It started with a moderately paced snare drum beat. Then came a burst of a seconds-length guitar riff over and over. Next came the bass, a deep low boom in the background of the snare and guitar. Followed by a second guitar riff complimenting the first but on a slightly more technical level. The collection of sounds gradually builds in tempo creating a level of suspense for what was to come next. Finally, the gritty, growing vocals of Jonathan Davis confidently declaring “Are you ready?” completes the opening seconds of Korn’s first track off their debut self-titled album and sets in motion a string of outstanding tunes (on that record alone) and a growing catalogue of similarly exceptional outings. This one intro defined the band and their style and, no matter at what stage someone became...
