What Korn's Jonathan Davis Is Listening To Right Now Might Surprise You

Korn’s new album, Requiem, sees them explore somewhat new subject matter while maintaining that trademark nu-metal sound they’ve become known for.

While guessing what’s on frontman Jonathan Davis’ list of inspirations for their fourteenth studio album might seem like an easy task, his choice of music as of late might surprise some.

On reviewing the songs he was listening to around Requiem’s production, he told The Music’s Adam Wilding that he had ‘30s and ‘40s artists like Cab Calloway and The Andrews Sisters on repeat.

“They recorded on two tracks and mono, the way they did it back then… you had to be a badass fuckin’ musician and I’m really into that right now,” Davis explained.

“In the studio, I have an old gramophone and some old 78s. Listening to them, it’s just this dark, sinister fucked up vibe and it’s fun to listen to, like it’s an experience… it’s the sort of music you’d listen to if you were hacking someone up or doing some very weird, dark shit, that’s where I am at right now.

“Newer bands, I’m sure there’s stuff coming out but I’m trapped in that era of vibe and musicianship. But shit changes and, you know, tomorrow I’ll be bumpin’ Cannibal Corpse and Deicide, it’s all over the place. I love extreme music but I also love the classics.”

You can read the full interview here, check out our review of Requiem here and listen to the new album, out now, below.