In Conversation With JONATHAN DAVIS of KORN
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2024
- Korn frontman Jonathan Davis drops by Kerrang!'s London HQ to reveal all about their new album The Nothing. There's also chat Korn's history, Jonathan's entry to music, video games and much more.
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His eyes are very pure-looking. You can just tell what a good person he is by his eyes.
U are dumber than hell, u can’t tell about someone by their eyes, hell
💕👍
*Can we just acknowledge how kind and down to earth this interviewer is! This is what we want to hear!!*
Can we just acknowledge he doesn't know music though, many bands and artists have been capable of 13 albums in 25 years, Megadeth are a year off, ACDC did it, Queen nailed it, Bowie smashed out 13 in his first 12 years..
@@CyPhaSaRin Don't forget Buckethead too...lol. But yea there's many artists and bands who have released 13+ albums in 25 years.
no
@@CyPhaSaRin "Many" doesn't make it not a rare task... It is an achievement, there would be tens of thousands of bands, and around a hundred who have done this much work. You also have the complete nutters like Johnny Cash who did 56 studio albums....
@@CyPhaSaRin but off 13 in 12..most of its CRAP. so wtf eV
Such a soft spoken man with an incredibly powerful singing voice.
Yes. He's also such a teddy bear to protect... In many ways. ❤️💔🖤
Back in the day, before FTL era, you had to search and search for any tidbits of the band, and I totally imagined them as the hardest dudes ever born. Now we know how awesome each guy is
This is the same guy who wrote the lyrics to the song K@#Ø%! 🙄
@@isabellam1936 hard to believe. He seems so kind and so shy.
he is smart too. insightful
JD ...cant believe how well he is doing. 👊 we love you mannnnn.
Adam Turner I am the shape
I love Jonathan, May God bless you in all of your ways, man!! And I just can't wait to hear the newest album from Korn!!! Yeeeaaahhh!!!! AWESOME!!!...And little did I know he came to London just now???.......I wanted to meet him ! We love you Jon!!!!!
@@marinamarchese6748 . 👍
I just adore him!! I love you, Jonathan!!!
@@marinamarchese6748 May God lead people to the right path of worshiping Him and having a harmonious family life without demonic influences.
Jonathan is an amazing person, I'm so looking forward to this korn record and seeing them live again.
🙏
💎
Agreed, untouchables was a godly album
I love u jdevil when I first got a CD player my cousin bought me follow the leader album I finally found music that I felt the same as the songs go I had a tough child hood I’m bipolar have a bunch of mental issues An the only time I feel sane is when I herd your voice I’ve been in love with u since then I love u Jonathan an thank u for making songs that I’ve been Thur an u understand how it really is mentally ill an u say things that I can just relate to an u have been Thur hell be strong your a wonderful father I love u so much your fan jill
DDOA yeah, that album was untouchable.
What did you think of the record?
I beat cancer listening to Korn!! love you JD
JUSTIN
Congrats. Good shit man. Be strong
@@bizzex5685 korn and cannabis lol thanks
congratulations man. thats what im fucking talking about
That so awesome! Congrats indeed!
JD is genuine, down to earth, soft spoken. His singing is raw with emotion and real with pain. It’s impossible to listen to Korn and not feel. It just works so well, his vocals and the music, you just cannot listen to it and not experience what he is. I’ve been a fan for 27 years! I’ve seen them 5 times in concert. It’s always a therapeutic experience. If you haven’t experienced KORN live, do it at the first opportunity you get. And then, go back and do it again! Love you JD.
Jonathan Davis I hope your doing well just know that there are fans out there willing to listen to you and help you cope just as you have helped every single one of us. As fans we can be quite selfish and ask only about the next record the next tour, but I want to take the time to say that beyond the devotion and fandom there is a real love we have for you and everyone in the band prayers and positive vibes your way.
I couldn't have said that better!
