Korn: Follow the Leader (first time reaction)

[@brycestluka5198]

Really surprised that your not getting into Korn so far. They created a whole new style of music that opened the door for a lot of metal bands. They are really good live and to me one of the best bands but to each their own.

[@theAngusmaster101]

I don't get why you thought he would? Nothing that he's listened to indicates he'd like their style. He likes real heavy sound and big production with lots of double kicks on the drums. Nu metal isn't really that style

[@bradleyallen5217]

He did like some linkin park though

[@theAngusmaster101]

Hahaha not at all

[@chrisdrumz7]

Gus Richards he also liked limp bizkit a lot

[@AudiophileTubes]

Nu-Metal SUCKS ASS!

[@vegasviking86]

This album was my intro to Korn. Brings back memories, fuckin awesome album

[@EmeraldZion]

Stebbi LV same

[@matemondovics2756]

You know, the drums is not the only instrument, the guitar is really really good at times. And the Bass is also really good.

[@beccaann4734]

They are literally the best band I've seen live. Korn is amazing 😍

[@libbykunnings5718]

Becca ann - when did you see them??

[@beccaann4734]

X ho in July in Camden with Yelawolf, Slillet, and Stone Sour 😍😍

[@morghan_with_an_h]

Seen them a ton in the 90s. I grew up with the guys from Deftones, Korn, Coal Chamber. They will never be as good as they were in the 90s, starting out. So much energy. of course they are older now. lol

[@Csnich96]

This guy skipped too many of the songs on this album. Such a missed opportunity for him to get into Korn

[@saadesigner07]

I fully expected you to like the grooviness of Korn. Genuinely shocked. Continuous double bass is what gets boring to me.

[@Meccarox]

Totally agree. I love the drums and all the sounds in Korn.

[@shreykundra7]

Couldn't agree more.

[@pmaster1173]

Yeah absolutely. i can't stand continuous double Bass

[@theAngusmaster101]

But if he says he likes double bass kicks and heaviness with huge production why would you expect him to like a band that focuses very heavily on groove? Nu Metal in general seems quite different to the stuff he likes.

[@shreykundra7]

Harambe the Sweet Prince He did like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Disturbed, that's why I recommended Korn. It is however, okay, for him to not like Korn. Sometimes, a certain sound doesn't click to one person, and it can be another's favorite band. The problem is the whole double bass drum fixation reasoning to me. An album can't be shit because it has a "boom back" sound. I feel its pigeonholing your taste as a reviewer, whoever it might be. Don't get me wrong, I'm one of the channel's earliest subscribers, so obviously I'm not against the man, because I do feel he has a good ear for rock and metal - specially for a hip hop guy, but I wish he was more open minded and not just after one type of sound and production quality. There's a lot more to music than 240 bpm.

[@darkwing1128]

Korn’s that band you grew up on and know all the song meanings, and get goosebumps when you listen to their early stuff... and when you run into someone who doesn’t feel the same you feel, you try really hard not to take it to heart and try not getting offended when another person’s opinion is otherwise. Lmfao (hold me back y’all)

[@KaraokeNig]

:D haha

[@luffysugoi]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone review KoRn and not mention lyrics at all haha.

[@robertduncan6716]

He is a lot more into the energy and music then lyrics, that is what i have gathered at least which is fair enough he doesn't have to like something. I think he is losing out on a lot of things because of that but that is his prerogative. Something having great lyrics doesn't always mean it is a good song or fun to listen to but that is kinda the reason hes doing this is to find stuff he might like listening too.

[@granthamlin8126]

To be fair, this is the first listen. Lyrics can take a bit longer to grasp.

[@jaideesky7721]

You skipped the best parts of the songs, man. Like the breakdowns in Freak On A Leash, BBK and Seed

[@kiquegonzalez8858]

Cheech with Korn singing earache my eye which was played in Cheech and Chong’s up in smoke when they play at the battle of the bands.. classic!

