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Photos: Korn Takes Over Fiddler's Green With Gojira, Spiritbox

The nu-metal pioneers kicked off the set with "Here to Stay" and encored with "Freak on a Leash."
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Korn has won two Grammy Awards for their songs "Freak on a Leash" and "Here to Stay." Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Everyone became a freak on a leash when Korn blasted into Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on October 16 for a whirlwind show that included openers Gojira and Spiritbox.

Since forming in 1993, the nu-metal pioneers of Korn have continued to push boundaries, especially with their latest albums, Requiem (2022) and Untitled (2023).  With a legacy spanning decades, Korn's influence on modern metal is undeniable, and the members' ability to blend aggressive riffs with melodic hooks has solidified its status as one of the most iconic bands in the genre.

The set kicked off with "Here to Stay" and "Dead Bodies Everywhere," and even nodded to Metallica with a riff in "Shoots and Ladders" before a three-song encore of "Falling Away From Me," "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" and "Freak on a Leash."

See photos from the show below:

Gojira at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

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Gojira is known for its technical skill and complex song structures.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Gojira has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Gojira's lyrics often focus on environmental issues, climate change and social injustice.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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"Gojira" is the Japanese word for Godzilla, symbolizing the band's message of environmental destruction.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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The band has a dedicated and passionate fan base.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Gojira is a French metal band that formed in 1996.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)


Korn at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

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Korn styles its name as KoЯn, with the backward "R" inspired by the Toys "R" Us logo.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn's most recent album, Untitled, was released in 2023.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn has had a significant cultural impact, particularly on the nu-metal genre.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Guitarist James "Munky" Schaffer got his nickname from his feet, which were compared to monkey hands.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Before joining Korn, Jonathan Davis worked as a mortician.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn has won several MTV Video Music Awards.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn has been covered by artists such as Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park and Slipknot.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn was the first white rock artist to play at the Apollo Theater in Harlem since Buddy Holly.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Korn achieved mainstream success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Jonathan Davis and Korn.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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"Freak on a Leash" was the band's first major hit.
Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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