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“I try to mimic robots playing guitar. It’s supposed to sound like a machine”: Introducing thall – the metal genre that’s djent’s colder, more evil younger brother

By Phil Weller published 8 July 24

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

By Andrew Daly published 6 December 23

Big shorts, seven-string guitars, hip-hop beats and a full workout of the quiet/loud dynamic guaranteed

Are you ready? Robert Fripp and Toyah have covered Korn's Blind

By Sam Roche published 24 October 22

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

By Brad Angle published 10 October 22

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

By Sam Roche published 23 September 22

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

James Shaffer and Brian Welch of Korn performing live

Dunlop partners with Korn’s James “Munky” Shaffer and Brian “Head” Welch for new signature 7-string set

By Matt Owen published 28 July 22

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

[L-R] Brian “Head” Welch and James “Munky” Shaffer of Korn

Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch and James ‘Munky’ Shaffer say they’ve “never sounded better” since using EverTune bridges

By Sam Roche last updated 29 June 22

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

By Total Guitar editors published 4 May 22

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"

By Amit Sharma published 18 April 22

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...

From spectral folk to metal Muse: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen, Sam Roche, Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell published 13 January 22

Spice up your week with guitar goodness from Steve Vai, Shamir, Muse, Korn, Michael Romeo, Eve Adams and more

Korn deploy seven-string riff mayhem in monstrous new single, Forgotten

By Sam Roche published 13 January 22

The dynamically explorative track is the second from the nu-metal outfit's forthcoming 14th studio album

Jim Root of Slipknot performs in concert at the Ericsson Globe Arena on February 21, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden

From effervescent funk to chaotic, full-throated nu-metal: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 12 November 21

Usher in the weekend with playlist-bolstering new songs from Slipknot, Foals, PUP, Nilüfer Yanya, Korn, Camp Cope, Rolo Tomassi and more

Korn announce 14th studio album Requiem, share brooding first single, Start the Healing

By Sam Roche published 11 November 21

The album – which was “born of time and the ability to create without pressure” – arrives February 4

James “Munky” Shaffer recalls the time Jimmy Page attended a Korn gig and signed his double-neck Gibson EDS-1275

By Matt Owen published 4 October 21

It turns out Page, who is famed for wielding a double-neck himself, is a fan of the nu-metal outfit, and signed Schaffer’s own 18-string axe at a gig way back in 2002

Watch Korn make their live debut with Ra Diaz of Suicidal Tendencies on bass

By Matt Parker published 21 July 21

See how Diaz does filling in for Fieldy

Robert Trujillo and Scott Weiland’s sons form new punk band Blu Weekend

By James Turner published 2 July 21

Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland join forces once more after departing Suspect208 earlier this year

Fieldy to sit out upcoming Korn tour: “I will be working towards getting the bad habits out of my system”

By Sam Roche published 22 June 21

The 51-year-old bassist is taking some time out to “heal”

Watch Metallica, Mastodon, Dave Navarro, Kim Thayil cover Alice in Chains at MoPOP Founders Award virtual celebration

By Richard Bienstock published 2 December 20

Metallica deliver an acoustic cover of AIC’s 1992 hit Would?, while surviving Soundgarden members tackle Angry Chair

Korn collaborate with Yelawolf for metal cover of Charlie Daniels' The Devil Went Down to Georgia

By Sam Roche published 29 July 20

All proceeds from the track will be donated to Awakening Youth, a nonprofit that helps young people dealing with the loss of a parent

7 of the greatest 7-string guitar songs

By Peter Hodgson published 26 May 20

Believe it or not, the 7-string has been around since long before djent rose to popularity... Here are some of the best songs that utilize this genre-pushing instrument

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