Editing Korn (section)

== History ==
=== Early years and formation (1989–1993) ===
[[Image:Korn Logo Black PNG.png|thumb|left|Korn's original logo designed by Jonathan Davis]]

Before Korn was formed, three of the original members of the band were associated with the band [[L.A.P.D. (band)|L.A.P.D.]]–[[James Shaffer]], [[Reginald Arvizu]], and [[David Silveria]].<ref>{{cite web |title=L.A.P.D. – Overview |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lapd-mn0000118924|website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Torreano, Bradley|url-status=live|archive-date=January 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110220400/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lapd-mn0000118924}}</ref>{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=36}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=37}} 
The group originally consisted of Shaffer, Arvizu, and lead vocalist Richard Morrill; Silveria joined when he was 16.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=36}} When the band moved from [[Bakersfield, California]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pridgen |first=Andrew |title=People come from around the world to steal a Calif. street sign |url=https://www.sfgate.com/centralcalifornia/article/people-steal-california-street-sign-korn-row-19379392.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250223151525/https://www.sfgate.com/centralcalifornia/article/people-steal-california-street-sign-korn-row-19379392.php |archive-date=February 23, 2025 |access-date=2025-03-07 |work=SFGATE |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Californian |first=CESAREO GARASA For The |date=2016-10-19 |title=Korn again: Guitarist reflects on pull of his hometown |url=https://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/music/korn-again-guitarist-reflects-on-pull-of-his-hometown/article_a43fa443-9a6c-50f6-9f67-fb85a3cc9f14.html |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=The Bakersfield Californian |language=en}}</ref> to Los Angeles, Silveria dropped out of high school and Shaffer stayed in Bakersfield.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=38}} When Shaffer reunited with the band, they found a manager and released an [[extended play|EP]] entitled ''Love and Peace Dude'' in 1989 through [[Triple X Records]].{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=50}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=53}} L.A.P.D. released their sole full-length studio album ''[[Who's Laughing Now (album)|Who's Laughing Now]]'' on May 3, 1991.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/whos-laughing-now-mw0000841594 |title=Who's Laughing Now – L.A.P.D|website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=March 20, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110213843/http://www.allmusic.com/album/whos-laughing-now-mw0000841594 |archive-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> After the album's release, Morrill departed from the ensemble. The remaining trio were also briefly known as Creep, recording a demo with a singer named Corey before enlisting [[Brian Welch]] and [[Jonathan Davis]] to form the band that went on to become Korn.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|pp=53–71}}

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When thinking of a band name, someone suggested "corn", but the band rejected that name, so Shaffer had the idea to spell the name with a "K" instead of a "C", and a backwards "R", so the band's name would appear as "KoЯn".{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|pp=53–71}} The idea of using a backwards "R" came from the logo of toy retailer [[Toys R Us]], for which many of the band members had previously worked.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|pp=53–71}} Silveria explained the logo, designed by Davis, "the music makes the name, because Korn's a dumb name. But once we get established, it makes the name cool."{{sfn|Small|1998|p=16}}

Korn rented a studio from Jeff Creath called Underground Chicken Sound, in [[Huntington Beach, California]]. While they were recording there, a crowd had been [[loitering]] outside the studio.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=63}} The band began playing a prelude to a later song "[[Clown (Korn song)|Clown]]", attracting a larger crowd. Arvizu said the crowd gathered because it sounded so "different."{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=64}} Korn started performing at gigs in the summer of 1993, with members saying that touring was a "pain-in-the-ass." While in Huntington Beach, the band was spotted by [[Immortal Records]] [[A&R]] employee Paul Pontius. Pontius would describe Korn's sound as "the new genre of rock." In 1993, Korn released their first [[demo album]], ''[[Neidermayer's Mind]],'' which had very limited printing. It was not well received by critics or the public.{{Why|date=January 2025}}{{sfn|Small|1998|p=16}} It was released to [[record company|record companies]] and to people who filled out a flyer given out at gigs they played for free with [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]] and [[House of Pain]].{{sfn|Small|1998|p=16}} With this demo, Korn pioneered the nu metal sound, riffs, and rhythm.{{sfn|McIver|2002|pp=10; 12|loc=How did we get to nu-metal from old metal?}}<ref name=Unterberger2004>{{cite journal|last=Unterberger |first=Andrew|title=Top Ten Nu-Metal Bands|date=September 10, 2004 |url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/feature.php?ID=1220 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041009181930/http://www.stylusmagazine.com/feature.php?ID=1220 |journal=Stylus Magazine |archive-date=October 9, 2004|access-date=September 25, 2014}}</ref>

=== ''Korn'', ''Life Is Peachy'' and recognition (1994–1997) ===
By May 1994, Korn began recording their [[Korn (album)|self-titled debut album]] with [[Ross Robinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/korn-mw0000121939/credits|title=Korn – Korn (Credits)|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628130149/http://www.allmusic.com/album/korn-mw0000121939/credits|archive-date=June 28, 2012}}</ref> Recording was finished by the end of the following month,{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=64}} and on October 11, the band's debut album was released through [[Immortal Records]] (an Epic imprint label);<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/korn-mw0000121939|title=Korn – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722101048/http://www.allmusic.com/album/korn-mw0000121939 |archive-date=July 22, 2013}}</ref> it peaked at number one on the [[Billboard charts|Billboard]][[Top Heatseekers|Heatseekers Albums]] chart<ref name="US-Heatseekers-albums">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=korn|chart=Heatseekers Albums}} |title=Korn – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=February 19, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629025930/http://www.billboard.com/artist/306042/korn/chart?f=324 |archive-date=June 29, 2013}}</ref> and would eventually reach number 72 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in February 1996.<ref name="US-albums" /> The album received positive reviews by critics, and is said to have established the [[nu metal|new wave of metal]].{{sfn|McIver|2002|p=23}}{{sfn|Arnopp|2001|pp=6–7}} As well as sparking the nu metal genre, it also started record producer [[Ross Robinson]]'s music career{{sfn|McIver|2002|p=23}} and influenced bands such as [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], [[Coal Chamber]], and [[Limp Bizkit]].{{sfn|McIver|2002|p=23}}{{sfn|Arnopp|2001|pp=6–7}}

After the band finished recording the album, they began touring with Biohazard and House of Pain. Their record company gave them enough money for their own tour bus. Korn's first gig was in [[Atlanta]].{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=74}} About halfway through the tour, the bus that Korn's record company gave them stopped working, and the band had to find a new one.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=77}} Their first tour was not very successful in promoting the album.{{Why|date=January 2025}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=78}}

Korn went on tour with [[hardcore punk]] band [[Sick of It All]] in January 1995.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=81}} The band embarked on their first [[Europe]]an tour, including at [[Astoria 2|LA2]] in [[London]] and L'Arapaho in [[Paris]].{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=36}} Later that year, Korn was chosen alongside [[Deftones]] as direct support for [[Ozzy Osbourne]].<ref name="ARTISTdirect-2013-05-03">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/brian-head-welch-of-korn-and-love-and-death-talks-favorite-metal-bands/10491061|title=Brian "Head" Welch of Korn and Love And Death Talks Favorite Metal Bands|work=[[Artistdirect]]|date=May 3, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2013|author=Florino, Rick|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511012803/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/brian-head-welch-of-korn-and-love-and-death-talks-favorite-metal-bands/10491061|archive-date=May 11, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Korn's self-titled album went [[RIAA certification|gold]] in the midst of the tour<ref name="ARTISTdirect-2013-05-03" /> and was eventually certified two-times platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA" /> Aside from touring, Korn released four singles. "[[Blind (Korn song)|Blind]]" was released on August 1, 1994, and "[[Shoots and Ladders (song)|Shoots and Ladders]]" was released on October 31, 1995. The latter received a [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] nomination in 1997 for [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19960105/2307442/presidents-of-the-us-are-riding-high-in-the-musical-polls |title=Presidents of the U.S. are riding high in the musical polls|work=The Seattle Times|date=January 5, 1996|access-date=December 17, 2009|author=MacDonald, Patrick|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926021748/http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960105&slug=2307442|archive-date=September 26, 2012}}</ref> "[[Need To]]" was also released in 1995, on April 8. The fourth and final single, "[[Clown (Korn song)|Clown]]", was released on February 2, 1996. "Blind" was the only single to chart, peaking at number 15 on the Canadian ''[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'' Alternative 30.<ref name="CAN-Alternative-singles">{{cite magazine |title=Rock/Alternative|date=November 13, 1995 |publisher=[[Walt Grealis]] |url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.9056&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5 |access-date=February 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605102103/http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.9056&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5|archive-date=June 5, 2013 |url-status=dead |magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]] |volume=62 |issue=15}}</ref>

After the success of their debut, Korn decided to enter the studio again for a second album.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=78}} By then, the band had created a large [[Fan (person)|fan base]], having played between 200 and 250 shows,<ref name="Borzillo1995">{{cite magazine |last=Borzillo |first=Carrie |author-link=Carrie Borzillo |date=October 14, 1995 |title=Immortal/Epic's Korn Sprouts On Heatseekers |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iA4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA11 |url-status=live |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |volume=107 |issue=41 |page=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217190844/https://books.google.com/books?id=iA4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA11 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=December 18, 2022}}</ref> and the expectations for their follow-up album were high.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=78}}<ref name="R-U-Ready-notes" /> They went back into the studio in early April 1996 at Indigo Ranch Studios, [[Malibu, California]].{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=78}}
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''[[Life Is Peachy]]'' was released October 15, 1996<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/life-is-peachy-mw0000079144|title=Life Is Peachy – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230185218/http://www.allmusic.com/album/life-is-peachy-mw0000079144|archive-date=December 30, 2012}}</ref> and despite minimal radio airplay and television attention, the album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="US-albums" />{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=78}}{{sfn|Small|1998|p=30}} and peaked at number one in New Zealand.<ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Korn|title=Discography Korn|publisher=charts.nz|access-date=March 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408195345/https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Korn|archive-date=April 8, 2022|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album sold 106,000 copies in its first week.<ref>Arvizu 2009 p. 79</ref> [[Jon Pareles]] from ''[[The New York Times]]'' said that the band was "mad at everybody, including themselves." The album was certified double platinum in the United States, platinum in Australia, and gold in Canada.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref name="ARIA-1999-albums">{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=1999| access-date = 2024-12-22}}</ref><ref name="MC">{{cite certification|region=Canada|artist=Korn|access-date=February 19, 2013}}</ref>

The first single, "[[No Place to Hide (song)|No Place to Hide]]", spawned a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1998/02/22/1998-02-22_lining_up_grammy_s_hit_list_.html|title=Strong O.C. Pack in Hunt for Grammys; Awards: No Doubt earns two nominations, including 'Don't Speak' in the song category. Orchestra's Danielpour also scores|date=January 7, 1998|access-date=April 17, 2013|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Lewis, Randy|location=New York}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> "[[A.D.I.D.A.S. (Korn song)|A.D.I.D.A.S.]]" was released as the second single on March 4, 1997. It became the band's first charting single on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', peaking at number 13 on the [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles|Bubbling Under Hot 100]] chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=korn|chart=Bubbling Under Hot 100}} |title=Korn – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=January 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603140340/http://www.billboard.com/artist/306042/korn/chart?f=344 |archive-date=June 3, 2013}}</ref> The third single, "[[Good God (Korn song)|Good God]]", was released on July 14, 1997.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Vandenberghe |first=Thomas |year=1999 |title=Korn special issue |magazine=[[Rock Sound]] |language=fr |location=Paris |publisher=Ixo Publishing |page=30 |issn=1465-0185}}</ref> A promotional disc was released in 1997 to promote both the band and the Life Is Peachy Tour featuring [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]] and [[the Urge]] and included three live tracks.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Korn: Life Is Peachy Tour Sampler|title-link=Life Is Peachy|author=Korn|year=1997|type=CD|publisher=[[Sony Music Entertainment]]|location=Europe}}</ref>

