Members of Korn making an audition to Ray Luzier, current drummer on the tour =) UPDATE: He's now the official drummer of Korn. Songs played on video: 0:03 Freak On A Leash 0:41 Here To Stay 1:27 Falling Away From Me 1:58 Ever Be
Any musicians have that blast in them that make them feel like it’s the last day to live so fuck it type of feeling you start to surprise your own self.
He doesn't have Rays but he has Rays sisters #. My stepdad told me they would steal liquor off bikers and have parties in barns lol. My aunt is still friends with his sister
No idea if you're still on here, but thats fricken awesome! Ray is a hardcore beast, but also a good dude. Much respect. I envy you for even having the bragging rights of knowing someone who knows his sister haha. I am super happy its Ray, I feel like he is helping keep Korn alive, and the day Korn no longer exists, my heart will break.
As an ex-student, I can say Ray's got it all: good taste, progressive chops, a team player's attitude, and a take-no-prisoner's approach to driving heavy riffs. All that and a heck of a good guy to hang with and learn from...
If you had asked me years ago, I would've said I wanted David and the original 5 back together. If you asked me now, I'd say Ray's addition to the band and Korn's line-up today is the strongest it's ever been.
I think David had a really unusual and interesting approach to rock drumming but Ray is a monster all around drummer. Also had the reputation for being a really nice guy and for a big band like Korn when they are touring you need easy going personalities on the road.
@ 1:49 when he throws a hand signal up for the count of that transition! That's a pro move. That's a guy who knows what he's doing, is prepared, competent & confident.
even if david came back to Korn, it wouldn't make Korn sound like they did in the first few records.. haha Ray is great for Korn's current evolved sound.
+Scott Benedict don't be a crybaby because KoRn went with Ray and not the original. the original drummer was the biggest douche and without Ray KoRn wouldn't be here today
+Hunter Friday Korn died when Untitled came out, it's sad but true, if you listen to there old music and compare it there new albums, it doesn't appeal to their old fans, and I'm a die hard Old fan, everything after See You On The Other Side is trash.
+Hunter Friday Also, say Silveria was a douche? He said everything after Feildy wrote lies in his book, and was rather upset that Korn let head back in the band. You sir are a idiotic dubstep metal fan. Fuckin' moron.
+Connor Murphy I couldn't agree more, I stared back in '98 with follow the leader after watching the world premiere for got the life, i went backwards with life is peachy then Korn, issues was the last album I purchased and it just didn't do it for me, 1999+ never listened to korn again
David was a great fit for KoRn, but that time has passed. Ray has taken what David did and polished it. I've been a KoRn fan for 20 years, and yes it was sad to see David go, but seeing Ray join was a great addition and I wouldn't have it any other way!! Not to mention, Ray's just good people... I've met him... super cool dude!
What a pro. Ray is a talented guy who really has moulded his craft into an explosive sound. Truly a great fit with Korn and gets the whole vibe about the band. Munky was really feeling his groove
Look at all the butt-hurt. Music is subjective gentleman. Didn't knock their song crafting skills, or status. Just said he was the most talented musician in the band. Have a wonderful life. It's peachy folks. 🍑
There's no other feeling when you are given the kindest and most inspiring compliments after an audition. It's a high. Knowing you got the job is s feeling of true accomplishment
Has nothing to do with who is better bro it's really simple they needed a drummer they auditioned several and he was the one they chose because they felt he was the one ....plain and simply that
Dude this is Korn history right here! Ray has been with them 10 years now and I'm just blown away by how he has fit into this band. He always still seems like he's still just a big fan of Korn and got the gig with them by chance. Of course, Rays skills on the drums along with the setup of his set and his showmanship is "untouchable" ha! See what I did they! Lol just wanted to say thank you Ray for giving 110% to this band and thank you to Korn for sticking with playing and entertaining your fans for 20 something years now. Now and forever Korn fan! Kyle 🤘🏼
First time I saw Ray come out with KoRn in Detroit, I was like who is this guy?? Another hired gun ? Then I heard him play, was blown away. 🤘🏻. Powerful behind the kit. He gets into it. Good stage presentation. Kills it every time
Holy shit he was dialed in and locked down the whole way through. This is what seperates session artists. You have top level A+ guys like this, and the rest are just clawing their way up for a shot. Fucking amazing audition.
I am a drummer, and know exactly how Ray felt when Korn told him he got the gig. The current local thrash metal band I'm in in Providence,RI had me audition for the drums, and almost instantly they knew I was the guy for the job. It feels good to have guys your auditing for tell you your drumming is good and that they think you do very tasteful things. GO RAY!
What a trip. He got the gig *on the spot* I heard when he got the call to schedule the audition, they gave him 5 songs to learn in the 2 days he had until the actual audition. He learned 30.
Ray is killer. Awesome fit for Korn. If you wanna hear a it more of his work, listen to Army Of Anyone. It was a supergroup with the Deleo brothers from STP, Ray and Richard Patrick of Filter. Very tight solid drumming, especially the end of Goodbye.
I couldn't even imagine trying out for Korn then right after them going 'yeah were not gonna even talk it over, you got it'. That had to have been one of the greatest moments in his life. Or in the top 3 at least!
+Benjamin Morgan He knows it too that's why a simple "cool man" was given and he didn't get overly excited. He knows he's the fuckin man and if korn wasn't a fit then another band would be.
