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korn

korn -lrb- stylized as koЯn -rrb- is an american nu metal band from bakersfield , california , formed in 1993 .
the band 's current lineup includes founding members jonathan davis -lrb- vocals , bagpipes -rrb- , james `` munky '' shaffer -lrb- guitar -rrb- , brian `` head '' welch -lrb- guitar , backing vocals -rrb- , and reginald `` fieldy '' arvizu -lrb- bass -rrb- , with the addition of ray luzier -lrb- drums -rrb- , who replaced the band 's original member , david silveria in 2007 .
korn was originally formed by three of the members of the band l.a.p.d. korn released their first demo album , `` neidermayer 's mind '' , in 1993 .
the band later went on to release their self-titled debut album in 1994 , followed by `` life is peachy '' in 1996 .
the band experienced mainstream success with `` follow the leader '' -lrb- 1998 -rrb- and `` issues '' -lrb- 1999 -rrb- , both of which debuted at number one on the `` billboard '' 200 .
the band 's mainstream success continued with `` untouchables '' -lrb- 2002 -rrb- , `` take a look in the mirror '' -lrb- 2003 -rrb- and `` see you on the other side '' -lrb- 2005 -rrb- .
a compilation album , `` greatest hits vol .
1 '' , was released in 2004 , spanning a decade of singles and concluding the band 's recording contract with immortal records and epic records .
they signed to virgin records , releasing `` see you on the other side '' in 2005 , and an untitled album in 2007 .
korn 's other recent albums , '' '' -lrb- 2010 -rrb- and `` the path of totality '' -lrb- 2011 -rrb- , were released via roadrunner records , with the latest album `` the paradigm shift '' -lrb- 2013 -rrb- being released via prospect park and caroline records .
, korn had sold around 35 million copies worldwide .
twelve of the band 's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the `` billboard '' 200 , eight of which have peaked in the top five .
eight official releases are certified platinum or multi-platinum by the recording industry association of america -lrb- riaa -rrb- , and one is certified gold .
korn has released seven video albums and thirty-nine music videos .
the band has released forty-one singles , twenty-eight of which have charted .
korn has earned two grammy awards out of seven nominations and two mtv video music awards out of eleven nominations .
