Korn's Hits Get a Lo-Fi Makeover—And They Approve

Korn supports a lo-fi instrumental album of their songs by lonelyboy, ahead of their upcoming tour.

By Atticus Novak

Jun 29, 2024

Korn approved a lo-fi instrumental cover album of their hits by lonelyboy.
The band is heading on a North American tour this fall with Gojira and Spiritbox.
Fans can catch the real deal across multiple dates in September and October.

The Gist

Korn gave a nod of approval to a recent lo-fi album (listen below) of covers that takes their iconic tracks like “Freak on a Leash” and “Blind” and, let’s be honest, strips them down to something that feels like you should be sipping coffee in some indie café. It’s an odd move, but it works… sort of.

The album is by lonelyboy, and while it’s more of a loose instrumental spin on Korn’s original heavy hitters, it still somehow carries the essence of the chaos with a touch of, dare I say, chill.

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Ok, alright, if we’re being honest, the real fun would be hearing Jonathan Davis’s unapologetic growls layered on top of these mellow beats. Imagine the intensity of Davis’ vocals refusing to tone down as the music around him softens. I’d pay good money for that mashup.

Speaking of Korn, the band has recently announced a North American tour for this fall, so if you’re looking to catch the real deal instead of the coffeehouse remix, you’ve got plenty of dates to choose from. They’re sharing the stage with Gojira and Spiritbox, so expect things to get loud.

Here are the dates—you might want to grab your tickets before they’re gone (or before someone decides to make a lo-fi remix of the entire tour).

9/12 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
9/16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/18 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
9/20 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
9/21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
9/23 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
9/25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
9/27 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/28 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/29 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
10/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
10/3 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/5 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (with Evanescence, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, and Vended)
10/6 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/8 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/10 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
10/12 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre
10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
10/16 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
10/18 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
10/20 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/21 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
10/23 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
10/25 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
10/27 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center