[[File:Korn London 1997.jpg|thumb|alt=Korn onstage performing under red lights|Arvizu ''(left)'' and Silveria ''(right)'' at the [[Brixton Academy]] in London during the Life Is Peachy Tour, February 24, 1997]]
Korn gained more popularity after co-headlining the [[Lollapalooza]] summer tour festival in 1997 with [[Tool (band)|Tool]]. However, Korn was forced to stop touring after Shaffer was diagnosed with [[Meningitis#Viral meningitis|viral meningitis]].<ref name="MTV-News-1997-08-01">{{cite web|last=Loder|first=Kurt|url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/wirkorn970801.html|title=Korn Off Lolla Due to Guitarist's Illness|date=August 1, 1997|access-date=June 28, 2024|work=Week in Rock|publisher=[[MTV News]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981206104611/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/wirkorn970801.html|archive-date=December 6, 1998}}</ref> The band remained relatively quiet during the end of the year, resting and setting new goals.{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=12}} The band then founded their own label, Elementree Records, to sign and introduce new bands to their fans.{{sfn|Paquet|2002|pp=34,35}} The label was run by Davis who first signed [[Orgy (band)|Orgy]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Edwards |first=Gavin |author-link=Gavin Edwards (writer) |date=September 16, 1999 |title=Orgy's Climax |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/orgys-climax-163459/ |url-status=live |magazine=Rolling Stone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227033141/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/orgys-climax-163459/ |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |access-date=August 8, 2022}}</ref> Silveria influenced Davis to sign them.{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=69}}

Prior to the release of 1998's ''Follow the Leader'', Gretchen Plewes, a [[Zeeland, Michigan]] high school assistant principal, said in an interview for a Michigan newspaper that Korn's music is "indecent, vulgar, obscene and intends to be insulting" after giving a student named Eric VanHoven a one-day suspension for wearing a shirt with the Korn logo.<ref name="t shirt">Ross, Mike (September 17, 1998). {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130115061343/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/K/Korn/1998/09/17/746668.html "Kids like their Korn"]}}. ''Canoe''. Retrieved March 20, 2010.</ref> FM station [[WTNR (FM)|WKLQ]] was filmed giving away hundreds of free Korn T-shirts, donated by the band outside the school. [[Ottawa County, Michigan|Ottawa]] County Police were called by the school, but they ended up helping handing out shirts.{{Why|date=January 2025}}{{sfn|Small|1998|p=50}}<ref>{{cite web|title= UPDATE: Korn T-Shirt Flap Begs Question "What's In A Name?" |url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980310.html|publisher=MTV News|date=March 10, 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990218164630/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980310.html|archive-date=February 18, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> Korn filed a [[cease and desist]] order against Plewes and the school district for their comments. They also threatened a multimillion-dollar lawsuit, but dropped both actions due to the band members' personal lives.{{sfn|Small|1998|p=52}} The period from 1993 to 1997 was embodied by wearing apparel that contained [[Adidas]] clothing brand.{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=15}}

=== ''Follow the Leader'' and ''Issues'' (1998–2001) ===
In 1998, Korn signed a publishing contract with [[Warner Chappell Music]].<ref name="Sandler1998-09-09">{{cite news |last=Sandler|first=Adam|date=September 9, 1998|title=Zomba packs Korn|url=https://variety.com/1998/music/news/zomba-packs-korn-1117480214/|url-status=live|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201218194507/https://variety.com/1998/music/news/zomba-packs-korn-1117480214/|archive-date=December 18, 2020|access-date=August 13, 2021}}</ref> While Korn was waiting for a full partnership with Adidas (which had previously sponsored [[Run-DMC]]), the sportwear brand refused to sign a contract with Korn. In a contradictory argument, Adidas told them: "We do sports, not music". In 1998, [[Puma (brand)|Puma]] seized the opportunity and offered a $500,000 deal to Korn, including their music featured in [[Kevin Kerslake]]-directed advertisements. Korn accepted the contract; Davis said, "That's more than Adidas ever did for us! It wasn't a sell-out thing. It was about respect."<ref name="Law2021">{{cite news |last=Law |first=Sam |date=26 May 2021 |title='It was about smashing down walls': How adidas invaded nu-metal |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/it-was-about-smashing-down-walls-how-adidas-invaded-nu-metal/ |url-status=live |work=[[Kerrang!]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531051835/https://www.kerrang.com/features/it-was-about-smashing-down-walls-how-adidas-invaded-nu-metal/ |archive-date=31 May 2021 |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref>{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=71}}

Prior to the release of the band's third album, Korn produced a weekly online TV show called ''KornTV,''{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=112}}<ref name="MTV-News-1998-03-02">{{cite web |title=Korn To Do It Themselves On 'Korn TV' |date=March 2, 1998 |url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980302.html |publisher=[[MTV News]]|archive-date=December 2, 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981202100424/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980302.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> which documented the making of the record and featured special guests such as [[Pornographic film actor|porn star]] [[Ron Jeremy]], [[Limp Bizkit]], and [[311 (band)|311]].<ref name="MTV-News-1998-03-02"/> The project also gave fans (nicknamed "nibletz") the chance to call in and ask the band questions, an approach that represented one of the first times a band utilized the Internet in such a way.<ref name="Follow-the-Leader-notes"/> Korn released their third album ''[[Follow the Leader (Korn album)|Follow the Leader]]'' on August 18, 1998,<ref name="MTV-News-1998-07-15">{{cite web|title=Spawn-Master McFarlane Hooks Up With Korn, Kiss|url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980715.html |date=July 15, 1998|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981202002819/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980715.html|archive-date=December 2, 1998|url-status=dead}}</ref> which featured a number of guest vocalists such as [[Ice Cube]]; [[The Pharcyde|Pharcyde]] member [[Slimkid3|Tre Hardson]]; [[Fred Durst]] of Limp Bizkit; and actor [[Cheech Marin]] on the hidden track "[[Earache My Eye]]" (written by Marin himself).<ref name="Follow-the-Leader-notes">{{cite AV media notes|title=Follow the Leader|title-link=Follow the Leader (Korn album)|author=Korn|year=1998|type=CD|publisher=[[Immortal Records]], [[Epic Records]]}}</ref>

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Korn launched a political campaign-styled tour to promote ''Follow the Leader''’s release,{{Sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=114}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Korn Kicks Off Kampaign '98 in Los Angeles|date=August 17, 1998 |url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980817.html|archive-date=December 2, 1998|publisher=[[MTV News]] |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/19981202215049/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980817.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> which took the group on a chartered jet all over North America.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=114}} Band members talked to fans and answered questions during special "fan conferences" organized at every stop along the tour and signed autographs. Jim Rose of the [[Jim Rose Circus]] hosted the entire "Kampaign" tour.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=114}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=115}}

The album was considered a complete success by the band, debuting at [[number one]] on the ''Billboard'' 200 with at least 268,000 copies sold in its first week of release{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=113}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980826.html|title=Korn Tops Album Heap in Chart Debut|date=August 26, 1998|publisher=[[MTV News]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981201191205/http://mtv.com/news/gallery/k/korn980826.html|archive-date=December 1, 1998|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> and, among other singles, spawning two of their biggest singles: "[[Got the Life]]" and "[[Freak on a Leash]]".{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=114}} They both exposed Korn to a wider mainstream audience, with the music videos being mainstays on MTV's ''[[Total Request Live]]''. "Got the Life" was the show's very first "retired" video,{{refn|group=note|In the show, "retired" referred to the rule in which music videos that stayed atop the chart for 65 days were removed from rotation to allow other videos to play.<ref name="VultureTRL">{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/mtv-total-request-live-history.html|title=The TV Show That Ate Times Square|first=Craig|last=Marks|website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]|date=November 8, 2017|access-date=July 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108185612/http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/mtv-total-request-live-history.html|archive-date=November 8, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=118}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|pp=146–147}}<ref>''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''. March 2000. p. 64</ref> with "Freak on a Leash" also reaching retirement several months later.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=118}}<ref name="TRL-Archive-Hall-of-Fame">{{cite web|url=http://www.atrl.net/trlarchive/?s=halloffame|title=Hall of Fame|work=ATRL|publisher=The TRL Archive|access-date=October 3, 2007|archive-date=November 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071104002903/http://www.atrl.net/trlarchive/?s=halloffame|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>Jackman, Ian ''TRL: the ultimate fan guide''. November 28, 2000. p. 60–62. {{ISBN|0-7434-1850-6}}</ref> In September 1998, Korn signed with a second music publisher, [[Zomba Group of Companies|Zomba Music Group]], through negotiations of the band's then-manager [[Jeff Kwatinetz]] (the former [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of [[The Firm, Inc.|The Firm]]), along with co-founders [[Peter Katsis]] and [[Michael Green (agent)|Michael Green]].<ref name="Sandler1998-09-09"/>

"Freak on a Leash" won a Grammy for [[Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video|Best Music Video, Short Form]], and received a nomination for [[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance|Best Hard Rock Performance]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/grammys.htm|title=42nd Grammy Awards&nbsp;– 2000|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=Rock on the Net|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071220020435/http://rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/grammys.htm|archive-date=December 20, 2007}}</ref> The video also earned nine [[MTV Video Music Awards]] nominations for Video of the Year; Best Rock Video; Breakthrough Video; Best Direction; Best Special Effects; Best Art Direction; Best Cinematography; Best Editing; and Viewer's Choice.<ref name="Rock-on-the-Net-VMA-1999">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/mtvvmas.htm|title=1999 MTV Video Music Awards|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=Rock on the Net|url-status=live|archive-date=December 18, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218121645/http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/mtvvmas.htm}}</ref> It eventually won two awards for Best Rock Video and  for Best Editing.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=118}}<ref name="MTV-News-1999-09-09">{{cite web|title=Korn, Lauryn Hill Among Early VMA Winners|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429180/19990909/fugees.jhtml|date=September 9, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024 |publisher=[[MTV News]] |author=Mancini, Robert|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20020810052607/http://www2.mtv.com/news/articles/1429180/19990909/fugees.jhtml |archive-date=August 10, 2002|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=February 4, 1999|title=Korn 'Freak' Video to Debut on Friday |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430983/19990204/korn.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020602233228/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1430983/19990204/story.jhtml|archive-date=June 2, 2002|access-date=June 28, 2024 |publisher=[[MTV News]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> "Freak on a Leash" failed to enter the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], although it did manage to peak at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles" /> ''Follow the Leader'' is considered by members of Korn to be the band's most commercially–successful album,{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=118}}{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|p=124}} being certified five-times platinum by the RIAA<ref name="RIAA" /> and having sold almost 10 million copies worldwide.{{sfn|Arvizu|2009|pp=119–123}}

The band's fourth album, ''[[Issues (Korn album)|Issues]]'', produced by [[Brendan O'Brien (music producer)|Brendan O'Brien]], was released on November 16, 1999,<ref name="Allmusic-Issues">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/issues-mw0000252370|title=Issues – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105132018/http://www.allmusic.com/album/issues-mw0000252370|archive-date=January 5, 2013}}</ref> featuring cover art designed by Alfredo Carlos, who won an MTV contest held for the fans.<ref name="MTV-News-1999-09-17">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430971/19990917/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Asks Fans to Design Next Album Cover|date=September 17, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Johnson, Tina|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021102021927/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1430971/19990917/story.jhtml|archive-date=November 2, 2002}}</ref> ''Issues'' was released during a week of many highly anticipated records. It debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 with at least 573,000 copies sold,<ref name="MTV-News-1999-11-24">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1428109/19991124/dion_celine.jhtml|title=Korn Tops Dre, Celine, Will Smith on Album Chart|date=November 24, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Mancini, Robert|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030819121655/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1428109/19991124/dion_celine.jhtml|archive-date=August 19, 2003}}</ref> keeping [[Dr. Dre]]'s second album ''[[2001 (Dr. Dre album)|2001]]'' and ''[[All the Way... A Decade of Song]]'' by [[Céline Dion]] from hitting number one.<ref name="MTV-News-1999-11-24"/>

