Bands & artists like Korn
If you like Korn, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.
New to Korn? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Slipknot
GuideWith their aggressive sound and chaotic energy, Slipknot shares Korn's heavy grooves and dark lyrical themes.
Deftones
GuideDeftones blend heavy riffs with atmospheric elements, creating a dynamic tension similar to Korn's sonic palette.
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit combines rap and metal with a raw edge, mirroring the nu metal sound that Korn helped pioneer.
Mudvayne
GuideMudvayne's complex rhythms and heavy instrumentation resonate well with Korn's relentless pulse and intense grooves.
System of a Down
Known for their unique blend of metal and alternative influences, System of a Down captures a similar intensity and unpredictability.
Papa Roach
GuidePapa Roach's fusion of hard rock and nu metal aligns closely with Korn's heavy sound and emotional themes.
Linkin Park
GuideLinkin Park's incorporation of electronic elements and rap verses parallels Korn's innovative approach to nu metal.
Fear Factory
Fear Factory's industrial metal style features aggressive riffs and mechanical rhythms that echo Korn's heavy sound.
Common questions
Who sounds like Korn?
Artists similar to Korn include Slipknot, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and Mudvayne. Each shares elements of Korn's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Korn?
Korn is primarily known for alternative metal and nu metal. Korn's music delivers a relentless pulse driven by gritty riffs and heavy grooves, punctuated by moments of ominous calm that create an unsettling yet compelling tension.
Where should I start if I like Korn?
If you enjoy Korn, start with Slipknot — their album ".5: The Gray Chapter" is a great entry point. With their aggressive sound and chaotic energy, Slipknot shares Korn's heavy grooves and dark lyrical themes.