twisted Transistor" #97 #19 #10 - See You on the Other Side

Remixes

Korn often like to enlist other musicians to remix their singles and most popular songs. See a list of Korn's Remixes

Soundtrack contributions

See also

Fan Sites

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