To celebrate the album's release, the band performed the record in its entirety in front of a live audience at New York's historic [[Apollo Theater]] and broadcast the concert simultaneously across many radio stations.<ref name="MTV-News-1999-11-16">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430961/19991116/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Fills Apollo With New Sounds, Rabid Fans, And V.I.P.s|date=November 16, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Mancini, Robert|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020602223013/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430961/19991116/korn.jhtml|archive-date=June 2, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll|url=https://archive.org/details/rollingstoneency00holl/page/539|publisher=Fireside|year=2001|isbn=0-7432-0120-5|editor-last=George-Warren|editor-first=Holly|edition=Revised and updated for the 21st century|location=New York|page=[https://archive.org/details/rollingstoneency00holl/page/539 539]|editor-last2=Romanowski|editor-first2=Patricia|editor-last3=Pareles|editor-first3=Jon|editor-link3=Jon Pareles|via=the Internet Archive}}</ref> This performance marked the first performance by a rock band since [[Buddy Holly]] in the late 1950s.<ref name="imagery"/> This special event featured the [[New York Police Department]] marching [[percussion instrument|drum]] and [[bagpipes|bagpipe]] band conducted by [[Richard Gibbs]], as well as a group of backup singers to enhance the more melodic choruses Davis used on the album.<ref name="imagery">{{cite book|title=Imagery in sports and physical performance|first=Anees A.|last=Sheikh|year=1994|publisher=Baywood Publishing Company|isbn=0-89503-080-2|pages=161–164}}</ref> A snippet of "[[Falling Away from Me]]" was featured on [[RealVideo]] with a brief [[interpretive dance]] by bassist [[Reginald Arvizu]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Connelly|first=Chris|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/k/kornfeature99.jhtml|title=Korn: A Studio Report|publisher=MTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031211085120/http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/k/kornfeature99_2.jhtml|archive-date=December 11, 2003|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> and also featured on their official website as an [[MP3|MP3 file]], although its release was against the advice of its attorneys and the corporate establishment.<ref name="MTV-News-1999-10-29">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430966/19991029/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Offers Free MP3 of New Single|date=October 29, 1999|access-date=July 23, 2010|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Johnson, Tina|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020602225111/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430966/19991029/korn.jhtml|archive-date=June 2, 2002}}</ref> The album was also promoted by the band's highly successful Sick and Twisted Tour.

A little before Korn's album ''Issues'' was released, the band appeared on an episode of ''[[South Park]]'' titled "[[Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery]]", in which the first single from ''Issues'', "Falling Away from Me", was premiered.<ref name="MTV-News-1999-10-11">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430968/19991011/korn.jhtml|title=Korn To Premiere New Track During 'South Park' Special|date=October 11, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Basham, David|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020602170531/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1430968/19991011/story.jhtml|archive-date=June 2, 2002}}</ref><ref name="MTV-News-1999-11-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430962/19991105/korn.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020320022842/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1430962/19991105/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2002|title=Korn Headed to The Apollo to Unveil 'Issues'|date=November 5, 1999|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Mancini, Robert}}</ref> The single became Korn's first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number 99.<ref name="US-singles">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=korn|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Korn – Chart History: Hot 100 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=February 19, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705015035/http://www.billboard.com/artist/306042/korn/chart?f=379 |archive-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref> "[[Make Me Bad]]" was released as the album's second single in February 2000, peaking at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles"/> A third single, "[[Somebody Someone]]", followed with more moderate success.

Music videos were filmed for all three singles, with long-time friend Fred Durst directing "Falling Away from Me" and Martin Weisz directing a concept video for "Make Me Bad", as well as a performance-based video for "Somebody Someone", which featured [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] effects. Every video was a staple on ''Total Request Live'', two of which made it to retirement.<ref name="TRL-Archive-Hall-of-Fame" /> ''Issues'' was described by [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] to be less hip hop-oriented than ''Follow the Leader''.<ref name="Allmusic-Issues" /> It was certified three-times Platinum,<ref name="RIAA" /> following up the success of ''Follow the Leader''. In 2001, the brand [[Pony International|PONY]] reappeared in the clothing industry and initiated a partnership with Korn.{{sfn|Paquet|2002|p=71}}

=== ''Untouchables'', ''Take a Look in the Mirror'' and Welch's departure (2002–2005) ===
{{Listen |filename=Korn - Here to Stay.ogg |title="Here to Stay" (2002) |description="[[Here to Stay (Korn song)|Here to Stay]]", the first single from ''[[Untouchables (album)|Untouchables]]'', went on to win Korn a Grammy in 2003. Jon Wiederhorn said "Although 'Here to Stay' is clearly a scathing commentary on contemporary America, Davis stressed that it's merely a wake-up call, not a cry for action."<ref name="MTV-News-2002-04-26">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453609/20020425/korn.jhtml|title=Korn's Jonathan Davis on New Video: 'This Is What Kids Are Taught'|date=April 26, 2002|access-date=June 28, 2024|work=[[MTV News]]|publisher=[[Viacom Media Networks]]|author=Wiederhorn, Jon|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021022043745/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453609/20020425/korn.jhtml|archive-date=October 22, 2002}}</ref>}}
On June 11, 2002,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum Database|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=June 3, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331234333/http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database|archive-date=March 31, 2013}}</ref> Korn re-emerged into the media with their fifth album ''[[Untouchables (album)|Untouchables]]''. It debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 434,000 in sales.<ref name="MTV-News-2002-06-19">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455302/20020619/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Can't Kick Eminem from Top of Billboard Chart|date=June 19, 2002|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=D'Angelo, Joe|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040204233309/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455302/20020619/korn.jhtml|archive-date=February 4, 2004}}</ref> The band has blamed [[music piracy]] for the drop in sales, as an unmastered version of the album had leaked three months prior to its official release date.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-frontman-blames-piracy-for-last-album-s-disappointing-sales/|title=Korn Frontman Blames Piracy For Last Album's Disappointing Sales|work=[[Blabbermouth]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123091406/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-frontman-blames-piracy-for-last-album-s-disappointing-sales/|archive-date=November 23, 2015}} (March 15, 2003). Retrieved October 19, 2015</ref><ref name="MTV-News-2002-04-02">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453230/20020402/korn.jhtml|title=Shock Jocks Give New Korn LP Premature Premiere, Perturbing Label|date=April 2, 2002|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=D'Angelo, Joe|author2=Gottlieb, Meridith|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020805005203/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453230/20020402/korn.jhtml|archive-date=August 5, 2002}}</ref> On April 2, 2002, the [[Opie and Anthony Show]] began airing songs from ''Untouchables''.<ref name="MTV-News-2002-04-02" /> After playing a few songs, the broadcasters received a cease-and-desist letter from [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Opie and Anthony said "The reason for the premature premiere was to infuriate a rival New York station, which disallows their in-studio guests to appear on 'The Opie and Anthony Show.'"<ref name="MTV-News-2002-04-02" /> The release of this album was preceded by a show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York a day prior to the album's release broadcast digitally throughout movie theatres in the United States.<ref name="MTV-News-2002-06-11">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455110/20020611/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Whip Out Maggots, Flames, Crucifix-Emblazoned Dress at NY Concert|date=June 11, 2002|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Wiederhorn, Jon|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021015104040/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455110/20020611/korn.jhtml|archive-date=October 15, 2002}}</ref>

The album contained experiments and styles never previously attempted by Korn. [[AllMusic]] related: "The band is far more experimental this time out, delivering [[Helmet (band)|Helmet]]-like ringing guitars that melt and morph into each other, a mix of [[Metallica]]-esque blastbeats and tight funk drumming from the constantly improving David Silveria, and memorable riffs that take the shape of dark sound structures and offer more than just a collection of chords."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/untouchables-mw0000214016|title=Untouchables – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Torreano, Bradley|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110015812/http://www.allmusic.com/album/untouchables-mw0000214016|archive-date=January 10, 2013}}</ref> The first two music videos from ''Untouchables'', "Here to Stay" and "[[Thoughtless (Korn song)|Thoughtless]]", were directed by the [[Hughes Brothers]].<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Untouchables (Deluxe Edition)|title-link=Untouchables (album)|author=Korn|year=2002|type=CD|publisher=[[Immortal Records]], [[Epic Records]]}}</ref> "Here to Stay" earned Korn a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2003-02-24">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=9967|title=Korn, Foo Fighters Take Home Grammies|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=February 24, 2003|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616120801/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=9967|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref> "Here to Stay" peaked at number 72 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="US-singles"/> During an interview with Wall of Sound, Munky revealed the album was the band's most expensive to make, but it produced several of his favourite songs, including "Thoughtless" and "Here To Stay".<ref name="Brown">{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Paul 'Browny'|date=2022-01-30|title=Wall Of Sound – Virtual Hangs: James 'Munky' Shaffer of KoRn|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/01/31/virtual-hangs-james-munky-shaffer-of-korn-interview/|access-date=2022-01-31|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|archive-date=April 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405213841/https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/01/31/virtual-hangs-james-munky-shaffer-of-korn-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Due to the album ''Untouchables'' leaking onto the Internet, ''[[Take a Look in the Mirror]]'' was released on Friday November 21, 2003– four days earlier than its original release date.<ref name="MTV-News-2003-11-17">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480466/20031117/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Releasing Take a Look in the Mirror Early Due to Leak|date=November 17, 2003|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=D'Angelo, Joe|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031120104922/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480466/20031117/korn.jhtml|archive-date=November 20, 2003}}</ref> The album therefore received a weekend's worth of sales, which resulted in a poor showing on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="MTV-News-2003-12-03">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480914/20031203/jay_z.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031205154755/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1480914/20031203/jay_z.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 5, 2003|title=Jay-Z's Farewell Album Hasn't Said Goodbye to the No. 1 Slot|date=December 3, 2003|access-date=March 4, 2013|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Wiederhorn, Jon}}</ref> During its first full week, ''Take a Look in the Mirror'' soared ten places from number 19 to number 9, increasing the album's total sales to 179,000.<ref name="MTV-News-2003-12-03"/>

It is the first album self-produced by Korn. The band explained that they wanted fans to hear the music as it should be.<ref name="MTV-News-2003-11-17" /> The album presented different styles and themes compared to previous albums. Lead vocalist Jonathan Davis related: "The whole album is about love, hate and my hate of people and just losing my mind. The previous albums I did, I think the last three, I was coming from a place of hurt. And I just finally got to the point where I'm done hurting and I'm just pissed off about it now. It's turned back to just sheer hate and anger. And it definitely comes across on the album." [[MTV News]] said that Davis convinced his fans that they "will be shocked, particularly with the album's second track, 'Break Some Off,' which he called 'brutal'."<ref name="MTV-News-2003-11-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480293/20031110/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Return to 'Sheer Hate and Anger' for New Album|date=November 10, 2003|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040523161716/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480293/20031110/korn.jhtml|archive-date=May 23, 2004}}</ref>

