---
name: "Ray Luzier"
band: "Korn"
genre: "Nu Metal"
country: "USA"
primary_brand: "Pearl"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/ray-luzier"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Ray Luzier

Ray Luzier is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with Korn, a defining act in nu metal.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ray Luzier |
| Band | Korn |
| All bands | Korn, KXM, Army of Anyone |
| Genre | Nu Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Pearl |
| Drum kit | Pearl Reference Series |
| Signature snare | Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass |
| Sticks | Vic Firth Ray Luzier Signature |

## Biography

Ray Luzier, born in 1970, is an American drummer who joined Korn in 2007. Before Korn, he was a sought-after session musician, working with artists like David Lee Roth and Army of Anyone. His drumming combines rock solid grooves with technical flair, bringing a fresh energy to Korn's signature sound while respecting their nu-metal roots.

Ray Luzier (born Raymond Lee Luzier; June 14, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American drummer best known as the drummer of nu metal band Korn since 2007. A graduate of the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Luzier is regarded as one of the most technically proficient drummers in modern rock and metal.

Before joining Korn, Luzier built an impressive resume playing with David Lee Roth (1997-2005), Army of Anyone (with the DeLeo brothers of Stone Temple Pilots), and Steel Panther. His combination of technical prowess, versatility across genres, and groove-heavy playing has made him a perfect fit for Korn's complex, syncopated rhythms.

## Band History

- **Korn** — 2007–present (current)
- **KXM** — 2013–present (current)
- **Army of Anyone** — 2006–2007

## Gear

- **Drums:** Pearl Reference Series
- **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass
- **Cymbals:** Sabian AAX Series (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Stage Ride, 18" AAXtreme China)
- **Hardware:** DW 9002 Double Pedal, Pearl D-2000 Roadster Throne
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth Ray Luzier Signature

## Notable Performances

- Freak On A Leash - Vic Firth (5M views) (2015)
- Korn Medley - UK Drum Show (Vic Firth) (2019)
- Got The Life - GoPro Drum Cam (2014)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Ray Luzier play?**

A: Ray Luzier plays a Pearl Reference Series.

**Q: What cymbals does Ray Luzier use?**

A: Ray Luzier uses Sabian AAX Series (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Stage Ride, 18" AAXtreme China).

**Q: What band is Ray Luzier in?**

A: Ray Luzier drums for Korn, a nu metal band.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*