[@occupantvillainyoutbreak]

Keep in mind this album was 98. Not a lot of stuff like this around then.

[@chaos5840]

system of a down self titled dropped in 98

[@JumpinJakalopes]

Yes there was

[@morghan_with_an_h]

He's right, Nu-Metal was just starting. Korn opened the flood gates and inspired a ton of bands around that period. Grunge was dead and music was so different and eclectic from 95-99. I miss 90s radio and music. Sure there are plenty of bands inspired by 90s music today but you have to search. It will never be the same on the radio again.

[@deckofcards87]

Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, System of a down, Rage against the machine, Sevendust.. there were TONS of bands thar sounded like this in 98

[@tomas_nehyba]

@@morghan_with_an_h Yeah, but Grunge was already dead in 1994.

[@libbykunnings5718]

Fucking KoRn, man! This album is so nostalgic I die 😩😩😭😭

[@Neakob]

I dont know man, when Follow the leader came out in all its glory in 97 for me it was a pure revelation. The sound, the mix of heavy rift and hip hop AND ...i dont know...it was an album for a 15 y,o teen in crisis. I didnt really understood back then what Jonathan Davis was signing about but it resonated with my life back has a teenage boy. Great album IMO, still listen to it.

[@morghan_with_an_h]

1998. :) I remember it fondly.

[@JMoses-dv3pt]

I think the problem is he's never been angry, "hate my life because I was bullied to the point I wanted to kill myself" that's why you're not feeling korn... listen to the lyrics (which I've noticed you focus on the instruments more than the lyrics)

[@perfectragedy6565]

I don't think people took this into account before suggesting Korn...

[@TundraCH]

Korn is a great band and he should definitely experience it as a new metal listener, just not his thing

[@austinmartinez9053]

Actually i disagree. I love Korn and metal music but i dont relate to any of the lyrics. I just like the sounds of guitars n shit

[@perfectragedy6565]

Basically, Jonathan Davis was the voice of white teen angst in the late 90's. It makes sense that urban hip-hop aficionados wouldn't relate. I love 2Pac but definitely can't relate to his lyrics (for the most part).

[@Meccarox]

I've never been angry but I still like Korn.

[@monosy1ab1k]

How the hell could you not include the break in Freak on a Leash?! Inconceivable...

[@RatedR2O]

I think we've ruined you by starting you off with Slipknot. I thought of all bands you would like Korn... maybe try Pantera after this. They'll bring you back to that heavy stuff you like.

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Pantera is great

[@theAngusmaster101]

Or, you know, Gojira. He likes fast drums while Pantera have more of a swing to their music

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Iron Maiden and Slayer have fast drums

[@tutenkopf3379]

RatedR2O i got into korn years after slipknot

[@jamesr550]

I think he should try Sepultura. \m/

[@ulf9765]

"Reminds me of Gorillaz" There would be no Bands like Gorillaz, without Korn.

[@xray6209]

Korn is one of those bands that dont rely and concentrate on the drums but the amazing part is that it sounds amazing still with all the cool creepyness which i love.

[@monstercdog24]

I will never forget how it’s on blew me away

[@MadmanReadsRocks]

Follow the Leader is one of the top 10 albums I listened to the most as a teenager. The lyrics are what resonated with me back then and still kind of do. Yes, they are not a technical band but they are pretty freakin' creative. Although, I stopped listening to them after the Untouchables album.

[@McGovern1981]

Right there with you was in high school when they were huge and never understood why. To each his own.

[@6morto6dentro6]

first 3 albums are in a sense a trilogy...the albums here on out are a complete all over the place experience..you're not going to hear any crazy double bass metal or anything so just keep that in mind,KoRn is not a heavy metal band..You gotta see them live to get the full affect..Im telling you hit up an old show from like 96-97 on KZbin and you'll see what they were all about

[@Zeeblud-Music]

How the fuck can you ignore the sick riffs and bass, and concentrate on drums......

