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KORN Frontman Says Former Guitarist HEAD Is 'Not Ready' To Rejoin Band Just Yet - May 19, 2008
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis confirmed during an online chat on Korn Korner, the group's official chat room, that KORN's forthcoming album will be produced by Ross Robinson, the man behind the band's first two releases, "Korn" (1994) and "Life is Peachy" (1996). Davis also addressed the persistent rumors that KORN's original lineup could be reuniting later this year.

KORN's lineup was stable for the first 12 years and six albums of the band's existence, until guitarist Brian "Head" Welch left in 2005 to devote his life to Christianity and drummer David Silveria took a "temporary hiatus" in 2006 to spend time with his family and restaurant business.

Davis, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer and bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu have carried on with a revolving cast of touring and studio musicians in the interim.

Writing on Korn Korner this past Saturday (May 17), Davis said, "Head doesn't want to come back yet. I miss him sooooo fuckin' bad, but I don't think he is ready to be put back in the element he ran from. Drugs are everywere, and I think he's not ready to be around it yet. I think Fieldy can help him a lot because he's Christian [too] and sober and does fine. Now David, I don't know what's gonna happen there. I just think he is done with music; it not his passion anymore. It sucks, but hey, he has to be happy, right?! We are very happy with [current KORN touring drummer] Ray [Luzier]. Every time I see him, he's got a drum magazine or a drumstick in his hands. It pumps me and Fieldy and Munk up. So maybe one day you will see Head up there with us, I hope."

A new KORN collection, titled "Playlist: The Very Best of Korn", was released on April 29. The compilation came two weeks ahead of the May 13 arrival of a DVD called "Live in Montreaux 2004". That disc features a full concert by the original lineup of the band, before the departures of guitarist Welch and Silveria.

A new KORN single called "Kiss" went to radio stations last month. The song is taken from the band's untitled 2007 album, which has sold around 400,000 copies in the U.S. since coming out last July.

An interview with Jonathan Davis conducted last month by David Farrier of New Zealand's TV3 can be viewed below.
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COMMENT | Korn
 posted by : THE_SPACE_ACE
5/19/2008 10:56:04 AM

Blows.
COMMENT | Jesus built my hotrod.
 posted by : I'mGeddyLeeBitch
5/19/2008 11:04:46 AM

Head should stay home.
COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
5/19/2008 11:22:05 AM

His facial hair always reminds me of freshman year of high school for some reason...
COMMENT | whao..
 posted by : intothepit1\../
5/19/2008 11:31:07 AM

Your tuff!!! Real Tuff. Shot and killed an animal!!! Did the animal have a gun too? Or is that not part of the plan? I got a better idea for your hunting trips and a little more on the fair side. Get one of your buddies and give hime a gun in the woods, go looking for him and who ever kills each other first is the winner. This way every body's got a fair chance. i know shooting unarmed animals in their home is more of a sure thing but you should try the other to see haw it feels to be shot at for no reason other than someones fuckedup hobbie.
P.S. Your band sucks!!
COMMENT |
posted by : Metal Guru
5/19/2008 11:47:01 AM

HEAD should start a war against stanic music
COMMENT |
posted by : GODSMACKER
5/19/2008 11:59:31 AM

David can stay home since his drumming was never good anyway. Head can do what he wants.
COMMENT | Moron
 posted by : newsuicide35
5/19/2008 12:13:56 PM

If you miss him so much and want him to come back so badly, wouldn't you band drugs and alcohol from your tour. I do believe Ace Friehley (sp?) did it. So why can't you?

