For over 20 years Korn has been at the forefront of Nu Metal. Winner of many awards for their distinct aggressive sound and innovative music videos (including two Grammys for “Freak on a Leash” and “Here to Stay”), the LA-based metal monsters are proving to the world that they are not done yet. Last Monday, Dim Mak Studios in Hollywood threw a listening party for Korn's latest record, Path of Totality.
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“I'm all about the idea of indulgence instead of abstinence. The basic law is to do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. You want to hook up with a different woman every night? That's fine, as long as you don't have a wife or girlfriend who will be disrespected in the process. I think we live in a society that is laden in a lot of Christian guilt, where we constantly feel bad about ourselves. I don't think Jesus was about that at all; judge not lest ye be judged. I want to be that little demon that tells you to do what you want to do, as long as you're not causing anyone harm. Have fun, enjoy music, enjoy yourself! That's what I want to see at my shows.”
To open every J Devil set, there is a theologian recording that translates President Barack Obama's name as Satan. This stems from some really interesting theories that Davis found online: “A lot of websites have pointed to the fact that if you reverse Obama's big campaign slogan, “Yes We Can,” it reads as “Thank You Satan.” There are also some eerie similarities between the name “Barack Obama” and the Hebrew translation of the Bible, talking about the devil. People can research it and take it however they want. I'm not bashing the President, and I'm not taking myself or these sorts of conspiracies too seriously–it's all just very entertaining.”
Even though he has overwhelming success with his band, Davis wants to take his J Devil project all the way. JD is currently working on an EP and doing shows all through spring and summer, and threw out the idea of playing various festivals. He also mentioned his excitement for other side project that includes Sluggo and Tyler Blue titled Killbot.
Evillution – J Devil
