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Korn's monstrous Follow The Leader turns 25 this year and in the first of what is sure to be many celebrations, the nu-metal originators have released a Follow The Leader-themed makeup collection.
The makeup is being released in collaboration with HipDot and takes the form of a Follow The Leader-inspired colour palette packaged in a CD format, complete with full Follow The Leader artwork.
The band announced the collaboration (which has already sold out its first run) on their social media with an Instagram post.
“We’ve teamed up with @HipDot to create an exclusive #FollowTheLeader CD makeup palette ahead of the 25th anniversary this summer. This palette consists of 8 amazing ‘tracks’ of various, pigmented textures. Get yours now. More details at the link in bio/stories. Our collection is vegan, free of harmful ingredients, certified cruelty-free, and curated to embrace all skin tones.”
The HipDot website provides further detail stating "Children of the Korn, hopscotch your way into the Hipdot x Korn x Follow the Leader palette. This palette includes 8 "tracks" of soft mattes, pigmented shimmers and easy-to-blend glitters. All tones inspired by this late 90's album we all rock out to." The website also shows that each of the eight shades in the collection is named after one of the tracks from the iconic record. A limited-edition pin set is also being offered by the site.
Track Shade Descriptions
- "My Gift to You" - Olive Beetle - Shifter
- "Dead Bodies Everywhere" - Vintage Sepia - Glitter
- "Pretty" - Slashed & Silver - Glitter
- "Freak on a Leash" - Black - Matte
- "Got the Life" - Sunset Copper - Shimmer
- "Children of the Korn" - Beige - Matte
- "It's On!" - Dirt Brown - Matte
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"Seed" - Off White Pink - Matte
Follow The Leader was released in 1998, catapulting the nu-metal icons further into the mainstream consciousness thanks to the crossover strength of the singles Freak on a Leash and Got the Life. It peaked at number 1 on multiple charts globally, including in Australia and remains one of the most universally beloved records by rock and metal fans of the late 90s. Follow The Leader tracks remain highlights of their live performances, as evidenced by Amy Lee joining Korn onstage for a thunderous live rendition of Freak On A Leash in August.
Speaking to Maniacs upon the release of their most recent album Requiem, Korn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer reflected on the creation of the iconic video for Got the Life.
"David and I let that Ferarri land in the river! I can actually look out the window right now and see that river. It was a fake Ferrari though, the one we were driving and were filmed in was real, but the one we crashed into the river was actually a fibreglass mould or something. Like a prosthetic Ferrari. "
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