DEFTONES’ new studio album will be released this September.ĭeemed by many as a “band to watch,” Flyleaf was recently chosen for regular rotation on MTV’s exciting new “Discover and Download” campaign. DEFTONES blows open the possibilities,” - Rolling Stone.
“This is metal that crushes, then soothes collapses, then soars. “They’re perfecting a new hard-rock variation,” - Jon Pareles, The New York Times. Their confluence of styles and experimentation has created an ever-evolving musical hybrid that has been embraced Globally. KORN are known for their extensive live touring schedule and have received widespread praise for their live performances.įor over the past decade, DEFTONES have remained one of modern rock’s most consistently innovative and influential rock bands. JONATHAN DAVIS (vocals), JAMES “MUNKY” SHAFFER (guitar), FIELDY (bass) and DAVID SILVERIA (drums) have redefined the parameters of heavy music, revolutionizing the genre by matching unsettling guitar textures and volcanic rhythms with jagged, introspective lyrics and intense vocal stylings. Grammy-winning rock icons KORN have sold more than 25 million albums and have received widespread critical acclaim for their music. In 1998, the Los Angeles Times noted that the tour “certainly proved to be one of the rock spectacles of the year,” while the New York Daily News said it “created a bold new profile for hard guitar bands.” The 2001 trek featured Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, Staind, Static-X and Deadsy. This was followed in spring 2000 with the second live disc and long-form home video. Beyond the live touring aspect, the debut outing of THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR spawned a gold-certified live album and platinum-certified companion home video. KORN also made surprise appearances at a few dates. 1999’s line-up featured headliners Limp Bizkit, along with Filter, The Crystal Method, Primus, Staind, Mobb Deep, Ja Rule, and Method Man & Redman. The first trek launched Septemwith a bill headlined by KORN and with performances from Rammstein, Ice Cube, Limp Bizkit and Orgy. For up-to-the-minute updates on this summer’s THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR, check out About THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR: Louis, MO Toronto, ONT Virginia Beach, VA Wantagh, NY Washington, DC West Palm Beach, FL. THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR will hit the following cities (dates and venues TBA): Albuquerque, NM Alpine Valley, WI Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Camden, NJ Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Darien, CT Denver, CO Detroit, MI Hartford, CT Holmdel, NJ Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MO Nashville, TN Phoenix, AZ Pittsburgh, PA Raleigh, NC Sacramento, CA San Antonio, TX San Bernardino, CA Saratoga, NY St. Through that deal, KORN has also been able to offer their latest album for $9.99 at major retailers across the country including Circuit City, Best Buy, KMart, Walmart and Target. This innovative deal expands on the unprecedented partnership KORN created with EMI Music in September 2005. The effect of their unique partnerships is not limited to concert tickets. KORN’s desire to offer value-priced tickets is consistent with their reputation as artists known for unconventional moves that challenge industry standards and expectations. We wanted to see if we could do something about it, and our new deal gives us the chance to give something back.” “Let’s face it, ticket prices suck,” says DAVIS. Through KORN’s unique partnership with Live Nation, lawn tickets for THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR are being offered for just $9.99 with value-priced seating available at every outdoor amphitheatre stop on the summer trek. KORN are touring in support of their first release on Virgin Records, SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE, which has sold over 1.7 million copies worldwide in just four months, and has spawned the major radio and video hits “Twisted Transistor” and “Coming Undone.”
“We want to recreate that same feeling for our fans, and offer them a full day of fun and some great music.”
“When Family Values first started it felt like music was fresh and exciting,” says KORN frontman JONATHAN DAVIS. Acts appearing on the second stage will be announced shortly. For the first time, THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR will also feature a second stage.
Set to launch July 27 in Virginia Beach, VA, THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR marks the return of the highly successful rock festival, which KORN created and headlined in 1998.