Few bands have defined the sound of a generation like Korn. Pioneers of alternative metal in the ’90s, the group took the genre to a global scale by combining powerful guitars, dark grooves, and raw, vulnerable lyrics. The Californian band’s sound remains potent and incredibly relevant. With cathartic, high-energy performances, Korn continues to be one of the most impactful live acts in the world. Now, nine years after their last appearance on the continent (in 2017), the band returns to South America for their biggest tour in the region. Korn will perform a single concert in Santiago, at the Parque del Estadio Nacional, on May 8, 2026. Tickets will be available starting at noon on October 14 at Ticketmaster.cl.

Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox and American rock/metal band Seven Hours After Violet will be the opening acts for the show. Produced by 30e, Brazil’s leading live entertainment company, the tour will also visit Bogotá, Colombia, on May 2, Lima, Peru, on May 5, Santiago, Chile, on May 8, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 10, Asunción, Paraguay, on May 13, and Mexico City, Mexico, on May 19.

Korn arrives in Chile riding high after one of the most important moments of their career. Headlining major global festivals and filling stadiums, the band has proven that their work is timeless, attracting new generations of fans. Their performance at the Download Festival in Donington, England, for example, became a definitive celebration of alternative metal. “Korn has finally reached the place they deserve, and to no one’s surprise, they blew everyone away,” declared Louder. At this year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago, critics described the show as “undeniable proof of the band’s longevity and enduring talent.”

Korn currently consists of Jonathan Davis (vocals), James “Munky” Shaffer (guitar), Brian “Head” Welch (guitar), and Ray Luzier (drums). This recent recognition reinforces the importance of a band with over 30 years of experience, more than 42 million albums sold worldwide, and two Grammy Awards. Longtime fans relive the intensity of classics like “Blind” and “Freak on a Leash,” while a younger audience discovers the power of Korn’s live performances and extensive catalog.

In announcing their Latin American shows, Korn stirred fans with a single question: “Are you ready?” The band knows the power of what they bring to the stage, and the audience is ready to witness a performance by one of the world’s greatest rock icons, paving the way for many without ever becoming repetitive or falling into a rut. Historic events like this are rare.