Douchebag.
COMMENT |
posted by : C.I.U
5/19/2008 12:16:52 PM

Getting Ross Robinson is probably the best thing for them, seeing as I haven't been impressed with an album by them since 96'.
If only Metallica went back to Flemming Rasmussen, but i think the next best thing probably will be Rick Rubin, considering his work with Slayer etc...
COMMENT | harriet
 posted by : stgeorge666
5/19/2008 12:18:38 PM

you type some inaccurate shit!!! do you actually know what youre on about? no. just random jibberish. Korn are not going 'downhill'..how can they be when the tour theyve just done was a sell out (except some parts of the u.s) WORLDWIDE?

as for 'before cya on the other side'..they fell out..so what? theyve made ammends and are still good friends..



anyway..im off to suck JD off..
COMMENT | Good for Brian..
 posted by : lucaplakia
5/19/2008 12:19:01 PM

He should stay home as long as he feels he can't take the offer of drugs on the road. It's a tough thing to step back into an environment where meth/ice/crank are being used and offered. It's def best for him to stick to his guns and stay off the road until he can handle the pressure. It's a tough battle.
Best of luck to Brian!!
I loved Korn with all the originals but Ray is fucking great and every touring guitarist they have used has been phenomenal.
I'm hoping they make a new album with Ray on drums. Get some energy back in those skins!!
COMMENT | ^^^^^^^^^^
 posted by : stgeorge666
5/19/2008 12:36:43 PM

couldnt agree more..and i also think Korn are better now than ever and ive been a massive fan since '96..musically, theyre maturer..

KORN RULES
COMMENT | lay off the drugs
 posted by : proudlikeagod
5/19/2008 1:03:37 PM

If you are crankin/drinking/druggin on the road you are cheating your fans who spend $50 + to see you. The fans are working class people who are struggling with paying $4.00 per gallon of gas. They expect someone who is coherent and know what town they are in. Let them get their money's worth! Leave the drugs to the weak and become a tighter more productive band.
COMMENT |
posted by : Nu-Metal Chick
5/19/2008 1:07:57 PM

YET....


He said yet. That means that there is a possibility that he might come back. This is exciting. Korn are still surpassing all of your favorite bands and it pisses off many of you. lol
COMMENT | "Drugs are everywere"
 posted by : BubsTa
5/19/2008 1:11:35 PM

Can I have some?
COMMENT | EVERY band
 posted by : THE MONK
5/19/2008 1:17:38 PM

is better on drugs

a band goes sober and they want to start writing about the things that are important to them in life, and all the things they've overcome, blah, blah, blah...who gives a shit.

on another note...you people should've fucking payed attention in school...your spelling sucks.


a shovel to the head>listening to korn
COMMENT | hey genius
 posted by : doomblackdeath
5/19/2008 1:34:14 PM

"on another note...you people should've fucking payed attention in school...your spelling sucks."

It's PAID.

WTF is wrong with you people?
COMMENT | doomblackdeath
 posted by : raymon
5/19/2008 1:57:13 PM

Yes, School is PAID for by the government.

You probably went to private school.
COMMENT |
posted by : doomblackdeath
5/19/2008 2:01:07 PM

LOL I DID!

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!
COMMENT |
posted by : raymon
5/19/2008 2:13:03 PM

liar
COMMENT | ^^^^^^^^^
 posted by : stgeorge666
5/19/2008 2:50:13 PM

fecal??

enough said
COMMENT |
posted by : kling_klang_bed
5/19/2008 4:18:09 PM

Jesus gave me Head.
COMMENT | CRAZY
 posted by : Ricroc
5/19/2008 5:42:22 PM

This is awsome!! Bringing RossRobinson back is the best news Ive heard from KORN in sooooo long!! I hope he will bring back the raw sound and real emotion which davis has been lacking for along time!!! I cant beleave im actually looking forward to a new korn album now.
COMMENT |
posted by : metalhenkie
5/19/2008 5:52:17 PM

saw 'em live

they impressed me on a positive way

this band aint over untill they are really over
COMMENT |
posted by : Pee Wee Herman
5/19/2008 6:17:43 PM

i thought the new album (untitled) was pretty good actually. one of their best in years. very industrail, so if you don't like that you won't like the album
COMMENT |
posted by : calell
5/20/2008 9:28:34 AM

I saw Korn With joey Jordison and he just gave everything this extra element. I can't really describe, the music just seemed heavier, more aggressive, and I think the newest drummer can do the same.



COMMENT | The Interview
 posted by : Evil Ernie
5/27/2008 7:28:24 PM

Was good. Glad to see Jon's in better spirits.



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