Performance Spotlight: Ray Luzier - "Freak On A Leash"

VF Signature Artist Ray Luzier of KoЯn performs "Freak On A Leash" during a recent show in Boston, MA!
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[@NotaFishInABarrel]

Drummers are probably the most talented people on the planet. I can't believe the level of coordination and timing. I can barely get my socks on.

[@kitsune630]

Congratulations, you’ve made every drummer on the planet feel confident in themselves.

[@ItsTheBongoman]

@@kitsune630 you couldn’t be more right, gave me a confidence boost lmao

[@sorin_ea6]

@@kitsune630 yep it gave me a confidence boost

[@stijnvandamme76]

except for Lars Ulrich off course.

[@alexmeronek6075]

I'm a drummer and I can barely get my socks on.

[@slickpride]

Holy shit, why have i heard this song a million times but never realized how sick the drums are??

[@JAMBI..]

Same

[@tomtrottersdrumsesh3688]

I don't think the og recording is cool as the way Ray plays it, in my opinion

[@onnayoung7699]

Thomas Trotter it's about the same as the OG it's just lost in the studio mix. All that cool tom work is comprised all to hell, especially on MP3.

[@tomtrottersdrumsesh3688]

@@onnayoung7699 oh gotcha, that makes sense

[@Compendyum]

@@onnayoung7699 Studio mix is perfect on this album, a bit saturated at some points, but nothing gets left behind if you are playing it in a proper kit. The problem here is that in my opinion, Luzier's only minus is the fact that he loves to overplay, and he does overplay this version over the Silvera one, which is fine, but I still think that sometimes less is more, and the original song already has enough groove and fills. my 2 cents

[@jorgecalderon4234]

2:47 THAT WAS SMOOTH AF

[@Racer_o_the_Reaper]

Right!!

[@00vulture]

I saw that and learned to do it and I must say it's satisfying as hell lmao

[@ubernate860]

Tre Cool had a baby with the Penguin

[@teufelboxxx]

Ahduehahahsha fuck right on spot ahshshh

[@thomasfowler8212]

Haha ah hahaha this made me fucking laugh

[@Rudolph610]

¡JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA!

[@alienvisitor3612]

Lul

[@T1up4me12385]

A badass penguin 👌

[@stewartross13]

This dude looks like he's having so much fun while playing. The stick flip thing doesn't really even seem cocky he's just having fun with it and enjoying himself.

[@amandanigro]

Cool

[@johnfreeman4545]

Hes having fun thats what its all about and thats where great music comes from

[@TronciM]

Id be so anxious to do the flip

[@johnfreeman4545]

Stewart Ross absolutly

[@shyank_life2899]

@@TronciM yes! I been playin the drums for 15 years and can play pretty good and can flip the sticks like crazy, but can't put the 2 together. Especially during a show. Lol

[@MrAlienautopsy]

one things for sure..he's not a lazy drummer

[@michaelwilliamson6105]

No drummer is ever a lazy musician!!!

[@dylanrada1620]

Michael Williamson haha lars ulrich

[@TheReuMusic]

acul122 it’s true, Lars actually admitted he cba with technique

[@ricksterdrummer2170]

Dylan Rada Lars ain’t lazy. He’s just bad.

[@CyPhaSaRin]

@@dylanrada1620 Lars isn't lazy either, stop running with the sheep. Lars is perfect for metallica.

[@elpaisacriollo]

Can't get enough of this performance. Ray is so talented and fun to watch.

[@Wonmanbanned]

His fluidity is mind blowing.

[@danielvincent3650]

Haha Ray is having a fun time. Jon: 'kick it Ray!' *instantly looks bored*

[@johnpaulmills3467]

ray: *kicks it*

[@fencingisb]

come on billie

[@angeloramos505]

He is like a kid in his playhouse who hates to be disturbed. Lol!

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

Thats a good way to describe it

[@tommybanks5307]

No one tells ray what to do

[@IHateHandleNames]

His ability to control the intensity of the song is incredible. He flows in an out of his parts so well. He's never overbearing or boring. Truly a master of his craft.

[@jimrenshaw70]

INDEED!!!

[@aaronhazlett]

Yes!

