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David Randall Silveria (born September 21, 1972) is an American drummer, best known as the original drummer for
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band
Korn Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 ...
from 1993 until leaving the band in 2006. He then became the drummer for Infinika, which was formed in 2012 and disbanded in 2015. As of 2019, Silveria is the drummer of a band called Breaking in a Sequence (B.I.A.S).


Biography


1993–2006: Korn

Born in
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, Silveria was raised in
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. He was one of the original five members of the nu metal band Korn, alongside
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, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and
Jonathan Davis Jonathan Howsmon Davis (born January 18, 1971), also known as JD or JDevil, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of nu metal band Korn, who are considered a pioneering act of the ...
. Korn proceeded to popularize the nu metal subgenre in the music industry, selling over 40 million albums worldwide. Silveria sat out a part of the "Sick and Twisted 2000" and "Summer Sanitarium" tours due to injury, with
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from
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filling in on drums. Silveria then returned for the album recording of '' Untouchables'', Silveria's own explanation for the issue was that he "hits too fucking hard". On December 13, 2006, after the tour in support of '' See You on the Other Side'', it was announced that Silveria would be going on hiatus, and Jonathan Davis later said Silveria would "probably not" appear on their next album. In 2009, after working with several different temporary drummers,
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was announced as the official replacement.


2006–2012: Leaving Korn and hiatus

For the first time in three years Silveria appeared promoting
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in ''
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'', he also introduced himself as "David Silveria from Korn". In May 2010, he appeared as a model for Remetee clothing.


Comments on Korn since leaving

Since January 2012, Silveria has become vocal about his time in Korn, and has often spoken negatively about the band, its members and in some cases its outspoken fans, during conversations on Korn fansite Kornspace.com. Although he maintains no relationship with his former bandmates, he has stated that he has no hard feelings towards guitarist James Shaffer. However, Silveria has spoken less fondly of singer Jonathan Davis and bassist Reginald Arvizu, such as calling Arvizu a "cowardly little bitch". Silveria states that his relationship with Korn was flawed due to them not letting him back in the band after his long absence from music. Silveria mentioned during his conversation with fans on Kornspace that he had contacted then-former band member Brian Welch about a Korn reunion tour but Welch refused the offer. Silveria also confirmed his comments that he left Korn due to "negative attitudes" and that he "couldn't take it anymore". He mentioned at that point that he had not spoken with Davis since November 2006. However, after it was announced that original guitarist Welch would be returning to Korn for two shows at
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in 2013, Silveria commented on his Facebook page that he would be open to a reunion if all five original members were involved. On January 7, 2013, Silveria updated his status on his official Facebook page stating, 'Korn fans need to flood the Korn site telling them Korn isn't Korn without the original five!!!' He then went on to say in a later status that fans should 'Flood Jd's and Munkys twitter to bring the original 5 back together" and later commenting that he had 'made contact', after which fans began predicting that a full reunion would happen. On January 7, 2013, Welch stated in an interview that "David has really said some crazy things online about personal things and he's not in a place where people would really want him around. That happened before I talked with them but I guess the things he said were really crazy. Those guys were in a band together for so long so I don't know, but for now it's just not going to happen." On August 11, 2013, Silveria took to his personal Facebook account to state that " ere are a lot of things I did for the band that they don't like to admit I did." He then went on to say in a later post that he blamed the band's "cookie cutter" musical direction after '' Follow the Leader'' for his lack of interest from that point. On August 17, 2013, Silveria responded to the repeated misquoting of his post on Ray Luzier and Korn with "To be clear I am NOT talking bad about Ray. My posts have been about my work with Korn during our early years specifically during our first three records." Silveria has claimed that he could restore Korn's original sound, and says that he would like to have a discussion with the band about their early days, the future of the band and Korn's original sound. However, Davis stated on Twitter that "I will never never play with him again" (which appears to be a reference to the title of Korn's first single "Never Never" from the album ''
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''). In February 2015, Silveria stated that he was suing his former bandmates in Korn for money owed after the band declined to allow him back in the group following a lengthy break. According to
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, Silveria is suing the other four original bandmembers in an effort to reclaim the money owed to him and his "ownership interest" in the band since his departure. If Silveria is paid what he believes he is owed from the past 9 years, he will dissolve his partnership with the group.


