Korn (stylized as
KoЯn) is an American
nu metal band from
Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members
Jonathan Davis (vocals, bagpipes),
James "Munky" Shaffer (guitar),
Brian "Head" Welch (guitar, backing vocals), and
Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu (bass), with the addition of
Ray Luzier (drums), who replaced the band's original member,
David Silveria in 2007. Korn was originally formed by three of the members of the band
L.A.P.D.