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Korn Confirms New Touring Guitarist

posted Nov 17, 2007 at 12:44 PM by deathbringer.  (8 Comments)

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The Pulse of Radio reports: KORN frontman Jonathan Davis confirmed before his solo show in New York City on Tuesday night (November 13) that the guitarist in his backing band, Shane Gibson, will also join KORN as its touring guitarist for the group's upcoming European trek. Davis told The Pulse of Radio that not only is Gibson a great guitarist, but he reminds Davis of original KORN axeman Brian "Head" Welch. "Amazing shredder, can just do the most crazy, crazy, crazy stuff," he said. "And he really, really reminds me of Head. Not in his playing, more about just his presence and how he's so introverted and how he walks across the room and just everything seems to fall over. And it's kind of cool to have that energy back 'cause I miss that so much, 'cause I miss Head so much."

Gibson will take over for guitarist Clint Lowery, who toured with KORN throughout 2007 but left last month due to family issues.

Gibson will be joined on KORN's early 2008 trip to Europe by touring drummer Ray Luzier, formerly of the DAVID LEE ROTH band and ARMY OF ANYONE. Luzier takes over for Joey Jordison, who has also been touring with KORN but is now regrouping with SLIPKNOT to begin work on that group's next effort.

Davis kicked off his first-ever solo tour last week and plays Friday night (November 16) in Philadelphia.

Source: Blabbermouth

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8 Comments on "Korn Confirms New Touring Guitarist"

godlessrising's avatar

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1. godlessrising writes:

KORN CAN SUCK MY BIG SATANIC c***!!!

# Nov 17, 2007 @ 9:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. SexBloodandMetal writes:

"...'cause I miss Head so much."

LOLOL!

# Nov 17, 2007 @ 11:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. No One writes:

Haha I saw Jon at Wal-Mart before their show in Austin...no bullsh**. f*** Korn!

# Nov 18, 2007 @ 1:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. . writes:

and f*** you too

# Nov 20, 2007 @ 12:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. SacrificialTendencyz writes:

So is slipknot going to make a better come back or get gayer? f*** korn too

# Nov 20, 2007 @ 1:05 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. XC writes:

Can't we just focus on new bands like Mastodon And Lamb of God instead of old burntout f***wits like Korn and - worst of all - GNR and Metallica?? There's cool new stuff out there, so who cares about bands like Korn? they had their day. To prove the point, Korn had to record an Unplugged album. Then again, it doesnt get more "kornier" than that

# Nov 20, 2007 @ 8:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Diamond Oz writes:

If anything there's too much focus on Mastodon and Lamg Of God. Sure, they're good bands but neither of them are worth the hype they're given.

# Nov 20, 2007 @ 8:24 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. deathbringer writes:

and Lamb of God are about as "new" as Korn anyway.

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