Korn Drops 2nd Single- Cold

Out of left field comes this monster of a track! No other band on the planet could make this song. I mean come on.

The creepy, weirdo vibes of yesteryear come roaring back. All my favorite Korn elements are in here, it’s like they smashed every album into this one song. They have been this creative in years, I’ve been dying to hear them do stuff like this. It’s definitely a love it or hate it song, it’s in your face obnoxious and brash.

It’s simple and complex. Slow and ferocious. The very beginning is a classic slow thumper that the band is known for (Here to Stay comes to mind) and then it just cracks open like a volcano. Simple riffs transform into absolute shredding and whatever the hell that spiraling wave effect is at 2:37 gives me chills. A bunch of tempo changes, beautiful melodies, and there’s funk in here too! It’s bouncy and the breakdowns (1:05!) are absolute neck-snapping headbangers. It’s impossible for me to stay still when I listen to this.

Every element is amazing, everyone playing at their best. Ray’s Doctor Octopus style playing from Korn III: Remember Who You Are makes a triumphant return. Jon’s vocal layering is next level, the production is just nuts. “You’ll Never Find Me” was clearly selected to be the safe track to introduce this new album and “Cold” is the slap to the face bell ringer to let the old Korn fans know dinner is ready.

I cannot wait to hear what the rest of The Nothing sounds like.

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