Korn drummer Ray Luzier’s drum tech, Mark Bennett, has shared an update on the band’s upcoming record, revealing that Luzier recently wrapped up recording his drum parts for the band’s fifteenth studio album, according to Drumeo.
In the discussion, Bennett detailed the setup used during the sessions, focusing on a rare snare drum central to Luzier’s recorded sound.
“This is what we just finished recording the new record with,” Bennett said. “And it’s the Pearl Copper Free floater. They discontinued this drum. They can’t get it anymore. So, thankfully, we have five of them.”
Bennett went on to describe the qualities of the snare and how it fits into Luzier’s overall kit configuration.
“Super lightweight, actually,” he continued. “It’s the copper, it’s the thin copper shells. Really nice attack. Look at the inside, it’s like a little darker version of brass. Love this drum. Absolutely love this snare. You can find them like on eBay, cuz if you find one and like the hardware is damaged or whatever, just you can pull the shell out. You can order new hardware for it and drop it in. Great snare. I love working with this drum. So it sits in real tight between the racktoms. He likes having the same spacing top and bottom, and then this snare pushes all the way up, almost touching. We’re getting there.”
Luzier’s completed drum tracks mark a notable milestone for a project that has been taking shape gradually behind the scenes.
Korn have been methodical in piecing together this record. The band’s patience appears to be paying off in terms of sheer output. Members have amassed more than 40 songs during the writing and recording process. This gives them a substantial pool of material to sift through as the album comes together.
That volume of material suggests the band is prioritizing quality and range over speed. It gives them room to select the strongest tracks rather than rushing a limited set of songs into a final tracklist. It’s a process consistent with a band still committed to pushing its sound forward more than three decades into its career.
Luzier’s drum parts are now complete. The album’s other elements presumably continue moving through production, though specifics on remaining work, a producer, or a release window have not been detailed.
Fans eager for new Korn music will likely see further updates trickle out. These should continue as the band narrows down its extensive batch of songs and moves closer to finalizing the record for release.