Beautiful comment
Amen. 🙏
Im sure there are many people in his life willing to listen to him
@@patientmental875 I'm sure there is as there was for many other artists who sadly left us too early. Personally I know it carried more weight when a stranger came out of nowhere asking me about my day giving me advice. I guess I'm saying we should take of the people we admire when we come across them and treat them like people and make them feel a little more human and not having to hold themselves up to the pedestal we put em on.
Its time for the Hall Of Fame
Damn Right!
Took my dads band like 40-50 years to get into the RRHOF so don’t hold out hope
Korn definitely deserve it though
@Louis Dee, what band?
Not Another James Murphy YES
Louis Dee great band
His voice is so original and dope as a singer... I always loved him for being dark and different!
There is no other Mr. Jonathan Davis. Beautiful mind. Beautiful person. One of God's Greatest creations.
@@freethrice I agree!! Love JD he's so quiet....soft spoken... Singing as Amazing as he does! & His Classic Screams!! Love u Jonathan ❤️ Thank you
Such a strong good hearted person with so much pain. It's always the good that suffers the most why is that
because we care
@@paulflint6254 yes we do
Indigo children and angels on Earth, I think :/
Because theres a demonic force feeding on the most evil type of pain... Ive noticed exactly what youre talking about... The blood of an innocent is much more valuable or something... But yeah everywhere you look you see just the worst, most shallow, most careless people living the best lives in wealth and good health, god is a joke
It’s probably suffering that causes people to become “good”, as dark as that sounds.
you won't find a more authentic guy than jon
gotta love him
Yes you will
frank unodostres ehhh. I wouldn’t say that lol. You don’t know him super well to say that
I've had the honor of meeting him a few times over the years, and he is the most down to earth guy ever. I am really looking forward to hearing his new music too
I met him twice. He's a very nice person and he's quiet. I'm also excited for this new album!!
@Shawn Leonard lol what?
This guy doesn’t nearly get enough credit as a great frontman
What the ??? ... 🤨
Top 25 All Time
Jonathan is a beautiful human being ❤
I'm 25 years old. Been listening since I was literally a baby.
I'm 28.
Same here.
I used to listen to "Issues", " Follow the Leader" and "Americana" by The Offspring on cassette.
I'm about to be 32 and same here, I grew up to korn, marilyn, nirvana..etc and still jam to korn today!! Love them..👍
Same lol
30 here. remember playing their first album on my old school sanyo cd player back in 2001, my mind was literally blown!
Me too but I'm a teenager
I like how the interviewer kind of evolves his questions based on where the conversation is going, very good questions and a very organic conversation
My gosh I still love this beautiful human being. I'm 33 now and still a die hard fan. His music helped me through some VERY dark times in my life. I'll always love Jonathan Davis. I wanted to marry him when I was 9. Still do 😊 lol
who else thinks JD looks like a badass pirate?
Pirate Ghost??
@@toddbarnett3355 took me a sec but I got the reference
Todd Barnett or is he a ghost pirate?
haha one of his kids is named Pirate 💚
Im dying now lol
I've been a fan since the first album and I'd be DEAD without KoRn. Through all the hell I've experienced, KoRn has always helped me cope. Thank you, for every word and every note. You mean more to us fans than you'll ever know
God can give you peace beyond your imagination Just confess from your heart that Jesus is your saviour and your life will change in an instant when you are born again in the holy spirit instead of living in the flesh. Look at Jonathans band mates testimonies who have found Jesus. This stuff is real changed my life! Jesus loves you no matter your past, just believe with faith.
@@pauldobell I really appreciate your response! At the time of the albums release, I was not following God. I had often looked towards music to bring me out of depression and suicide.
I am now a believer in Christ Jesus my personal living savior. I now know that's it's only thru HIM and HIS PERFECT work completed at the cross that I may be redeemed in the eyes of the Almighty God.
My respect for Head and Fieldy is insane cuz I can consider them brothers in Christ.
KoЯn!
Kidnap the Sandy Claws could easily be the best cover in the history of music
He’s so intellectual, grounded and genuine. I relate to the passion he has for what he loves doing, and he won’t let others dictate how he should express himself. Can’t wait for the album to come out ... freaking September?🤦🏻♀️
Man I loved this band since the beginning holy shit
That's a long time.
