Munky

These are the best of times for Korn, who have reunited with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch both onstage and in the studio. Loudwire met up with Head and fellow Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer on the Revolver Golden Gods Black Carpet and discussed reviving the onetime dynamic and how it feels to renew the personal and professional relationship. Check out out interview with the Korn guitarists below:

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Korn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer scored himself a bombshell of a wife last year, as the nu-metaller married Albanian-American actress and model Evis Xheneti. The couple tied the knot on Jan. 2, 2012, committing their lives to each other in a Paris ceremony.

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It’s no secret many Korn fans were bummed when Brian ‘Head’ Welch left the band, but he is set to reunite with the group for a couple of shows in 2013 after playing a one-off gig at the Carolina Rebellion festival this past year. 'Head' is set to join Korn for their dates at next year’s German rock festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. The gigs will be his first full sets with the band since 2004.

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For fans of Korn, we've got some big news. And for fans of Baby Korn, we've got even bigger news! It's time to light up a cigar for Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer and his wife Evis, who just added a new member to their family. Son D'Angelo DraXon Shaffer was welcomed into the world Wednesday, Nov. 7.

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Korn may have revitalized their career somewhat with the dubstep heavy 'The Path of Totality' album, but what does that mean for their next disc? Guitarist James "Munky' Shaffer tells the Phoenix New Times that he envisions the return of more guitar-heavy music, though electronics will still factor in.

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Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer has taken his experimental rock side project Fear and the Nervous System on the road for the first time, playing two shows over the weekend in California. He has also unveiled a documentary on the project (watch below).

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Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has been involved with his side project, Fear and the Nervous System, for a few years now, and finally audiences will get a chance to see the band in person.

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The dudes from Korn have some pretty random nicknames. Bassist Reginald Quincy Arvizu was given the name "Fieldy" after a massive real-life game of Chinese whispers.

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Brian 'Head' Welch joined Korn live onstage for the first time in seven years on May 5 -- playing 'Blind' with the band at the Carolina Rebellion festival in Rockingham, N.C.  Now, it seems like a more permanent reunion may be a possibility. In a new interview, Korn guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer revealed that he, and perhaps the entire band, is open to the idea.

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James 'Munky' Shaffer of Korn has much to celebrate, as the guitarist and his wife Evis Xheneti are expecting their first child together in November.

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