[@chrono050]

lol surprise out of all the classic korn songs one the first 3 albums Children of the korn feat Ice Cube is his fav lol

[@Galvatron6801]

the one and only thing i dislike about korn is those songs that he low screams.. its hard to explain, but anyways one thing i know about this guy is he starts loving something at the start, then turns around from them at the end of the vid

[@johannesmertens7028]

Korn is like Deftones: you have to listen more often to it!

[@tetrishater5588]

Not sure what you are expecting with the drums. They fit the music and groove just fine.

[@Pr1NceGan3Ta]

( Late af, I know. Lol. ) I knew you'd dig Children of the Korn. It's been my jam since I first heard it. :P

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

i honestly can't believe that the only song to make it to ur playlist is children of the korn. that's like my least favorite korn song lol. you do you man.

[@fps_efg]

Best part about YYY is that he is completly honest with his feelings about what he likes and what he don't like. It doesn't matter if a majority likes it or something like that. If he doesn't feel it he doesn't sugarcoat it and just says exacly what he thinks. As long as that is what he keeps doing I will stay a watcher :D Edit: Almost forgot to add that Devin Townsend project is a band to look out for :D

[@Meccarox]

The Untouchables album has some more fast/exciting songs.

[@einnabv1q]

Pantera !!!!

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Yes! Dimebag is a beast

[@joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518]

ikr he just needs to just do them already

[@robertsnipes8052]

And megadeth

[@Jonura]

Yesssss cowboys from hell

[@ziggocip]

Pantera is an all around good band. Instrumentals are on point, most notably Dimebag, and of course the drums and singing are pretty damn top quality. I can't see him disliking them.

[@2yoyoyo1Unplugged]

Damn I was waiting to see how you took the breakdown to Freak on a Leash

[@whitmania]

I can’t wait to see how you react to The Serenity or Suffering!

[@stephensummers643]

Wait till you hit the Path of Totality album

[@BreakingNVain]

It's their worst album. He'll love it.

[@insaneprofessorxzone2420]

Korn is awesome.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Eric B. and Rakim "Follow The Leader" .... best rap song ever!

[@aiwili2bh]

I feel like he rarely pays attention to the lyrics

[@Fr0stbit3_]

My favorite album is “See you on the other side” It has a lot more instrumentalness to it that I enjoy a lot more than the earlier albums

[@danielk3832]

I think the disconnect here is Korn is definitely not the power/heavy stuff he's been enjoying so far. That's not a bad thing and not everyone will like everything. It's more of a grungy heavy rock than traditional metal sound. I'll always love them because of their influence on music and myself in the 90's & 00's, but they aren't everyone's cup of tea. there's many bands I'd love to see him check out, but he gets bored fast of almost anything slow at this point... So bands like Deftones or Manson is kinda out. Kinda seems like he just needs to stay in the heavy, high bpm stuff. Again...not a bad thing. People like what they like.

[@headbanger2867]

Please give some love to that bassist man!!! Fieldy is the heart and soul of this band. Wow those grooves are luscious boy!!!! and you aren't going to hear that sound anywhere but here. Their sound is so defined that you just can't duplicate it without it being completely obvious. I find this to be their best album of all their albums. I'm just saying man they made this entire album in the 90s with no computers. It's all guitar effects, that's pretty impressing to me. and all their music for that matter.

[@dionwilson3731]

Infectious grooves😎🤘

[@themadcow71]

You should do Soundgarden. I'd like to see your face when you first here Chirs Cornell scream. waaaaahhhoooo

[@playedplains6177]

Some suggestions are Marilyn Manson, Cellar Darling (only one album so far), Eluveitie, Pinkly Smooth (might be hard to find their album, only one album, also the band included members from Avenged Sevenfold (Guitarist, and Drummer), DragonForce, Mindless Self Indulgence, Nirvana, Tool, My Chemical Romance, Evanescence, Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and The White Stripes.

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

I'd like to see Metallica and Tool of who you mentioned

[@elusivelectron]

He didn't play the first 12 tracks. Did they get rid of the silent tracks on a later release?