This deserves top comment...very real I felt you on that..
You love nothing , the only decent album this crap band made is the path of totality
@@geraltofbolivia7421 the fucking dubstep album? Can't tell if you're joking or not lmao
same here
Jonathan Davis is the man. He's grown so much since I met him so many years ago. Korn will always be my favorite band.
Mine too
That "are you ready" question was brilliant. The interviewer is great.
I definitely was not ready!!!
"When you're going through hell.... keep going." - Winston Churchill
Come to heaven. God bless.
For some reason I always forget that Jon's a gamer.
I can't wait to see them! I love Jonathan. He looks so sad in some parts of this interview.. No wonder. Poor man.. but he is a beast. He learned to face things without substances. Feel and heal...not dumb it down. Talk and write about it. He's been an Idol of mine
Haha, 17:45..Yes! The EDM Jonathan was not for me!
I love this man with my entire soul.... hes saved so many lives with his voice... including mine...
Interviewer is amazing!!!!
Jon is laying it all out.
The hurt and pain still stays with him.
After this short time, being Jon for Jon and nothing more. than having to looking after his boys, and sadly now grieving the loss of his wife.
He is still 💯 himself and trying to always be there for music and his fam.
Props to Jon. It wouldn’t of been easy to do the shows and records an album after the loss of him wife. ❤️❤️
I remember when FTL came out, I was in 6th grade. I was obsessed with Korn, Jonathan especially. I used to call him my dad, because I felt like he was there for me when my own father was strung out on heroin. It sounds so stupid now, but just seeing him now reminds me of how much love I still have for him and the band. He's such a cool dude. 🖤🖤
It's so crazy how much you can have in common with a person you'll never meet. He's such a humble human.👍
Were all humans man. Theres MILLIONS AND MILLIONS that are just like you and me. Its amazing, really is
Jonathan Davis, Rob Zombie and Manson are the GOATS of alt-metal!
Stefanie B what about Sonny Sandoval? 😢
This is legit one of the best interviews I've ever seen of any musician. Even though there is a little bit of jet lag it felt real and it felt like A genuine conversation which is always way better than just a casual Interview. Thank you for this !! Great job
I mean, Jonathan was really honest and down to earth, the interviewer just rattled off the list... But I see what you mean
Agreed. Ive watched so many interviews from jd. This one however spoke to me differently. I'm just glad it's out there. Watched it a couple times already. Thanks for this.
Love Johnathan. The interviewer did a good job
Jon is such a kind and fragile soul - it’s his art/music & kids that still keeps him alive. Let’s hope we can be so lucky to embrace his therapy of music for the next twenty years.
Three minutes.... When I see Jon's face I think about my Dad. In Jenuary 30 th my Mother passed away because of cancer and even through they were no longer a couple, he still suffers a lot this big loss and he has his same eyes, the same fragility... From the very bottom of my Heart I Wish for him and for his Kids the very best, May the music be his "therapy" against the sorrow and sadness of these days. I know that I am saying anything new, but I really Mean It.
Hi. I also see the pain in his eyes. I am going through exactly the same situation. I have a 5yr old daughter and my partner is dying right this moment of cancer and probably only has hours, maybe a day or two left.
Sorry to learn of your father's pain. I hope he is coping today and may the music bless all of us. KoRn isn't just a band. They are more.
@@TheCodexNecro we feel Better today. Be strong, even if it's atroxious, horrible, nightmarish be strong... I am so Sorry for what Is happening to you, because I still remember the day mom went in coma and died in the night, let all the sorrow, the suffering go... Cry all your tears but don't repress anything. Repression in this Moment would only hurt you more. I know it's hard because of your baby girl, but before being a mother you are a woman, a partner and it's ok of you cry, because you loved that man. If you abandon yourself to the sorrow you Will be able to start healing and your daughter needs you to heal, to guide her at your very best. My mom suffered all her Life for the loss of her mother, Sha wasn't able to be strong in life, not strong enough for being a role model to me or my Brother, don't do the same mistake, for your daughter's sake. I Hope for you the best dear
Sincerely...
