Korn have announced that James "Munky" Shaffer has contracted COVID-19 on the band's current tour, the second member of the band to catch the contagious virus on this current run, after Jonathan Davis' positive diagnosis that has resulted in Davis performing while sitting on a throne at recent shows
In a statement released on social media accounts, Korn announced "Unfortunately, Munky has tested positive for COVID. He is doing OK, but he will not be playing some of our upcoming shows The tour is going on as scheduled despite these circumstances, and we are anticipating a speedy recovery. We'll see you tonight, Utah."
After Davis came down with COVID late last month, gutiarist Brian "Head" Welch revealead "Shoutout to Indianapolis/Noblesville, Indiana… My God, you guys gave us so much love last night. We appreciate you so much. Jonathan Davis is still struggling with the COVID after-effects. He's physically weak and having a mental battle. And any type of love, light and energy you can throw at him — prayers, all of it. We have shows coming up, so all of you guys, check the dates. Whatever show you're going to, throw him some love and energy, man — he needs you more than ever."
Here are the remaining dates with Staind:
9/9 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre [Tickets]
9/11 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre [Tickets]
9/12 Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre [Tickets]
9/14 Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion [Tickets]
9/15 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater [Tickets]
9/18 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater [Tickets]
9/19 Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman [Tickets]
9/21 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion [Tickets]
9/25 Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain [Tickets]
9/26 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center [Tickets]
9/28 Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater [Tickets]
10/1 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center [Tickets]
10/2 Hartford, CT – Xfinity Center [Tickets]
10/3 Gilford, NH – Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion [Tickets]
