Korn made headlines during their recent concert at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida, by performing their deep cut "Hey Daddy" for the first time in 25 years. This performance on September 12 marked a significant moment for fans, as the track, from their 1999 album 'Issues', had been played live only once prior, as reported by Setlist.fm.
The nu-metal band kicked off their North American tour with a mix of familiar and rare tracks, opening with their 2002 hit "Here To Stay" and treating the audience to another seldom played piece, "Dead Bodies Everywhere" from the 1998 album 'Follow The Leader'. This marked the first time that song had been performed since 2019. Other songs such as "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" also made a rare appearance, being played live for the first time since 2012.
The setlist for the night featured a mix of classics and deep cuts, including:
- Here To Stay
- Dead Bodies Everywhere
- Got The Life
- Hey Daddy
- A.D.I.D.A.S.
- Start The Healing
- Blind
- Ball Tongue
- Clown
- Shoots And Ladders
- Twist
- Make Me Bad
- Insane
- Oildale (Leave Me Alone)
- Y'all Want A Single
- Falling Away From Me
- Good God
- Freak On A Leash
The band is set to continue their tour through September and October, visiting cities like Los Angeles, Toronto, and Phoenix. They will also headline the Good Things Festival in Australia from December 6 to 8, performing in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Korn's most recent studio album, 'Requiem', was released in February 2024, and there are hints of new music on the horizon, as bassist Brian "Head" Welch indicated plans for upcoming releases. Read more about their upcoming projects here.
For those who missed the latest updates on Korn's setlist and tour appearances, more information can be found at NME.
Korn's resurgence of this classic track reminds fans of the band's enduring legacy in the nu-metal genre, showcasing their ability to blend nostalgia with their latest sonic explorations.