@@redbear4350 Thanks so much for your detailed response to me. I do appreciate it so much.
I am the father, my partner is the mother who is dying. I should have mentioned that, not that it matters because your advice is still relevant and I will take it on board.
One of the worries I have is how do I raise a little girl and provide what a mother would give...all I've ever known is working and providing.... I suppose it will come in time.
Thank you.
@@TheCodexNecro being a man or a woman doesn't make any difference to me. I won't change the message Just because you are a man, you are a human First...
@@redbear4350 You are right. We are all human and come into this world the same and equal. What matters is being there for each other. Stay safe.
Damn if its darker then issues that's pretty dark
Fax bruh😂😂
if its darker than me.... well that doesent mean much im pale af
The dark ones usually bring out his best...
Extremely dark... whole album is out now!!
What about self titled?
Respect...that was a very good interview, he didn't talk over Jonathon, and didn't talk about the tragedy or push Jonathon for answers. Great work.
JD is such a genuine dude jeez, I love how chill and real he is.
Now this is man I can listen to. James Maynard and J Davis, Legends.
Korn you have helped me thru many years of pain, for that I love u!
God bless you brother.
the man is an international music idol and yet...so humble..the guy is just amazing
Long time since i had some Gold on my feed, well here it is
Hreat point! 100% agreed
@@LB-jx7ot Absolutely hreat!
@@rollinstoned9816 haha, autocorrect
@@LB-jx7ot 😂
He looks tired like this album took a lot outta him. We are gonna get a great album
He started off by saying he was jetlagged, so we can forgive him a little lack of energy I suppose.
But yeah, the album is going to rock as ever!
The album was done months ago
PatientMental couldint let me have it huh. I’m done with this chat. You’ll never find me
Flying from America to London is a LOONNNGGG trip.. I'd be fucked aswell lol
I pray that you JD heal from the dark cloud that has been following you,please remember us die hard fans love you so much and it seems dark clouds are over most of us and know that we don’t want to lose you in the process, congratulations on having two beautiful children that you know need you as much as we do,please keep strong and thank you for all your brilliant work
This interview was excellent!! Good job Kerrang!! Much respect to you. I love long JD interviews because it shows how humble he is as a person. 🐐
I'm lost
You'll never find me 🤘
I'm so happy for Jon. This is the interview I've been waiting for since Devens passing. Nuff respect to the guy! We love you Jon! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
FUCK YEAH JONATHAN!!! YOU'RE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME!!! KEEP ON GOING MY MAN ❤️💜❤️💜💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️ KoRn FOR LIFE!!!
excellent interview . my fav vocalist ever ..25 fn amazing yrs jds lyrics changed and inspired me gave a place where i could take all my rage and pain the only person my entire life i ever felt understood me cuz he was experiencing the same thing im lost for words just how much this s.o.b means to me jd is and will forever be my idol ..
@Ewolf5150 No man I totally get him, have you ever experiencenced so much rage yoh want to hurt someone/yourself or you just need a release, maybe you shout, maybe you become depressed... Well, KoRn is pure emotion, it's got tempo changes is has rage and Jonathan Davis puts his raw thoughts and feelings into these songs and into his live performances and if you know then you just know how it feels to headbang along, feeling the words, the dark dirty bass, everything has personality... He may be just a man, but so was jesus if you get me...
I didnt know id write for so long lmao
It'll get better brotha. One day at a time and one foot in front of the other. I'm absolutely sure your kids are proud of you!
The first I ever heard Korn was from the Street Fighter Anime, Blind was played at the very end and it blew my socks off. Been a die hard fan since
It feels so good to see Jonathan feeling good. Hero of my childhood. 25 Years wow.
My idol, what a great guy. Loved watching this
He's probably one of my favorite persons on this planet. He's so tough, resiliant and yet so sweet. I love him.
