After a 13-year wait, Korn returned to Paraguay on Wednesday night, delivering a powerful nu-metal show at the Jockey Club in Asunción. According to Ultima Hora, the concert drew thousands of headbangers who had queued since early afternoon for a spot near the stage.
The evening began at 6:15 p.m. with a set by local band Nhandei Zha, followed by Seven Hours After Violet—a metalcore group formed in 2024 by System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian—and Canadian band Spiritbox, led by Courtney LaPlante. The crowd's energy built steadily toward the main act.
At around 10:00 p.m., the lights dimmed and Jonathan Davis's iconic raspy voice rang out with the question, “Are You Ready?” The band launched into “Blind,” triggering a wave of mosh pits and crowd surfing. Ultima Hora described the scene as a “human earthquake.”
The setlist spanned Korn's career, including “Somebody Someone,” which shook the venue with deep bass, and “Freak on a Leash,” where the audience sang along to Davis's signature scat vocals. A standout moment came when Davis played the bagpipes during “Shoots and Ladders,” blending folk melodies with industrial metal. The crowd roared as thousands chanted the nursery-rhyme-inspired lyrics.
Ultima Hora praised the sound quality and lighting design, noting that the production highlighted drummer Ray Luzier's rhythmic breaks. The outlet called the concert “a living work of art” that proved Korn's relevance transcends nostalgia.
Fans left the venue feeling that the 13-year wait was worthwhile. The show cemented Korn's legacy in Paraguay, where the band's 1990s angst and rebellion still resonate deeply.