Rock on: Korn comes to Romania

Newsroom 10/02/2015 | 16:34

American metal band Korn will come for the first time in Romania, in a concert organized by Emagic on August 3, at the Arenele Romane concert venue.

Korn, which was launched in 1993, became known in 1998 with its third album called Follow the Leader. The album sold over 10 million copies worldwide and brought them five platinum disks.

Korn said their primary influences include Metallica, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, Sepultura, Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Duran Duran, Fear Factory, Cathedral, Living Color, Helmet, Rage Against the Machine, Slayer, Pink Floyd, Primus, Tool, Ministry, Mr. Bungle, Biohazard, Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Beastie Boys, Black Sabbath, N.W.A., Anthrax, and Jane’s Addiction.

The band’s current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis (vocals, bagpipes), James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar), Brian “Head” Welch (guitar, backing vocals), and Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu (bass), with the addition of Ray Luzier who replaced the band’s original drummer, David Silveria.