Roaring onto the music scene with a flair and style all their own, Korn can be labeled as one of the top alternative metal bands of the 1990’s.

James “Munky” Shaffter, Brian “Head” Welch, Reginald “Fieldy Snuts” Arvizu, David Silveria, and Jonathan Davis, otherwise know as Korn, began their rise to fame with the signing of a record contract with Epic’s Immortal label. Their first order of business was to undertake an exhaustive touring schedule, including opening acts for Ozzie Osbourne, Magadeth, 311, and Marilyn Manson. With their popularity beginning to take root, Korn’s first album “No Place to Hide” reached gold status.

Korn’s follow-up album, 1996’s “Life is Peachy,” confirmed that the group had won over music fans and reached number three on the pop charts. The band then briefly toured with Lollapalooza in 1997 before canceling their role in the remaining shows due to a member’s illness.

The next album released by Korn, 1998’s “Follow the Leader,” sold millions, and the band next embarked on their now annual Family Values Tour. With other bands joining the festivities, including Limp Bizkit and Rammstein, Korn concert tickets became a necessity for thousands of their newfound fans.

“Issues,” released in 1999, sent the band on yet another touring stint, after which the members took a brief break to explore individual ventures. Korn reunited once again in 2001 to release “Untouchables,” its popularity solidified by a brief stint in the Ozzfest tour.

Unfortunately, not all was going as smoothly with Korn as album sales indicated, and in 2005 band member Welch left the band. This was not the end of Korn, however, and the remaining members had a number three hit at the end of 2005 with “See You on the Other Side.” Still going strong, Korn continues to satisfy its stable fan base and win new fans, and in May 2006 they released “Live & Rare,” delighting listeners with recordings of just that nature – live and rare.