Marian Rivera in a scene from ‘Amaya’

MANILA, Philippines -- American nu metal sensation Korn performs in Manila, Aug. 10 at the Araneta Coliseum.

The one-night gig titled “Korn Live In Manila!” will treat rock fanatics to an awesome musical experience showcasing the powerful sound of nu metal.

The show will also feature local band Slapshock as opening act.

Korn took the world by storm with “the new genre of rock,” making it the first international band to be labeled nu metal.

Korn’s rapid rise to the top began in 1993 with the release of its first demo album, “Neidermeyer’s Mind,” followed in 1994 by its self-titled debut album. Equally successful were the band’s succeeding albums: “Life Is Peachy,” which opened at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 before peaking at No. 1 on the sales chart of the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand; and “Follow The Leader,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two of the group’s biggest singles, “Got The Life” and “Freak On A Leash,” both of which exposed Korn to a wider, mainstream audience with the music videos being mainstays on MTV’s “Total Requests Live.”

The present lineup of Korn is composed of Jonathan Davis, lead vocals, bagpipes; James “Munky” Shaffer, guitars, backing vocals; Reginald “Fieldy” Arvisu; and Ray Luzier, drums, percussions.

“Korn Live In Manila!” is presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with 2nd Avenue, Talk TV, Diva Universal, Basketball TV, Solar Sports, Jack TV, Universal Channel and Dodge. It is also supported by The Philippine Star, Business World, MYX, 97.9 Home Radio, Mellow 94.7, Monster Radio RX 93.1, RJ 100.3 FM, OptimaSignsolutions, Odyssey Live, Sony Music and ABS-CBN.

Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets at all SM Department stores and at the Araneta Coliseum ticket office.

Protégé auditions

Auditions for GMA Network’s “Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break” has begun. It was held in SM Naga last July 15, and today, it will be held in SM Cebu.

The competition is open to all music artists – solo performers, duos, trios or groups with a maximum of five members – and the search has no age limit!

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid is the “Journey Host” of “Protégé” while Dingdong Dantes is the “Gala Presenter.”

The impressive roster of high-profile and formidable mentors who would lead the hunt for their respective Protégés in the key provinces and cities around the country including Naga, Cebu, Iloilo, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, Davao, Dagupan, Cagayan de Oro and Manila are Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, Aiza Seguerra, Joey Generoso of Side A, Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente, Rey Valera and Gloc 9.

Other auditions will be held in SM Iloilo (July 22); SM Batangas (July 24); NE Pacific Mall Cabanatuan (July 29); SM Pampanga (July 31); SM Davao (Aug. 5); CSI Mall Dagupan (Aug. 7); SM Cagayan de Oro (Aug. 10); and SM Mall of Asia Music Hall (Aug. 13). Auditions will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

‘Amaya’ tested, submerged in water

The mystery behind the prophecy of a woman with a twin snake continues to leave audiences spellbound as the country’s top-rating primetime epic series, “Amaya,” unravels more shocking twists this week.

Plot thickens as Amaya (Marian Rivera) starts her training with Lumad (Mikael Daez) using the kampilan (sword). Bagani (Sid Lucero) witnesses something strange on her which completely puzzles him.

Meanwhile, viewers can look forward to the episode where Rajah Mangubat (Gardo Versoza) subjects Amaya to another test, this time submerging her under water for an entire day to prove her innocence.

“Amaya” follows “Captain Barbell” on GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Friday, July 22, go to Ma. Teresa Llamedo (a.k.a. Dulce), Susan Valdez, Nela Legaspi, Mita Rufino, Mimi Valero, Yvette Bautista, Anthony “AJ” Violago, Estela Lazo Diongzon, Jean Cua, Anne Therese N. Clarino, Herminio A. Frias, Deanna Loreta Basilio-Bernardo, Dan Calleja, Mrs. Mary Cerrada of East Fairview, QC, Jane Oineza, Christopher “Niño” Alejandro, OJ Mariano… “Let Me In,” dubbed “the best American horror film in the last 20 years,” is now on VCD and DVD. It includes an audio commentary with director Matt Reeves. Distributed by C-Interactive, it is now available at Astro Plus, Astro Vision, Odyssey, O Music, Video City and selected branches of National Book Store and Fully Booked…