[@scipio2074]

you said it best! this level of awareness and mastery is actually next level but it SEEMS easy because he makes it look so. it's almost as if it's played by instinct.

[@mickie1952]

Agreed

[@Kunfucious577]

How does he know which drum to hit? It’s mesmerizing.

[@schmuckytheraiderbear5043]

The rhythm section of Korn is the main reason they made it big IMO.

[@paullacroix6541]

true story. you never see anyone doing korn air guitar. always drums

[@rhysm.5915]

@@paullacroix6541 I always did Air Fieldy.

[@anidemolimacnauj]

All Korn is the "rhythm" section

[@Locohappy]

Agree. David and Fieldy sounded so cool and different back in the day.

[@Opethfeldt]

That's true for the vast majority of bands. Drummers are the very backbone of the band. Not to discredit any of the other instruments.

[@Garth1Vader]

Seriously one of the most original and fluent drummers today. Nothing but respect for this dude since day one.

[@rdd29]

Matt Garstka

[@Garth1Vader]

@@rdd29 What about him? lol he's immaculate

[@someparts]

This is a cover. DOH

[@GoobTV1]

@@someparts How is it when ray literally puts his own take on the song? Hence the original part... DOH

[@jaydenwaddell373]

@Goob TV I can tell if you’re saying it’s not a good cover coz if you are the. F u

[@CStedronsky]

I never gave this guy enough credit, his drum parts are sick

[@pietzsche]

+CStedronsky he's unbelievable, check out his tutorial video, he's way better than you can see in Korn/

[@DrumAllDayy]

pietzsche you should link the video yo

[@mtimkey44]

He really does this song justice. David Silveria's original part is extremely technical and he covers almost every nuance.

[@sasca854]

This isn't his part, it's David's. The parts that Ray writes are much less groovy and more metal-esque. He does a fine job covering David's material though.

[@myartchannel3299]

He looks like a woman but plays like a God :-)

[@jacktorrence3682]

say what you want about Ray .... but imagine being a fan of Korn for years then all of a sudden your thrust into the spotlight with them , not only performing their previous hits but adding to their current ones. imagine the amount of pressure it takes to perform in a band that the fans want to to see the original lineup of a drummer you replaced , that's still touring since the very birth of numetal , and yet you go out there every single night and work your ass off to deliver for those very same people and make them fans of your own..... call me crazy , but even though David did a great job for Korn while he was with them and his original groove will always be missed ... I think Ray does an awesome fucking job of filling that roll and you can tell he loves it and is so proud to be a part of it as any of us would be to even be involved with this band so many years later and have the passion that they have on stage every night.

[@taylorcain3271]

Amen

[@SUET1967]

Ray is way better than original drummer and fits Korn like a Kob!

[@giovannileon5949]

Same with slipknot

[@bend5911]

Thought you were talking about Jay Weinberg for a second

[@wickedhyperstyler]

@@bend5911 Ray is overqualified for this job.

[@lovejoypinto]

He’s got the best seat in the house.... and most of all he’s the happiest guy there

[@JavierMartinez-rz4vc]

Groove, technique , chops and power,.. also showmanship

[@kurtbarlow1375]

Ray is such a champ. He's a born drummer and it shows when he plays. When character and talent collide

[@tomssister2846]

uncle fester has got mad skills

[@rob.ot._]

Tom's Sister Best comment ever

[@maxpower9009]

Tom's Sister lmfao you know how to make a man cry tears of laughter!!!!!

[@byronboost]

uncle fester lol , thinking the same thing from Panama

[@Tonyjones175]

Max Power man I can't stop laughthing.dude does look much like uncle fester.lol

[@VanAnon51]

...man he doesn't look good anymore...I've watched his drumming instruction DVD and he was SOO much slimmer. He got really heavy. Insanely talented drummer still.

[@azmeerisa1989]

Ray : walk toward to drum Cymbal : please sir i have kid

[@luckystarradio]

😹😹

[@kylewilcox18]

Azmeer Isa lol

[@mgonzalez8880]

Hahahaha thats uh.. original Lol.

