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James "Munky" Shaffer | |
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_(1).jpg) Munky with Korn at Rock im Park 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Christian Shaffer |
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| Born | June 6, 1970 Rosedale, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Formerly of | LAPD |
James Christian Shaffer (born June 16, 1970), also known by his stage name "Munky", is an American musician best known as a co-founder and guitarist of the nu metal band Korn. He was ranked at No. 26 of Guitar World's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.[1]
Shaffer set up the side-project band Fear and the Nervous System in 2008 and is also the founder of Emotional Syphon Recordings, who have signed acts like Monster in the Machine and Droid.
- ^ "Guitar World's "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time" – Blogcritics Music". Blogcritics.org. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2011.