Korn - Shoots & Ladders

Dive into the haunting world of Korn’s “Shoots & Ladders,” a nu-metal masterpiece that twists childhood innocence into a dark, surreal nightmare. The video follows a young boy as he enters a desolate playground under a brooding gray sky, where familiar nursery rhymes unravel into chilling scenes. Watch as children spinning to “Ring Around the Rosie” vanish into a cracked abyss, a rickety bridge crumbles beneath his feet in a nod to “London Bridge Is Falling Down,” and a menacing lamb with glowing eyes stalks him, corrupting “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Amidst this eerie chaos, Korn delivers a visceral performance atop a stage of warped playground equipment, their raw energy cutting through the tension. Flashbacks of the boy’s past—bullying, isolation—echo the song’s themes of trauma, building to a powerful climax. In a defiant twist, the boy grabs a microphone and joins the band, his voice merging with theirs as the playground fades, symbolizing music’s power to transform pain into strength. With its gritty visuals and symbolic depth, this video is a must-see for fans of Korn’s unrelenting sound and dark storytelling.