Korn released the single "[[Did My Time]]" on July 22, 2003,<ref name="MTV-News-2003-06-11">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472484/20030610/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Do 'Time' For Lara Croft|date=June 11, 2003|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Wiederhorn, Jon|author2=LeClaire, David|author3=Waller, Curtis|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030613121117/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472484/20030610/korn.jhtml|archive-date=June 13, 2003}}</ref> which was used to promote the film ''[[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life]]'' but did not appear on its soundtrack due to unspecified legal issues.<ref>"Hollywood Rocks Its 'Cradle of Life' Soundtrack". ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. [[Prometheus Global Media]]. p. 15. August 2, 2003.</ref> The single debuted and peaked at number 38 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Korn's first and only top 40 hit in the United States.<ref name="US-singles" /> "Did My Time" gave Korn another Grammy nomination in the Best Metal Performance category.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2004-02-08">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=19024|title=Metallica, Evanescence Among Winners at 46th Annual Grammy Awards|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=February 8, 2004|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616122836/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=19024|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref>

Korn released their greatest hits album, ''[[Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (Korn album)|Greatest Hits Vol. 1]]'', on October 5, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-vol-1-mw0000301944|title=Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|author=Birchmeier, Jason|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528153809/http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-vol-1-mw0000301944|archive-date=May 28, 2013}}</ref> The album debuted at number four on ''Billboard'', selling more than 129,000 copies.<ref name="MTV-News-2004-10-13">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492244/20041013/strait_george.jhtml|title=George Strait Tops Usher in Billboard Albums Chart Recount|date=October 13, 2004|access-date=June 28, 2024|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author1=Montgomery, James|author2=Aswad, Jem|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041112023354/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492244/20041013/strait_george.jhtml|archive-date=November 12, 2004}}</ref> This album assembles choice tracks from six Korn studio albums released between 1994 and 2003. The first single was a cover of the song "[[Word Up! (song)|Word Up!]]" originally composed by [[Cameo (band)|Cameo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/word-up-mw0001392407/credits|title=Word Up – Korn (Credits)|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 20, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914231016/http://www.allmusic.com/album/word-up-mw0001392407/credits|archive-date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The single peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles" /> Special editions of ''Greatest Hits Vol. 1'' included a DVD titled ''Korn: Live at CBGB,'' featuring seven select songs from their show of November 24, 2003 at [[CBGB]].<ref name="Blabbermouth-2003-12-16">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=17423|title=Korn: 'Live at CBGB's' to Premiere on MTV2|date=December 16, 2003|access-date=February 22, 2013|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805191807/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=17423|archive-date=August 5, 2011}}</ref>

In early 2005, Brian Welch announced that he would be quitting the band. In front of a crowd of 10,000 in three services at Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield, California, Welch said "I was addicted to methamphetamines and tried everything ... rehab, stuff on the Internet, but nothing helped me kick it. I was trying on my own to quit and couldn't do it. I wanted to die. No one knew what I was going through. I could not quit. Church was my last shot. I would sit in church high [on drugs]. I would wonder why people would go up to the front after the service. But one day it was for me. I said [to God], 'Show me how to quit.'"<ref name="MTV-News-2005-02-22">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497313/20050222/korn.jhtml|title=Brian 'Head' Welch Leaves Korn, Citing Moral Objections To Band's Music|date=February 22, 2005|access-date=June 28, 2024|author=Montgomery, James|publisher=[[MTV News]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050224030635/http://www.mtv.com:80/news/articles/1497313/20050222/korn.jhtml|archive-date=February 24, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cottrell|first=Kelli|date=March 1, 2005|url=http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=20247|title=Korn's former guitarist says of newfound faith, 'this is real'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050302011619/http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=20247|archive-date=March 2, 2005|work=[[Baptist Press]]|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In a 2013 interview with ''Rolling Stone'', Head described his final moments in the band as very tense: "the last year I was in the band, we were gonna kick out the bass player, Fieldy, and this guy's girlfriend couldn't be on this side of the stage because there were fights with another wife in the band. And obviously the drugs – it's no secret I was into the drugs, so crazy stuff, like having to finish our blow right before we got to the border because they were gonna come check to see if we had anything."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Steve|last=Baltin|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/korn-explore-the-paradigm-shift-jonathan-davis-rehab-on-new-album-20130709|title=Korn's New Album 'The Paradigm Shift' &#124; Music News|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=July 9, 2013|access-date=April 19, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511012151/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/korn-explore-the-paradigm-shift-jonathan-davis-rehab-on-new-album-20130709|archive-date=May 11, 2014}}</ref> Following his departure from Korn, Welch released two autobiographies, a solo album, and formed a band named Love and Death, which released a debut album in 2013.<ref>[http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/091508BrianWelch.aspx "Brian 'Head' Welch Releases 'Save Me from Myself'"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081107053656/http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/091508BrianWelch.aspx |date=November 7, 2008 }}. CBN.com. Retrieved August 12, 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/features/1490777/love-and-death-album-premiere-between-here-lost-exclusive-first|title=Love and Death Album Premiere: 'Between Here & Lost' Exclusive First Listen|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 19, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424041600/http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/features/1490777/love-and-death-album-premiere-between-here-lost-exclusive-first|archive-date=April 24, 2014}}</ref>

=== ''See You on the Other Side'' and Silveria's departure (2005–2007) ===
[[ Image:Kornmaa2006.jpg|thumb|right|Korn at the [[MTV Asia Awards 2006|MTV Asia Awards]] in [[Bangkok|Bangkok, Thailand]], 2006]]
Upon completing their record deal with [[Sony BMG|Sony]], Korn partnered with [[EMI]] and signed to [[Virgin Records]]. As part of this innovative arrangement, Virgin paid Korn $25&nbsp;million upfront in exchange for a share in the profits of their next two studio albums, including tours and merchandising. Virgin also received a 30 percent stake in the band's licensing, ticket sales, and other revenue sources.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61489/korn-signs-with-virgin "Korn Signs with Virgin"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529103714/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61489/korn-signs-with-virgin |date=May 29, 2014 }}. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. [[Prometheus Global Media]]. Retrieved August 12, 2010.</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth-2007-07-04">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76054|title=Korn Members Discuss Innovative EMI Deal|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=July 4, 2007|access-date=August 12, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522011320/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=76054|archive-date=May 22, 2009}}</ref>

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The band's first album for Virgin Records, ''[[See You on the Other Side (Korn album)|See You on the Other Side]]'', was released on December 6, 2005,<ref name="MTV-News-2005-11-17">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1513980/20051117/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Taking European Fans to Other Side ... Of the Atlantic|date=November 17, 2005|access-date=February 28, 2013|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012120641/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1513980/20051117/korn.jhtml|archive-date=October 12, 2008}}</ref> and debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="US-albums"/> scanning close to 221,000 copies.<ref name="MTV-News-2005-12-14">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1518100/20051214/eminem.jhtml|title=Eminem Scores Fourth No.&nbsp;1 Bow with Curtain Call|date=December 14, 2005|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403204946/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1518100/20051214/eminem.jhtml|archive-date=April 3, 2010}}</ref> The album managed to stay in the top half of the ''Billboard'' 200 for 34 consecutive weeks.<ref name="US-albums"/> The first single from the album, "[[Twisted Transistor]]", was accompanied by a music video directed by [[Dave Meyers (director)|Dave Meyers]] in which hip hop artists [[Xzibit]], [[Lil Jon]], [[Snoop Dogg]], and [[David Banner]] portray Korn.<ref name="MTV-News-2005-10-06">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511049/20051006/korn.jhtml|title=Lil Jon, Snoop, Xzibit, David Banner Star in New Korn Video|date=October 6, 2005|access-date=February 28, 2013|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218155946/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511049/20051006/korn.jhtml|archive-date=February 18, 2009}}</ref> "Twisted Transistor" peaked at number 64 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="US-singles" /> The second single, "[[Coming Undone]]", was released in February 2006, peaking at number 79 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="US-singles" /> The music video was directed by [[Director X|Little X]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Coming Undone &#124; Music Video|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/korn/77582/coming-undone.jhtml|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 28, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513214808/http://www.mtv.com/videos/korn/77582/coming-undone.jhtml|archive-date=May 13, 2013}}</ref> ''See You on the Other Side'' was certified Platinum in the United States,<ref name="RIAA" /> and by mid-2007, the album had sold over 2.2&nbsp;million copies worldwide.<ref>''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. [[Prometheus Global Media]]. June 9, 2007. p. 22.</ref>

Korn held a press conference at the [[Hollywood Forever Cemetery]] on January 13, 2006, announcing the ''See You on the Other Side'' Tour.<ref name="MTV-News-2006-01-13">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1520757/20060113/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Announce Tour Dates While Surrounded by Dead Celebrities|date=January 13, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022035521/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1520757/20060113/korn.jhtml|archive-date=October 22, 2007}}</ref> [[10 Years (band)|10 Years]] and [[Mudvayne]] were selected to open all dates of the tour, which kicked off in their hometown of Bakersfield on what Mayor Harvey Hall officially declared as "Korn Day", February 24.<ref name="MTV-News-2006-02-27">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1524956/20060227/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Rock Hometown, Have Street Named After Them on 'Official Korn Day'|date=February 27, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070916224633/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1524956/20060227/korn.jhtml|archive-date=September 16, 2007}}</ref> The resurrection of their Family Values Tour was announced on April 18, 2006, which featured co-headliners [[Deftones]], [[Stone Sour]], [[Flyleaf (band)|Flyleaf]], and the Japanese metal group [[Dir En Grey]] on the main stage.<ref name="MTV-News-2006-04-18">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528963/20060418/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Resurrect Family Values Tour with Deftones, Stone Sour|date=April 18, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011181222/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528963/20060418/korn.jhtml|archive-date=October 11, 2007}}</ref> Korn and [[Evanescence]] co-headlined the 2007 edition, with [[Atreyu (band)|Atreyu]], Flyleaf, [[Hellyeah]], and [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]] rounding out the main stage.<ref name="MTV-News-2007-03-26">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555661/20070326/korn.jhtml|title=Korn, Evanescence, Hellyeah Top Family Values Tour Bill|date=March 26, 2007|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Moss, Corey|author2=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911171757/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555661/20070326/korn.jhtml|archive-date=September 11, 2007}}</ref>

While promoting ''See You on the Other Side'' in Europe, Jonathan Davis was diagnosed with [[idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura]], a blood platelet disorder that hospitalized him for the weekend and prevented him from performing at the renowned [[Download Festival]].<ref name="Blabbermouth-2006-06-10">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53521|title=Korn Frontman To Sit Out U.K.'s Download Festival, Guest Singers To Step In|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 10, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011070606/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53521|archive-date=October 11, 2007}}</ref> Despite the illness, the band still performed with guest singers, including [[Corey Taylor]] of [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Stone Sour]] fame; [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]]'s [[Matt Heafy]]; [[Skindred]]'s [[Benji Webbe]]; and [[Avenged Sevenfold]]'s [[M. Shadows]]. This led to Korn canceling the rest of their European bill for 2006,<ref name="Blabbermouth-2006-06-13">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53619|title=Korn: European Tour Officially Cancelled|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 13, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011074331/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53619|archive-date=October 11, 2007}}</ref> including the [[Hellfest Summer Open Air]]. It was originally unknown to the public what his ailment was, but the singer revealed in a letter to fans that he was "dangerously low on blood platelets and at a high risk of death from a hemorrhage if the problem was not treated".<ref name="Blabbermouth-2006-06-12">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53594|title=Korn Frontman Jonathan Davis: 'I Should Be Healthy To Play In A Few Weeks'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 12, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011091130/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53594|archive-date=October 11, 2007}}</ref>

