There's no denying the members of Korn are weird dudes. When the band emerged from an underground metal scene in which such disparate bands as Tool, Helmet, Tree, Downset, and Deftones collided, sneaking out of grunge's shadow and into the limelight, they were so emphatically different from anything in mainstream music that they created a complete image and sound other bands emphatically ripped off, including their dress, hairstyle, guitar tuning, vocal affectations, and even those weird little head movements they do.

And then there's the band's behavior. They were weird, they were hedonists, and they were outsiders, but they had the same lust for drugs and sex as rock stars. They presented an image of damage and frailty, buried under crushing instrumentation that went hand-in-hand with their unabashed attitudes about conspicuous consumption and the inherent brutality of life. With this came many insane stories about Korn, which float around the internet and print publications, some of which are so strange they're hard to believe.

The band's haunting music, dark and sometimes disturbing lyrics, and even darker image have long intrigued fans and critics, which makes it no wonder such crazy Korn stories still intrigue the masses more than 20 years after the band formed. If you don't know Life is Peachy from Follow the Leader, here are a few basic facts about Korn. The band formed in 1993, though three of its original members had been playing together for four years at that point. Korn's self-titled 1994 debut album is a landmark in the nu metal scene, opening the doors for a largely lamentable flood to follow. They have had two No. 1 albums in the US, despite the violent, tortured lyrics and extremely creepy music videos.

Whether you're new to the band or have been a hardcore fan all your life, these weird Korn stories will surely shed a little light on what makes this band so entertaining and so captivating.