 Korn ( stylized as KoЯn ) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield , California , formed in 1993 . The band 's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis ( vocals , bagpipes ) , James " Munky " Shaffer ( guitar ) , Brian " Head " Welch ( guitar , backing vocals ) , and Reginald " Fieldy " Arvizu ( bass ) , with the addition of Ray Luzier ( drums ) , who replaced the band 's original member , David Silveria in 2007 . Korn was originally formed by three of the members of the band L.A.P.D. 
