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

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

by Mark Zapata | Jun 27, 2022 | Interviews, News, News Ticker, Updates

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...
Korn to hang with Fieldy

Korn to hang with Fieldy

by Mark Zapata | Jun 21, 2022 | Interviews, News, Touring, Updates

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

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 22, 2021 | News, Touring

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

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

by Mark Zapata | Sep 10, 2021 | News, Touring

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

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

by Chris Annunziata | Jun 15, 2020 | New Music, Video

  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...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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