Korn’s livestream was dubbed “Monumental” and was set at the Strangers Things Drive Into Experience in downtown L.A. They were the first band to be allowed to use the location and they took full advantage by utilizing the massive video screen to stunning effect. The production was very well done and captured a faithful rendering of what a live Korn show is like but unfortunately it was not live for those of us tuning in at home. They did a good job of throwing in selections from the newer Korn albums to balance out the older material but for an old head like me the older material is where it’s at. “Thoughtless” was awesome, “Throw Me Away” seemed like a very obscure choice that I loved, “Justin” reminded me how many gems are on the Follow the Leader album, despite “Freak on a Leash” being played to death it flat out rocked, “Dirty” was highly enjoyable and the heavier-than-cement riff of “Here to Stay” was a great way to close the show but “Ball Tongue” was the clincher. I think out of all the times I have seen Korn live they have only played “Ball Tongue” once and that was when they played the entire first album front to back so that was an unexpected highlight for me. Jonathan Davis sounded amazing. He has mastered control of his instrument with subtle nuances in a way that is really spectacular to witness. Speaking of vocals I don’t remember Munky being so involved in backup vocals but he was very involved and did great. Munky and Head are one of the best one two punches in rock but after an hour and fifteen minutes of watching the band do their thing it just made me want to be there in person to feel the wall of sound wash over me. 

SETLIST – Victimized, Cold, Insane, Falling Away From Me, You’ll Never Find Me, Thoughtless, Coming Undone, Throw Me Away, Justin, Black is the Soul, Freak On A Leash, Alone I Break, Dirty, Can You Hear Me, Ball Tongue, Narcissistic Cannibal, Here To Stay