Hip-hop, nu-metal, rap-rock and shock-wave riffs — Korn have never been subtle about their creative process, but lately they’ve been mysteriously silent… until now. Fans are buzzing after a brief social media tease from top mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge hinted that something very real might be happening in the studio.
Lord-Alge, one of rock’s most in-demand mixers and producers, shared (then quickly deleted) a photo featuring himself alongside Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer and acclaimed producer Nick Raskulinecz. The caption? A simple line labeling the work as “heavy rock” — enough to send fans into immediate speculation over what is almost certainly a new Korn recording session.
The clip didn’t last long, but the internet is forever. Screenshots and reactions spread fast, turning what might have been an accidental post into a full-blown rumor storm.
Chris Lord-Alge’s involvement is telling. He’s a heavyweight in rock mixing, trusted to sculpt tone, attack and impact for bands that want punch and presence in their sound. Pairing him with Raskulinecz — who’s produced heavy, visceral, modern rock and metal records — alongside a core member of Korn suggests this isn’t a casual jam session: it feels like work.
Fans immediately connected the dots:
- Requiem, Korn’s last album (2022), was a reinvigoration for the band, blending their signature downtuned grooves with modern aggression and introspection.
- A lot of metal and hard music circles are already talking about the potential follow-up — whether that means a single, an EP, or a full-length album.
- Deleted posts often mean one thing: someone wasn’t meant to reveal it yet.
Korn hasn’t issued any official announcement about a new record — no release dates, no studio updates, no cryptic social teases from the band’s own accounts so far. But metal and alternative artists have been holding their cards closer to the chest in recent cycles, preferring surprise drops or last-minute rollout strategies.
And Korn have done that before. Their evolution over the years — from early nu-metal pioneers to heavier, moodier, and more experimental phases — has always sidestepped orthodox promotion. It wouldn’t be unlike them to let the music do the talking.
Online communities quickly lit up:
🔥 “A full album is coming — this isn’t random.”
🤘 “They’re finishing the next era of Korn right now!”
🌀 “Single, EP, or album? Anywhere but a one-off live track.”
The consensus among discussion threads is that a single or EP could drop first as a teaser — a pattern increasingly common across rock and metal releases — but there’s strong belief that a full-length follow-up to Requiem is what fans are actually sensing.
Bands have been quietly working in studio environments, then letting production personnel inadvertently fuel hype before an official rollout. Engineers and mixers often post behind-the-scenes glimpses slightly ahead of planned promotional campaigns. Deleted posts usually indicate a premature reveal — not a misfire.
And with Korn already working with names like Lord-Alge and Raskulinecz, this feels bigger than a single track or one-off session.
