Munky leaves Korn tour

Korn guitarist james 'Munky' Shaffer has left the band's current European tour which started in the Newcastle last night.

In an official statement, frontman Jonathan Davis said:

"We fully support Munky's need to be home right now and because we want to come through for all of our European fans, the tour will go on. It's what Munky wants us to do, too. We promise to give it our all every night!"

Tags: Korn

Posted by Dan at 11:36AM | January 17, 2008

Why?

Why did he leave?

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why?

why did he av 2 leave?

Posted by joe | January 17, 2008 1:59 PM | Reply to this

wtf?

aww wot i hope every things ok with him like but it seems like the only propper member of korn there when i go to see um nxt wk will be JD, whove they got playing drums with them cuz dave en back with um yet is he?

Posted by az | January 17, 2008 2:09 PM | Reply to this

wtf?

What about Fieldy? He was a founding member and is still in the band. This could easily be the end of Korn.

Posted by Bodz | January 17, 2008 2:55 PM | Reply to this

wtf?

dnt woz went 2 c korn in cardiff and they were awesome nt sure who the guitarist was and the drummer kicked ass

Posted by will | January 26, 2008 4:52 PM | Reply to this

I've just checked their official site and he left due to Personal and Family reasons.

Posted by Korn Fan 86 | January 17, 2008 2:59 PM | Reply to this

response

Apparantly Munky's dad fell ill and it was decided he should go and be with him.
Hope everything goes well with him and his dad.

Posted by zoe | January 17, 2008 2:59 PM | Reply to this

response

i hope his dad is ok too

Posted by Goth*chick | January 17, 2008 4:39 PM | Reply to this

Munky's cat died, he had to return home to LA, it was an emergency! RIP Fluffy.

Posted by Awwww | January 17, 2008 3:19 PM | Reply to this

\m/>_<\m/

Hope everythings ok wth Munky, and his family.

Posted by Jordan | January 17, 2008 3:38 PM | Reply to this

How long iis he gone?

How long will munky be away for?

Posted by Adam Chabbi | January 17, 2008 4:19 PM | Reply to this

How long iis he gone?

How long will munky be away for?

Posted by Adam Chabbi | January 17, 2008 4:19 PM | Reply to this

How long is he gone?

How long will munky be away for?

Posted by Adam Chabbi | January 17, 2008 4:20 PM | Reply to this

korn were amazing in Newcastle last night, the whole floor was a giant pit. and the support weren't bad either

Posted by chris | January 17, 2008 5:26 PM | Reply to this

support

Who is supporting korn?

Posted by Shaun | January 17, 2008 7:24 PM | Reply to this

support

FLYLEAF are support. wicked band!!!

Posted by Tony | January 18, 2008 8:34 AM | Reply to this

korn

ohh another uk tour another trauma in the korn camp these fuckers have NEVER finished a uk tour since 1997 fuck off and split up now before you end up like whitesnake!!!!!!!!! for the young ones that means original vocalist tours with hired help......... and before you all start sending in your toss replys YES imgoing too see them in manchester on saturday for the 11th time since 1994 so piss off all you moaners out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by JOHN FOSTER | January 17, 2008 7:10 PM | Reply to this

nooooooooo!

why munky wats up tat he left

Posted by eimear quinlan | January 18, 2008 9:32 AM | Reply to this

Still oke

Munky left because of illness of both himself and close family.

The drummer for this tour is Ray Luzier, who is absolutly amazing. Much better than David Silveria or Joey Jordison will ever be. Trust me.

The show in Newcastle was good, Korn will never dissapoint, even with different musicians, so all of you who are still going.. Don't worry!

Long setlist though, with a few songs I wouldn't have put on myself. Highlight was the adition of Fagget in the setlist. Was a few years ago since I last heard that one.

Flyleaf dissapointed this time.. Guitarist and drummer completely out of it on either drugs or just because of a jetlag. Hope for the rest of the people that see this tour that they lay off the funny stuff.

Posted by Iwan | January 18, 2008 12:29 PM | Reply to this

Hope this means Korn are goin to split up - nothing but whinging, woe is me, my dad fucked me up the bum when i was a kid bullshit.

Posted by dongwhacker | January 18, 2008 3:15 PM | Reply to this

Yeah, as much as I'm indifferent to Korn these days I really think that shit is uncalled for. At best being an ill informed arsehole is just plain annoying (for the record it wasn't his Dad), and at worst trivialising what is essentially paedophila just makes you a shit human being. Seriously, grow up.

