Tag Archives: James “Munky” Shaffer

Korn: Fieldy ‘Wasn’t Quite Ready’ to go back on tour, according to Munky

Posted by on June 27, 2022


Hellfest, Clisson, France: Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer was asked about the current status of the band’s bassist, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu.

Fieldy announced last year that he would sit out Korn’s ongoing tour in order to “heal” after “falling back” on some of his “bad habits.”

Munky said about Fieldy:

“He needed a little time at home with his family to kind of regroup. We decided we were gonna make a record during the pandemic and use that time constructively. And once the pandemic was over and we were ready to go back on the road, he wasn’t quite ready to do that yet. So the rest of us were anxious to get back in front of our fans and play for everybody.”

Earlier in the month you may remember, we told you that Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch had “been in contact” with Fieldy.

Welsh said, “I just e-mailed him the other day, so we’re gonna get together and talk to him, see how he’s doing, see where his head is at, after this tour. Me and Munk were just talking about it. We love him, we’ve been in communication with him, and we’ll see.”

A year ago, Fieldy broke the news of his absence from Korn’s summer tour in a social media update:

“To all Korn fans worldwide. The past 6 years I’ve been dealing with some personal issues that at times have caused me to fall back on some of my bad habits and has caused some tension with the people around me. It’s been suggested to me to take some time off to heal. I’m going to respect what was asked of me and take that time. Unfortunately you will not see me on stage with my band. I will be working towards getting the bad habits out of my system. In the meantime I will be staying creative to keep my mind & soul in a good place.

“I’m thankful for all of your support, patience & understanding as we all have something that we deal with.

“Jonathan, Munky, Ray and Head, I love you and I don’t want to bring any tension or bad vibes to the circle.”

Korn’s Requiem was released on February 4 via Loma Vista Recordings.

Stay tuned for updates right here!

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Korn to hang with Fieldy

Posted by on June 21, 2022

  Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch spoke to Kerrang! Radio about the status of the band’s bassist, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu. Fieldy announced in June 2021 that he would sit out Korn’s ongoing tour in order to “heal” after “falling back” on some of his “bad habits.” Welch said about Fieldy: “We’ve been in contact with […]

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KoRn’s Munky returns to the stage after recovering from COVID-19

Posted by on September 22, 2021

  KoRn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer was forced to sit out on a few KoRn shows after testing positive for COVID-19. Shaffer was temporarily replaced by guitarist Brian “Head” Welch’s Love And Death Bandmate, J.R. Bareis. Munky made his official return this past Saturday (18th) at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Del Valle, Texas. Where the […]

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Korn’s Munky will miss shows after testing positive for Covid-19

Posted by on September 10, 2021

  Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement the band said, “Unfortunately, Munky has tested positive for COVID,” KORN said in a statement. “He is doing OK, but he will not be playing some of our upcoming shows. The tour is going on as scheduled despite these circumstances, and […]

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Grey Daze share “B12” music video feat. Korn guitarists to honor Chester Bennington

Posted by on June 15, 2020

  Grey Daze have released a new music video, “B12” featuring Korn guitarists James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch. The video pays honor to the late Chester Bennington as it marks the 3 year anniversary of his death. Grey Daze drummer Sean Dowdell expressed his thoughts on the video: “Everything we’ve done surrounding the upcoming release […]

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KoRn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer to miss five shows on current tour; fill-in announced

Posted by on August 5, 2019

KoRn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer is forced to sit out for the group’s upcoming shows starting tomorrow (6th) up until the 11th in order for him to be home with his wife as they are expecting the birth of their daughter, “any day now.” JR Bareis, who is a member of Brian “Head” Welch’s project […]

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Watch Korn’s James “Munky” Shaffer join Hyro the Hero onstage in LA for “Devil In Disguise”

Posted by on December 6, 2018

KoRn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer joined Hyro the Hero onstage earlier this week (4th) during Hyro’s performance at the Viper Room in Los Angeles, CA. Shaffer’s surprise guest appearance was for the song “Devil In Disguise,” taken from Hyro’s latest effort Flagged Channel.

Check out the fan-filmed clip below:

[via Revolver]

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Korn members, management comment on Deven Davis’ death

Posted by on August 20, 2018

In the wake of Deven Davis’ passing, members of Korn, as well as their management, have commented on her death. A cause of death hasn’t been revealed yet, but she’d suffered from drug and alcohol abuse throughout her marriage with Jonathan Davis.  So far, Davis’ fellow Korn bandmates Brian “Head” Welch and James “Munky” Shaffer […]

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Korn now managed by Jay Z’s Roc Nation

Posted by on July 26, 2016

Before Korn announced that they would be signing to Roadrunner, they promised a heavier album and said that people would be “surprised” by some of the partnerships the band has made. Last week, we heard “Rotting In Vain,” which lives up to the “heavy” part. And yesterday, the band announced that they would be joining […]

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Korn will release 20th anniversary photo book

Posted by on September 15, 2015

Korn has been around for quite a while already and if you were old enough to listen to their prime back in the 90’s, you’re probably excited about their most recent tour with Suicide Silence where they’ll perform their debut self-titled album in its entirety. If that wasn’t enough to tickle your nostalgia bone, the […]

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