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Korn

Also known as KoЯn

Korn (stylized as KoЯn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, originally formed in 1993 by James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and David Silveria, who were members of the band L.A.P.D. Their current lineup features Shaffer (guitar), Brian "Head" Welch (guitar), Jonathan Davis (vocals), and Ray Luzier (drums), the last of whom replaced Silveria in 2007. The band is notable for pioneering and popularizing the nu metal genre.

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Korn is an American nu metal band formed in Bakersfield, California in 1993 that became one of the genre's most influential acts. The band is notable for pioneering and popularizing nu metal, a style that significantly impacted rock and metal music in the 1990s and beyond.

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Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.caption: Korn performing at Rock am Ring in 2022
Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.origin: Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.years_active: 1993–present
Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.spinoff_of: L.A.P.D.
Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.current_members: Jonathan Davis James Shaffer Brian Welch Ray Luzier
Musical artist<! See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians >.past_members: David Silveria Reginald Arvizu

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Official website: kornofficial.com
Image: Korn - 2022156202911 2022-06-05 Rock am Ring - Sven - 1D X MK II - 2645 - B70I4504.jpg

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Commons gallery: Korn
inception: 1993-00-00
Commons category: Korn
social media followers: 1358288
start of work period: 1993-00-00
stylized name: KoЯn
name: Korn
native label: Korn

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Contents

History
Early years and formation (1989–1993)
''Korn'', ''Life Is Peachy'' and recognition (1994–1997)
''Follow the Leader'' and ''Issues'' (1998–2001)
''Untouchables'', ''Take a Look in the Mirror'' and Welch's departure (2002–2005)
''See You on the Other Side'' and Silveria's departure (2005–2007)
Untitled eighth album, Luzier's addition and ''Korn III: Remember Who You Are'' (2007–2011)
''The Path of Totality'', ''The Paradigm Shift'' and Welch's return (2011–2015)
''The Serenity of Suffering'' and ''The Nothing'' (2015–2020)
''Requiem'', Fieldy's departure and upcoming fifteenth studio album (2021–present)
Artistry
Style and instrumentation
Lyrical themes
Influences
In other media
Legacy
Band members
Discography
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

Korn made a demo tape, ''Neidermayer's Mind, in 1993, which was distributed free to record companies and on request to members of the public. Their debut album Korn was released in 1994, followed by their commercial breakthrough, Life Is Peachy, in 1996. The band first experienced mainstream success with Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999), both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard'' 200. The band's mainstream success continued with Untouchables (2002); Take a Look in the Mirror (2003); and See You on the Other Side (2005).