Ohhh yeah I start to listen KoRN when I was have 12years old at the 2002 Untouchables change my life now I still want be my dream for play good KoRN Metal Songs I play guitar I make music all is thanks to KORN my first favorite Band of all the times Love KORN! !!!!!!
Jonathan is hands down one of my favorite musicians/people. Met him at ROTR and such a humble, kind human. Sending love to him. Hope he's doing well
His voice is literally the soundtrack to my life . Honestly they are my favorite band of all time. Just turned 30. Started listening to them when I was 12. I’ve seen Korn 6 times.
Amazing. Me too, I'm 31 🙂 I cannot wait for February to get their next album. I can't believe we get another album, I'm so grateful.
People say Nü Metal is irrelevant but Korn is still around so Nü Metal isn’t irrelevant that much like people claim
Korn has made a profound impact in my life in so many ways.
thank you korn,thank you jonathan
i love jonathan davis, a huge part of what shaped me as a person, is his music, so i'm thankful for that
I saw JD last year on his solo tour and he was amazing. I hope to see korn soon
Saw him do Black Labyrinth in London, epic, and such an intimate venue.
Same. One of the best shows I've ever attended!
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Nicholas Herman yup it was the closest to the stage I've ever been
Ash Maybe nice he did it outdoors here at a festival
It makes me kind of sad to see him getting older after Korn being my favorite band for last 17 years (fuck im getting old too...). Although happy that they are still making great music.
Although I haven't liked them for nearly as long as you have, it still makes me sad to see him so old. But I'll always love him and Korn no matter what.
I always joke with my mom, one of us will say "I didn't give him permission to grow up like that and he did it anyways" lmao
I'll listen to them still..haven't listened in awhile....just watched the Woodstock 99 video...now listening again.
Yeah. Me too man!
I hate being old. Why we have to getting old???
17 years? trying being a fan since the beginning now thats feeling old lol
I miss the old days
JD is so awesome & humble. Keep your head up man✌💫🌟✨
I've been a Korn fan since mid nineties, i have never categorized them they are their own genre . Im still blown away that each album they release is incredibly polished, emotionally lyrically eloquent and awesome AF 🤘
The best day of my life was last year october 26th when I met Johnathan Davis when he was solo touring. I bought $200 Vip tickets and it was soooo worth it. Ive been a fan since i was 5 (now 17) and im so excited for Korn, Tool, and slipknot this year. God bless you Johnathan.
also my initials are JD as well ;)
I went that day too!!
Tiffany oh wow! If you saw a white kid, wearing a Korn shirt it mightve been me lol!
Since 5! Your parents must be the best!
@@tudalu Yep!
Yep, you sound like a kid alright
Jonathan is the bomb dot com. Such a calmness about him in this interview & how his eyes light up when he talks about his kids & his art. What a beautiful man 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
"I love it, it just makes me feel i am doing something positive. Out of my pain came something good and that's the reason why i am here. I could retired long time ago, i don't have to do this, i love helping kids and i love making art. So here i am." - i got goosebumps, thank you for those beautiful honest words. Love you Jon. 🙏🏻
A legend alive. I so admire you JD, just keep on going, you are an awesome being! congrats for the interview, excellent, very informative , down to earth. this is what I call an interviewer! JD was really comfortable!
i admire jon in so many ways i mean he had a pretty bad spot in his childhood etc the loss of his wife,addiction etc his innovative approach to what hes done with korn etc just seen korn the other night ive seen them many times but the other night was absolutely incredible they all sounded awesome super tight full of energy it was an incredible show, all of us fans love you jon sincerely looking forward to the new album
Album going to be a beast. I hope it has a lot of screams and emotional breakdowns.
What a great interviewer. Simple questions and allows him to speak. Wish all interviews could be like this.
Every album is amazing in my opinion. I just love how they pour their heart and soul into their music and that alone makes them the best.
I'm glad JD is happy in life, he poured out his soul to let us all know we were felt.
Jonathan you are still looking very sweet and adorable. Your biggest fan Mary. You still sound good.
Jon you're such an inspiration! ❤ It broke my heart to hear what you've been going through! I got so much love for you man.
