In October 2012, American nu-metal legends Korn—led by Jonathan Davis and in lineup with James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier (without Brian "Head" Welch)—delivered one of their most powerful and experimental concerts at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the iconic 4,000-capacity venue opened in 1940 and a rock scene landmark.
This performance was part of the tour supporting The Path of Totality (2011), where the band first heavily incorporated drum machines and dubstep elements live, featuring guest Skrillex on several tracks. Captured professionally and later remastered in 4K with AC3 5.1 sound, the show caught Korn in a transitional era: heavy 7-string riffs and Fieldy's bass thumps backed a drum barrage with electronic inserts, while Davis' screaming and emotional outbursts drove the crowd wild. Opening with classic "Blind", flowing through "Freak on a Leash", "Got the Life", "Falling Away from Me", and new tracks from Path of Totality like "Get Up!", "Narcissistic Cannibal", and "Chaos Lives in Everything" with Skrillex—blending old and new sound in explosive fashion. Masks, jumps, sweat, and pure adrenaline—this gig stands as one of the boldest and most divisive in Korn's history, as they reimagined their sound in front of die-hard fans.