[@Ryanbarbery]

“ill rape him too”

[@GraduatedIn]

lol

[@StefanP742]

You know when someone’s a top drummer. Purely relaxed and at ease, makes it look so easy and effortless

[@eliesiegal]

i love when he brings the beat back in at 1:54

[@anemngah4805]

So do i bro.l watch it so many times.coz i love it

[@TaxinGigs]

Just ripped it. So awesome

[@mikewellington2738]

Ray blends simple and intricate so well. He doesn't go overboard but nails it.

[@sold3929]

He wants to go 100% overboard but he knows what production is all about and keeps it G!

[@adamrittenhouse2767]

Sol D he's got amazing grooves and its a signature in korn songs

[@linapleachimPL]

LOL

[@kennyvance1072]

He got all his flashy style of playing from the David Lee Roth band

[@ApinkEJ]

This is what I exactly want to say.

[@davidchristoffersen1404]

Holy f*** that is some intense drumming, Korn has never been my cup of tea but Ray is insane .

[@SeandaleDingle]

@hawtchick69 "get a life lol." Says the one insulting people on the internet.

[@alyxl4mb904]

@@MostlyLost I agree with 99% on that one I said to a guy once and he kicked my ass😂

[@alyxl4mb904]

@hawtchick69 lol get a fuckin life for Christ's sake

[@Toolmybass]

Guess you haven't seen the Danny Carey video here......this is intermediate at best, compared to that.

[@davidchristoffersen1404]

@@Toolmybass I know of Danny Carey of tool and infact tool is one of my favorite bands , but that does not mean I can't give credit where it is do :)

[@subhrajitmaity]

Ray Luzier's dynamic and powerful drumming on "Freak On A Leash" added an essential element to the iconic song, driving the infectious rhythm that is still widely recognized and celebrated today. Salute to the incredible Ray Luzier, a true master of the drums and an inspiration to musicians everywhere!

[@sanityinaseaofmadness7353]

Not a big Korn fan, but I gotta give this drum cam performance the thumbs up. Creative and lots of presence, plus the stick toss at the end was honestly impressive.

[@alexanderpatrick9783]

2:48 kick it, Ray. Boom dap, da hm~ nam nameba!

[@Paul-zm6fx]

I love it how ray just starts the new groove in 2:51

[@TheGhoogle]

He looks like Uncle Fester.

[@marisabellv6387]

Hahahaha

[@google_was_my_idea_first]

Haha! I knew *someone* had to have commented this. He totally does.

[@nattattakk3051]

Lmfao.

[@squiv0]

So true

[@ubernate860]

LOL!!!!! I said "Tre cool had a baby with the penguin" but this ... this is gold 😆😆😆

[@jwspitz35]

Some of the tightest live drumming I've seen in a while, and you can tell he fucking loves being behind that kit

[@Kmuggle]

Korn has always had great drummers ... I'd say Ray is the best of 'em. When they get in a groove ... Korn is lethal!

[@joey.saint.442]

Honestly it's not the drum part that's insane, it's his energy and the way he plays this very simple song, in order to play this song you only really need like 4 toms and a ride, hats, and 2 crashes, but this dude take like a million cymbals and 6 toms and performs it better than the old drummer ever could, he's just absolutely on another level

[@rickmiser9979]

Ray is SO creative & passionate in all of his bands, what a groove! Please post the full version of GunFight from KXM!

[@VicFirthCompany]

+Rick Miser We will! Stay tuned :-)

[@brucec1626]

yea man... even his playing in army of anyone was insane! true professional

[@ericburrington2638]

Creative? He didn't write this song, he's covering the original korn drummer. A decent drummer but a bit cliche.

[@jyster18]

Eric Burrington He took the original drum parts that David wrote, and made them better by adding his own style and his own fills. He plays it exactly like this every show. If you've heard David live, he plays it so linear. Ray plays it like how it is on the album. He includes the snare rolls like it should. David just single notes the snare and quite frankly that ruins the song in my opinion by being lazy with your own music.

[@michaellambert5223]

@@ericburrington2638 na we all know he wasn’t in on the writing but he did rebuild the drum part and just owns it.

[@devinbuchhorn]

Ray has stepped up his stick tricks game! I guess a stadium rock gig will do that.

