Formed in 1993, the band originally featured vocalist Jonathan Davis, guitarists James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch, bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and drummer David Silveria.
[2][3] Life Is Peachy, released in 1996, included two cover versions – of Ice Cube's "Wicked" and War's "Lowrider",[4] while the band's third album Follow the Leader featured collaborations with Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst ("All in the Family") and rappers Ice Cube ("Children of the Korn") and Slimkid3 ("Cameltosis").
[5] Following the release of Korn's next three albums – 1999's Issues, 2002's Untouchables and 2003's Take a Look in the Mirror – all of which featured equal songwriting credits for all five band members,[6][7][8] Welch left the group in 2005 due to his "newfound Christian faith".
[9] Korn returned as a quartet in 2005 with See You on the Other Side, which co-credited producers The Matrix and Atticus Ross on many tracks.
[13] Original guitarist Brian "Head" Welch rejoined the band in 2013,[1] returning for The Paradigm Shift which co-credited producer Don Gilmore for songwriting.