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James Shaffer
James Shaffer Live in Toronto during the 2007 Family Values Tour.
James Shaffer Live in Toronto during the 2007 Family Values Tour.
Background information
Birth name James Christian Shaffer Lavallee
Also known as Munky
Born June 6, 1970 (1970-06-06) (age 38)
Bakersfield, California
Genre(s) Nu metal
Alternative metal
Industrial metal
Instrument(s) Guitar
Years active 1993 -
Associated acts Korn
Fear and the Nervous System
L.A.P.D.
Website www.korn.com
Notable instrument(s)
Ibanez K7 Ibanez Apex

James Christian 'Munky' Shaffer (born June 6, 1970 in Bakersfield, California) is the guitarist for the nu metal band Korn. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Nu metal (sometimes named new metal or nü metal) is a musical genre that emerged in the mid 1990s which fuses influences from grunge and Alternative Alternative metal is an eclectic form of Heavy metal music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. Industrial metal is a Musical genre that draws from Industrial music and heavy metal. A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing Fear and the Nervous System is an experimental / Industrial rock band formed by Korn Guitarist James Shaffer. LAPD ( Love And Peace Dude, later Laughing As People Die) was an American Funk metal band that is best known for being The Ibanez K7 series is a signature series of Seven-string guitars created by Korn guitarists James The Ibanez Apex series is a signature series of Seven-string guitars created by Korn 's guitarist Munky. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nu metal (sometimes named new metal or nü metal) is a musical genre that emerged in the mid 1990s which fuses influences from grunge and Alternative Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing He also performed live backing vocals. His nickname, 'Munky', is apparently a reference to the fact that his feet, when spread, resembles monkey's feet (this was revealed in the multi-platinum video "Who Then Now?"). His bandmate Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu has a similar nickname, also based on his physical appearance to the cartoon character Garfield the cat. Reginald "Fieldy/Reggie" Arvizu (born November 2 1969 in Bakersfield, California) is the Bass guitar player for the band Korn. Garfield is a daily-syndicated Comic strip created by Jim Davis.

He does have musical activities outside of Korn, though: he is the founder of Emotional Syphon Recordings, who have signed acts like Monster In The Machine and Droid. Emotional Syphon Recordings is a Record company, founded by KoЯn guitarist Munky in 2006 Monster in the Machine is an Alternative rock band featuring Shannon Crawford (formerly of "Cellophane" on vocals keyboards and guitar John Chase (formerly Droid (sometimes typeset as -D-R-O-I-D- or DROID as to fit their official logo are an American Groove metal / Thrash metal band Droid was also featured on the 2007 Family Values Tour. Droid (sometimes typeset as -D-R-O-I-D- or DROID as to fit their official logo are an American Groove metal / Thrash metal band The Family Values Tour was created by the band Korn in 1998 to be an annual rock & Rap Tour

It was announced that Munky would not be touring for the rest of the Bitch We Have A Problem Tour due to his father becoming ill. However, on February 20th, Munky announced in a MySpace bulletin that he is returning to the tour at the band's show in Milan.

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Life

As an adopted child, Shaffer led a troubled life, often stealing his parents' alcohol and trespassing. One night, when trying to sneak out to a party, the tip of one of his fingers was severed by the chain on his motorcycle, and, as part of his rehabilitation, Shaffer picked up a guitar. During high school Shaffer met fellow guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and the two often jammed together ever since. Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970) better known as Head, is an American Musician best known as the former one of two guitarists

Later on Welch and Shaffer saw Jonathan Davis singing for the band Sexart in a bar. Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is the American vocalist for the multiplatinum Nu metal band Korn. Initially intending to stay only for a few minutes, the pair ended up staying for the whole set upon seeing Davis' performance, and asked him to join their band (still called L.A.P.D. at this point) almost immediately afterward. LAPD ( Love And Peace Dude, later Laughing As People Die) was an American Funk metal band that is best known for being

Shaffer developed meningitis during 1997 while on tour, requiring him to be hospitalized. KoRn cancelled the remainder of that tour, due to not wanting to replace him with someone who wasn't in the band.

On January 15, 2000, Shaffer married Stephanie Roush. The couple had a daughter, Carmella Star, the next year, whom Shaffer claims is the most prized possession in his life. The two are now divorced.

February 22, 2005, Brian Welch left the band. Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970) better known as Head, is an American Musician best known as the former one of two guitarists James felt very sad, but he accepted his friend's choice. Today, he is the only formal guitarist in Korn. (Clint Lowery, Christian Olde Wolbers, and Rob Patterson were only live/session members. Clint Lowery (born December 15, 1971) is a Hard rock guitarist previously of the bands Still Rain and Dark New Day (for which he Christian Olde Wolbers (born August 5, 1973 in Antwerp Belgium) was the one of the many bassists of the Rob Patterson is a former member of the Nu metal band Otep and former touring guitarist for the band Korn. )

On the 16th May 2006, Munky played on Spanish nylon guitar in Fieldy's wedding. Reginald "Fieldy/Reggie" Arvizu (born November 2 1969 in Bakersfield, California) is the Bass guitar player for the band Korn. He was quoted as jokingly saying "now I have something else to fall back on!"

