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DT: JULY 22, 2016
FR: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ALEXANDRA GREENBERG
BARI LIEBERMAN, MSO PR
 KORN
ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR 12th STUDIO ALBUM
‘THE SERENITY OF SUFFERING’
OUT OCTOBER 21 ON ROADRUNNER RECORDS
NEW SINGLE “ROTTING IN VAIN”
OUT TODAY, JULY 22
ALONGSIDE VIDEO DIRECTED BY DEAN KARR
FEATURING ‘SONS OF ANARCHY’ STAR TOMMY FLANAGAN
VIEW HERE
CATCH KORN LIVE NOW
WITH ROB ZOMBIE ON THE ‘RETURN OF THE DREADS TOUR’
AND THIS FALL ON THE ‘NOCTURNAL UNDERGROUND TOUR’
WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
 The Serenity of Suffering cover art by Ron English.
Following great anticipation, KORN–one of the most influential rock bands of modern times–today (July 22) have announced their 12th studio album, THE SERENITY OF SUFFERING. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Mastodon), the album will be released on October 21 and features a special guest appearance from Corey Taylor of Slipknot. It marks the band’s welcomed return to Roadrunner Records who previously released 2010’s KORN III – Remember Who You Are and 2011’s The Path of Totality.
KORN—Jonathan Davis (vocals), James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar), Brian “Head” Welch (guitar), Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu (bass) and Ray Luzier (drums)–performed the first single “Rotting In Vain” in front of 25,000 peopleduring a thunderous set at Chicago’s Open Air festival this past Saturday, July 16. Today, fans everywhere can tune in as the song is officially released alongside its video with the launch of the album’s pre-order here: http://flyt.it/KORNSOS
“‘Rotting in Vain’ was written about being in that black place, being in situations that I don’t like in life–be it relationships, or feeling when you’re stuck and you’re just being abused or you don’t like where you’re at, and you just sit there and rot,” shares Jonathan Davis. “It takes you years and years to figure out how to claw your way out. That’s where ‘Rotting in Vain’ came from. I’m just sitting there, fucking dying and letting it happen for years and years and not helping myself to get out of that place. That’s the vibe that inspired the song.”
“Rotting In Vain”‘s macabre video–which makes its premiere today via Rollingstone.com–captures the essence of the song. Starring “Sons of Anarchy” actor Tommy Flanagan along with KORN, the video taps into the dark underbelly of a bizarre world.View the video-lensed by famed rock video director Dean Karr–now here: https://youtu.be/nq9j1qkj2Vc
Earlier this week, the multi-platinum Grammy-winning rock band kicked off the “Return of the Dreads Tour,” their co-headlining summer trek with Rob Zombie and special guest In This Moment that crosses the U.S. through September 3. Beginning September 24, KORN will share co-headlining duties with Breaking Benjamin on the “Nocturnal Underground” fall arena tour, featuring special guests Motionless In White and Silver Snakes, that takes the band deep into the heart of America through late October. Additionally, KORN is also set to appear at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival in October. KORN’s full tour routing can be found below.
 KORN pictured l to r is Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, Jonathan Davis, Brian “Head” Welch,
Ray Luzier and James “Munky” Shaffer
Photo credit: Dean Karr
About KORN:
KORN built an immortal bond in 1993 the first time Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, and Brian “Head” Welch decided to make music as a unit. They shed blood, sweat, and tears in the studio and on stage, fashioning an undeniable and unique sound that would permanently alter the course of rock music. After six seminal releases, two Grammy Awards, countless sold out shows, and selling 35 million albums worldwide, Head left the group in 2004 to face the demons of addiction. KORN soldiered on, adding drummer Ray Luzier in 2007 and releasing four more full-length releases. In 2012, a triumphant and tear-filled reunion happened on stage as the group headlined the Carolina Rebellion Festival with Head reprising his legendary part on “Blind.” The initial bond came back into focus, and it was time for their next studio album, The Paradigm Shift, which seamlessly melds the group’s ever-present spirit of innovation with their signature metallic catharsis, paving the way for the future yet again. In 2014, KORN started their 20th anniversary celebrations, playing their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in its entirety. The shows were so well received, the group continued the festivities into 2015, performing the record on tour to fans around the world. Look for KORN to release their twelfth album The Serenity of Suffering this October.
KORN’s complete U.S. tour routing for 2016 is:
For more information on KORN, visit:
For press inquiries, contact MSO PR: Mitch Schneider | mschneider@msopr.com
Alexandra Greenberg | agreenberg@msopr.com Bari Lieberman| blieberman@msopr.com (tour press) |
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