James Shaffer
James "Munky" Shaffer | |
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Munky with Korn at Rock im Park 2016 | |
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| Born | James Christian Shaffer June 6, 1970 Rosedale, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Formerly of | LAPD |
James Christian Shaffer (born June 6, 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.
Shaffer set up the side-project band Fear and the Nervous System in 2008 and is also the founder of Emotional Syphon Recordings, which has signed acts like Monster in the Machine and Droid.