What a lovely guy.
Unapologetically real and sincere Jonathan as always! I love this man! I would really enjoy a KoЯn collab with Celldweller, that's gonna be the most epic shit ever for sure!
Jonathan davis👍❤️❤️👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
korns music has always been there when im going through tough times and most of their music has in fact stuck with me over the years, pretty much just wanted to say love you jd and just korn in general
Jonathan is truly an inspiration, such a well spoken, well carried person, always with a smile when things are going bad. Class act and a living legend.
I love you Jonathan, you are so genuine,thank you for all the strength you gave me with your voice and lyrics.
It's good to see him laugh but omg you can see the pain oozing out of his pores.... damn that hurts
I’m only hearing now that some shit went down for him last year, but beyond that, he did say he was feeling pretty jet lagged at the start
But I’m gonna go catch up on JD’s 2018; sounds like it was hellacious
Awesome to hear JD speak about his Skinny Puppy & Industrial influences. Can’t wait to hear the new album. Take core JD
Skinny puppy is great
Love the new single, sad that JD is going through hard times :(
Amazing jd I love u stay strong he was so nice to me when I met him that’s my profile pic lol man he held me as I cried I was 11 when I got my first korn cd an I’m 27 now have never loved another band ever
Your lyrics saved many life's!
Never forget that
Ditto. No exaggeration.
We love you Jonathan 🤘🏻
Jonathan Davis I hope you know we l truly love you you have a huge heart I am baffled how you have survived over the years and created 13 incredible albums don't feel scared we are here for you you are a legend a survivor and a wonderful father to your kids we are standing above you to lift you up from your darkness I am exited to continue on our journey and enjoy your beautiful music together love so much and good luck
10 incredible albums
Johnathan is a beautiful soul. I understand about darkness following a person. Mine began at age 2 and continues today.
21:00 Life Is Peachy is my favorite Korn album lol
what did he say between 20:30 and 20:36? I didn't get it.
This man has been through some tough emotional stuff. I'm so glad I've got to meet him and the rest of the band multiple times, shared stories and gave them demos of my music. I've been a Korn fan since 1995 when I first heard "Shoots And Ladders" on the radio when and about 2 weeks later I saw their music video for "Blind" on MTV late at night when my parents were out at the bar, and vividly remember jumping on the couch and breaking a table lamp - my parents came home about 10 minutes later and my stepdad beat the shit out me. It was another beating I took when he was drunk.
Life experiences like this are the main reason why Korn is my all time favorite band because Jon sings about abuse and BS I've been through, I was 12 years old when I discovered them on my own, got to meet them at their Korn Kampaign '98 when they released' Follow The Leader'.
And multiple times afterwards.
This band is my Beatles.
I would give anything to meet them all. They're my favorite band and I'm so excited to go to their concert this month, it'll be my first one ever.
They mean a whole lot to me
The way it seems they all poured their soul into this album between jons rough 18 months and brians spiritual transformation this forthcoming album is gonna explode speakers hearts and expectations i know JD dont read UA-cam comments but he knows were all behind him his passion and what he pours out has saved me on multiple occasions i hope he knows how much he has helped all of us and now we owe it to him ✊✊💜💜
As an artist you can never stop creating and I'm glad to see he still has the energy to keep creating. Like he siad he could have retired but all the creative flow needs an outlet
Such a legend and he’s handling a tough situation well. Hopefully he’ll find peace because for many years his music has helped me find some.
I am going see them this tour no matter what. I have seen them 4 times and can't wait.
I love Jonathan! He's such a beautiful human being!
This man just... i feel exausted just watching these interviews thinking of everything he's gone through n how the hell i would have caved in so long ago if i were in his shoes (who m i kidding? I got an out waiting 4 me already, n i've only my mind 2 deal with) n i just can't watch these things through. I stopped again n b back watching sometime, mayb, but i just can't grasp just how the hell he's still standing.
I swear to dog.
I can't.
Korn is the sole survivor of rock.
JD seems to be doing well despite everything.