Korn, Evanescence, P.O.D.

If you happened to be a metal kid around the time I was in high school (early 2000s), boy do I have a tour for you. KoRn and Evanescence are co-headlining the Spokane Arena and bringing along P.O.D. for the ride. As a progenitor of nu metal, KoRn has maintained a level of raw heavy energy that kept their fans coming back and prevented them from ever being a punchline like some of their contemporaries. While the peak of nu metal might’ve been short, KoRn has longevity, putting out 11 albums that charted in the top 10. In an era of heavy bro energy in metal, Evanescence’s Amy Lee cut through the noise with a fierce grace that helped her become an icon for goth girls. P.O.D.’s Christian nu metal also had its moment in the spotlight with hits like “Alive” and “Youth of the Nation.” So dust off those overly baggy JNCO jeans and get ready for a rocking night.

KoRn, Evanescence, P.O.D • Tue, Sept. 13 at 5:30 pm • $30-$125 • All ages • Spokane Arena • 720 W. Mallon Ave. • spokanearena.com • 509-279-7000