[@kiquegonzalez8858]

Everyone should check out Snot ft Jonathan Davis!

[@amineabouzaid9095]

This guy is just crazy xD

[@pietroq567]

And continue Korn

[@iseedrums]

Bullet for my valentine marathon

[@malterose8356]

Limp bizkit -shut the fuck up feat. Redman

[@ariestotle6844]

Korn their its prime! Hell yeah

[@ctnorainie4073]

why you always skip the golden part like dumndamdmkallakwklaalmmnaema in freak on a leash ?

[@omceesmac8923]

You're just jumping the best parts of some of these songs....

[@kiquegonzalez8858]

Korn ft Ice Cube awesome

[@jbreininger]

Gotta check out Mushroom Head next.

[@74redMMA]

PARKWAY DRIVE!! I recommend trying bands like Metallica, iron maiden and pantera like everyone's been saying. Although I personally can't imagine you'll like them...

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Oh he will like the thrashy Metallica, balls to the wall heavy Pantera, and speed and soaring vocals of Iron Maiden

[@dmd8624]

what do you call a metal heads house plant... plantera

[@mattcribbin1570]

I like this album. You just gotta be into the korn sound. The later albums aren't really my jam.

[@SouthernCross_]

protest the hero

[@freddymegax4481]

Also, I'd suggest you marathon the bands Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, FUCKING PANTERA, Alice in Chains, Rings of Saturn and Ghost B.C

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Rammstein, Pantera and Alice in Chains are sick. Don't think AIC would be his style tho

[@freddymegax4481]

Vic Rattle Head I don't think a few of those would be his style, but they're at least worth a listen.

[@nathanb1642]

God forbid: Chains of humanity!

[@Carbalite]

If you've a penchant for instrumentation you absolutely must try Lamb of God, although you might want to start with Ashes of the Wake rather than New American Gospel

[@tobiass3540]

Not surprised, you r not that much into their first albums. But im quite sure, you will be more into their latest Albums, even though Korn definitely is very "special". Still can remember, thag i didnt like them, when i heard them first. But its like the first coffee or the first beer you ever drink. Strange taste, but you can geht addicted to it

[@austinmartinez9053]

Same. When i first heard how low the guitar tone was I was like "Now THIS is what school shooters listen to". Now they're one of my favorite bands lol

[@austinmartinez9053]

Pantera X RATM Yea i mean he didnt even say he liked freak on a leash.....but at the same time i like how he doesnt sugarcoat his reactions. If he thinks something is trash then he'll say its trash

[@hudsonvasconcelos3237]

Red hot chili peppers next !

[@juliantomescu2947]

The album Untouchables and anything after is where it's at!

[@hocko1987]

You will love Path of Totality

[@beetsgeets8500]

Periphery

[@Dowatsindoh]

You like hip-hop stuff, groove and big guitars ? Go to Biohazard 90's stuff : State of the world adress, mata leao, new world disorder, and eventually uncivilisation.

[@rolandweigert5169]

Best voice in Metal: Anneke van Giersbergen. She sings for VUUR now. So irecommend vuur. With more singers, try Ayreon.

[@RichHavener]

Throwing in a vote for Lamb of God or Pantera

[@Rontor501]

hey man, you should look into In Flames. 90s and early 2000s releases are their best

[@steveorta74]

YOU! I'm beggin ya foo! Listen to Hed P.E. you won't regret it!

[@nickjohnbrodeur]

Korn is Dope🔥

[@danichavarria89]

Adrenaline deftones

[@djnaadowanyakumulator3526]

check Batushka for an instrumetation :D

[@mattsolegod]

Just wait till the last album.... there’s a feature on there by someone who you’ve reacted to before

[@JumpinJakalopes]

Deftones... Adrenaline album and Around the Fur album...

[@cxedge5672]

Architects please!

