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Requiem

by Korn

Released: February 04, 2022

Nu metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

Despite enduring various hardships, including personal struggles and lineup changes, Korn has successfully maintained their standing as nu-metal pioneers, while not losing sight of their progressive artistic tendencies, which is evident in this album. These facets are notably visible in tracks like "Start the Healing" and "Lost in the Grandeur." In a broader sense, "Requiem" encapsulates Korn's metamorphosis through different stages of their career. Released in 2022, it marks the band's fourteenth studio album.

Inside the Recording

It features three singles, "Start the Healing," "Forgotten," and "Lost in the Grandeur." "Requiem" was produced by Chris Collier, with band members, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, and Brian Welch working on guitar and vocals.

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Interesting Facts

Over the years, Korn has been known for…

Over the years, Korn has been known for their distinctive sound, characterized by heavy guitar riffs, deep basslines, and Davis' unique vocal style.

"Requiem" is an album by American nu metal…

"Requiem" is an album by American nu metal band Korn.

"Requiem" stands as a manifestation of the band's…

"Requiem" stands as a manifestation of the band's ability to experiment within their chosen genre while keeping intact their unmistakable identity.

Several elements woven into the songs' fabric align…

Several elements woven into the songs' fabric align with the thematic underpinning of healing and the exploration of existential questions.

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The Complete Album Story

"Requiem" is an album by American nu metal band Korn. Released in 2022, it marks the band's fourteenth studio album. It features three singles, "Start the Healing," "Forgotten," and "Lost in the Grandeur."

"Requiem" was produced by Chris Collier, with band members, Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, and Brian Welch working on guitar and vocals. Over the years, Korn has been known for their distinctive sound, characterized by heavy guitar riffs, deep basslines, and Davis' unique vocal style.

"Requiem" stands as a manifestation of the band's ability to experiment within their chosen genre while keeping intact their unmistakable identity. Several elements woven into the songs' fabric align with the thematic underpinning of healing and the exploration of existential questions. These facets are notably visible in tracks like "Start the Healing" and "Lost in the Grandeur."

In a broader sense, "Requiem" encapsulates Korn's metamorphosis through different stages of their career. Despite enduring various hardships, including personal struggles and lineup changes, Korn has successfully maintained their standing as nu-metal pioneers, while not losing sight of their progressive artistic tendencies, which is evident in this album.