Chat with Jonathan at KoRn KoRner on 2.29.04 (courtesy of Lisa)
IRKEN INVADER: hey Jon, whats your favorite song off of your new cd?
Jonathan: everything ive known
MJMKoRn: hey jon, just wanted to know how you turn your emotions into such good lyrics? like, is their a process you go through when writing your lyrics?
Jonathan: there is nothing i really do i just start writing and it comes out
KoRnylious: Are you glad you guys got «back to the roots» with your new album?
Jonathan: yes it was fun to write in that frame of mind
silEnt maRco: The US catholic church just released a report saying that 11000 cases of kids raped by catholic priests have been reported since 1950. What’s your opinion on that?
Jonathan: fuck the catholic church
STD: I love you Jon :). In the future, perhaps the next cd, do you plan on releasing a 2 disc album?
Jonathan: i was talking to fieldy about that when we were in asia maybe sometime soon
LeStaT__: what do u listen to these days??
Jonathan: cannibal corpse yeah yeah yeahs
goliath03: jon any thought on bringing back the family values tour??
Jonathan: maybe one day
Jonathan: not that many good bands out there
KoRnIsH: Jon on your recent tour you come to australia. Which city did you enjoy playing at most ?
Jonathan: i loved every city there
Freakie_Barbara: hello Jd and thank u ..my ? is ..dose ur eyebrow loops stand 4 any special meaning..?
Jonathan: nope sorry
HypoKriticaL: Justin here…do you get on JD’s Place often? We miss you there
Jonathan: i read the boards every night
stonekorn69: Hey Jonathan, you and the otherguys have been a great inspiration to me. My question is if you guys are planning to release a CD with unfinished songs?
Jonathan: we dont have enough un finished songs
ס×fëll×tödäy×: exactly, How do we know it`s YOU at this
chat? uhm,..
[dC]: tell em whats up jon! BLING!
Jonathan: you dont
[dC]: 😀
[dC]: unless of course they would post unofficial news on the official korn site
alexjakeway: How is your friendship with Orgy? Why did they leave Elementree? Thanks man
Jonathan: we are still friends
my is cole: JD, what do you usually eat for breakfast?
Jonathan: i dont eat breakfast
krazee4jondavis: Hey Jonathan How did it feel to beat the ever loving crap out of a record store surrounded by all the KoRn kids for the YWAS shoot?
Jonathan: i loved every second of it
Daytona.!: On the other CDsthere has been a child or something that symbolizes a child.is there any specific reason to why not TALITM? NZ awaits U
Jonathan: we thought it was time to do something different
Jrock!: is there any thread from the kamp boards you can comment on or really liked or something to tell us? thanks for everything
Jonathan: thats a hard one there are so many treads there im just glad you all are still talking about us
Sour Lemon Pie: You’ve saved many Korn fans from death or insanity…..which must be the best thing somebody can do for the others. How do you feel about that?
Jonathan: i feel good if i save someones life that pretty heavy
[íðìò†]•ñäzî·Jéw!: Hey Jon, what formula do you guys use when writing songs… Guitars first, lyrics first… what’s that first thing you do.. and how do you put it all together in the end ?
Jonathan: we start with guitar riffs then we put the song together then lyrics last
adidaDeuce!: you once said making music is about what you feel in your heart, and if you can change someone’s life by singing, it makes you the happiest man in the world. is I’m Done contradicting this?
Jonathan: no im done is about people close to me
KornFlake!: Hey Jon, how do you feel about the mixed reactions about Projekt Revolution?
Jonathan: im stoked to be goin on when we are
Jonathan: headling sucks sometimes
[dc]: your opening for linkin park right?
Jonathan: i wouldnt call it opening
[dC]: thats how people have been referring to it, glad you dont think so.
Jonathan: well we are playin a headline seyt
From ??: dC, please ask jd when will be the next time a dvd like duece will be released
Jonathan: after the next album
From ??: Hey Jon. What’s your stance on Mel Gibson’s new movie «The Passion of the Christ?» and have you seen it yet?
Jonathan: no i havent
Jonathan: i got to soon
From ??: dc will u ask jd if they will be at ozzfest this year
Jonathan: nope
From ??: Jon, when you get the chance if you everdo, to get off epic, will you drop those fuckers and go with elementree?
Jonathan: yes
From ??: jon, what is your stance on President Bush’s attempt to ban gay marriages?
Jonathan: let people do what they want
Jonathan: damn
From ??: he jon will there be a dvd coming out for the cbgb’s concert that would be ill
Jonathan: i think we might do that
From ??: what is your favorite brand of condoms?
Jonathan: any one that works
[dC]: lol
[dC]: you sure you dont like those holey condoms jon?
Jonathan: nah
From ??: jd, how are thing with the chino and the rest of the deftones between you guys ?
Jonathan: i have no problem with them
From ??: When do you think you could come back to chile (latin america) to play your new material?
Jonathan: hopefully late this year we love it there
SC: Jon, you knew i had to ask my trademark question, so here it is, have you given deven the shocker yet? 😀
Jonathan: ill tell ya next time
*Lord Vader*: i just wanted to know how nates doin jon, he growin up fast?