I've seen Ray as a drummer for awhile and ive seen a million videos of drummers, bands, ect, he has the heart and the attitude of noone I've ever seen before, and those are the key to success, way to be ray!!
Ray is great! He is a graduate and former instructor at the famous Musician's Institute (PIT-percussion institute of technology) program in California and can absolutely play any style-very well in fact!
Love this guy!!! He has brought so much energy to Korn. More importantly, his powerful tempo, layers, and depth has made good tracks before Ray into FANTASTIC songs that literally punch you in chest and explode out your back! Crazy, but that’s the only way way I can describe the experience.
He was serious, wanted this, did his homework and was ready for this gig. To this day he’s still with them and most likely a millionaire. Dreams do come true y’all. Wow!
Can you imagine KoRn telling you they would love to take you to Europe? That's my fantasy dream come true right there. If it were me in that position from then on I would practice for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a day (when I'm not touring) till I could play all their songs in my sleep. After that as long as I stay off drugs, maintain a level of compatibility with the band, work my ass off and perform well, I would have it MADE...
Larry Taylor Yeah any drummer willing to go to that extent to impress a band as big as Korn is the real deal. It makes a hell of a statement. I'm sure a ton of very talented big names auditioned as well, but Ray Luzier unquestionably blew it out of the water. IMO it's not just what you play, it's HOW you play it, regarding the feel, aggression, attitude, especially with music as hard and heavy Korn, because not everyone is a good match, like Joey from Slipknot, who is extremely skilled, but Korn just isn't the right band for him. Ray is a very serious musician and I respect him immensely as a drummer.
Adam Lambert You're spot on with a lot of your stuff - But Joey being 'extremly skilled' was a laugh imo. Extremly fast, yes (but not anywhere near fastest.. George Kollias or any other in his branch does it faster) Ray would tear shit apart in Slipknot, I do think that the new drummer of Slipknot, Jay Weinberg is a lot more like Ray than Slipknot - It's kind of the same way, imo the both bands made major upgrades to the drums when the former drummer left. This is all my opinion of course :) I find Ray to be among the best drummers I know and one of my biggest inspiration at least :-) Don't get me wrong Joey was the guy that inspired me to learn double bass, Before I forget was the first song I played with double bass, but after like 5 years of passionate drumming, you get to a point where u see through all the extremely fast single strokes.. It's always RLRLRLRLRLR or RLKKRLKKRLKK or RLRLKKRLRLKKRLRLKKRLRLKK - Nah man, Ray and jay alike, got groove and rythm, and can play to any type of music! (They both alike already have had a good enough career before joining these big bands, I do remind you!) Ray is a friggin beast for sure. Always super tight and has amazing licks and what not. Amazing for sure! That's what discipline does for you, when motivation runs out and it will, the only thing that is left that matters is discipline and dedication. Remember that. Discipline and dedication takes you on world tours and gives u a great career, not 'talent' (So called 'Talent' is a bullshit thing. Any sucessfull person knows there isn't anything worth in ''talent'' only that time is of the essence and should never be wasted. In a drummers case, you practise practise practise, work those rudiments, train those doublestrokes, practise your weakspots. Over and over again. It will certainly not be fun at all times. But sucessfull people knows this and keep doing what they do. This went far deeper than I ever imagined in the first place! :) Have a great day all drummers and keep the good practice up!
There's no comparison at ALL to their old drummer, I've seen Ray with Korn 5 times in the last few years.. they sound amazing with him and he adds a whole new energy! The Paradigm Shift is the best Korn record since Follow the Leader IMO.
Fantastic drummer. Loved his groove and power since first hearing him with David Lee Roth. To see him audition, nail it and then get told "you got the gig" is a brilliant thing to see.
How, nerve racking that must have been for him, he did great and is not David but way better....if you can't see that you're Blind. I like the David and Head era the best but definitely respect Ray and what he brings.
David Silveria is a groove drummer. Ray Luzier is a heavy metal drummer. KoRn has gone heavy metal now, and I love heavy metal, but I also love the classic groove rock KoRn did in the 90s. I want David back :(
Still get chills watching this! Just shows up and fucking rocks like he’s been apart of the band since day one.. no disrespect to Dave but my god lol Ray just owns it
Im personally more of a fan of David > Ray, but thats only because David played way more in the pocket. Ray may have a bit more speed and technicality, but he needs some swing and groove parts. The stuff he writes seems like it sits way higher on the ear than david. I mean they both tear up cymbols, but the choice of when to use them placement wise throughout is way different. Ray much trebble, many speed, David, much bass, many groove. The use of rests, or seemingly random tom phrases, or pacing a beat then a rest then someone throws a tin can at the wall, thats the stuff I liked about David and early Korn, it wasn't as predictable. GIVE RAY MORE POCKETS! That way he grooves better with fieldy.
Korn is so amazing live nowadays that its actually hard to watch old live vids. Ray adds so much and when listening to david play its not as powerful. Still great but not as powerful. And ive seen them live 42 times since 1999
It's always awesome to be told "you got the job"...auditions are tough but when you do your homework and you get the gig its all worth just to be told your the man!!....good job Ray.
lol was thinking the same thing as he said i was like dude were we even watching the same performance? either way ray destroyed, this was so sick to see im glad they filmed it!
@@johnknight9150 exactly what i was trying to say. he rushes and drags on purpose in some cases to add to the groove. especially when he's playing the verse section and the part which jonathan says im so blind.
