KoRn Electrifies Welcome To Rockville 2025
The nu metal pioneers lit up Daytona Beach’s stage with thunderous riffs and crowd energy!
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KoRn brought the heat to Daytona Beach over Memorial Day weekend, proving their status as nu metal trailblazers remains unshakable. Photographers Jim Louvau and Cooper Summers (@jimlouvau, @whoiscoop) captured the quintet firing off fan-favorite tracks against a backdrop of towering flames and laser lights. From opener “Blind” to the pulsing low end of “Freak on a Leash,” the crowd fed off every drop of Jonathan Davis’s raw vocal power.
High-octane Performance
Lead singer Jonathan Davis commanded the stage in signature black, handling his mic-stand like a weapon as sparks flew behind him. Guitarists Munky and Head traded blistering solos in perfect sync, while bassist Fieldy and drummer Ray Luzier locked in a thunderous groove. Every stomp and scream drew cheers from tens of thousands packed onto the infield of Daytona International Speedway. In one standout moment, Davis climbed a riser and lunged toward the crowd mid-song, igniting a wave of crowd-surfing pandemonium.
Festival Highlights And Setlist
The 15-track set pulled heavily from KoRn’s early catalog, with deep cuts like “B.B.K.” and “Here to Stay” slipping seamlessly alongside newer singles from their 2022 album. Pyrotechnics flared on each chorus, accentuating the band’s dynamic shifts between groove-laden verses and bone-rattling choruses. Between songs, Davis thanked Daytona fans for “keeping nu metal alive,” and teased an exclusive merch drop after the show.
Band Background And Recent Appearances
Formed in Bakersfield, California in 1993, KoRn pioneered the nu metal sound that dominated late-’90s radio. Over three decades and 14 studio albums later, they continue to headline major festivals worldwide. Earlier this month, KoRn closed out the Temple stage at Sonic Temple Festival, stunning fans with a late-night slot that ran past curfew (as shared via their Instagram on May 6). Those appearances set the stage for the band’s high-voltage Welcome To Rockville takeover.
Looking Ahead: Canada Tour
Hot off the Florida performance, KoRn has already sent Canadian fans into a frenzy by kicking off presale for their Kanada 2025 run. According to an Instagram announcement on May 8, presale tickets went live at 10AM local time, covering nine dates from Ottawa (September 17) through Vancouver (October 1). The general on-sale begins March 28 at 10AM local. [Presale Announcement](https://www.instagram.com/p/DHn_sCJJDiB/)
Fans hoping to score spots on these North American dates are urged to check their inboxes for access codes and mark their calendars for the general sale. As KoRn’s Instagram caption notes, “Check your inboxes for the code,” promising a swift sell-out across Canada’s major markets.
KoRn’s Welcome To Rockville set underlined why they remain a festival staple: an unwavering fan base, thunderous stage production, and a catalog packed with anthems. With a Canada tour on the horizon and summer festival appearances lined up, the band shows no sign of slowing down. Daytona may have been the kickoff, but the nu metal journey continues coast-to-coast.
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