[@vineflower]

You skipped the best part of Freak on a Leash

[@TundraCH]

I gotta be honest, i never listened to a KoRn album in full, i can relate with YYY! on this one, i appreciate the lyrics, but i got into Metallica and Megadeth before stuff like this and the instrumentation is the souring part for me too

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Metallica and Megadeth are bands he needs to hear

[@hectorlozoya8602]

No kidding, I started off with Pantera, Brujeria and all this heavy bands when they released follow the leaded. I was super high on just heaviness at the time, that they were underwhelming to me, I respect what they do, but again, coming from Darrell's solos, Phil's Vocals, Vinnie's drumming and Rex's bass lines, my eyes were up in the sky looking for something that would top that, eventually discovered death metal, black...so again, Korn didn't fit the mold that I was looking for.

[@Infeckted-mp4xp]

I agree I dug the bass in korns album but that's about it. I can't relate to a whole lot of what JD talks about so it doesn't really reach me emotionally but I can appreciate the music. Just not something I'm gonna throw in the playlist

[@bradley4808]

TOOL brother.

[@dylancrawley7665]

This dude *needs* to listen to Lamb of God and Pantera. Korn don't really get better from next album on

[@freddymegax4481]

Meh, Untouchables and The Serenity of Suffering are on par imo.

[@dylancrawley7665]

Freddymega x exactly it does really get better, the drums improve tho cos of Ray so that's something

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Needs to hear Pantera immediately

[@kylestrange4494]

And idk how you can only hear boom bap boom bap. You just don't have an ear

[@juliantomescu2947]

Breaking Benjamin next please!! They are a very popular band!

[@joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518]

he would hate them they're boring and all their songs sound the same

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

They aren't bad but there are better bands he should hear first

[@JumpinJakalopes]

Fuck all this vanilla talentless emo alternative crap from 2005 on... :-|

[@Muzikrazy213]

Happy? LOL

[@dajanicki]

He did Breaking Benjamin. He didn’t like them.

[@tiagolima2195]

Deftones!!

[@psychosis345]

Gojira !!! You must

[@christopherblue2004]

you should react to the discography of Tool and Nine Inch Nails, and Gojira.

[@libbykunnings5718]

BBK 😰😰 god I love KoRn

[@robgordon8847]

You need to do audioslave and pantera!

[@notchjohnson2540]

Korn had always been overrated in my ears. They don't suck but they just aren't exceptional enough to deserve the fame imo. Imagining that most people who really love them were in the early teens when Korn came onto the scene and it was their first love with music hence the rosy nostalgic rating of the band ever since.

[@bccr13]

Actually can not wait till you listen to Tool. You want insanely good instrumentation? They got it. Danny Carey on drums is a fuckin legend.

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Tool are amazing

[@Brad324]

He's not ready yet

[@morghan_with_an_h]

He might be bored with Tool. They are kinda mellow and progressive. They even bore me unless I'm stoned.

[@notyouraverageenglishmidfi9926]

Lmao 😂 nobody likes Korn at first, I'm sure you'll get into some of their later songs

[@seanwechsler6783]

MEGADETH or Metallica please.

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

Yes! Needs to hear some thrash metal.

[@MetalUpYourAss618]

First Pantera album is thrashy which he'd like and the albums get heavier from there which he'd like

[@seanwechsler6783]

I'm all about Vulgar Display of Power. Perfect mix of fast thrashy and slowed down grooves. Plus that guitar in Hollow.

[@JumpinJakalopes]

Fear Factory

[@mcxhalo]

YOOOOOOOUU

[@NEWSUPERCHARGER2001]

Ice cube!!!

[@campar1043]

FEAR FACTORY

[@Nutzie69]

Check out Skindred dude

[@colincadee1997]

I guarantee you will like heaven shall burn.

[@jaredmatijevich3238]

You need subs if your gonna listen to korn

[@shawnodonnell7253]

please review hed(pe) one of the best rap/rock bands.

[@pietroq567]

*PANTERA**!!!*

[@freddymegax4481]

You should just pull up the lyrics while listening.