In early December 2006 it was announced that founding drummer David Silveria would be taking an indefinite "temporary hiatus" from the band.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110929174005/http://www.therockradio.com/2006/12/korn-not-breaking-up-says-jonathan.html "Korn 'not breaking up' says Jonathan Davis"]}}. [[The Rock Radio Network|The Rock Radio.com]]. December 19, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2013.</ref><ref name=reuters>Cohen, Jonathan (December 14, 2006). [https://archive.today/20130201103754/http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKN1420378520061215 "Korn tapes 'Unplugged', drummer takes a break"]. [[Reuters]]. Retrieved March 22, 2013.</ref> Korn then performed at the MTV studios in [[Times Square]] on December 9, 2006, for the ''[[MTV Unplugged]]'' series, which was broadcast on February 23, 2007, through MTV.com and on March 2, 2007, across North American, South American, European, and Asian MTV stations.<ref>[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6267474/MTV-Unplugged-KoRn-to-Debut.html "'MTV Unplugged: KoRn' to Debut on MTV.com on February 23 and On-Air on March 2 at 11:30PM ET/PT"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116045953/http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-6267474/MTV-Unplugged-KoRn-to-Debut.html |date=January 16, 2011 }}. [[PR Newswire]]. [[Gale (publisher)|Goliath]]. February 20, 2007.</ref> Korn played a 14-song [[acoustic music|acoustic]] set, complete with guest appearances by [[the Cure]] and [[Amy Lee]] of Evanescence.<ref name="MTV-News-2006-12-13">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1547908/20061213/korn.jhtml|title=Korn Quiet Down with The Cure, Amy Lee for 'MTV Unplugged'|date=December 13, 2006|access-date=August 13, 2010|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318045338/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1547908/20061213/korn.jhtml|archive-date=March 18, 2010}}</ref> The performance was eventually cut down to 11 songs for the album, two of which did not air on MTV. Sales of nearly 51,000 brought ''[[MTV Unplugged: Korn]]'' to number nine in its first week out.<ref name="MTV-News-2007-03-14">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554573/20070314/notorious_big.jhtml|title=Notorious B.I.G. Is the Greatest: Hits LP Debuts at No. 1|date=March 14, 2007|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070910200402/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554573/20070314/notorious_big.jhtml|archive-date=September 10, 2007}}</ref>

=== Untitled eighth album, Luzier's addition and ''Korn III: Remember Who You Are'' (2007–2011) ===
Korn's [[Untitled Korn album|untitled album]] was released on July 31, 2007, debuting at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 123,000 copies sold in its first week.<ref name="MTV-News-2007-08-08">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1566617/20070808/common.jhtml|title=Common Creams Korn, Coasts To First Billboard No. 1|date=August 8, 2007|access-date=October 3, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014014335/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1566617/20070808/common.jhtml|archive-date=October 14, 2007}}</ref> The album was certified gold by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA" /> It concluded Korn's deal with Virgin Records<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-03-26">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137467|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329134124/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137467|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2010|title=Korn Frontman Confirms Roadrunner Deal|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 26, 2010|access-date=March 22, 2013}}</ref> and features touring keyboardist [[Zac Baird]].<ref name="Billboard-2007-06-01">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051801/korn-goes-experimental-vents-anger-on-new-album|title=Korn Goes Experimental, Vents Anger on New Album|work=[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]|date=June 1, 2007|access-date=October 3, 2007|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328202237/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1051801/korn-goes-experimental-vents-anger-on-new-album|archive-date=March 28, 2013}}</ref> Drumming duties were left up to [[Terry Bozzio]] and [[Bad Religion]]'s [[Brooks Wackerman]], as David Silveria went on a hiatus.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2007-01-09">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65008|title=Korn Is 'Having a Lot of Fun' Working with Drummer Terry Bozzio|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=January 9, 2007|access-date=March 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726150509/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65008|archive-date=July 26, 2009}}</ref> [[Joey Jordison]] from [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] played drums during Korn's live shows until the permanent addition of [[Ray Luzier]] ([[Army of Anyone]], [[David Lee Roth]]). This confirmed David's departure.<ref name="MTV-News-2007-04-20">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1557693/20070420/furtado_nelly.jhtml|title=For the Record: Quick News on Nelly Furtado, Lindsay Lohan, Sanjaya, Korn, Ciara, DJ Drama & More|date=April 20, 2007|access-date=July 22, 2007|publisher=[[MTV News]]|author=Harris, Chris|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809142857/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1557693/20070420/furtado_nelly.jhtml|archive-date=August 9, 2007}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth-2008-02-27">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91725|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120527000219/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91725|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 27, 2012|title=Korn Bassist Says Ray Luzier Is 'My Favorite Drummer I've Ever Played With'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=February 27, 2008|access-date=March 22, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth-2008-04-28">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95816|title=Ray Luzier's Korn Audition Posted Online|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=April 28, 2008|access-date=March 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501115751/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95816|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref>"[[Evolution (Korn song)|Evolution]]" and "[[Hold On (Korn song)|Hold On]]" were released as singles to promote the untitled album. The former peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles" /> A third single, "Kiss", had a limited release in April 2008.<ref name="FMQB-Modern-Rock-Airplay-Archive">{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771|title=Modern Rock – Available for Airplay Archive|work=[[FMQB]]|publisher=Mediaspan Online Services|access-date=March 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424132036/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771|archive-date=April 24, 2013}}</ref> Korn covered the song "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" in 2008, which was originally performed by [[Paul Reubens]], [[Catherine O'Hara]], and [[Danny Elfman]] and was released on the compilation album ''[[Nightmare Revisited]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/nightmare-revisited-mw0000798327|title=Nightmare Revisited – Various Artists|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 22, 2013|author=Unterberger, Richie|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717210738/http://www.allmusic.com/album/nightmare-revisited-mw0000798327|archive-date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> [[Ubisoft]] reported in October 2008 that Korn had "written and recorded an original song inspired by Ubisoft's ''[[Haze (video game)|Haze]]'' video game, simply entitled "Haze",<ref>{{cite news|first=Sean|last=Ridgeley|url=http://www.neoseeker.com/news/7943-korn-promote-haze-with-new-song/|date=April 25, 2008|title=Korn promote Haze with new song|publisher=Neoseeker News|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614141827/http://www.neoseeker.com/news/7943-korn-promote-haze-with-new-song/|archive-date=June 14, 2011|access-date=October 25, 2010}}</ref> which was released on April 22, 2008.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2008-04-23">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95543|title=Korn: 'Haze' Video Available|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=April 23, 2008|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501183355/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95543|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> Korn also released a live DVD, ''[[Live at Montreux 2004]]'', one of their performances with former guitarist Brian Welch on May 12, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-montreux-2004-mw0001920084|title=Live at Montreux 2004 – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326131632/http://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-montreux-2004-mw0001920084|archive-date=March 26, 2013}}</ref>

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In a YouTube video, bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu affirmed that a [[charity single|charity song]] titled "[[A Song for Chi]]" would be released, featuring [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] guitarist [[Jim Root]]; [[Clint Lowery]] of [[Sevendust]]; drummer [[Dave McClain (drummer)|Dave McClain]] of [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]]; and former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, among many other musicians.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2009-08-29">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126111|title=Metallica, Korn, Slipknot, Machine Head Members Join Forces To Record 'A Song For Chi'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 29, 2009|access-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616150001/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126111|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref> The song was intended to raise money for [[Deftones]] bassist [[Chi Cheng (musician)|Chi Cheng]], who fell into a comatose state following a car accident in November 2008.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2008-11-04">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108258|title=Deftones Bassist in Coma After Car Crash|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=November 4, 2008|access-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616174918/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108258|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref>

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Along with the announcement of the Ballroom Blitz Tour in March 2010, the title for the new album was revealed as ''[[Korn III: Remember Who You Are]]''.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-03-16">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136788|title=Korn to Headline Jägermeister Music Tour|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 16, 2010|access-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616145420/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136788|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://whiplash.net/materias/news_865/104522-korn.html|title=Korn: anunciada nova turnê, "Ballroom Blitz Tour"|publisher=whiplash.net|date=March 17, 2010|access-date=October 17, 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120527000227/http://whiplash.net/materias/news_865/104522-korn.html|archive-date=May 27, 2012}}</ref> Later that month, Munky announced that Korn has officially signed to [[Roadrunner Records]].<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-03-26" /> Jonathan Davis later confirmed the record deal: "We're going to go to Roadrunner. [It is] real exciting for us, too, because they're one of the last record companies to let you do what you want to do." Davis continued, "All the great bands around are on that label and everything seems to just work out right and it seems like a good home for us right now."<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-03-26" /> The lead single, "[[Oildale (Leave Me Alone)|Oildale]]", was made available for streaming in May 2010.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-05-05">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139591|title=Korn: New Song Available For Streaming|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=May 5, 2010|access-date=July 2, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100609073031/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139591|archive-date=June 9, 2010}}</ref> "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" was simultaneously released to radio stations and became a top-10 hit on the ''Billboard'' [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] airplay chart.<ref name="US-Mainstream-Rock-singles">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=korn|chart=Mainstream Rock Tracks}} |title=Korn – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=February 19, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705014843/http://www.billboard.com/artist/306042/korn/chart?f=376 |archive-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref> A music video directed by Phil Mucci received an exclusive premiere on [[MTV2]].<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-05-31">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140938|title=Korn: 'Oildale' Video Released|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=May 31, 2010|access-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813230247/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140938|archive-date=August 13, 2010}}</ref>

''Korn III: Remember Who You Are'' was released on July 13, 2010.<ref name="AllMusic-Korn-III-Remember-Who-You-Are" /> It debuted and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 63,000 purchases reported.<ref name="US-albums" /><ref name="Billboard-2010-07-21">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957271/eminems-recovery-tops-billboard-200-for-a-fourth-week|title=Eminem's 'Recovery' Tops ''Billboard'' 200 for a Fourth Week|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 21, 2010|access-date=April 16, 2013|author=Caulfield, Keith|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527092313/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957271/eminems-recovery-tops-billboard-200-for-a-fourth-week|archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref> A second single, "[[Let the Guilt Go]]", was released that same month, reaching number 23 on Mainstream Rock.<ref name="US-Mainstream-Rock-singles" /> "Pop a Pill" was scheduled to be the third single from ''Korn III: Remember Who You Are'', but plans were scrapped by Roadrunner Records due to unsatisfactory results with previous singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hangout.altsounds.com/features/122809-the-lowdown-ray-luzier-of-korn.html|title=The Lowdown: Ray Luzier of Korn|publisher=The Altsounds Network|date=October 14, 2010|access-date=April 4, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018045722/http://hangout.altsounds.com/features/122809-the-lowdown-ray-luzier-of-korn.html|archive-date=October 18, 2010}}</ref> Korn co-headlined the [[Music as a Weapon|Music as a Weapon V]] tour with [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] in late 2010 and early 2011.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-11-21" /> The tour also featured supporting acts [[Sevendust]] and [[In This Moment]].<ref name="Blabbermouth-2010-11-21">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149742|title=It's Official: Disturbed, Korn, Sevendust, In This Moment To Take Part In 'Music As A Weapon V'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=November 21, 2010|access-date=April 16, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127001143/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149742|archive-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref>

