The architects of nu-metal, from the raw confessional debut through commercial peaks and genre-bending detours — the range is wider than most give them credit for. Vote.
1KornKorn's 1994 self-titled debut album that launched the nu-metal genre.1000pts
2UntouchablesKorn's 2002 experimental album with diverse production from multiple collaborators.903pts
3Follow the LeaderKorn's 1998 nu-metal landmark featuring collaborations with Ice Cube and Fred Durst.903pts
4The Paradigm ShiftKorn's 2013 album marking guitarist Head's return, blending heavy riffs with electronic touches on singles like 'Never Never'.845pts
5RequiemKorn's concise 2022 album of nine songs, written during the pandemic and featuring the single 'Start the Healing'.708pts
6IssuesKorn's 1999 chart-topping album showcasing emotional depth and musical variety.625pts
7Korn III: Remember Who You AreKorn's 2010 album reuniting them with producer Ross Robinson for a raw, stripped-back return to their early sound.625pts
8Life Is PeachyKorn's 1996 raw and abrasive second album recorded quickly after their debut.542pts
9Take a Look in the MirrorKorn's 2003 self-produced album returning to a heavier, more aggressive sound, featuring the singles 'Right Now' and 'Did My Time'.542pts
10The NothingKorn's 2019 deeply personal album written after Jonathan Davis's wife died.446pts
11UntitledKorn's moody 2007 untitled album, recorded without founding drummer David Silveria and featuring keyboard-heavy songs like 'Evolution'.336pts
12The Serenity of SufferingKorn's heavy 2016 album, featuring Slipknot singer Corey Taylor on 'A Different World' and the single 'Rotting in Vain'.336pts
13The Path of TotalityKorn's 2011 dubstep-influenced album featuring collaborations with Skrillex.208pts
14See You on the Other SideKorn's 2005 album, their first after guitarist Head's departure, featuring 'Twisted Transistor' and industrial-tinged production by The Matrix and Atticus Ross.208pts
