KORN RETURN WITH NEW SONG IN OVER FOUR YEARS
Photo: Tim Saccenti
The legendary outfit Korn makes a powerful return today with the debut of ‘Reward the Scars,’ representing their first fresh musical offering in more than four years. This release is accompanied by a striking new music video produced in collaboration with Diablo® IV: Lord of Hatred™, effectively signaling the start of a brand-new era for one of the most impactful and resilient bands to emerge over the last thirty years.
Composed during their most recent studio sessions, ‘Reward the Scars’ presents itself as a definitive Korn anthem that upholds the group’s long-standing tradition of addressing themes of agony, survival, and metamorphosis with a level of clarity and raw power that few other artists can replicate. Although the track discovered a seamless thematic home within the Diablo universe, it was born from the band’s independent creative journey and serves as a harbinger for the next stage of their artistic progression.
“I’ve played Diablo for years, so getting to step into that world creatively felt natural,” said Jonathan Davis. “I’ve always connected to the darkness in the game and the idea of confronting what lives beneath the surface—that’s something Korn has explored in our music from the beginning. ‘Reward the Scars’ came out of our own writing sessions as a new Korn song, and it became clear pretty quickly that it was a natural fit for Diablo.”
The group recently gave the track its live debut during their high-profile set at Sick New World, where they remain a premier, top-billed attraction. Renowned for their intense and visceral stage presence, Korn continues to be a massive authority on the international touring circuit as perennial festival headliners. They remain equally capable of filling massive venues for their own headlining tours, where they frequently perform for crowds exceeding 25,000 enthusiasts.
Since their initial formation in Bakersfield, California, Korn has achieved global album sales surpassing 40 million and has fundamentally altered the course of modern musical history. Their innovative blending of metal, hip-hop, and industrial elements established a foundational blueprint that still resonates with today’s artists across a wide spectrum of genres, ranging from rap to electronic and alternative music. Furthermore, the band’s distinct visual style and aesthetic choices have left an enduring mark on global fashion and youth culture, broadening their cultural footprint far beyond the recording studio.
Now moving past three decades into an illustrious career, Korn remains a vital creative and cultural engine, pushing the limits of their sonic landscape while staying true to the unfiltered, confessional heart that has defined them since the very beginning. The arrival of “Reward the Scars” provides the initial look at what lies ahead for the band. The official music video can be viewed now across all of Korn’s digital platforms.