=== ''The Path of Totality'', ''The Paradigm Shift'' and Welch's return (2011–2015) ===
[[File:Korn-Live-Metaltown 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Korn performing live at the [[Metaltown]] Festival, [[Gothenburg|Gothenburg, Sweden]] in June 2011]]
Korn's tenth studio album, ''[[The Path of Totality]]'', was released on December 6, 2011.<ref name="Blabbermouth-2011-09-28">{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138229|title=Korn To Release 'The Path of Totality' In December|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=September 28, 2011|access-date=April 23, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606100640/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138229|archive-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> It was the second and final studio album for Roadrunner Records. The album features contributions from [[Skrillex]]; [[12th Planet (musician)|12th Planet]]; [[Excision (musician)|Excision]]; Downlink; [[Jake Stanczak|Kill the Noise]]; [[Noisia]]; and various other [[electronic dance music|EDM]] artists.{{CN|date=March 2025}} ''The Path of Totality'' debuted and peaked at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 55,000 copies scanned.<ref name="US-albums" /><ref name="Blabbermouth-2011-12-14">{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=167234|title=Korn's 'The Path of Totality' Cracks U.S. Top 10|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=December 14, 2011|access-date=April 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616133955/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=167234|archive-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref> "[[Get Up! (Korn song)|Get Up!]]" was premiered as the lead single via ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' in April 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2011/04/premiere-hot-korn-track-feat-skrillex/|title=PREMIERE: Hot Korn Track feat. Skrillex|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|date=April 14, 2011|access-date=October 21, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013012730/https://www.spin.com/2011/04/premiere-hot-korn-track-feat-skrillex/|archive-date=October 13, 2011}}</ref> The single managed to peak at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref name="US-Bubbling-Under-Hot-100-singles" /> It eventually became their first single to be certified gold in the United States.<ref name="RIAA" /> The second single, "[[Narcissistic Cannibal]]", was released in October 2011,<ref name="FMQB-Modern-Rock-Airplay-Archive" /> with its music video being directed and produced by [[Alex Bulkley|Alexander Bulkley]] of [[ShadowMachine Films]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Narcissistic Cannibal {{!}} Korn {{!}} Music Video |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/korn/706807/narcissistic-cannibal.jhtml |publisher=MTV |access-date=April 23, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514234804/http://www.mtv.com/videos/korn/706807/narcissistic-cannibal.jhtml |archive-date=May 14, 2013}}</ref>

After a stint of festival appearances, Korn promoted ''The Path of Totality'' during [[The Path of Totality Tour|a headlining tour of the same name]]. Korn split their show into three sections. The band kicked off by playing tracks from their first two albums, including the B-side "Proud", which was originally included on the soundtrack to the 1997 film ''[[I Know What You Did Last Summer]]''.<ref name="lastsummer2" /><ref name="lassummer1">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-mw0000028601|title=I Know What You Did Last Summer – Original Soundtrack|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=April 23, 2013|author=Erlewine, Stephen Thomas|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618052434/http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-mw0000028601|archive-date=June 18, 2014}}</ref> They followed with a different stage set up, playing several of their new songs. The set list ended with hit singles and an encore. Other appearances came from [[Datsik (musician)|Datsik]], Downlink, and Dope D.O.D. A special album release performance filmed and recorded at the [[Hollywood Palladium]] was issued in various formats through [[Shout! Factory]] in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-path-of-totality-tour-live-at-the-hollywood-palladium-mw0002404939|title=The Path of Totality Tour: Live at the Hollywood Palladium – Korn|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=April 23, 2013|author=Heaney, Gregory|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317071958/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-path-of-totality-tour-live-at-the-hollywood-palladium-mw0002404939|archive-date=March 17, 2013}}</ref> ''The Path of Totality'' won Album of the Year at the 2012 [[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] Golden Gods Awards. This was Korn's first victory at the Golden Gods Awards, a ceremony that celebrates the best in hard rock and heavy metal music.<ref name="Loudwire-2012-04-12">{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/2012-revolver-golden-gods-award-winners-and-performances/|title=2012 Revolver Golden Gods Award Winners and Performances|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|date=April 12, 2012|access-date=April 14, 2012|author=Hartmann, Graham|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413220510/http://loudwire.com/2012-revolver-golden-gods-award-winners-and-performances/|archive-date=April 13, 2012}}</ref> Korn was also inducted into the [[Kerrang!]] Hall of Fame during the 2011 [[Kerrang! Awards]].<ref name="Kerrang!-2011-06-09">{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2011/06/the_kerrang_awards_2011_fuelle_1.html|title=Kerrang! The Kerrang! Awards 2011 Fuelled by Relentless Energy Drink|work=[[Kerrang!]]|access-date=September 17, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712223025/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2011/06/the_kerrang_awards_2011_fuelle_1.html|archive-date=July 12, 2012}}</ref> On May 5, 2012, guitarist Brian "Head" Welch joined Korn on stage at the [[Carolina Rebellion]] festival to play "Blind" for the first time since his departure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/brian-head-welch-joins-korn-onstage-at-carolina-rebellion/|title=Brian 'Head' Welch Joins Korn Onstage at Carolina Rebellion|website=Loudwire|date=May 6, 2012 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509073634/http://loudwire.com/brian-head-welch-joins-korn-onstage-at-carolina-rebellion/|archive-date=May 9, 2012}}</ref> As recalled in the documentary DVD ''Reconciliation'', Welch's appearance was a spur-of-the-moment decision: Welch initially visited the festival because of his daughter, who was a fan of bands performing. Welch joined [[Red (band)|Red]] on stage for a song, and would eventually be persuaded to join his old bandmates in Korn for a [[meet and greet]].<ref name="reconciliation">''Reconciliation (DVD)''</ref> Upon Korn preparing for the show, the guitar tech prepared an extra guitar and amplifier for Welch, "just in case".<ref name="reconciliation" />

On July 18, 2012, Jonathan Davis told [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard.com]] that Korn was getting ready to start recording their eleventh studio album that would be released independently.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/jonathan-davis-embraces-j-devil-inside-talks-1007608352.story|title=Jonathan Davis Embraces J Devil Inside, Talks EDM & Korn's Evolution|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 18, 2012|access-date=July 8, 2013|author=Graff, Gary|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811001824/http://www.billboard.com/|archive-date=August 11, 2010}}</ref> It was also announced that their next album would not contain any dubstep influences like ''[[The Path of Totality]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2012/08/08/news/jonathan-davis-says-dubstep-is-electronic-heavy-metal-korn-to-self-release-next-album/|title=Jonathan Davis Says Dubstep Is 'Electronic Heavy Metal', Korn to Self-Release Next Album|publisher=Theprp.com|access-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327063114/http://www.theprp.com/2012/08/08/news/jonathan-davis-says-dubstep-is-electronic-heavy-metal-korn-to-self-release-next-album/|archive-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> Guitarist [[James "Munky" Shaffer]] stated in an interview with the ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' that the new album would be heavier, with more aggressive "in-your-face" guitars and vocals. He went on to say that he would be using new recording techniques in the studio to give his riffs a fresh approach.<ref>{{cite news|last=Wise|first=Lauren|title=Korn Guitarist Munky Discusses Moving Away from Dubstep with Next Record|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/10/metal_mondays_munky-ing_around.php|newspaper=Phoenix New Times|date=October 29, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109233104/http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/10/metal_mondays_munky-ing_around.php|archive-date=November 9, 2012}}</ref>

In November 2012, Mudvayne bassist [[Ryan Martinie]] toured Korn as a temporary replacement for Reginald Arvizu, who stayed at home during his wife's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Korn Bassist Expecting Child; Mudvayne's Ryan Martinie To Fill In|date=August 3, 2012|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-bassist-expecting-child-mudvayne-s-ryan-martinie-to-fill-in/|publisher=[[blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=October 27, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027073519/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-bassist-expecting-child-mudvayne-s-ryan-martinie-to-fill-in/|archive-date=October 27, 2014}}</ref> That month also saw the confirmation of Welch's return to the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisecreep.com/korn-reunite-brian-head-welch/|title=Korn to Reunite With Original Guitarist + More News|last=Sciarretto|first=Amy|date=November 20, 2012|website=noisecreep.com|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406201130/https://noisecreep.com/korn-reunite-brian-head-welch/|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP:SPS (Twitter, FB, WP)--> His comeback was initially thought to be temporary as he was only scheduled for two shows in June 2013 at [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park|Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2012/11/09/prediction-brian-head-welch-will-be-back-in-korn-by-the-end-of-2013/|title=Prediction: Brian "Head" Welch Will Be Back in Korn by the End of 2013|last=Rosenberg|first=Axl|date=November 9, 2012|website=metalsucks.net|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709173406/https://www.metalsucks.net/2012/11/09/prediction-brian-head-welch-will-be-back-in-korn-by-the-end-of-2013/|url-status=live}}</ref> but [[Ray Luzier]] announced at the January 25 [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] show during NAMM that Welch would be working the whole tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kornrow.com/head-joins-ray-luzier-last-night-at-namm//|title=Brian "Head" Welch Joins Ray Luzier on Stage Last Night at NAMM|access-date=January 28, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129035636/http://kornrow.com/head-joins-ray-luzier-last-night-at-namm/|archive-date=January 29, 2013}}</ref> In January 2013, [[techno]] artist Beta Traxx acknowledged he was working on a new Korn song for their upcoming album, which he commented would sound "like the past and the future at the same time." Luzier affirmed that the album would be produced by Don Gilmore.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=185414|title=Korn Taps Producer Don Gilmore for New Album|work=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530045649/http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=185414|archive-date=May 30, 2013}}</ref> The BK Entertainment Group updated their clients list on February 12 and attested that Korn had signed to their management's independent label - Prospect Park Productions.<ref name="BK-Entertainment-Don-Gilmore" /><ref name="Audiokorner-2012-10-08" /> On June 1, [[Caroline Records (U.S.)|Caroline Records]] added Korn to their roster confirming that the band have been signed on to a contract with the label; they are partnered with Korn's management Prospect Park.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caroline.com/partners/|title=Partners|publisher=Caroline|date=July 17, 2013|access-date=August 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003032141/http://caroline.com/partners|archive-date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> On February 18, 2013, Korn posted a photo showing Head as part of the line up, which escalated rumors that he was in the process to rejoin Korn permanently. This was confirmed by Head himself in May, when it was also confirmed that he had been recording as part of the band for their upcoming album.<ref name="Loudwire-2013-05-02">{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/korn-enter-studio-brian-head-welch-record-2013-album/|title=Korn Enter Studio With Brian 'Head' Welch to Record 2013 Album|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|date=May 2, 2013|access-date=May 2, 2013|author=Hartmann, Graham|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503224057/http://loudwire.com/korn-enter-studio-brian-head-welch-record-2013-album/|archive-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:2014228185444 2014-08-16 Rock'n'Heim - Sven - 5D MK II - 146 - IMG 0226 mod.jpg|thumb|right|Korn performing live at the Rock 'n' Heim Rock Festival in August 2014]]
Fieldy has said of the album "Right now, I will tell you this&nbsp;... we've done something we've never done before. Normally if we do a new Korn record, we'll normally put 12 or 13 songs and that's how many we make. This time we've made 20-plus songs, and we'll put the best of what we have on there, whatever the numbers end up being. We have so many to choose from, I think it's going to be a little extra special this time."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakotopia.com/content/korn-reborn-welch-back|title=Korn reborn: Welch back|publisher=Bakotopia|date=March 20, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324020809/http://www.bakotopia.com/content/korn-reborn-welch-back|archive-date=March 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harddriveradio.com/dirt/tuesday-mar-26|title=Tuesday, Mar 26|publisher=HardDriveRadio|access-date=April 4, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509025931/http://www.harddriveradio.com/dirt/tuesday-mar-26|archive-date=May 9, 2013}}</ref> Munky later confirmed this by saying that the band completed 25 songs and 15 of them would be put on the album. Head later elaborated that musically this was Korn's best album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/exclusive-munky-head-fieldy-and-ray-talk-korn-s-best-album-reunion-tour-and-more/10543989|title=Exclusive: Munky, Head, Fieldy, and Ray Talk Korn's "Best" Album, Reunion, Tour, and More @ARTISTdirect|publisher=Artistdirect.com|access-date=August 5, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714163940/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/exclusive-munky-head-fieldy-and-ray-talk-korn-s-best-album-reunion-tour-and-more/10543989|archive-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref>

