Serenity of Suffering Drum Setup: Ray Luzier's 2016 Korn Gear Breakdown | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What Korn album features Corey Taylor?

Corey Taylor of Slipknot appears on 'Take Me' from Korn's The Serenity of Suffering (2016). The track is a duet between Korn's Jonathan Davis and Slipknot's Corey Taylor, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017). It remains one of nu-metal's most significant cross-band collaborations, connecting Korn's and Slipknot's audiences on a single recording. Ray Luzier plays drums on the track, providing the rhythm section foundation for the Davis/Taylor vocal performance.

What drums did Ray Luzier use on The Serenity of Suffering?

Ray Luzier used a Pearl Reference Maple drum kit on The Serenity of Suffering (2016), continuing the Pearl platform he had adopted for The Paradigm Shift (2013). The Pearl Reference Maple uses a multi-species laminate shell construction, configured with double 22" bass drums and a five-tom spread. His snare was a Pearl Reference 14" × 6.5" Brass. His cymbals were Sabian AAX, and his double pedal was the Pearl Demon Drive — the direct-drive setup that defines his current Pearl-endorsed rig.

Was 'Take Me' by Korn nominated for a Grammy?

'Take Me' by Korn featuring Corey Taylor was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017. The track appears on The Serenity of Suffering (2016) and features a duet vocal performance between Korn's Jonathan Davis and Slipknot's Corey Taylor. The Grammy nomination for this collaboration highlighted the track's significance as both a commercial crossover and a cultural event — two of nu-metal's most prominent vocalists performing together on a single studio recording.

Who produced Korn's The Serenity of Suffering?

The Serenity of Suffering (2016) was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, a producer known for his work with Foo Fighters (Wasting Light, 2011, Grammy winner), Alice in Chains, Deftones, and other major rock acts. Raskulinecz brought a live-performance-first production philosophy that captured Korn's ensemble energy rather than building the album from isolated overdubbed parts. Critics widely praised the resulting album as Korn's strongest in years, with Rolling Stone and other outlets noting the return to the band's heavy, focused identity.

What did Ray Luzier record in 2016?

Ray Luzier recorded The Serenity of Suffering with Korn in 2016 — the band's twelfth studio album, produced by Nick Raskulinecz and released October 21, 2016 on Roadrunner Records. The album included 'Rotting in Vain' (lead single), 'Take Me' featuring Corey Taylor (Grammy-nominated for Best Rock Song), and 'Black Is the Soul.' Luzier's gear for the sessions included Pearl Reference Maple drums, Pearl Reference Brass snare, Sabian AAX cymbals, and Pearl Demon Drive double pedal.