Korn And Slipknot Record Charity Song For Deftones Bassist

Members of Korn and Slipknot have teamed up to record a charity song to raise money for hospitalised Deftones bassist Chi Cheng.

The 38-year-old star slipped into a coma following a car crash in Santa Clara, California last November.

Cheng was taken off life support systems earlier this month and is said to be in a semi-conscious state as he recovers.

His family have set up an appeal to help raise money to cover his medical bills and now Cheng's music industry pals have stepped up to help.

Korn bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and drummer Ray Luzier have joined forces with former member Brian "Head" Welch, Slipknot guitarist Jim Root, and Sevendust's Clint Lowery to record an instrumental track to benefit Cheng and his family.

A release date for the unnamed song has yet to be announced.

Thanks for the report to Gigwise.com.

Comments

[Quicksand15]

nice! hope he fully recorvers soon...

[JRowe3388]

I dont actually buy much music, but I will buy this t support chi

[jamie_hough]

good to hear... though I do feel sorry for you yanks having to pay for these sorts of things its a real shame...

[pigmaggots]

Great idea this.

The sooner Chi is better, the sooner I am happy....I want a new 'tones album!

[AEnima18]

Poor Chi, hope the dude gets better soon. This is a great idea though, and there's a lot of good musicians on the track, should be interesting.

[ComradSputnik]

Uhm I thought that Deftones made enough money ...

[Deliriumbassist]

ComradSputnik wrote:

Uhm I thought that Deftones made enough money ...

Probably not as much as you think they do. Plus take into account how long he was in hospital for- 6 months now.

Good to hear Chi is off life support. He's a very talented and creative individual, it'd have been a shame to lose him so early in life.

[visiofx]

heard the new album's called Magnetic Death

[cookdizzle]

yeah it definetly would be cool if our government would pay for medical insurance, but you know how much republicans love raising taxes and helping out those not as fortunate as themselves.

[FlyingPirahna]

jamie_hough wrote:

good to hear... though I do feel sorry for you yanks having to pay for these sorts of things its a real shame...

I was gonna flame you but then I realized you were talking about Health Care, and not piracy.

[ctb]

Hope he gets well soon. >_

[Silence@FullVol]

Come on Chi dude!

[-Collapse-]

Bad title; you can't really say the two bands are getting together to record it if it's one artist from each... plus a member who isn't in one of the bands anymore... plus another band's artist...

Sounds like a good idea though; nice to see musicians collaborate like this.

[migpolli]

visiofx :
heard the new album's called Magnetic Death

man, the new Deftones' album is called EROS.

btw, great for Chi.

I wonder what Munky and J.Davis are thinking about Head joining Fieldy and Ray...

[7stringuzr]

awesome that head is in there

[G-loony]

This is going to be veeeeery interesting !

[ytse Jammer]

Hope he gets better. Far too many great musicians have died this year already. Good to know he's getting better.

[lefty311]

This song will be amazing... hopefully it'll get a lot of airplay support just like 7D's "Angel's Son" did. I knew that this song would have at least one member of 7D involved. This rules. Can't wait for EROS!

[Comeback Kiddd]

major respect to them for helping out

[mikko 9119]

i don't care much for korn or slipknot but i totally respect them for doing this. hope Chi gets better. i love the guy

[ctfod]

So a nu-metal Band Aid?

[Covin]

Interesting combination of musicians. Best wishes for Chi though; I was really stoked for EROS and I know this whole event has really delayed its release. He writes some good stuff.

[Covin]

cookdizzle wrote:

yeah it definetly would be cool if our government would pay for medical insurance, but you know how much republicans love raising taxes and helping out those not as fortunate as themselves.

Wow. I really hope this guy was being sarcastic...lol

[InfectTheCured]

Thats really cool of these guys. Its always nice to hear about musicians helping each other out instead of flaming each other.

[Eternium]

CTFOD wrote:

So a nu-metal Band Aid?

I wouldn't call any of the bands nu-metal anymore.