Munky cites Steve Vai and 80's metal guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads as his main influences while learning guitar, growing up.

On March 4, 2008, it was announced that Munky will be releasing a solo record on August 8, 2008 with his solo band Fear and The Nervous System which will feature Munky doing vocals and guitar, Brooks Wackerman of Bad Religion (who also performed on Korn's 8th album) on drums, Leopold Ross on guitar and programming, Bill Gould of Faith No More fame, and Zac Baird (Korn's keyboardist) on keyboards and programming. The record will be produced by Munky and Ross Robinson.

Fear and the Nervous System

On March 4, 2008 HardDriveRadio reported that Munky is putting together a experimental/industrial rock side project known as Fear and the Nervous System. Experimental rock or avant-garde rock is a type of music based on rock which experiments with the basic elements of the genre and/or which pushes the boundaries Industrial rock is a Musical genre that fuses Industrial music and Punk rock. Fear and the Nervous System is an experimental / Industrial rock band formed by Korn Guitarist James Shaffer. The band is Shaffer's solo project, and will be putting out an album, which is due out August 8th.

Lineup

Equipment

James predominantly uses Ibanez guitars (his signature is the K7 7-string model) and Mesa Boogie & Diezel guitar amplifier. James Christian 'Munky' Shaffer (born June 6 1970 in Bakersfield California is the guitarist for the Nu metal band Korn. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Wesley Louden Borland (born February 7, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia) is a musician best known as the former Guitarist in the band The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Brooks Wackerman (born February 15, 1977) is the current drummer for the American Hardcore punk band Bad Religion and the younger A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Zachary Baird, born February 16, 1971 in Orange County, California is a keyboardist and pianist currently collaborating with the band Korn A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. Ibanez (ˈaɪbænɛz or /aɪˈbænɛz/ is a Guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki and based in Nagoya Aichi, Japan. The Ibanez K7 series is a signature series of Seven-string guitars created by Korn guitarists James Mesa/Boogie (also known as Mesa Engineering is a Company in Petaluma California that makes Amplifiers for Guitars and basses Diezel Amplification GmbH is a small firm based in Bad Steben, Germany, founded by Peter Diezel that builds hi-end guitar amplifiers. A guitar amplifier is an Electronic amplifier designed for use with an electric or electronic Musical instrument, such as an Electric guitar. Like Brian did before leaving the band in 2005, he uses many pedals and effects to shape the distinct Korn sound. Munky describes his live pedal board as a "spaceship" because of the large, diverse quantity of effects he uses.

Guitars
Amplifiers
Effects

External links

References

Ibanez (ˈaɪbænɛz or /aɪˈbænɛz/ is a Guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki and based in Nagoya Aichi, Japan. " Alone I Break " is a song written and recorded by American rock band Korn for their fifth studio album Untouchables The Ibanez RG Prestige series are the highest quality Guitars in the extremely popular RG series. The Ibanez K7 series is a signature series of Seven-string guitars created by Korn guitarists James The Ibanez Universe is the world's first modern commercial seven-string Electric guitar, developed by Steve Vai and manufactured by Ibanez. Steven "Steve" Siro Vai (born June 6 1960 in Carle Place New York) is an American Instrumental rock Guitarist The Gibson SG is a popular model of solid-bodied Electric guitar that was introduced in the early 1960s Mesa/Boogie (also known as Mesa Engineering is a Company in Petaluma California that makes Amplifiers for Guitars and basses Diezel Amplification GmbH is a small firm based in Bad Steben, Germany, founded by Peter Diezel that builds hi-end guitar amplifiers. Line 6 is a manufacturer of Digital modelling Electric guitars Acoustic guitars, amplifiers and Marshall Amplification is a British company which designs and manufactures music amplifiers. DigiTech is a manufacturer of Guitar, Bass guitar, and Vocals Electronics. Dunlop Manufacturing Inc, known to many as Jim Dunlop, is a popular music supplies company based in Benicia California, U Electro-Harmonix is The Big Muff is a Fuzzbox produced in New York City by the Electro-Harmonix company along with their Russian sister company Sovtek, primarily Ibanez (ˈaɪbænɛz or /aɪˈbænɛz/ is a Guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki and based in Nagoya Aichi, Japan. Electro-Harmonix is
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