[@Nix-xo9js]

I can’t believe how cool this is lmao

[@bkc320]

Ray Luzier is one of the most creative drummers I know.

[@lancebuttercream9817]

Ray's energy and precision adds EVERYTHING to this.

[@chickentoast2655]

It's crazy that Ray has been a part of KoRn for just as long as David now

[@FSMface]

I've watched this at least a hundred times. Ray Luzier is phenomenal.

[@ajacky1832]

Over 20 years later the drop in the song still makes me go crazy! Hell yeah!

[@gennarosebastianelli473]

Without words.....Ray is fantastic and his style is very very interesting.....long life Ray...happiness

[@SimonM5]

I'm not even a Korn fan, I just love and admire his effort, timing, endurance. The man is just busy but compliments the band. From David Lee Roth to Korn. The guy was being under utilised.

[@kerbdog74]

This video never ceases to make me smile. Brilliant drumming, and makes he makes it look effortless.

[@Ran6000]

The way Ray flicks the drumsticks is so satisfying

[@XxTheGoOfYxX]

never dissapointed when I watch Ray drum.

[@NutshellLayne]

Ray is amazing, no debate necessary. But this is still like watching someone forge a brilliant copy of a timeless masterpiece. Dave's ghost is all over this. Props to both excellent drummers.

[@brianhoffmann8466]

One of the best drummers in Music right now. I love how happy he is when he is on that stage. Seen Korn live 12 times now and also saw Ray and Jonathan live on Jonathans Labyrinth tour and he is always unbelievable. Great Stuff!

[@gymahjussi]

this dude is born to play the drums and he found purpose his life beautiful

[@ShoryukenNNN]

Nice drumming, but the censoring of all the "fucks" is pretty silly.

[@VicFirthCompany]

+ShoryukenNNN We realize this is part of what Korn does in a live show, but we have to play for all audiences. We certainly don't want to discourage parents from letting their young children subscribe to Vic Firth because we have explict lyrics. Kids need to see great drumming too!

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

+Vic Firth amazing how the US keeps making a big deal out of swear words in 2016 when reliable studies have shown that nowadays 75% see their first porno online at age 12 and spitting out strong language far above that age. It's crazy how kids these days are getting in contact with adult media at any time. I mean everyone loves swear words and instead of censoring them we should try to reduce the amount of "fucks" to situations where they are fitting in. No offense to you Vic Firth! I am not going mad for you just following US standards ;D Still, censoring is incredibly stupid and anything but purposive.

[@officialmetalwill]

Fuck censorship!

[@Frits1975]

Vic Firth shut up already...... if you look in the comment box you will find a fuck in every sentence...

[@Chives1797]

HAH....Funny

[@andreaesmeraldalinderopalo9664]

- My friend Ray Luzier, you've got an awesome facepaint job, what do you think? - I like drums

[@multiestonian]

it's so awesome to watch a drummer who truly enjoys what he does.

[@BuckScrotumn]

So refreshing to see a popular metal drummer who isn’t cheesing constant double bass and quadruplets. It’s easy to impress non-drummers with those tricks but I’m exhausted from it. This whole song is nothing but killer groove and was awesome to see.

[@georgebanks4360]

It’s always such a pleasure watching Ray play. This dude just has complete control of that whole kit.

[@SunsMIA]

3:31 pure gold timing

[@andjeladicorbic]

One of the most creative drummers, dirty beats and accurate, it's nice to listen and watch him... 🥁

[@Clinterus]

He's playing with great precision while looking so superbly calm, smooth and relaxed. Great video.

[@Ash-kt4zc]

I will never grow tired of watching Ray play the drums. Every time is amazing.

[@hansolo5673]

Who knew that The Joker could play the drums!?

[@TyDie85]

Hans Olo I know!

[@Stavros_Meggos]

01:53

[@WearYourGrasses]

To me, he looks more like Fester from the Addams Family.

[@alexkramer8191]

Joker? Nah, this is penguin

[@praetorxian]

Looks 100% like Uncle Fester from The Adams Family.

