Song:Freak on a Leash
Album:Greatest Hits Vol. 1
Korn was at the forefront of the late 90s Nu Metal movement. This was heavy metal mixed with hip hop and other elements. Korn never had a hit single but they were a very popular tour draw and album band. Korn were from Bakersfield, CA when they were known as L.A.P.D. They released an album in 1991. Their biggest problem was finding a decent lead singer. But Jonathan Davis solved that problem. Other members were James Shaffer and Brian Welch on guitar, Reginald Arvizu on bass and David Silveria on drums. They signed with Epic's Immortal label and released their debut album Korn in 1994. The album was certified 2XPlatinum which was pretty good considering it was a new variation of metal. They built on it from there. The 1998 album Follow The Leader was Korn's most successful album. It was certified 5XPlatinum. Freak on a Leash was probably the most popular song on the album with a Todd MacFarlane directed video. The video won a Grammy and nine MTV Video Music Awards. No doubt Korn's success helped other bands trying to make similar music. I think the Nu Metal category became very crowded. Korn continued to be successful until they left Epic for Virgin in 2005. This 2CD budget comp covers the Epic years. Korn hasn't been as successful since then. They now record for Roadrunner and released an album in 2016. Brian Welch left in 2005 and returned in 2013. David Silveria was replaced by Ray Luzier in 2006. It looks like Korn has a new album coming out and I'm sure they will tour to support that. Here's the video for Freak on a Leash by Korn.
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