Latest about Korn
Introducing thall – the metal genre that’s djent’s colder, more evil younger brother
Popularised by bands like Vildhjarta and Humanity’s Last Breath, thall is starting to infect mainstream metal sound. In this guide we detail the origins, techniques, and gear driving the movement
10 late ‘90s nu metal albums that don’t suck
Big shorts, seven-string guitars, hip-hop beats and a full workout of the quiet/loud dynamic guaranteed
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Are you ready? Robert Fripp and Toyah have covered Korn's Blind
The pair attempt to match the upheaval caused by the track at Woodstock '99, from the comfort of their kitchen
Korn share 20 tracks that shaped their game-changing guitar approach
James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch dig through their record collections for the tracks that informed their playing and songwriting, and the sound of nu-metal itself
Watch Brian “Head” Welch play Korn classics at an Arizona high school
The seven-string nu-metal maestro recruited a handful of students to blow the roof off the auditorium with renditions of Blind and Got the Life
Dunlop partners with Korn’s James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch for new signature 7-string set
Featuring Dunlop's Heavy Core technology, these sweet Korn guitar strings look just the thing for adventures in low-end metal riffs, nu or otherwise
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Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch and James ‘Munky’ Shaffer say they’ve “never sounded better” since using EverTune bridges
The Korn guitar duo reveal how the groundbreaking hardware ensures tight tuning stability and pairs perfectly with their aggressive playing style and extended-range setup
How Korn changed the face of guitar music
Charting Munky and Head's influence – from Sepultura and Slipknot to the present day
Korn's James ‘Munky’ Shaffer and Brian ‘Head’ Welch: "We love making weird noises – filling that synthy space using our guitars is something we love doing"
Masters of the seven-string, architects of nu-metal, Korn return with Requiem, and guitarists Munky and Head are still finding new ways to play heavy...
