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Wow, compared to you guys, my list isn't very extensive sweatdrop , but here's mine:

arrow July 9 2003: Ozzfest 2003 @ Sleep Train Ampitheatre, CA in the USA (other bands I actually got to see were Ozzy, Manson, Disturbed, Chimaira, part of COF and Motograter's set)
Merely being 14 years old, I owe my cousin Ivan for being able to talk/threaten people into letting me and a few buddies into this show. This was my first time I set foot in America and my first Korn show ever - let alone major music festival. A lot of memories here, including surviving my first actual mosh pit with my cousin who I remember protecting me from the rather violent crowd. The mud, the sweat, puke, beer, cocaine and blood was another feature of this show - but so was the utter unity and shared agression I have never witnessed before at a concert. I remember standing stupified in awe as legends from my childhood paraded before me; from Ozzy the Father of Metal to Manson who with fists raised sung my then favorite anthems of rebellion with his own style of twisted satire. But Korn, oh that was an experience that cannot be compared to any other.
Exhausted and practically wasted by the barrage of light beer and narcotics I decided to abuse my body with, all the excruciating pain I felt in my joints seemingly disappeared with every note Munky and Head strummed, every beat David and Fieldy so effortlessly yielded - and then the euphoria kicked in as Jonathan grabbed the mic and sang. Twas bliss. It was and probably still is one of THE best days of my life.


arrow February 16 2004: Korn Australia @ Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne (w/ Fear Factory and Static-X with local support from Sunk Loto)
I had just turned 15 a few days before. Bursting with anger, anxiety and raging hormones that puberty had to offer, this show was the perfect outlet for me; and on a whole; this fateful day would prove to be more memorable than I had initially given it credit for - from consumating what would turn out to be the start of an ongoing relationship with my significant other to the actual last time I would EVER see Korn play in their original line-up.
Sunk Loto's set was unbearable, further confirming my view of the pathetic state of the Australian metal scene at the time (heh, by their last song, people in the crowd began chanting 'GET OFF THE ********' STAGE'). Fear Factory and Static-X were amazing opening acts, getting the crowd's energy up with flawless sets and generally fun disposition.
And then Korn took the stage to cheers louder than a bloody thunderstorm. But I noticed something that would prove to be a sign of things to come, which at the time I didn't at all consider to be of particular importance. It was Head's lacking in energy - Munky and Jonathan kept mouthing to him "are you ok" a few times during the set; and I noticed Fieldy and David weren't interacting with him at all but gave each other wondering looks. Head pretty much looked lost and lifeless, and remained almost stationary; almost detracting from the performance of the others (at the time I just thought he was sick from the Australian summer heat). Nonetheless, despite his failings, the remaining four delivered a stunning show of energy and passion only Korn can exude.

arrow April 29 2006: Korn Australia @ Vodafone Arena (w/ 10 Years, Hatebreed and Disturbed)
This day was the only highlight in what was otherwise one of the worst years in my life. Having this concert at this point in my life can be likened to the guiding light to set you back on track in dark, suffocating waters. To top it off, I had a cold during this show. I tried my damndest to sing along with a sore throat, and sing with great gusto I did; till by the end of the night my throat was literally bleeding - but hey, it's for the love of Korn!
It was an AMAZING night and the tightly packed Vodafone Arena turned into a roaring metal monster at the hands of Korn, with Jon at the helm. Fists pumping, the crowd tried to keep up with Korn's everwhelming energy - and most of us did indeed.
A few things marred the night though. Security kept harrassing my friend, and I was tempted to yell at them but knew I couldn't for fear of being kicked out of the venue. Another thing is Vodafone's ventilation system SUCKED; although it was winter at the time, the venue quickly became humid and the air was stale - there were people passing out from exhaustion all over the place. Management didn't even bother handing us free water bottles for the dehydrated amongst us, till Fieldy took the initiative himself and gave respite to those who needed it most - taking crates of the band's Evian water and handing them out to whom he thought needed it most.
A GREAT highlight for myself was calling Jon's name and receiving a smile, a wink and a wave from the man himself. I swear, as he made eye-contact with me, my world came to a halt in the spilt second whee . David also giggled and pointed at my friend who (being a little bit of a bimbo) yelled out "i LOVE YOU DAVID" in a shrill voice xD. Ah that night was ******** ACE and I can only hope there would be more like it to come.

arrow April 18 2008: Korn b***h We Got A Problem Tour @ Vodafone Arena (w/ Bloodsimple, Throwdown, Chimaira and Biohazard)
Hell, truly THE most memorable experience at a Korn show I've ever had for numerous reasons; main one being MEETING THE BAND biggrin . Detailed blog coming SOOOON. But my mate Paul posted lil review on KS if you wanna read that first smile .


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Boy that took me like an hour to post xD. No pics or vids I'm afraid, security here is way too tight. Also, sorry for the horrible typing xD.

Hehe, the social scientist in me does the same actually. I observe group dynamics and attitudes almost like a hawk.

Now that you do mention it, I have noticed a few disparities between American and Australian "metal" crowds, and societies in general. Even though both our cultures (in general) share a predominantly Anglo-Saxon influenced society, I did notice that Americans are more forward and more 'competitive' in a sense than Australians. It was apparent in Ozzfest, everyone 'competing' to get to the front near the stage without care for injury or the discomfort of others, the pits were angrier and more violent that what I've previously witnessed back in Australia. I also couldn't help but notice that more Americans just want to get entertained - but I attribute this to the frequency of Korn shows in your nation, because well... duh they're an American band xD.

Australian crowds are less competitive and seem to be almost more 'appreciative' that this huge American band are coming to visit their small legion of (well... not small.. it's like 10 to 15 thousand in Melbourne) fans every couple of years. In the pits, there is more of a sense of general unity and 'brotherhood' rather than aggressive competition. If one falls, the others pick them up; and amazingly people take turns to get to the front of the mosh. I noticed that once people in the front got tired, the people in the back would get a chance to get to the front... and so on. And I reiterate the entertainment thing - a lot more fans in Australia treat the show like a religious experience than just a show. But I must stress, I don't believe that it's because Americans are jaded - it's just that we don't get Korn as much as yall, let alone a good major metal concert.

There also seems to be a GREAT disparities in queue etiquette between Australians and Americans. Once again, Americans compete for a spot in the front of the queue with some people simply pushing ans shoving others in an attempt to get in front - and security barriers are needed to get people in line. Here in Australia, for some reason we don't care, as long as we get in (surprised me actually O.o). Without security telling us, we lined up calmly in an orderly fashion - no barriers or anything.

That's pretty much what I've observed from a social science perspective. I'm not at all suggesting one society is better than the other, but that's honestly what I've observed in thw shows I've been xD.

I love having such a big family. ^-^

Pits have always been my weakness. I can easily get ******** up from just the pressure of the crowd behind me, because I'm usually in the front row. One time security pulled this drunk guy from the crowd and he kicked my friend and on his way over me, he nearly crushed me and Fieldy was right in front of us all, "=o".

But I love the techniques JD sometimes uses to keep the crowd under control. If any of you have seen the Hammerstein DVD, next to just telling everyone to be nicer, I've noticed he uses that whole "Jump!" order to get everyone to calm down a bit, and the arm-pumping thing near the end of "Somebody Someone". It really gets most of the crowd distracted into a big unity, and gives people a chance to get up from the floor if they've fallen.

Kinda updated my score, will add many details soon smile