Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has unveiled an introspective new solo track, "What It Is." The song, which premiered on Sirius XM's Octane channel yesterday, appears on the soundtrack to last year's thriller American Satan, starring members of Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandria (the soundtrack hits shelves today, January 26th, via Sumerian) and also serves as the first single from Davis' forthcoming solo album, due this summer. "What It Is" comes accompanied by a new visual where Davis is a tormented prisoner in an unidentified institution complete with guards in riot gear.
Davis says that "What It Is" aims to take listeners "out of that dark place and into somewhere that's spiritual, positive, and makes them really think. It's just art. I've changed lives with Korn, but I wanted to open minds with this shit."
The singer has been compiling ideas for the project since 2007, writing and recording much of it while on the road. "It took 10 years, and I'm so glad this project is finally out," he says. "It is something that is very close to me and I'm excited for the world to finally hear it. This time, I'm pulling something out of the audience. I've bared my soul for so fucking long, I thought it'd be really cool to pull listeners in a different direction for once."
UPDATE: Jonathan Davis has announced a world tour in support of his forthcoming solo album. See the full list below.
Jonathan Davis tour dates:
04/06 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
04/07 Seattle, WA – Showbox
04/09 Vancouver, BC – Commodore
04/10 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
04/12 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
04/13 Los Angeles, CA – Belasco
04/16 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
04/18 San Francisco, CA – Fillmore
04/20 Tempe, AZ – Ufest
04/21 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
04/22 Denver, CO – Ogden Theater
04/24 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
04/25 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
04/26 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
05/01 Kansas City, MO – Truman Theater
05/04 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
05/05 Detroit, MI – The Majestic
05/06 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
05/08 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
05/09 Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
05/11 Portland, ME – Aura
05/12 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
05/14 Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
05/15 Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
05/17 Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore
05/18 Boston, MA – House Of Blues
06/01 Nuremberg, GER – Rock Am Ring
06/02 Nurnberg, GER – Rock Im Park
06/04 Hamburg, GER – Gruenspan
06/08 Newbury, UK – Download Festival
06/10 Luxembourg, LUX – Rockhal Club
06/11 Pratteln, SWI – Z7
06/13 Prague, CZE – Prague Rocks
06/14 Nickelsdorf, AUT – Nova Rock
06/16 Florence, ITA – Firenze Rocks
06/20 Amsterdam, NET – Melkweg
06/21 Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting
06/22 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest
