User:CrowzRSA/Sandbox/Sandbox 2/Untouchables/History

Recording and production

Korn commenced writing Untouchables in early 2002. Tension between band members grew and, in an effort to lessen their tensions, they continued writing in Scottsdale, Arizona, in hope that the new landscape would inspire them in writing songs. They finished writing the album then went back to Los Angeles, California to begin recording. Hostility between band members were still there. During the tour, band members began voting on whether to fire bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. Untouchables was recorded at Conway Studio, Hollywood, California, and The Village, Los Angeles, California. The album was produced by Michael Beinhorn, and recorded by Frank Filipetti.

The album featured the same member line-up as their previous four studio albums. It was mixed by Andy Wallace, and mastered by Howie Weinberg. On the album's release date, Jun 11, 2002, a single, "Here to Stay", was released by Sony Music Distribution. Likewise, a limited edition bonus disc was released on the same date, and featured a live version of "Here to Stay", the "Here to Stay" music video, the "Thoughtless" music video, and a live recording of "Got the Life".

Controversy with Shock Jocks

On April 2, 2006, the Shock Jocks, an American radio program, began airing songs from Untouchables. After playing a few songs, the broadcasters retrieved a cease-and-desist letter from Sony Music Entertainment. One broadcaster said "The reason for the premature premiere was to infuriate a rival New York station, which disallows their in-studio guests to appear on 'The Opie and Anthony Show.'"