Ex-Korn drummer David Silveria comments on the band's self-titled album, which turns 30 years old

The dispute between nu-metal pioneers grain and their original drummer David Silveria hasn't exactly been a secret over the years. Silveria From 1993 to 2006, he sat behind the groundbreaking band's equipment, eventually leaving his post due to a back injury.

The bitterness between the two parties has since spilled into the public eye several times, including Silveria publicly bashing the band members as well as their musical performance. In 2019, he said he apologized to them for his “immature” comments.

Tensions between the former bandmates increased around 2015 when he unsuccessfully tried to regain his position in the band in 2013. Silveria Lawsuit filed against it grain because of a licensing dispute. grain countered with legality and ends with a settlement.

However, the legal disputes did not end there, as the band filed a lawsuit at the beginning of 2019 Silveria about another licensing dispute in which Silveria is said to have taken his share of the group's royalties. grain claims SilveriaHis actions were a violation of their previous agreement they had with him. Silveria the band countered again. These lawsuits also finally ended with a settlement in November 2019.

Despite the regularities in previous years, in 2021, grain guitarist Brian “Head” Welch admitted he “missed it.” Silveriadespite their published differences. Which He himself had previously spent some time away from the band due to his previous struggles with drug addiction.

Under the circumstances, it was a bit surprising to see the group's frontman Jonathan Davis mention directly Silveria on social media in his most recent post on October 11th on the 30th anniversary of grainis the self-titled debut album. As for the crucial record that achieved this milestone, Davis stated:

“I can’t believe you’re 30 years old. I'm so proud of this record, it's changed so many things in my life. I remember my 24-year-old self being so nervous that I opened my heart to let the world feel the pain I was going through at the time. It's so incredible that it has helped so many on their journey through the darkness we all know so well. @ross_robinson, thank you for capturing every emotional breath. I heard the sound of my teeth grinding from the tension in my body.

My brothers @munky_korn @brianheadwelch @fieldykorn @silveriadavid you have given me the most incredible music for what I do. You made me feel safe and for that I am forever grateful. I thank everyone who listened to this record from the bottom of my heart. It gave me strength and this incredible feeling that I wasn't alone in all of this.

Here’s to many more years!!!! I love you all”

Silveria himself took the time yesterday, October 13th, to share his thoughts on the anniversary. He said via his Instagram:

“When I was 10 years old I got my first drum kit. I knew then that I wanted to play music for people all over the world. Then I met the guys and everything came true. But none of this would have happened without the fans around the world. Thanks to you, my childhood dream came true.

The right five guys came together at the perfect time and made history. I am deeply grateful to the boys for their incredible creativity, absolute dedication and hard work and commitment to the band. I love you so much! Thank you to everyone who gave me this wonderful, blessed life! 30 years and it feels like yesterday! I love you all :):

Silveria also commented directly Davis's above post with the sentence: “This album was full of love :)” Davis' public mention of the bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu There was also a seemingly rare public interaction with the 30th anniversary post Fieldy no longer in the group since 2021.