Jonathan: nate is awesome i love being a dad
|<®azEe4_)0|\||)a\/|§!: Hey Jon will KoRn ever do another small venue tour like Back to Basics? I really liked the interaction and I could definately feel the KoRn Kid love out there in the crowds.
Jonathan: i dont know when but yes
From ??: yo jon, do you play counter-strike? i heard you like Rainbow Six 3, can we ever play? or you cant give out your name?
Jonathan: i dont have broadband at my house
Jonathan: sucks
*.3riS.*: So Jonathan, do you really know me? Or am I just making it all up
*.3riS.*: Just to set the record straight, since everyone thinks Im lying
Jonathan: yes i know you
[dC]: jon, are you into the hardcore/grind scene? like underground stuff, like the dillenger escape plan and stuff like that?
Jonathan: not really
[dC]: norma jean, hopesfall, zao, underoath, poison the well, etc
[dC]: k
From ??: Does the money from KoRnKamp goto charity or something else Jon?
Jonathan: no the money pays for korn kamp
From ??: How do you feel about playing Finland for the first time? I have the tickets for that gig btw. ;D
Jonathan: yah
Jonathan: love going places i havent been
From??: Hey Jon, If One of your band members left the band would you find a replacement and keep on going or quit the band?
Jonathan: depends
[dC]: ive seen a lot of bands change members and not ever be the same, hopefully that wouldnt ever happen with you guys.
Jonathan: it wont
[dC]: has anyone almost quit beforE?
* !!!Soviet Union *: Hey Jon, how does it really feel to be famous? I mean don’t you ever want tojust sit back, relax ?
Jonathan: it feels great
Jonathan: and yes (referring to the «quit» question)
the!joe!: i know you had record labels headbutting over the original qotd music using your voice but when do you think youll release all those tracks
Jonathan: i can never release qotd warner bros owns the songs
From ??: jonathan do you come here when there isn’t an event and chat with some people one on one?
Jonathan: yes sometimes
From ??: Jonathan korn korner misses you, i remember back in the day when you always use to come on, you and dC in your underwear…do you remember?
Jonathan: yes
From ??: Jonathan are u still with DEVEN?
Jonathan: yes
From ??: any plans to do anything with mindlesss self induglence?
[dC]: You guys should do a colab.
Jonathan: I would love to
Jonathan: one of my favs
From ??: I keep on asking it, but do you think there’s a possibility you guys come over to Poland(europe) and gove some concerts (or even one)?
Jonathan: I would love to
From ??: wuts ur favorite food jon..wut do u prefer eating «salty, sweet, or spicy?? plz send this dC
Jonathan: salty
From ??: can u tell us when will we have the game that you r making? 4 wich console will be?
Jonathan: the game will be out soon and all consoles
From ??: are you goin’ to show your home at MTV Cribs?
Jonathan: no
[dc]: wont let you eh 😛
Jonathan: yep
The Gimp (got a ?): JD, how are the rest of the guys? What are they up to right now? And isn’t Mish cute?
Jonathan: the guys are chillin at home and yes
From ??: What’s your favorite item in that mass murderer collection?
Jonathan: the car
[dc]: You ever drive it around?
Jonathan: doesn’t run
From ??: dc will u tell jonathan if he’ll everhave a contest and if the contest winner wins,they will get a chance to meet KoRn?
Jonathan: that would be cool
From ??: Did you notice that guy that jumped on stage at the Latin VMAs? If you did, what went through your mind?
Jonathan: i dont remember but if i saw him id freak out i was doing a show once and a fan got on stage and socked me in the jaw from then on no one on stage
From ??: from my understanding your sponsored by puma, how often do you do advertising for them? would you consider doing it for limited edition puma gear? thanks!
Jonathan: we dont wear puma anymore
[dC]: whats your gear of choice now?
[dC]: custom?
Jonathan: custom gear
Jonathan: I have all my shit made
From ??: jd, i loved ur speech at ozzfest in»THEEND» gallery. what happend with opening the museum ?
Jonathan: me and my partner had a falling out
From ??: Wheres your favorite place in the world?
Jonathan: the gold coast
[dc]: the cold coast in CT?
Jonathan: australia
From ??: plz dc ask jon what happened to the clive barker project, love u jon ur the man!!!!!!
Jonathan: im trying to find time to do it
Jonathan: kool
From ??: jon, is it true that deven recently got out of rehab and if so, how is she now? kisses
Jonathan: yes and she is great
From ??: Jon what is your favorite porn flick of all time? i watched one with this girl getting a power drill dildo to her crotch, shit was amazing.
Jonathan: I really don’t have one
Jonathan: I like them all
[dc]: can you be more explicit? any particular type of porn you enjoy over others 😛
Jonathan: gonzo
*Lickrish*: Hi Jonathan did you keep your cowboy gear from the show in dallas?
Jonathan: yes
[dC]: so your into muppet porn eh?
[dC]: 😛
Jonathan: hehehe
[dC]: lol!
Jonathan: well guys i gotta split
Jonathan: thanks for comming out
Jonathan: ill be back soon
[dc]: hope to see you back here again real soon
Jonathan: good night all