Posted by Cheese | January 18, 2008 7:08 PM | Reply to this

wt a fukin moron!
u r just a fukin dickhead by sayin that
n u ws rong aswell.
just y.
if u dnt like them then just fock off instead of sayin summat like that.
shit-faced-nob-twister-asswipe

Posted by matt | January 18, 2008 11:08 PM | Reply to this

lol

dude if you are going to talk shit to someone about their opinions, then at least learn how to write correctly. That way your own opinion comes across as somewhat intelligent instead of just making yourself look like a dickhead and a moron.

Posted by jeff | January 19, 2008 10:19 PM | Reply to this

korn

saw korn in glasgow last night. they were wicked.

Posted by mumbo | January 18, 2008 3:43 PM | Reply to this

korn (of course)

All i can say is i am glad i saw korn before everyone started to leave and before they started making crap albums they are a joke now R.I.P korn face it ur dead well dead awful now sorry

Posted by peter | January 18, 2008 4:35 PM | Reply to this

munky?

I hope its not like david silveria, where he says he just needs a break but really hes probably left for good. If this is the case they should throw in the towel call it a day.....

Posted by Anticheese | January 18, 2008 5:07 PM | Reply to this

munky?

I agree, If he decides to leave for good they should call it a day. Dave Silveria apparently hasn't left for good though. He still needs time off although he was expected to rejoin in November and then again in February.

Posted by Bodz | January 18, 2008 5:43 PM | Reply to this

korn

then how the bluddy hell are they gunna continue the tour with only 2 of them left?

Posted by Paul | January 19, 2008 11:06 PM | Reply to this

Korn

Saw them in Manchester last night and they were simply outstanding, a varied set including old favourites (each with a slight twist) and new ones, interesting to see the repetoire really broaden as songs like 'Ass itch' made an appearance. The covering guitarist was as tight as shit and the drummer was amazing. Its clear that this is not the end of Korn, people need to remember that after 14 years they have an astounding varied catalogue of songs and plenty of fuel to be going along with, Munky will be back, anyone who sees them will see that the energy level is at an all time high, much more than when I saw them in 2001.

Posted by KK Headcharge76 | January 20, 2008 1:31 PM | Reply to this

Korn's support

Oh and as for the support, Deathstars were impressive if not a bit simple, well worth a look. Flyleaf on the other hand were downright awful, the guitarist was a fumbling idiot, the bassist seems hell bent on killing himself by jumping off the highest speaker set and the singer is a petulant little bitch who stormed off at the end because the crowd let her know what they thought, absolute crap....

Posted by KK Headcharge76 | January 20, 2008 1:37 PM | Reply to this

munky leaves Korn tour

I was at the Newcastle gig it was truelly Awesome and although it was disapointing Munky not been there. They were tight as could be the new Drummer Ray Luzier is more than a match for Dave and Munkys replacemant never missed a note this is by no means the end of KORN !!!

Posted by somebody someone | January 20, 2008 11:12 PM | Reply to this

korn-munky

well, first head leaves because he found God, now munky left the uk tour for what ever reason, i wonder what's going on in the Korn camp?? I'm a huge Korn fan, Korn was the very first band who i listened to. why don't they just hold auditions for new guitarists who REALLY want to be in the band!!!!!

Posted by joe 1 styles | January 21, 2008 8:33 AM | Reply to this

Korn @ Manchester Apollo 19/01/08

Absolutely fantastic show! Best show ive ever been too, pity Munky wasnt there but Jonathan, Fieldy and co did an excellent job. Hurry up back lads! Thanks for an ace night xx

Posted by Mandy | January 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Reply to this

thanks

Thanks to all the positive posts here. Im planning to go see Korn for the 1st time ever and was a bit worried by the fact only JD and Fieldy are on the tour. But really looking forward to a quality night.

Posted by Dougall | January 21, 2008 2:19 PM | Reply to this

DEATHSTARS are immense, they are jsut my fave band of all time other than NIN, they jsut write such good music, it does take a few months to realize it but youll switch with their tracks, DEFINITELY worth the look, check out death in vogue and damn me

Posted by Reznor | January 21, 2008 8:29 PM | Reply to this

Birmingham academy

Saw these last night, the venue was crap, the sound was awful. Korn were amazing as usual but the sound and venue let them down.
I didn't see a thing, but what I heard made up for it.
Deathstars were okay, nothing special.
Flyleaf's singer was a metal bjork, considering she's from Texas her wannabe icelandic accent was terrible.
Nothing but good things to say about Korn though, JD even asked us all to send positive vibes to Munky.
Setlist was awesome!