Korn's eleventh studio album, ''[[The Paradigm Shift]]'', was released on October 8, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Korn's 'The Paradigm Shift' Cracks U.S. Top 10|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/455911/|work=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 16, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016133901/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/455911/|archive-date=October 16, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Rolling-Stone-2013-07-09">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/korn-explore-the-paradigm-shift-jonathan-davis-rehab-on-new-album-20130709|title=Korn Explore 'The Paradigm Shift,' Jonathan Davis' Rehab on New Album|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=July 9, 2013|access-date=July 9, 2013|author=Baltin, Steve|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712004934/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/korn-explore-the-paradigm-shift-jonathan-davis-rehab-on-new-album-20130709|archive-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> Their first single, [[Never Never (Korn song)|"Never Never"]] was set to be released August 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kornrow.com/korns-never-never-to-premier-monday/|title=Korn's "Never Never" To Premier Monday|publisher=Kornrow.com|date=June 16, 2013|access-date=August 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805070522/http://kornrow.com/korns-never-never-to-premier-monday/|archive-date=August 5, 2013}}</ref> The band recorded an episode of [[Guitar Center]] Sessions for [[DirecTV]] on September 11, 2013, which is scheduled to premiere November 1, 2013 on DirecTV Audience Channel.<ref name="Loudwire-2013-09-11">{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/korn-rock-guitar-center-sessions-taping/|title=Korn Rock Old + New Favorites At 'Guitar Center Sessions' Taping|magazine=Loudwire|access-date=October 7, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020065837/http://loudwire.com/korn-rock-guitar-center-sessions-taping/|archive-date=October 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/award-winning-guitar-center-sessions-150000868.html|title=The Award-Winning Guitar Center Sessions Series Returns for 7th Season on DirecTV's Audience Network November 1st|last=Marketwired|date=October 21, 2013|website=finance.yahoo.com|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-date=July 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709173733/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/award-winning-guitar-center-sessions-150000868.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Korn will also be the latest act to be inducted into the world-famous Hollywood [[Rockwalk]] on October 8, 2013.<ref name="Loudwire-2013-09-26">{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/korn-to-be-inducted-hollywood-rockwalk/|title=Korn To Be Inducted Into Hollywood Rockwalk|magazine=Loudwire|access-date=October 7, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929110030/http://loudwire.com/korn-to-be-inducted-hollywood-rockwalk/|archive-date=September 29, 2013}}</ref>

The band brought back their [[Family Values Tour]] as a one-day festival, on October 5, 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/video/family-values-festival-2013-5679940|title=Family Values Festival 2013!|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 4, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902163022/http://www.billboard.com/video/family-values-festival-2013-5679940|archive-date=September 2, 2013}}</ref> The venue and line up were revealed on September 3, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Front Row King – Korn|url=http://www.frontrowking.com/buy-korn-concert-tickets/index.html|access-date=March 10, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310195739/http://www.frontrowking.com/buy-korn-concert-tickets/index.html|archive-date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> The music video for "Spike in My Veins" was released on February 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/korn-fight-media-manipulation-with-spike-in-my-veins-20140206|title=Korn Fight Media Manipulation With 'Spike in My Veins' Video – Video|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=February 6, 2014|access-date=April 19, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410154106/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/korn-fight-media-manipulation-with-spike-in-my-veins-20140206|archive-date=April 10, 2014}}</ref> The band performed the entirety of their [[Korn (album)|self-titled]] debut album on several occasions during 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/korn-brian-head-welch-20th-anniversary-tour-self-titled-album/|title=Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch Talks 20th Anniversary Tour|author=chadchilders|date=October 1, 2015|work=Loudwire|access-date=December 16, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204062333/http://loudwire.com/korn-brian-head-welch-20th-anniversary-tour-self-titled-album/|archive-date=December 4, 2015}}</ref>

===''The Serenity of Suffering'' and ''The Nothing'' (2015–2020)===
Korn soon began the process of writing new songs for a twelfth studio album. Guitarist Head described the music on the new album as "heavier than anyone's heard us in a long time."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korns-brian-head-welch-on-next-album-were-gonna-come-out-heavier-than-anyones-heard-us-in-a-long-time/|title=Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch on Next Album: We're Gonna Come Out Heavier Than Anyone's Heard Us In A Long Time |work=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 16, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142903/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korns-brian-head-welch-on-next-album-were-gonna-come-out-heavier-than-anyones-heard-us-in-a-long-time/|archive-date=December 22, 2015}}</ref> Their twelfth studio album ''[[The Serenity of Suffering]]'' was released on October 21, 2016. On July 14, 2016, guitarist [[James Shaffer|James "Munky" Shaffer]] revealed to ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' that [[Corey Taylor]] of [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]]/[[Stone Sour]] would make a guest appearance on the new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-guest-vocals-next-korn-album/|title=Slipknot's Corey Taylor Guested on New Korn Album|website=[[Loudwire]]|date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 15, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714153409/http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-guest-vocals-next-korn-album/|archive-date=July 14, 2016}}</ref> He also revealed [[Nick Raskulinecz]] as the  album's producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-07-13/exclusive-nu-metal-legends-korn-are-going-heavier-for-their-new-album|title=Exclusive: Nu metal legends KoRn are going "heavier" for their new album|date=July 13, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715084458/http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-07-13/exclusive-nu-metal-legends-korn-are-going-heavier-for-their-new-album|archive-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On July 16, 2016, Korn premiered a new song, "Rotting in Vain", at [[Chicago Open Air]] Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-new-song-rotting-in-vain-at-chicago-open-air-video/|title=Korn Performs New Song 'Rotting in Vain' At Chicago Open Air (Video)|date=July 17, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720002810/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-new-song-rotting-in-vain-at-chicago-open-air-video|archive-date=July 20, 2016}}</ref>

In late 2016, [[Zac Baird]] left the live band after 10 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://digitalnoisemag.com/2017/03/is-ghosts-new-keyboardist-zac-baird-of-korn/|title=Is Ghost's New Keyboardist Zac Baird of Korn?|last=Raymond|first=Bill|date=March 28, 2017|website=digitalnoisemag.com|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720052905/https://digitalnoisemag.com/2017/03/is-ghosts-new-keyboardist-zac-baird-of-korn/|archive-date=July 20, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jules Venturini completed the tour before [[Davey Oberlin]] was brought into the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2017/03/25/news/ghosts-new-keyboardist-reportedly-former-touring-member-korn/|title=Ghost's New Keyboardist Is Reportedly A Former Touring Member Of Korn|date=March 25, 2017|website=theprp.com|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-date=June 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602222646/https://www.theprp.com/2017/03/25/news/ghosts-new-keyboardist-reportedly-former-touring-member-korn/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/korn-here-to-stay-audience-network-special-exclusive-premiere/|title=Korn Bring the Heavy in Preview of 'Here to Stay' From Audience Network Special – Exclusive Premiere|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=March 8, 2018|website=loudwire.com|access-date=July 7, 2019|archive-date=August 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822082935/https://loudwire.com/korn-here-to-stay-audience-network-special-exclusive-premiere/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later announced that Fieldy would be missing Korn's  South American tour and [[Robert Trujillo]]'s then-12-year-old son [[Tye Trujillo|Tye]] was brought in to perform with the band for the tour's duration.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/korn-tour-south-america-tye-trujillo-metallica-bass-the-helmets-dates-new-music-a7677846.html|title=Korn recruit Metallica bassist's 12-year-old son for South America tour|last=O'Connor|first=Roisin|date=April 11, 2017|work=The Independent|access-date=July 19, 2019|archive-date=April 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410041854/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/korn-tour-south-america-tye-trujillo-metallica-bass-the-helmets-dates-new-music-a7677846.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=DiVita|first=Joe|title=Robert Trujillo's Son Filling in For Korn's Fieldy on Tour|url=https://loudwire.com/robert-trujillo-12-year-old-tye-trujillo-filling-in-fieldy-korn-tour/|access-date=June 25, 2020|website=Loudwire|date=April 10, 2017|language=en|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406041113/https://loudwire.com/robert-trujillo-12-year-old-tye-trujillo-filling-in-fieldy-korn-tour/|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2018, Korn embarked on a Japanese tour with support from [[Deadly Apples]], including a stop at [[Vans Warped Tour|Vans Warped Tour Japan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2017/12/15/news/korn-limp-bizkit-prophets-rage-booked-vans-warped-tour-japan/|title=Korn, Limp Bizkit & Prophets Of Rage Booked For 'Vans Warped Tour Japan'|date=December 15, 2017|website=Theprp.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 25, 2019|archive-date=June 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602222651/https://www.theprp.com/2017/12/15/news/korn-limp-bizkit-prophets-rage-booked-vans-warped-tour-japan/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://voir.ca/chanceuxqueteux/2018/04/03/deadly-apples-festivites-pascales-au-japon/|title=Deadly Apples : Festivités pascales, au Japon!|last=Tremblay|first=Yanick Klimbo|website=Voir.ca|date=April 3, 2018|language=fr-CA|access-date=December 25, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406061315/https://voir.ca/chanceuxqueteux/2018/04/03/deadly-apples-festivites-pascales-au-japon/|url-status=live}}</ref><!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP:SPS (Twitter, FB, WP)--> On May 15, 2018, Korn announced the dates of special shows in order to mark the 20th anniversary of their album ''Follow the Leader''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/korn-announce-follow-leader-20th-anniversary-shows|title=Korn Announce 'Follow the Leader' 20th Anniversary Shows|date=May 15, 2018|work=Revolver|access-date=May 16, 2018|language=en|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406055811/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/korn-announce-follow-leader-20th-anniversary-shows|url-status=live}}</ref> In order to mark the album's 20th anniversary, the band partnered with the clothing company Pleasures to release clothing [[Product (business)|merchandise]] dedicated to the album.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/korn-pleasures-collaboration|title=Pleasures & Korn Issue Surprise Capsule Collaboration|work=Hypebeast|access-date=April 30, 2018|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406140751/https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/korn-pleasures-collaboration|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2018, Luzier reported via [[Instagram]] that Korn has begun the process of tracking drums for the upcoming thirteenth album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-appears-to-have-begun-recording-new-album/|title=Korn Appears To Have Begun Recording New Album|date=August 10, 2018|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 1, 2018|archive-date=August 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810214158/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-appears-to-have-begun-recording-new-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> In a December 2018 interview to ''Revolver Magazine'', Welch revealed that the upcoming album was scheduled for release in fall 2019, with [[Nick Raskulinecz]] resuming production duties. He also stated some of the tracks had been co-written with [[John Feldmann]] and that the band had tracked demos with [[Travis Barker]] on drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/brian-head-welch-loud-krazy-love-doc-new-korn-album-deven-davis-death|title=Brian "Head" Welch on 'Loud Krazy Love' Doc, New Korn Album, Deven Davis' Death|last=Appleford|first=Steve|date=December 14, 2018|website=Revolver Magazine|access-date=August 11, 2019|archive-date=April 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405075506/https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/brian-head-welch-loud-krazy-love-doc-new-korn-album-deven-davis-death|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/head_is_stoked_about_new_korn_album_reveals_blink-182s_travis_barker_laid_some_temporary_drum_tracks_for_it.html|title=Head Is 'Stoked' About New Korn Album, Reveals Blink-182's Travis Barker Laid Some Temporary Drum Tracks for It|website=www.ultimate-guitar.com|access-date=December 18, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411115333/https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/head_is_stoked_about_new_korn_album_reveals_blink-182s_travis_barker_laid_some_temporary_drum_tracks_for_it.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 25, 2019, the band revealed that their latest album, ''[[The Nothing (Korn album)|The Nothing]]'', would be released on September 13, 2019, and unveiled its first single: "[[You'll Never Find Me (Korn song)|You'll Never Find Me]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/06/26/behold-ko%d1%8fns-brand-new-song-youll-never-find-me-from-forthcoming-album-the-nothing/|title=Behold KoЯn's Brand New Song 'You'll Never Find Me' From Forthcoming Album The Nothing|date=June 26, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|access-date=June 26, 2019|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629074343/https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/06/26/behold-ko%d1%8fns-brand-new-song-youll-never-find-me-from-forthcoming-album-the-nothing/|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 2, the band released a brand new song from ''The Nothing'' called "[[Cold (Korn song)|Cold]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/08/02/stop-everything-a-new-korn-song-has-surfaced-called-cold/|title=Stop Everything: A New Korn Song Has Surfaced Called 'Cold'|date=August 2, 2019|website=Wall of Sound|access-date=August 2, 2019|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802052948/https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/08/02/stop-everything-a-new-korn-song-has-surfaced-called-cold/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-06-25-korn-shares-new-song-youll-never-find-me-reveals-the-nothing-album/ |title=Korn Shares New Song "You'll Never Find Me" & Reveals 'The Nothing' Album &#124; iHeartRadio |publisher=Iheart.com |date=June 25, 2019 |access-date=August 16, 2019 |archive-date=August 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816171708/https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-06-25-korn-shares-new-song-youll-never-find-me-reveals-the-nothing-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 22, Korn announced their new album by playing a concert in multiplayer game AdventureQuest 3D, complete with in-game merchandise, a virtual meet-and-greet, and performing a new song on a digital stage.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mekinc|first=Sara|date=November 8, 2019|title=How a Gaming Collab Boosts an Artist's Social Media – and Business|url=https://www.viberate.com/blog/how-a-gaming-collab-boosts-an-artists-social-media-and-business|access-date=March 5, 2020|website=Viberate.com|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923213508/https://www.viberate.com/blog/how-a-gaming-collab-boosts-an-artists-social-media-and-business|url-status=dead}}</ref> In July 2020, Korn released a cover of "[[The Devil Went Down to Georgia]]" by [[Charlie Daniels]], who had died earlier that year. The cover was recorded during sessions for ''The Nothing'' and featured rapper [[Yelawolf]] and proceeds were donated to non-profit ''Awakening Youth''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/korn-yelawolf-charlie-daniels-devil-went-down-to-georgia-cover-1034957/|title=Korn Tap Yelawolf for Ripping Rendition of Charlie Daniels' 'Devil Went Down to Georgia'|magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Jon|last=Blistein|date=July 28, 2020|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=April 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405080908/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/korn-yelawolf-charlie-daniels-devil-went-down-to-georgia-cover-1034957/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korn-and-yelawolf-have-covered-the-devil-went-down-to-georgia/|title=Korn And Yelawolf Have Covered The Devil Went Down To Georgia|website=Kerrang!|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027125620/https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korn-and-yelawolf-have-covered-the-devil-went-down-to-georgia/|url-status=live}}</ref> During an interview with ''Wall of Sound'', [[James Shaffer|Munky]] spoke about COVID ruining their plans to tour ''The Nothing'', stating "It was kind of a fucking bummer, I gotta be honest man. I was so excited [with] that album. We put the artwork together, we designed the stages, we got everything ready to roll out, merch and all; you know everything a band does before they go on the road and promote an album."<ref name="Brown"/>

