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It has been a very, very long time since I have been able to attend an all day music festival, but when I was presented with the opportunity to not only see one of my favorite bands live, but to also have an in-person interview with them, I quite literally jumped at the chance. Korn has been breaking ground in the music world for a long time, influencing not only young musicians in the way they write and play there songs, but also the fashion of Generation "Next." Baggy pants, Adidas Shells and jogging suits looked so good over dirty, long hair, dreadlocks and sleeve tattoos. Everyone I went to high school with was either trying to emulate Korn... or Marilyn Manson! Korn's distinct sound kicked off a long line of bands trying to copy there style and capture there success, and started a sub-genre of music known as "Nu-Metal." Some notable bands associated with Nu-Metal were Limp Bizkit, Incubus and the Deftones... But none did it quite like Korn! On August 8th, at the Mayhem Festival, I (along with fellow Shockwave writer Justus Steel) had the pleasure of sitting down with James "Munky" Shaffer. Munky and I talked about Korn's new record "Korn III," how they achieved their distinct sound, working with Ross Robinson, the Korn song writing process, new drummer Ray Luzier, what music Munky is into and a little piece of advice for the young musicians out there. This is sure to be a good read for young AND old Korn fans alike. How many of us ever actually get to sit and pick the brain of someone who's music we have grown up with? This was truly an amazing experience and I am glad I’m able to share it with you. So sit back, relax, put your stinky feet up and enjoy my conversation with Munky...
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