Blizzard Entertainment and nu-metal legends Korn have announced a major crossover tied to the upcoming Diablo 4 expansion Lord of Hatred. The band’s new track “Reward the Scars” will receive an official music video premiering on Monday, April 27 at 10:00 AM PT, just one day before the expansion launches on April 28.
The announcement was made via the official Diablo X account, featuring a striking thumbnail that blends Korn’s iconic imagery with the dark, hellish aesthetic of Diablo IV. The collaboration marks the latest high-profile partnership for the Diablo franchise, following previous musical tie-ins and cross-promotions.
Korn x Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred “Reward the Scars” music video premieres Monday, April 27 at 10AM PT. 🔺https://t.co/OTz1ZLN06a pic.twitter.com/lbmilBsOiq
— Diablo (@Diablo) April 23, 2026
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred continues the story of the Wanderer as they pursue Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, who has possessed the body of the prophet Akarat. The expansion takes players to the island of Skovos, the ancestral homeland of humanity, where Mephisto seeks to corrupt the legendary Pools of Creation.
The expansion introduces two new classes the Paladin and Warlock along with massive skill tree overhauls for all classes (including major summoner improvements for Necromancers and form flexibility for Druids), the new Talisman system, a fully realized Horadric Cube crafting system, and significant endgame expansions such as the revamped Pit, a new Tower climb, and Warplans for chained activities.
The timing of the Korn music video is great, building hype in the final 24 hours before the expansion goes live. “Reward the Scars” is expected to capture the expansion’s themes of suffering, resilience, and the corrupting influence of hatred, aligning perfectly with Mephisto’s return and the darker tone of the new content. Give it a watch down below when it comes out tomorrow:
Korn has a long history of collaborating with video games. The band contributed music to titles like The Matrix soundtrack and has appeared in games such as Guitar Hero. This Diablo IV partnership feels like a natural fit given the band’s heavy, aggressive sound and the game’s dark, intense atmosphere.
Blizzard has increasingly leaned into music collaborations for Diablo 4, using high-profile artists to amplify the expansion’s launch. The “Reward the Scars” video is likely to feature cinematic visuals from the expansion, new in-game footage, and Korn’s signature style, creating a powerful promotional piece that bridges the two worlds.
The music video premiere on April 27 will serve as the final hype moment before players can dive into Lord of Hatred on April 28. In addition to the new classes and systems, the expansion brings expanded endgame activities, quality-of-life improvements, and a continuation of the story that began in the base game and Vessel of Hatred.
Players who pre-purchase the expansion can access the Paladin class early, while the full experience including the new Warlock, skill tree changes, Talismans, and Horadric Cube becomes available to everyone on launch day.
The collaboration with Korn adds an extra layer of excitement for fans who enjoy both the game’s heavy atmosphere and the band’s music. It also highlights Blizzard’s continued strategy of using cross-media partnerships to keep Diablo 4 culturally relevant as it enters its second year of live-service support.
With the expansion launching in just days and the music video dropping the day before, April 27–28 is shaping up to be one of the biggest moments for Diablo 4 in 2026. Fans are encouraged to watch the premiere and prepare their characters for the return of Mephisto and the new challenges awaiting in Skovos.
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