Korn performing "One" by Metallica at MTV Icons (2003) : r/Korn
Korn 's performance of "" during the 2003 MTV Icon: Metallica tribute is widely considered one of the most successful adaptations of the night. While many artists struggled to bridge the gap between their own styles and Metallica’s thrash roots, Korn leaned into the emotional core of the song, replacing the original’s precision with their signature nu-metal "bottom-heavy assault". The Performance Breakdown Korn - One (Live on MTV Icon Metallica)
Check out the full remastered performance to see why it remains a standout moment in nu-metal history: Korn - One (MTV Icon: Metallica) (Digital Remaster) Empewizja Productions YouTube• Dec 7, 2021 Korn performing "One" by Metallica at MTV Icons
The live recording was so well-received that Korn included it as a on their 2003 album, Take a Look in the Mirror , and later featured it on their Live & Rare compilation. You can find the full live audio on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . You can find the full live audio on
The event took place on , at the Universal Amphitheatre in California. Korn was introduced by Chester Bennington and Travis Barker , highlighting the massive crossover appeal of the era's biggest rock stars.
374 votes, 48 comments. I personally think this is one of the best live covers ever. JD's voice is perfect in this. Reddit·Reasonable-Trash5078 Korn - One (MTV Icon: Metallica) (Digital Remaster)
: Jonathan Davis delivered a "tortured wail," which reviewers felt perfectly matched the harrowing lyrics about a soldier's isolation and pain.
