Korn is coming to Brazil for a single show in São Paulo, at Allianz Parque, on May 16th, with opening acts Spiritbox and Seven Hours After Violet . Tickets are still available through the Eventim platform and at the official Allianz Parque box office. Find more information about VIP Package and Hot Seat rules on the Eventim website.
The band has always occupied a central role in the development of nu metal, not only as a pioneer of the genre, but also as a link between artists who helped shape this scene in the 1990s and 2000s. Throughout their career, Korn has built a consistent network of studio partnerships, special recordings, and live collaborations, marking the peak of the movement.
With that in mind, Wikimetal has compiled a list of the most iconic collaborations. Check them out below:
“All in the Family” with Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)
This collaboration took place on the album Follow the Leader (1998) – the biggest commercial success of their career – and is considered one of the milestones of the nu metal heyday at the time. The song emerged spontaneously in the studio, from a provocative exchange of rhymes between Jonathan Davis and Fred Durst, inspired by the competitive spirit of hip-hop. Without a traditional chorus, the track stood out for its irreverent tone and mutual provocations, reflecting the friendship and healthy rivalry between the bands during that period. “All in the Family” became one of the most emblematic examples of the mix between rap and metal in the late 1990s, as well as symbolizing the creative proximity between Korn and Limp Bizkit at the height of the genre's popularity. Ironically, the song is considered by Davis himself to be “the worst song ever” by Korn.
“A Different World” featuring Corey Tayor (SlipKnot)
The partnership between Korn and Corey Taylor , vocalist of Slipknot , materialized in the track "A Different World," released on the album The Serenity of Suffering (2016), marking a symbolic encounter between two of the most influential bands in nu-metal. The collaboration stemmed from mutual admiration and the closeness built over years of sharing stages and festivals, until Jonathan Davis invited Taylor to participate in the recording. The track became one of the most talked-about on the album precisely because it united two of the biggest names in the genre. During Korn's performance at the Louder Than Life in 2016, Corey Taylor took to the stage to perform the collaboration live for the first time.
“Freak On a Leash” featuring Amy Lee (Evanescence)
During the recording of the MTV Unplugged: Korn (2007), the band revisited some classics and featured special guests, including Amy Lee , vocalist of Evanescence , for their version of "Freak on a Leash." The band wanted to create a more atmospheric and experimental format, which perfectly complemented Amy Lee's vocals, adding a new emotional layer to the song, and today it is one of the most memorable reinterpretations in Korn's catalog. In 2022, during the first show of a joint tour between Korn and Evanescence in the United States, they performed the song together live for the first time.
“Make Me Bad” featuring The Cure
Another noteworthy feature, also included on MTV Unplugged: Korn , is the medley “Make Me Bad/In Between Days” with The Cure . The collaboration stemmed from Jonathan Davis's admiration for Robert Smith , who was invited to reimagine the track with a darker, more electronic atmosphere. Before the performance, Davis said: “I never imagined in my whole life, not even in my wildest dreams, that this moment would happen. This band we chose as guests helped me a lot through high school. They were the soundtrack of my life back then and continue to be today. I have the utmost respect for these legends.” Robert Smith not only sang but also participated in the aesthetic construction of the song, creating one of the most unexpected crossovers in Korn's career. The song also features a version of “In Between Days,” the 1985 classic by The Cure.
“Evolution” featuring Joey Jordison (SlipKnot)
Released in 2007 on the album Untitled , "Evolution" marks a special collaboration between Korn and Joey Jordison , Slipknot's drummer at the time, who co-wrote the song. The partnership stemmed from the creative affinity between Joey and the members of Korn, especially during the period when the band was exploring new sonic directions after internal changes. Although Jordison doesn't play on the recording, he appears in the music video. That same year, Korn recruited Jordison to tour with them after drummer David Silveria left the band.
“Wicked”, with Chino Moreno (Deftones)
Released in 1996 on the album Life Is Peachy , "Wicked" is another emblematic Korn collaboration, featuring Chino Moreno , vocalist of Deftones , in another encounter that helped solidify the nu metal scene in the 90s. There's a playful exchange between the two throughout the song that gives the recording a relaxed and intimate feel. "Wicked" is a reinterpretation of an Ice-T , present on the album The Predator (1992) , and is often remembered as a raw record of the friendship and artistic chemistry between Korn and Deftones in their most underground phase.
“Children of the Korn” featuring Ice Cube
"Children of the Korn" marked a historic collaboration between Korn and rapper Ice Cube , symbolizing the definitive fusion of nu metal and hip-hop, present on the band's album Follow the Leader . In the track, Ice Cube delivers sharp verses that contrast with the characteristic weight and anguish of Jonathan Davis. The song became one of the most cited examples of metal and rap collaborations at the time, helping to broaden Korn's reach beyond the traditional rock audience.
“Get Up!” and “Narcissistic Cannibal” featuring Skrillex
Finally, Korn's 10th album, The Path of Totality , from 2011, represents a shift from the band's usual sound, being produced by various electronic music producers. Standout tracks include "Get Up!" and "Narcissistic Cannibal," which marked Korn's collaboration with Skrillex , where the band sought to reinvent itself after two decades in the business. Skrillex helped incorporate dubstep elements into the heavy sound, creating a sonic clash that divided opinions but reaffirmed the experimental spirit, becoming one of the biggest commercial successes of this phase and introducing the band to a new generation of listeners.
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