Jonathan Davis’s debut album Black Labyrinth is so versatile, it feels like a best hits record
March 19, 2018
Korn singer’s debut solo record had been in progress for several years before it took the shape of the actual album. Today, Jonathan Davis has officially announced the title of the solo album, Black Labyrinth, and its release date, May 25, via Sumerian Records.
To make our anticipation even more impatient, he has unveiled the teasers for each album track, and they more than lived up to our expectations! The fact that the work on the album lasted for a few years makes the record blossom in all its versatility, as if we’re listening to a career-spanning best hits compilation, where every single track is a gem. Check out the teasers below:
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Black Labyrinth is full of potential fan’s favorites, be it the theatrical second track ‘Final Days’ or the epic ‘Basic Needs’, showcasing Davis’s distinctive own style. On the other hand, there are noticeably lighter and less “Korn” tracks, which might take a while to get used to – give a listen to ‘Your God’ or ‘Walk On By’.
On the heavier side, Davis is offering us ‘Everyone’ and ‘Happiness’, revealing the more aggressive side of the record. And picking it up from Korn’s dub-step offering, The Path Of Totality, is the song ‘What You Believe’, masterfully accentuated with electronic beats.
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Finally, there is also place for outstanding, musically minimalistic and more vocal-focused ‘Medicate’ and ‘Gender’, which might find a way into the hearts of the fans of Davis’s solo material.
See the track listing and the full list of Davis’s world tour dates below. Which song on the album is your favorite from what you heard in the teaser above? Leave your comments comments below, share the article if you liked it and join AlteRock Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned for rock and metal news.
Black Labyrinth Tracklist:
1. Underneath My Skin
2. Final Days
3. Everyone
4. Happiness
5. Your God
6. Walk On By
7. The Secret
8. Basic Needs
9. Medicate
10. Please Tell Me
11, What You Believe
12. Gender
13. What It Is
Jonathan Davis 2018 World Tour Dates:
04/06 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
04/07 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
04/09 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
04/10 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
04/12 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
04/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theatre
04/16 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
04/18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
04/20 – Tempe, AZ @ UFEST
04/21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04/22 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
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 @ The Truman
05/04 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/05 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theater
05/06 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
05/08 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
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 @ The Fillmore
05/18 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
06/01 – Nurburg, Germany @ Rock Am Ring
06/02 – Nuremberg, Germany @ Rock Im Park
06/04 – Hamburg, Germany @ Gruenspan
06/08 – Newbury, England @ Download Festival
06/10 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal Club
06/11 – Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7
06/13 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Prague Rocks
06/14 – Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock
06/16 – Florence, Italy @ Firenze Rocks
06/20 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
06/21 – Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
06/22 – Clisson, France @ Hellfest