[@rizkyfirdaus4903]

I never bored to watch this video for many time. Love the sound, love the drumming style, love the song and love the performance

[@odasletras]

This video single-handedly made him my favorite drummer

[@svenkonigsmann5010]

what a pleasure for Korn to have Ray ! He feels every single beat. Thanks Ray for this awesome drumming !

[@themanhimself3]

Not only is he an amazing drummer, he looks exactly like what you would expect for a korn drummer.

[@user-cw2pb9zf8j]

no

[@Nockspielt]

I can listen to that 24 Hours a Day.

[@liyahlang949]

I love watching how much fun is he having that smile. Love watching people do what they love

[@willemvdk4886]

I think I've seen this 100 times by now and it still amazes me. What a dude

[@catman6089]

saw Korn live a few years ago, and Ray's performance alone was absolutely incredible. Dude's an awesome drummer AND a visual perfomer

[@starkeepercasillas9542]

Can we just agree that this is simply amazing 👍🏻you can really see how he is enjoying the music

[@Zachary_Sweis]

He effortlessly adds his own style to the performance without detracting from the song. All these little flourishes here and there. Outstanding.

[@lordfurious4073]

Man... what a performance! Not only an awesome, badass drummer, we've got a real ARTIST here. Huge respect, Ray! Thank you for all the musical inspiration through the years!

[@coryrikard8943]

Good Lord. Mechanics, power, flair. Ray is amazing.

[@grimkid]

dancing that kit like no other!

[@MisterFridayOMG]

I drum too and its the best workout I've ever had in my life. And I cycle too. Ray is so chill in switching back and forth like that.

[@daytonalakebiged9396]

I've watched this like 35 times now. You cant see this on the radio...Ray is so smooth and obviously talent comfortable.

[@FilthyCasual268]

Dave created this masterpiece. In Dave's absence, in my opinion, Ray has done a fine job of not only making the song sound awesome live, but making it his own.

[@balinsbane9060]

He would make a really good joker. Even right down to looking good in a suit, his gestures and motions and facial expressions

[@MonsterFlicks]

Ray makes it look easy. He's a master of his craft. It's inspiring to watch

[@oceanshb]

So awesome, thank you for posting these incredible perspectives from the drummers point of view, it is the one thing that we can't see as fans, but feel the most on the floor. Thank you, Merci', Mahalo, Gracias and every other thank you in every other language I can't speak.

[@jorgeavalos2693]

Absolutely an amazing drummer. That being said David was the “groove” behind Korn. It’s almost as if Ray is too good to be in this band, if that makes any sense.

[@fxexpert4541]

Too slow and too soft for this band

[@marie-eveblais6731]

hello there,slow what are talking about man? Ray is one of the best and most technical drummer out there in the music industry...

[@fxexpert4541]

@@marie-eveblais6731 you heard me.

[@marie-eveblais6731]

hello there , well you certainly don’t know what you’re talking about... He is playing on the tempo of the song, he has a metronome, the whole band had decide what would be the tempo of the song when they play it live... Freak on a leash is a slow song so don’t put that on the fault of ray Were you really expecting that he would play at 200bpm for freak on a leash?😂😂😂 If so you are just someone that is still frustrated after 12 years because David is not there anymore so you’re bitching on Ray to calm that frustration...

[@fxexpert4541]

@@marie-eveblais6731 not really frustrated about david absense. But their live performance is 'slow' thats all. It is true that he plays in tempo. Maybe the lack of dynamic and the other shit make it sounds less powerful.

[@AvalorOfficial]

Here I am looking at this insane talent and I still can't get over the emokid look.

[@swiftpiechop415]

Avalor like you like the emokid? look or don't ?!?!?

[@sideoutside]

Korn was before emo. The emo "look" was stolen from goth.

[@CloroxBleach-uc8uh]

On the bright side, if you dont bother worrying about his looks, you wont be bothered by his looks and instead will just focus on what's important: talent

[@La_sagne]

i really stopped worrying about the looks of other people who i dont want to have sex with. its really not worth it

[@jaimedonley8421]

I am blown away by the amount of coordination a drummer has! Look at that drum set! What a talented entertainer. I can barely walk on two feet without tripping over myself. Jeez.

