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Korn Guitarists Munky + Head Discuss New Album, 'Secret' Reunion + More

Tree Riddle — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:45:32 +0000

Korn fans have had a lot to be thankful for lately with Brian 'Head' Welch's return to the band after an eight-year break and news that that their "best album ever" is completed. We discussed those things and more with the band's guitarists, Munky and Head, in our exclusive interview with the duo at Rock on the Range.

Brian 'Head' Welch Performs First Full Set With Korn Since 2005 Departure

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

Last night (May 15), Brian 'Head' Welch returned to the stage with Korn to perform his first full set with the band since leaving the multiplatinum act in 2005. A packed crowd in Belle Vernon, Pa., were the lucky bunch to witness Welch's return, and we've got all the details from the gig for you to sink your teeth into.

Korn's Jonathan Davis: Upcoming Disc Is 'By Far the Best Album We Have Ever Done'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:39:04 +0000

Korn have just completed recording their 11th full-length album. The band's follow-up to their dubstep-influenced 2011 album, 'The Path of Totality,' will be their first in 10 years to feature guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch and has already been called "the best album we've ever done" by vocalist Jonathan Davis.

Korn Enter Studio With Brian 'Head' Welch to Record 2013 Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:20:03 +0000

Korn's reconciliation with guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch has been taken to the next level, as the band just revealed a video depicting Welch in the studio with Korn. The team of Jonathan Davis, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu and Brian 'Head' Welch have gathered to record their first album together in 10 years.

Rock On The Range – Daily Line-Ups Announced

Wes Styles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:05:37 +0000

Q103 is sending you to Rock On The Range (May 17, 18, and 19) in Columbus, OH. The organizers have announced the daily line-ups for the festivals and layout of the grounds. This year will see the first ever Comedy Tent, which will feature performances from Jim Florentine (from VH1’s That Metal Show), Ari Shafir, Big Jay [...]

Korn Announce Headlining 2013 U.S. Tour Dates With Brian 'Head' Welch in Lineup

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:24:35 +0000

Korn have just announced the latest phase of original guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's integration back into the band's touring lineup. Although Head's spot in Korn isn't permanent quite yet, all signs point to great things ahead. With that sentiment in mind, Korn have just revealed a batch of tour dates which will feature Head performing headlining U.S. shows with the band for the first time since 2004.

Rock on the Range Jetaway – How To Play & Win

Wes Styles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:10:08 +0000

Q103 is sending you to Columbus, OH for one of the biggest shows of the year, Rock on the Range! How do you win this jetaway that includes tickets to each day of the show, hotel, and airfare? Check out the details here: 1 – Become a Rock-A-Holic 2 – Use your point to get [...]

Brian 'Head' Welch on Reuniting With Korn: 'Hearts Change and Reconciliation Is Now'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:09:53 +0000

One of modern rock music's biggest talking points of 2013 is the status of Brian 'Head' Welch within his former band Korn. After surprising the 2012 Carolina Rebellion Festival by joining the band onstage for a performance of 'Blind,' Welch is now set to play several shows with Korn in 2013, including high profile gigs at Rock on the Range in Ohio and the Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring fests in Germany.

Korn, Motley Crue + Kiss Headline 2013 Rock Fest

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:00:12 +0000

The annual rite of summer passage, Wisconsin's Rock Fest, is back for its 20th anniversary year and this time around fans will be treated to headlining sets from Korn, Motley Crue and Kiss.

Former Korn Drummer David Silveria Enters Guilty DUI Plea

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:44:41 +0000

Former Korn drummer David Silveria had a change of mind in his DUI case, deciding to plead guilty this week in exchange for a lesser charge. The musician was arrested last March for driving under the influence and committing a hit-and-run, but he claimed that extenuating circumstances were at play in making him seem as though he was driving under the influence.

Korn's Jonathan Davis Receives U.S. Flag Flown in Afghanistan From Air Force Supervisor

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:30:58 +0000

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is an avid supporter of the U.S. military, as evidenced with his continued USO meet-and-greets and performances for U.S. servicemen and women and his participation in the recent 'Wounded Warriors' short film. The singer's support continued during a special meeting set up at the ShipRocked event in late November.

Brian 'Head' Welch on Possibly Joining Korn for Full U.S. Tour + New Album: 'Anything is Possible'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:28:33 +0000

Former Korn guitarist and current Love & Death frontman Brian 'Head' Welch has slowly been working his way back into the Korn camp ever since his surprise appearance at the 2012 Carolina Rebellion Festival, where Welch performed 'Blind' with the rest of Korn. Now, with Head set to join Korn at Rock on the Range in Ohio and several European dates this year, the possibility of Welch's permanent return to Korn is becoming more and more real.

Brian 'Head' Welch + Ray Luzier Enjoy Korn Collaboration at NAMM Convention

Chad Childers — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:17:00 +0000

There are a lot of happy people out there rejoicing that Korn's former guitarist Brian "Head" Welch is playing some shows with the band again. But before all the festivals and summer touring kicks off, there was a Korn preview of sorts at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim.

Brian 'Head' Welch 'Really Excited' About Reuniting With Korn for 2013 Gigs

Chad Childers — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:46:01 +0000

Korn's former guitarist, Brian 'Head' Welch, is spending more and more time with his one-time bandmates. After saying yes to joining the band for shows overseas, it was announced earlier this week that Welch would be playing with Korn at the upcoming Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio.

Rock On The Range 2013 Announced!

Wes Styles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:57 +0000

Rock on the Range, the annual rock concert festival in Columbus, OH, now entering it’s 7th year unleashed it’s line-up today and by far, this is the best year yet! Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn (reuniting with Head for a full set), Bush, Stone Sour, Volbeat, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, A Day [...]

Best Korn Album – Readers Poll

Chad Childers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:38:14 +0000

It’s been a roller-coaster ride for Korn, but the band has been one of the most productive outfits since arriving on the scene with their 1994 debut disc. This Loudwire Readers Poll asks you to determine which of Korn’s albums is their best. Korn remained still somewhat of an underground band with a growing following [...]

Fan Granted Wish to Spend a Day With Korn

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:30:37 +0000

Korn are one of the more fan-friendly acts going and the group was more than happy to hang out and meet one of their fans after receiving a request from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Korn supporter Tyler Sims suffers from Lupus, an auto-immune disease that leads to excruciating arthritic pain and other physical ailments. The youth says he always wanted to meet the group and was thrilled to finally do so.

Brian 'Head' Welch Streams Love and Death Album, Joins Korn for More European Dates

Chad Childers — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:30:10 +0000

Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch is keeping busy with both his current and former bands. His current group Love and Death return next week with the new album, 'Between Here & Lost,' but fans can check the disc out early via a preview stream. Plus, it appears Welch is expanding his temporary reunion with Korn to include their full run of European dates.

Watch 'Wounded Warriors' Film Starring Korn's Jonathan Davis

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:40 +0000

Korn fans now have a chance to see singer Jonathan Davis in a different environment, as the rocker's recent short film, 'Wounded Warriors,' is streaming online. The 17-minute film follows Davis as he tours Germany's Ramstein Air Base.

10 Songs to Blast on Black Friday

Liz Ramanand — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:35:21 +0000

The beginning of the ultimate shopping season officially kicks off with Black Friday. And even though November is about family and Thanksgiving and getting together, it also seems to be about ripping each other apart for a good sale. Heavy metal fans know a thing or two about disorder, but the crowds at these massive [...]