Most frequent collaboratorRoss Robinson · 37 tracks
GenresNu MetalAlternative metalMetalHard rock
Complete Artist
99%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 173 of 175 tracks
Did Korn write their own songs?
Yes, nearly all of them. Korn is a self-writing band, and members hold a writing credit on around 99% of their tracks across 14 albums. Frontman Jonathan Davis and the band wrote their signature songs like 'Freak on a Leash,' 'Got the Life,' and 'Here to Stay' themselves. Outside names appear mainly as producers or on experiments like The Path of Totality, their dubstep collaboration.
By the Numbers
14
Studio Albums
175
Tracks Credited
99%
Self-Written
40M+
Records Sold
33
Years Active
47
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 173 / 175 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 175 tracks: how many KoRn wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
KoRn has a writing credit99%
60%
39%
1%
Sole author105tracks60%
Co-written68tracks39%
Outside writers2tracks1%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
KoRn's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 175 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)99%
Composer (music)99%
Producer7%
Performer100%
Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on
Percentage of all 175 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.
Member
Period
Lyrics
Music
Production
Performance
Jonathan Davis
1993-present
99%
98%
7%
100%
James Shaffer
1993-present
0%
97%
0%
98%
Brian Welch
1993-2005, 2013-present
0%
69%
0%
70%
Reginald Arvizu
1993-present
0%
96%
0%
98%
David Silveria Former
1993-2006
0%
53%
0%
55%
Ray Luzier
2007-present
0%
35%
0%
36%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
KoRn's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 99%
100%
86%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1994Korn
1996Life Is Peachy
1998Follow the Leader
1999Issues
2002Untouchables
2003Take a Look in the Mirror
2005See You on the Other Side
2007Untitled
2010Korn III: Remember Who You Are
2011The Path of Totality
2013The Paradigm Shift
2016The Serenity of Suffering
2019The Nothing
2022Requiem
Early · 97% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
96%
1990s
Korn, Life Is Peachy +2 more
100%
2000s
Untouchables, Take a Look in the Mirror +2 more
100%
2010s
Korn III: Remember Who You Are, The Path of Totality +3 more
100%
2020s
Requiem
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where KoRn sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
KoRn
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
GrammysTwo Grammy Awards: 'Freak on a Leash' and 'Here to Stay'
Nu-metalPioneered and popularized the nu-metal genre in the 1990s
Number onesFollow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999) both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
StylingStylized as KoЯn, with a backwards R inspired by the Toys R Us logo
FrontmanFronted by Jonathan Davis, known for his raw, distinctive vocals
Creative Fingerprint
A self-writing metal band: Korn's members wrote nearly all of their material themselves across 14 albums, bringing in outside producers and collaborators mainly for experiments like the dubstep-driven Path of Totality.
The Story
KoRn (stylized with a backwards R as KoЯn) are widely credited as inventors of nu-metal, blending down-tuned seven-string guitar riffs with hip-hop rhythms and Jonathan Davis's raw, confessional lyrics. Their self-titled debut and Follow the Leader redefined heavy music in the late 1990s and opened the door for an entire genre. With 14 studio albums spanning three decades, they remain one of the most commercially successful metal bands in history.
Awards & Recognition
Sold more than 40 million records worldwide
Two Grammy Awards: Best Music Video for 'Freak on a Leash' and Best Metal Performance for 'Here to Stay'
Pioneered and popularized the nu-metal genre
Follow the Leader (1998) and Issues (1999) both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
One of the defining and best-selling metal bands of their era
Frequently Asked Questions KoRn
Did Korn write their own songs?
Yes, nearly all of them. Korn is a self-writing band, and members hold a writing credit on around 99% of their tracks across 14 albums. Frontman Jonathan Davis and the band wrote their signature songs like 'Freak on a Leash,' 'Got the Life,' and 'Here to Stay' themselves. Outside names appear mainly as producers or on experiments like The Path of Totality, their dubstep collaboration.
Who wrote 'Freak on a Leash'?
'Freak on a Leash' (1998) was written by the members of Korn. It became their signature song, won the Grammy for Best Music Video, and helped define the nu-metal sound.
Did Korn invent nu-metal?
They are widely credited as pioneers of nu-metal. Their 1994 self-titled debut is often cited as the album that launched the genre, blending metal, hip-hop, and funk influences.
Who is the singer of Korn?
Jonathan Davis has been the lead singer since the band formed in 1993. He is known for his raw, emotive vocal style and is one of the band's main songwriters.
What is The Path of Totality?
The Path of Totality (2011) is a Korn album where the band collaborated with electronic and dubstep producers like Skrillex and Noisia. It is why outside names appear as co-writers on tracks like 'Get Up!'
How many albums has Korn released?
This catalogue covers 14 of their studio albums, from their 1994 self-titled debut Korn to Requiem (2022).
How many records has Korn sold?
More than 40 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling metal bands of their era.
Did Korn win a Grammy?
Yes, two. 'Freak on a Leash' won Best Music Video and 'Here to Stay' won Best Metal Performance.
Why is Korn spelled with a backwards R?
The band stylizes its name as KoЯn, with a backwards R. The look was inspired by the Toys R Us logo and became part of their visual identity.
What genre is Korn?
They are a nu-metal and alternative metal band, and one of the genre's founders, mixing down-tuned guitars, hip-hop rhythms, and Jonathan Davis's anguished vocals.
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