[@maus_drummer]

One of the most bad ass drummers i ever seen... not only he don’t miss a note but puts on a great show!! Thats a complete entertainer.. a true professional!! Much respect ✊🏼

[@fjames5324]

Absolute "MAD MAN", Excellent drummer!

[@marcrrm]

Such a monster in the Drums!!! Ray is brutal

[@fromoutofuniverse]

Ray is way better drummer. Return to Korn during this quarantine, i was blown away by Ray. Listening Korn almost every day since then.

[@shaneseguin9824]

Playing some of rays beats are some of my funnest cover beats cause he has so much fun doing what he does and it shows in the feel of his rhythms!!! Atta boy Ray keep it coming

[@AnAmericanComposer]

What's the point of featuring Korn if you're going to censor the curse words, and censor them by muting the entire audio in such a ridiculous and jarring way? Way to throw the music by the wayside so you can... Make Korn PG, I guess? Lmao.

[@Mp57navy]

Yeah, censor "fuck", "cunt" and "bitch", but show people getting shot to pieces. The hypocrisy is real.

[@drumdude46]

So you're saying that to do that is...............Korny?

[@MatthewAdamAda]

It’s an ad.

[@spazzz13]

Yeah, as if someone who doesn't already know the band is gonna freak out all of a sudden... "omg they use the F word? i'm gonna dis-fan myself right now"

[@kalebdrums]

I dont think its about making Korn PG lol. Probably more so that they can feature the Vic Firth brand literally anywhere without being a brand risk. More money potential there.

[@BrianVelez]

Why does John sound like he is trying to scream softly for like a kindergarten class? XD

[@TIYX]

Whisper scream is a thing. It works in the studio but live if the sound guy is not on it, it comes off wrong.

[@philconey11]

His audio engineer doesn't know how to live mix whisper screams it seems. Venue guys have that problem.

[@DanielDwightMusic]

Stage volume can be a bitch

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

Y'all, you're hearing direct audio. That's why. Sound engineer is doing fine, you're just not hearing the audio from the crowd, so it sounds thin. Probably a direct monitor mix.

[@xDuckSZN]

@@holdmeclosertonydanza22 lol perfect answer! I’m an engineer myself!

[@Cookiecutter69]

Ray is the most fun drummer to watch just effortless lover of his craft man love this dude

[@matteomariamaltoni3596]

So good, groovy and with that precision… one of the best drummer in the whole scene

[@JohnieCanine]

my favorite drummer

[@colinboschma]

How

[@johnmichaelsansonetti3020]

Vinnie paul*****

[@hawghounders4558]

Johnmichael Sansonetti Tommy Aldridge*

[@Mo_Ketchups]

Could not agree more. (But, then again, I like jock-itch.)

[@Ryanh6661]

Joey Baca is my favorite drummer forsure!

[@chasekozlowicz632]

This guy is insane and awesome

[@spiritualconnection4807]

An absolute pleasure to watch. So satisfying. Complete control of the instrument.

[@scotthalpin4419]

love this bloke. so unassuming. great skills🤟

[@srmitch9260]

Ray is an absolute beast of a drummer. Massive respect.

[@Takaichi666-]

I was bummed when David left but watching ray he’s awesome as a drummer and he has a lot of fun drumming

[@nathanmueller2289]

You can really see ray have so much fun love this man i naver knew the old drummer but ray is over the top and fun to watch good on ya ray

[@drewbocop]

Every time I watch Ray all I can ever think is "this dude is still really appreciative about being in KoRn" lol The man gives it his all, all the time

[@grbgeslnger24]

Dudes an awesome drummer

[@filsolano5465]

I'm not gonna rag on Ray at all, he's a great drummer with great skills and showmanship he's an animal for sure!!! With that being said I prefer and totally miss Silveria with these cats behind the skins. He brought that unique power and groove to what they are now. The first few korn albums up to untouchables were the better albums imo. Congrats to Ray for doing his thang with the band. great video.

[@tyleroswald7929]

ray is such a good drummer.... loved seeing him perform in person...this video doesn't do him justice.

[@syahmiamir6566]

Those ghost notes, those fills. I really can't get enough with ray