What is what genre is korn?

Korn is most accurately described as nu metal. This genre fuses elements of:

• Heavy metal: Heavily distorted guitars and aggressive vocals are staples of both genres.
• Alternative metal: Nu metal often incorporates elements of alternative metal, such as unconventional song structures and experimental sounds.
• Funk metal: Some bands, including Korn, utilize elements of funk, such as slap bass.
• Hip hop: Nu metal often incorporates elements of hip hop, such as rhythmic vocals and samples.
• Industrial metal: The genre sometimes features industrial elements like sampling and electronic effects.

Korn is considered a pioneering band in nu metal and one of the first to achieve mainstream success within the genre.