Posted by zoe | January 21, 2008 8:51 PM | Reply to this

Oh.

That's quite dissapointing. But I guess it could be worse, they might not be touring at all.

I still managed to see them back at Download though, and that was with Joey Jordison as well, so that was insanely good.

Still can't wait to see them on Wednesday in Cardiff. All the best for Munky.

Posted by Loz | January 21, 2008 9:13 PM | Reply to this

korn

seeing them this fri at brixton bit worried that munkys not there have loved korn from the start and will be the first time i will see them so i hope they won't let me down
i quite like flyleaf but from the sounds of it there not the best live lil disappointing but not the reason im going
LONG LIVE KORN
see you in the pitt motha fuckers (il be the one in the superskunk tshirt

Posted by towlie | January 22, 2008 10:32 AM | Reply to this

WHY

why did munky have 2 leave a few dyas before the show tonight in plymouth, hopefully JD and fieldy can pull it out the bag cant remember their names but its david lee roths drummer and starscapes guitarist but surely they will need another guitarist,
bloody typical i thought it was already bad enough with no david and no head but NO MUNKY, thats just gay

Posted by JamesJAhBrett | January 22, 2008 11:13 AM | Reply to this

Explaination etc.

Munky left to fly back to Baskerville because his dad is ill

KoRn themselves put on an amazing show when i went to see them (20th Jan, Carling Academy B'ham).

There set was absolutly amazing and so where the support band, Deathstars.
However, other supporters (Flyleaf) were absolutly rubbish

Posted by Jack | January 22, 2008 4:18 PM | Reply to this

MUNKY LOOKS LIKE HIS FACE HAS BEEN CHEWED BY A DOG , THEN THOWN OUT OF A HIGH SPEEDING CAR AND LANDING ON HIS FACE. THE UGLY TWAT, THE MUSIC IS OK THOUGH

Posted by MUNKY HATER | January 23, 2008 3:15 PM | Reply to this

the show goes on!!

its a shame that munkey has left the tour , hopefullt he will return soon aswell as david,

i've loved KoRn since the mid nineties and have seen the in count 7 times (including birmingham on sun which i would give 5 stars to),

i will never lose faith in them, until they all call it a day, die hard fans like my self will continue to surpport them for years to come, bring on Brixton!!

Posted by KoRn MANIAC | January 24, 2008 6:27 PM | Reply to this

For the record...

Last night's show in Cardiff was amazing. Absolutley fucking brilliant set-list, lot of shit I wasn't expecting. It was great.

Posted by Loz | January 24, 2008 6:44 PM | Reply to this

,.......

WOOOOOOOOOOO!

FKING MET KORN 2 HOURS AGO AT THEIR SIGNING AT HMV!

FOOKING AWESOME!

Posted by twister transitor | January 24, 2008 6:59 PM | Reply to this

KORNNNNN!

Still seeing them 2night so it will still be brilliant hope they plag right now! oh yeah

Posted by nikio | January 25, 2008 9:48 AM | Reply to this

KORNNNNN!

And it was brilliant, a really larey sweaty night, apart from the drunk bitch in front of us FUCK YOU!

Posted by nikio | January 26, 2008 4:59 PM | Reply to this

KORNNNNN!

drunk bitch you mean there was only 1 in the whole crowd!!!
what did she look like?

Posted by K | January 28, 2008 12:41 PM | Reply to this

KORNNNNN!

uhh a bit emo but not all the wat there, her boyfriend was indian or aborigany or something

Posted by nikio | January 30, 2008 11:18 AM | Reply to this

wow

how are they gonna go on do they have some kind of a back up? and i hope he hasnt left 4 good

Posted by blades of a scaircroe | February 22, 2008 3:22 AM | Reply to this

munky leaving kor

MUNKY HAS NOT LEFT KORN

i went to see them yestarday and munky was there :D
he just couldnt go to those ones before cos he had to sort something out at home apparantly. i saw them in january and he wasnt there it was just jonathan and fieldy

Posted by Francesca | March 4, 2008 10:51 PM | Reply to this