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Korn Announce Headlining 2013 U.S. Tour Dates With Brian 'Head' Welch in Lineup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:24:35 +0000

Korn have just announced the latest phase of original guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's integration back into the band's touring lineup. Although Head's spot in Korn isn't permanent quite yet, all signs point to great things ahead. With that sentiment in mind, Korn have just revealed a batch of tour dates which will feature Head performing headlining U.S. shows with the band for the first time since 2004.

Brian 'Head' Welch on Reuniting With Korn: 'Hearts Change and Reconciliation Is Now'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:09:14 +0000

One of modern rock music's biggest talking points of 2013 is the status of Brian 'Head' Welch within his former band Korn. After surprising the 2012 Carolina Rebellion Festival by joining the band onstage for a performance of 'Blind,' Welch is now set to play several shows with Korn in 2013, including high profile gigs at Rock on the Range in Ohio and the Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring fests in Germany.

Guns N' Roses, Alice in Chains + Korn Headline 2013 Rocklahoma Festival

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:50:24 +0000

Rocklahoma -- the name says it all and this year the headliners definitely live up to the festival's moniker. Organizers for the festival have rounded up Guns N' Roses, Alice in Chains and Korn to headline the three-day music weekend May 24-26 at the "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Korn's Jonathan Davis Receives U.S. Flag Flown in Afghanistan From Air Force Supervisor

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:03:58 +0000

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is an avid supporter of the U.S. military, as evidenced with his continued USO meet-and-greets and performances for U.S. servicemen and women and his participation in the recent 'Wounded Warriors' short film. The singer's support continued during a special meeting set up at the ShipRocked event in late November.

Fan Granted Wish to Spend a Day With Korn

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:34:15 +0000

Korn are one of the more fan-friendly acts going and the group was more than happy to hang out and meet one of their fans after receiving a request from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Korn supporter Tyler Sims suffers from Lupus, an auto-immune disease that leads to excruciating arthritic pain and other physical ailments. The youth says he always wanted to meet the group and was thrilled to finally do so.

Brian 'Head' Welch Streams Love and Death Album, Joins Korn for More European Dates

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:53:10 +0000

Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch is keeping busy with both his current and former bands. His current group Love and Death return next week with the new album, 'Between Here & Lost,' but fans can check the disc out early via a preview stream. Plus, it appears Welch is expanding his temporary reunion with Korn to include their full run of European dates.

Korn Welcome Back Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch for Two 2013 Shows

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:34:57 +0000

Nu-metal pioneers Korn have announced that they’ll be playing two shows with former guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch, who will be performing his first full sets with the band since 2004. German rock festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im Park will both see Head back in Korn during its 2013 dates. The 2013 festivals will both [...]

Korn Presented With Uniform Of Marine Killed In Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Shaffee — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:20:13 +0000

U.S. Marine Lance Corporal William H. “Billy” Crouse IV was a huge fan of Korn and was killed in a bombing 2 years ago in Afghanistan. His brother, Ryan Rothman, recently presented Korn frontman Jonathan Davis with his brother’s uniform at the band’s show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His uniform’s been in a box in [...]

Korn To Release 'The Path of Totality Tour: Live at the Hollywood Palladium,' on Blu-Ray + CD

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:09:42 +0000

Korn released their tenth studio album, ‘The Path of Totality,’ on Dec. 6, 2011. On that day, Korn celebrated the album with a special record release show at the Hollywood Palladium featuring Skrillex, Kill the Noise, Datsik and other ‘Path of Totality’ contributors. Korn are now set to release a BluRay / CD combo of [...]

Korn Guitarist Munky Open to Welcoming Back Brian 'Head' Welch to the Band

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:36:33 +0000

Brian ‘Head’ Welch joined Korn live onstage for the first time in seven years on May 5 — playing ‘Blind‘ with the band at the Carolina Rebellion festival in Rockingham, N.C. Now, it seems like a more permanent reunion may be a possibility. In a new interview, Korn guitarist James ‘Munky’ Shaffer revealed that he, and perhaps the entire band, is open to the idea.

