KORN

[Thorngrub]

[Thorngrub]

Head on Reunion:"You never know what the future could hold"

Former KoRn guitarist and founding member of the band Brian "Head" Welch is currently in the mixing stage of his debut solo album, HardDrive Radio reports.

Welch was a very special guest in the HardDrive studios on Friday, July 06 with a film crew where talked about his new life after KoRn and his newly released book, Save Me From Myself: How I Found God, Quit KoRn, And Live to Tell My Story, which hit stores nationwide on Tuesday, July 03.

Welch, 37, told the rock radio station he's down to the mixing stage of his solo album, which drummer Josh Freese and bassist Tony Levin recorded with him. He also hinted that the album will be heavy like KoRn's early material and that some of the songs include "Rebel," "Washed in Blood" and "Save Me From Myself".

The album's title, which was previously reported to be "It's Time to See Religion Die," is not set in stone, Welch says.

Welch also signed a guitar that the station be giving away around Christmas, and also played "Blind" on the guitar.

HardDrive Radio also pressed him on whether or not the day could come that he could return to KoRn. He was non-commital but did say you never know what the future could hold.

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from kornspace.com

[Thorngrub]

\m/ koRn is progressive as fukk \m/

[Thorngrub]

[Thorngrub]

Oh man, there has not been this much excitement in the Korn Kamp for ages. As the date draws nearer to their 8th studio effort dropping on July 31 - an untitled album featuring above artwork -- I'm about to freak out.

But the best news of all is, they've added an "Off Tour" date, in VEGAS ! \K/

It's on September 8th - a Friday - ! You can bet your ass I'll be there. I've heard they've added six new songs to the tour... I find that hard to believe, but that's what the news source says. Seein' them w/out the Family VAlues bullshit attached, and w/6 or 7 songs played from the new album, is like a fukkin dream cum true for me

[Thorngrub]

THis fuckin' song is kickASS:

Ever Be

virg001.edgeboss.net/wmedia/virg001/korn/audio/tbd2007/korn_everbe.asx


*be sure to cRank uP the Volume*

[Thorngrub]

And ya gotta hear this wack, rare b-side

TOO LATE I'M DEAD :


www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDdDZAI1Bw4


It is sick

[Thorngrub]

*The Vegas Sept 8th show has been canxl'd*


I'm hoping, maybe, they re-schedule at some point...

[skvorisdeadsorta]

thorny said:

THis fuckin' song is kickASS:

Ever Be

virg001.edgeboss.net/wmedia/virg001/korn/audio/tbd2007/korn_everbe.asx


*be sure to cRank uP the Volume*

I don't really dig Korn that much and I dig this song. I think Terry Bozzio walking in and laying down the drum tracks on this new album actually inspired these dudes to rock again. This actually has the feel of their first album (which even I must admit is a metal classic) without feeling they are trying to cash in on their old sound. Jesus, man, it's got some heavy stuff going on and the vocals and lyrics are actually pretty good. I am surprised.

[skvorisdeadsorta]

Too Late I'm Dead totally cracked me up in a good way.

[Thorngrub]

dude, yeah when I first heard that I was like, "Wtf?!", and then after re-listening, I think its just fuckin killer... definitely cracks me up too

[Proud]

OH GOD WHERE ARE THE NEW KORN SONGS OH GOOOODDDD

I NEED THEM I NEED THEM NOW YOU SAID THEY WERE HERE YOU PROMISED!!!

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!I am an idiot.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thorngrub]

settle down now proud, i never promised you a korn garden

[Adam]

thorny said:

settle down now proud, i never promised you a korn garden

[Thorngrub]

It's quite appropriate the surging leadoff track from the newest Korn record is titled "Evolution." While the track plays off as an extension of the songwriting we heard from the band on "See You On The Other Side," this album which lacks a title is very experimental for the band.

Jonathan Davis still sounds angry, but further cynicism has crept into his performances. Sometimes the frontman sounds vaguely depressed, at other times, he puts on a pop singer disguise, during others he’s simply pleading to be understood. Musically, Korn branches out into industrial music, making this album sound much less organic than its predecessor. As promised, there’s a renewed heaviness that crops up, largely due to the direct approach you’ll hear in certain riffs by Munky. When enhanced by the earth rumbling bass tones of Fieldy, the parts which include down-picking pack quite a punch.

An ambient introduction sets the tone for this record, a melding of warm acoustics and mechanical beats that leads into “Starting Over,” a cut that turns expectations on their ear with an emphasis on creativity. While the band sounds nothing like Tool, Korn matches that kind of creativity, incorporating the unexpected and evading any danger of being pigeonholed. “Bitch We Got A Problem” rolls along with a thick Fieldy groove and is more typical of what fans expect from the band. Still, this sounds fresh due to the abstract playing turned in by Munky and a wise arrangement.

Having done an MTV Unplugged record has had an obvious influence upon the band’s songwriting. There’s a lot more use of acoustic guitars and a real effort to make these songs as sonically diverse as possible.

“Do What They Say” is attention grabbing, with an extremely heavy sounding chorus that boarders on doom. Here, you’ll find the group exploring a darker side of music that’s well portrayed by artists like Marilyn Manson, complete with industrial overtones. Once again, Davis turns in a great job during “Innocent Bystander.” This song has a great chorus riff and is very powerful. Things get very heavy, with the track building in strength as it progresses. As the heaviest song on the album bar none, “Killing” lashes out intently, with extreme influences but enough of the newfound progressive attitude to keep your attention.

What’s surprising is the group’s turn toward softer sounds. While the choruses of the tracks generally come across intensely, songs like “Hushabye” “I Will Protect You” (during the introduction, but this track has extremely heavy parts as it goes along) and “Kiss” incorporate toned-down approaches. Certainly, Davis and his band are focusing on dynamics on these tracks, and the subtle nuances utilized do a good job of setting up explosive choruses. These tracks are far more challenging than your average Korn fare and require repeated listens before sinking in.

Credit must be given to the band for refusing to stick to any one certain formula. Korn refuse to rest on its laurels, setting standards for creativity while completely ignoring the rules. While this record may be difficult to digest for those fans who seek a run of the mill, three minute entertainment fix, it reflects the passion of the members of Korn to grow as artists. These guys could have just stuck to the same old routine, but have not, making this record the deepest, most articulate recording the band has delivered to date.

Rating: 4/5

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