Korn
Years Active: 1993–present
Current Members’ Ages (2025): Jonathan Davis: , James “Munky” Shaffer: , Brian “Head” Welch: , Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu: , Ray Luzier:
👤 Members & Bio
Jonathan Davis: Born Jan 18, 1971 – Vocals
James “Munky” Shaffer: Born Jun 6, 1970 – Guitar
Brian “Head” Welch: Born Jun 19, 1970 – Guitar
Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu: Born Nov 2, 1969 – Bass
Ray Luzier: Born Jun 14, 1970 – Drums
Origin: Bakersfield, California, USA
Genres: Nu Metal, Alternative Metal
Net Worth: $150M+ combined (2025)
Businesses: Merchandising, music publishing, side projects
Followers: 15M+ worldwide
Notable Works: “Freak on a Leash”, “Blind”, “Got the Life”, “Falling Away from Me”
Status: Still touring, released *Requiem* (2022)
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in Bakersfield, California in 1993 after members left band L.A.P.D.
- Quickly gained attention with their self-titled debut *Korn* (1994).
- Often credited as pioneers of the nu-metal genre.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1994: Released debut album *Korn*.
- 1998: *Follow the Leader* debuted at #1 on Billboard.
- 1999: *Issues* also debuted at #1, selling 575k copies first week.
- 2002: Won Grammy for “Here to Stay”.
- 2013: Brian “Head” Welch returned after leaving in 2005.
- 2022: Released *Requiem* album.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2 Grammy Awards, 8 nominations.
- MTV Video Music Awards for “Freak on a Leash”.
- Sold over 40M albums worldwide.
- Influenced an entire generation of nu-metal bands.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Korn are considered the founders of the nu-metal movement.
- Their mascot “KoЯn Kid” was used in early album art.
- Jonathan Davis often uses bagpipes in live performances.
- “Freak on a Leash” became an MTV staple in the late 90s.
- Fieldy took a hiatus in 2021 for personal reasons but remains a member.
- Their fanbase is called “KoЯn Kids”.
- They appeared on *South Park* in a Scooby-Doo parody episode.
- KoЯn’s sound blends metal, hip hop, and alternative rock influences.
- They’ve headlined Ozzfest and Family Values tours.
- KoЯn won Best Metal Performance Grammy in 2003.
- Jonathan Davis has worked on horror film soundtracks.
- They were one of the first heavy bands to dominate MTV’s TRL.
- KoЯn influenced bands like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Limp Bizkit.
- They’ve sold out arenas worldwide for three decades.
- Still releasing music and touring actively as of 2025.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Korn form?
In 1993, in Bakersfield, California.
Who are the members?
Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Brian “Head” Welch, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, Ray Luzier.
How old is Jonathan Davis in 2025?
He is years old.
What is Korn’s net worth?
Estimated at $150M+ combined (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Freak on a Leash”, “Blind”, “Got the Life”, “Falling Away from Me”.
Are Korn still touring?
Yes, they are active as of 2025.
Where are they from?
Bakersfield, California, USA.