# “From the darkest of origins, they’ve become one of the biggest bands”: Korn delight London at sold-out O2 spectacular

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/from-the-darkest-of-origins-theyve-become-one-of-the-biggest-bands-korn-delight-london-at-sold-out-o2-spectacular/
- Published: 2026-11-05T12:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:26:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Louder
- Original article: https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/korn-architects-london-o2-arena-november-2026-live-review
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Korn turned painful origins into a celebratory arena show.
- Architects won a strong response before the headliners.
- Korn mixed major hits with newer and older tracks.

## Summary

Korn played a sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena, turning music rooted in anguish into a night of celebration for a huge audience. The review portrays the band’s journey from haunted outsiders to arena headliners as a striking shift, with fans embracing the playful side of nu metal.

YOUTH CODE opened to a largely puzzled crowd, while Architects drew an enthusiastic response with songs from their latest album and a speech about mental health. Korn’s set brought together hits including “Here to Stay”, “Got the Life” and “A.D.I.D.A.S.”, alongside newer and deeper cuts; the article says the band’s current line-up delivered them with force.

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