=== ''Requiem'', Fieldy's hiatus and upcoming fifteenth studio album (2021–present) ===
In his first online interview of 2021, [[Brian Welch]] revealed that the band had plans for 2021 but was coy about what they were, hinting it had something to do with touring in a powerful way.<ref>{{cite web|last=Aarons|first=Ricky|date=2021-01-19|title=Brian 'Head' Welch – 'Love And Death With A Side of KoRn, Please'|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/01/20/brian-head-welch-love-and-death-with-a-side-of-korn-please/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Wall of Sound|language=en-US|archive-date=August 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810235751/https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/01/20/brian-head-welch-love-and-death-with-a-side-of-korn-please/|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 24, 2021, Korn released a one-off, online streaming event entitled ''Monumental'' that was filmed on the top of a parking structure at the ''Stranger Things: A Drive-Into Experience'' set in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://riffmagazine.com/reviews/korn-20210424/|title=Review: Korn lights up the sky on electrifying 'Monumental' stream|website=Riff Magazine|first=Mike|last=DeWald|date=April 24, 2021|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406041113/https://riffmagazine.com/reviews/korn-20210424/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 12, the band announced a 28-date summer U.S. tour with [[Staind]] as the supporting act. The 2021 tour came after Korn was forced to cancel their planned 2020 run with [[Faith No More]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/korn-plot-u-s-summer-tour-1168180/|title=Korn Plot U.S. Summer Tour|magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Jon|last=Blistein|date=May 12, 2021|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=April 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405080539/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/korn-plot-u-s-summer-tour-1168180/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 21, the band announced that their bassist Arvizu would be taking a hiatus and wouldn't be performing with the band on their upcoming summer tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korn-bassist-fieldy-announces-hiatus-from-the-band/|title=Korn bassist Fieldy announces hiatus from the band|first=Emily|last=Carter|date=June 22, 2021|access-date=July 2, 2021|archive-date=November 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125125217/https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korn-bassist-fieldy-announces-hiatus-from-the-band/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ra Díaz of [[Suicidal Tendencies]] replaced Arvizu on the tour.<ref>{{cite news |last=Doria |first=Matt |date=July 13, 2021 |title=Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Díaz to fill in for Fieldy on Korn's summer tour |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/suicidal-tendencies-bassist-ra-diaz-to-fill-in-for-fieldy-on-korns-summer-tour-2991849 |access-date=August 28, 2021 |archive-date=July 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709172344/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/suicidal-tendencies-bassist-ra-diaz-to-fill-in-for-fieldy-on-korns-summer-tour-2991849 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The tour was marred by several separate instances where members contracted [[COVID-19]]: first, Jonathan Davis tested positive in August, causing several dates to be postponed.<ref>[https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/17/korn-tour-dates-postponed-as-jonathan-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-15103188/ Korn tour dates postponed as Jonathan Davis tests positive for Covid] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709172357/https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/17/korn-tour-dates-postponed-as-jonathan-davis-tests-positive-for-covid-15103188/ |date=July 9, 2023 }} [[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]. August 17, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.</ref> Then in September, Munky was forced to sit out several dates, being replaced by [[Love and Death (band)|Love and Death]] guitarist JR Bareis while he recovered.<ref>[https://www.revolvermag.com/music/korn-guitarist-munky-miss-shows-after-contracting-covid Korn Guitarist Munky to Miss Shows After Contracting COVID] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405075516/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/korn-guitarist-munky-miss-shows-after-contracting-covid |date=April 5, 2023 }} [[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]. September 9, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.</ref> Lastly, in October Ray Luzier also tested positive, missing the next three shows while [[Fever 333]] drummer Aric Improta stepped in.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/music/korn-drummer-becomes-bands-third-member-to-test-positive-for-covid-19-3071379?amp Korn drummer becomes band’s third member to test positive for COVID-19] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709195457/https://www.nme.com/news/music/korn-drummer-becomes-bands-third-member-to-test-positive-for-covid-19-3071379?amp |date=July 9, 2023 }} [[NME]]. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.</ref>

On April 23, the band confirmed that they had begun work on a fourteenth studio album, utilizing the [[COVID-19 lockdowns|period of lockdown]] due to COVID-19 to begin writing.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.nme.com/news/music/korn-confirm-wrote-new-album-during-lockdown-2926836|title = KoRn confirm they wrote a new album during lockdown|website = [[NME]]|date = April 23, 2021|access-date = September 2, 2021|archive-date = April 5, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230405075505/https://www.nme.com/news/music/korn-confirm-wrote-new-album-during-lockdown-2926836|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korns-jonathan-davis-we-just-got-done-writing-a-record/ |title=Korn's Jonathan Davis: 'We just got done writing a record!' |access-date=September 2, 2021 |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422153053/https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/korns-jonathan-davis-we-just-got-done-writing-a-record/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The album was said to be fully written as of April 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-korn-finish-writing-fourteenth-album/|title = Korn finish writing fourteenth album!|date = April 22, 2021|access-date = September 2, 2021|archive-date = September 2, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210902004133/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-korn-finish-writing-fourteenth-album/|url-status = dead}}</ref> A new single was released November 11 entitled "[[Start the Healing]]", with the music video debuting in a [[YouTube]] premiere. On January 13, 2022, the band released the second single from the album entitled "Forgotten".<ref>{{cite web|date=January 13, 2022|title=Hear Korn's Explosive New Song "Forgotten"|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-korns-explosive-new-song-forgotten|access-date=January 13, 2022|website=Revolver|language=en|archive-date=April 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405213841/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-korns-explosive-new-song-forgotten|url-status=live}}</ref> The album ''[[Requiem (Korn album)|Requiem]]'' was released on February 4, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=DiVita|first=Joe|title=Korn Debut First New Song of 2021, 'Start the Healing,' Announce New 'Requiem' Album|url=https://loudwire.com/korn-start-the-healing-video-requiem-album/|date=November 11, 2021|access-date=November 11, 2021|website=Loudwire|language=en|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823212240/https://loudwire.com/korn-start-the-healing-video-requiem-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 21, 2022, the band released a music video for the song, "Worst Is on Its Way".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-shares-music-video-for-worst-is-on-its-way/|title=Korn Shares Music Video For 'Worst Is On Its Way'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 21, 2022|accessdate=April 23, 2022|archive-date=April 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423112110/https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/korn-shares-music-video-for-worst-is-on-its-way/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Shortly prior to the release of ''Requiem'', Davis revealed in an interview with Music Feeds that the band were already in the process of working on a follow-up studio album.<ref>{{cite web|first=Joe|last=DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/korn-working-on-new-album-2022/|title=Korn Are Already Working on Another New Album|work=Loudwire|date=February 3, 2022|accessdate=April 23, 2022|archive-date=September 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920164954/https://loudwire.com/korn-working-on-new-album-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref> Welch later stated in a September 2023 interview that a release of new material in 2024 was likely: "Yeah, [there will be] new music coming out next year. I don't know. We're just kind of in hiding right now, just doing our own thing."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/09/16/news/new-korn-music-expected-in-2024/ | title=New Korn Music Expected in 2024 | date=September 16, 2023 | access-date=September 18, 2023 | archive-date=September 18, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918033804/https://www.theprp.com/2023/09/16/news/new-korn-music-expected-in-2024/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Welch reiterated in late March 2024 that work was still underway, speaking positively regarding the content recorded thus far.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/new-korn-album-super-heavy-2024 | title=Korn are working on a new album, apparently it's "the best and heaviest Korn stuff in years" | date=March 28, 2024 | access-date=April 15, 2024 | archive-date=April 24, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424000804/https://www.loudersound.com/news/new-korn-album-super-heavy-2024 | url-status=live }}</ref> In early December, he stated that while the majority of the album had been written, there were no plans to release anything in the immediate future.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theprp.com/2024/12/09/news/brian-head-welch-says-korn-have-written-a-lot-already-for-their-next-album/ |title=Brian "Head" Welch Says Korn Already Have A Lot Written For Their Next Album |website=ThePRP.com |date=December 9, 2024 |access-date=January 15, 2025}}</ref>