For California rockers Korn, the show must go on despite singer Jonathan Davis still feeling the effects of COVID-19 as he recuperates from the virus which he contracted last month.
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After being forced to postpone a number of dates, and completely cancel two shows on their current joint tour with Staind due to the Korn frontman contracting the coronavirus, the band recently made their return in Illinois and Indiana with Davis, 50, performing seated on a throne and using oxygen during their set.
TMZ has obtained video from the Chicago show where a defiant Davis tells the crowd, "I'm f***ing feeling very weak but I f***ing refuse to f***ing cancel." Adding, "I've been here for you guys my whole career. Tonight, I need your help, please... I'm going to do my motherf***ing best tonight and that's all I can do. Let's do this s***!"
Following their return performances, the band posted a photo on their social channels showing Davis rocking it from the best seat in the house, thanking their fans for all of the "love and support."
After the shows, guitarist Brian "Head" Welch took to his own Instagram to thank those in attendance and share an update on Davis, saying he is "still struggling with the COVID aftereffects. He's physically weak and having a mental battle. Any type of love, light and energy you can throw at him. Prayers — all of it... He needs you more than ever."
Guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer also took to his personal Instagram to thank fans "that have attended the last 2 nights, for lifting us up as we get back on these tour dates to bring you all the best shows possible!"
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"We’re as disappointed as you are about the circumstances, but we’ll get through it though, and we can’t wait to see you once we’re back, firing on all cylinders once again," the band told fans announcing scheduling changes earlier this month. Check out a full list of remaining Korn and Staind concerts right here, including all rescheduled dates.
With cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 rearing its ugly head in states nationwide, some bands and artists have made the difficult decision to cancel all planned dates until the virus has been contained.
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