2012–2015: Infinika

On January 24, it was announced on YouTube that Silveria was playing drums for the
experimental rock Experimental rock, also called avant-rock, is a subgenre of rock music that pushes the boundaries of common composition and performance technique or which experiments with the basic elements of the genre. Artists aim to liberate and innovate, with ...
band Infinika alongside the founding member of ANYONE (and filmmaker) Riz Story. On January 27, it was confirmed with an article on
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. Silveria stated that he wished to expand his musical scope with Infinika adding that it was technically the most advanced drumming of his career. On January 30, fan site Kornspace.com confirmed that Silveria had in fact joined the site, with a picture of Silveria holding a Kornspace banner. This confirmed previous comments that had supposedly been made by the drummer on the site earlier that week. Silveria stated that he would be touring with Infinika and that he was looking forward to the release of the first full-length album by the band, ''Echoes and Traces''. On April 2, Infinika released a single and music video via YouTube called "Beautiful World". The video features footage of Silveria recorded for the Infinika – Promotional Clip. The album ''Echoes and Traces'' was released worldwide in September 2014. It features 14 tracks which vary widely from acoustic to psychedelic metal. Silveria stated that "the direction of the band would be defined by its rich mixture of sounds and unpredictable direction". Noting the mixed reviews from some Korn fans Silveria stated, "I have no interest in repeating myself. I want to keep expanding my drumming and Infinika allows me to explore the wide range of my drumming". On January 24, 2015, Infinika announced the band would be dissolved.


2016–2018: Leaving Core10 for Breaking in a Sequence (B.I.A.S.)

Silveria stated he would be joining a band by the name of Core10 on his Facebook page. On May 22, 2018, it was announced that Silveria and everyone else in the band, aside from their two frontmen, had quit the band due to mixed reviews and creative differences. Silveria then helped form a new band called Breaking in a Sequence (B.I.A.S) with singer Rich Nguyen, guitarist and vocalist Joe Taback, guitarist Mike Martin, and bassist Chris Dorame. According to Loudwires article July 27th 2022 David decided to step down to spend more time with his family


Musical equipment

The following is a listing of the drums and equipment used by Silveria during his career with Korn.


Drums

Tama Starclassic Maple Drums Standard Kit (1994–2003) * 20x18" Bass Drum * 14x4" Pearl Free Floating Snare Drum * 10x8" Rack Tom * 12x9" Rack Tom * 14x12" Floor Tom * 16x14" Floor Tom * 20x16" Gong Bass Drum Custom Kit (2003–present) *20x18" Bass Drum *14x6.5" Signature Snare Drum *10x5.5" Rack Tom *12x6.5" Rack Tom *15x15" Floor Tom *16x16" Floor Tom *20x16" Gong Bass Drum


Cymbals

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Cymbals (from left to right) 1994 * 2002 RUDE 15" Hi-Hat * 2002 RUDE 18" Crash/Ride * 2002 RUDE 18" China * 2002 RUDE 10" Splash * Signature 8" Bell * 2002 RUDE 18" Crash/Ride * 2002 RUDE 22" Power Ride * 2002 RUDE 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat * 2002 RUDE 20" Ride/Crash * Sound Formula 13" Mega Cup Chime 1999 *Signature 15" Heavy Hi-Hat *2002 8" Cup Chime *Signature 18" Heavy China *Signature 8" Bell *Signature 18" Power Crash *Signature 10" Splash *Signature 18" Power Crash *Signature 20" Power Ride *Signature 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hat *Signature 20" Power Crash *Sound Formula 13" Mega Cup Chime 2006 * Signature 18" Heavy China * Signature 18" Power Crash * Signature 8" Bell * Signature 15" Heavy Hi-Hat (Custom) * Signature 8" Splash * Signature 10" Splash * Signature 18" Power Crash * Signature 20" Big Bell Ride (prototype) * Signature 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat * Signature 18" Heavy China * Signature 20" Power Crash * Signature 13" Mega Cup Chime 2015 *2002 18" China *2002 5 7/8" Cup Chime *2002 14" Heavy Hi Hat *2002 19" Power Crash *2002 8" Splash *2002 10" Splash *2002 19" Power Crash *2002 18" Giga Bell Ride *2002 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat *2002 20" Crash


Personal life

Silveria married Shannon Bellino in 1997 but the couple divorced a few years later; they have two children together, born in 1997 and 1999. Silveria later married Victoria Silveria.


Discography

;With L.A.P.D *''James Brown'' (also known as ''Love and Peace Dude'' EP) (1989) *'' Who's Laughing Now'' (1991) *''L.A.P.D'' (1997) ;With Korn * ''
Korn Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 ...
'' (1994) * ''
Life Is Peachy ''Life Is Peachy'' is the second studio album by American nu metal band Korn. It was released on October 15, 1996, through both Immortal Records and Epic Records. After the release of Korn's 1994 self-titled debut album, the band reunited with ...
'' (1996) * '' Follow the Leader'' (1998) * '' Issues'' (1999) * '' Untouchables'' (2002) * ''
Take a Look in the Mirror ''Take a Look in the Mirror'' is the sixth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. Released on November 21, 2003 through Epic Records, it is the last Korn studio album to feature their full original lineup, as their original guitarist Br ...
'' (2003) * '' See You on the Other Side'' (2005) ;With Infinika * ''Echoes and Traces'' (2014) ;With Breaking in a Sequence * ''Acronym'' EP (2021) * Defy the Algorithm EP (2022)


See also

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Korn Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 ...
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References

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