Korn Release 'Way Too Far' Music Video

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:41:18 +0000

Korn have just released an official music video for ‘Way Too Far’ from their dubstep-infused album ‘The Path of Totality.’ The track, which features contributions from electronic artists 12th Planet, Flinch and Downlink, portrays Korn racing cars, jamming in their practice room and… getting face tattoos? ‘Way Too Far’ is the band’s third single from [...]

Brian 'Head' Welch Rejoined KORN For Carolina Show!

Ned — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:00:59 +0000

May 5th, a show named 'Carolina Rebellion' rocked the faces of many. The day long festival showcased Shinedown, Evanescence, Five Finger Death Punch, P.O.D, and KORN! Brian Welch left Korn to become a born again Christian and follow his faith. Inspired by Axel Roses grudge against the original members of Guns n' Roses, Welch rejoined Korn on-stage to play some Korn Klassics!

Korn Announce Additional 2012 U.S. Tour Dates

Dave Kim — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:03:40 +0000

Korn will take their reinvented sound on the road starting next month. The nu-metal pioneers are touring in support of their heavily dubstep-influenced album, The Path of Totality, and will stop by The Fillmore in downtown Detroit. Guitar World reports that electronic music DJ Kill The Noise, who helped produce Korn’s latest single “Narcissistic Cannibal”, [...]

Korn's Jonathan Davis Claims Band Was Dubstep Before Genre Was Created

Dave Kim — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:51:06 +0000

Korn have made a significant change in musical direction over the past year. The nu-metal pioneers tenth studio album, The Path of Totality, is heavily influenced by dubstep. While long-time Korn fans may not like this sudden shift in style, Davis says Korn were “dubstep before there was dubstep.” Speaking to Billboard (via NME), Davis [...]

Korn Frontman Says 'Dubstep Fans RAGE Harder Then Metal Fans'

Ned — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:55 +0000

Dubstep seems to be growing in popularity more and more everyday, kind of like auto-tuning in pop music. Now it seems like it is seeping into the veins of Nu-Metal group KORN. Well, according to Jonathan Davis, Dubstep fans are more hardcore than metal fans. Now I am not a Dubstep fan….personally, if it the [...]

Korn's "Narcissistic Cannibal"–Fu**ing Awesome or Totally Lame?

Dave Kim — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:36 +0000

Korn have been slightly reinventing themselves over the past year, incorporating a lot of dubstep into their traditional nu-metal sound. In fact, the group plan to release a whole album worth of similar material called The Path of Totality. Korn just unveiled the music video for “Narcissistic Cannibal” which you can watch after the jump. [...]

Korn Confirm Release Date for New Album

Dave Kim — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Nu-metal pioneers Korn have announced the release date for their tenth studio album, The Path of Totality. The disc will see the light of day on December 6 via Roadrunner Records. The Path of Totality will be a departure from previous Korn albums, as multiple tracks will be produced by different dubstep artists, including Skrillex, Excision, Datsik and more.

Rock On The Range Celebrates Its 5th Year

lordfrieza2000 — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:41:44 +0000

If you missed Rock On The Range this year, it was quite the spectacle. So many great bands performed over the three-day weekend at Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. A few of my favorites were A Day To Remember, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Pop Evil and of course A Perfect Circle, who closed out the festival Sunday night

NedTube: Music as a Weapon V

Ned — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:12:58 +0000

I just saw the Music as a Weapon V tour in Saginaw, MI. How was it??? Well check it out! Also the food was good :) Click here to watch!

97.9 GRD PRESENTS Music As A Weapon 5 w/ Disturbed and Korn

Dave Kim — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:05:36 +0000

97.9 GRD PRESENTS the Music As A Weapon 5 tour, featuring Disturbed, Korn, Sevendust, and In This Moment, March 28 to the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am at the Kellogg Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online by clicking here. This show [...]