[Psycho Pigeon]

nice the American health system, you aint got no money we guna pull the plug.

[kud666]

InfectTheCured wrote:

Thats really cool of these guys. Its always nice to hear about musicians helping each other out instead of flaming each other.

agreed man, nice to see people coming together to help out another. not much of that happening these days

[Macabre_Turtle]

The most interesting part of this is that Welch is making a song with (even if it is only two members, one unoriginal) Korn. I'm pretty stoked.

[new_age_reject]

Good to see people showing a little compassion, hope the dude gets well soon.
Sucks you Yanks don't have an NHS.

[Deflection]

Beautiful news!

[dog_eared_page]

Get well soon chii.

[HGF]

I want to take part in it!!!
good luck, Cheng

[FenderMaster]

I never knew Chi was in a coma? God... I hope he's gonna be alright, love the 'tones, and Chi seems like a very funny down to earth guy.

props to all involved in this charity instumental. I don't know if Chi is rick or not, but if it helps him recover and get back to playing music again, then I'll buy it.

[patheticpoetics]

No we don't have socialized health care, we have to pay, which in turn gives us better quality. Anyway, hope he recovers well. I'm interested in hearing the song too.

[AngryGoldfish]

That's beautiful.

[MossyMan]

One member of slipknot doesn't really make it a Korn - Slipknot collaboration....

[[travis]]

I really hope he makes it. That'll be an awesome song. Those are guys are great for making that song to raise money for him. Hope he pulls through.

[sfaune92]

it's Slipkorn!

Seeing musicians do such is great... helping a fellow nu-metaller!
that song's better be good!

[DreadEnds]

it's Slipkorn!

Seeing musicians do such is great... helping a fellow nu-metaller!
that song's better be good

Deftones haven't been nu-metal since white pony came out man!
C'mon get with the times.

[wemonir]

not fans of any of the bands/people involved, but this is great. i respect the guys now

[DreadEnds]

Deftones are one of my fave bands and ive got an original copy of every bit of material theyve ever released, but i've gotta say asking fans to pay for a charity song to pay for his medical bills is a bit OTT. someone up above sad they dont have as much money as you'd think... Bullshit bro Deftones have sold over 3 million records collectivly. even if they only got 1 dollar for all their albums (not even counting live shows and merch) Theres only 5 of them so thats 600.000 dollars each( and that was just a round up of what theyve sold theres probably nearly 4.000.000) then add live shows and merch to that THEN ontop of that shit youve got endorsment deals and not having to pay for their own equipment... I'd say he has plenty of ****in money man.

Get well soon Chi.

[LarsHamfield]

lol i love how sevendust wasnt mentioned in the headline

[i_am_metalhead]

DreadEnds wrote:

Deftones are one of my fave bands and ive got an original copy of every bit of material theyve ever released, but i've gotta say asking fans to pay for a charity song to pay for his medical bills is a bit OTT. someone up above sad they dont have as much money as you'd think... Bullshit bro Deftones have sold over 3 million records collectivly. even if they only got 1 dollar for all their albums (not even counting live shows and merch) Theres only 5 of them so thats 600.000 dollars each( and that was just a round up of what theyve sold theres probably nearly 4.000.000) then add live shows and merch to that THEN ontop of that shit youve got endorsment deals and not having to pay for their own equipment... I'd say he has plenty of ****in money man.

Get well soon Chi.

Apparently you don't realize how the recording industry works. The majority of the money from record sales goes straight back to the record company - the bands barely see any of what is made.

Not a fan of the Deftones but I hope Chi gets well soon.

[_A.D.I.D.A.S._]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

DreadEnds wrote:

Deftones are one of my fave bands and ive got an original copy of every bit of material theyve ever released, but i've gotta say asking fans to pay for a charity song to pay for his medical bills is a bit OTT. someone up above sad they dont have as much money as you'd think... Bullshit bro Deftones have sold over 3 million records collectivly. even if they only got 1 dollar for all their albums (not even counting live shows and merch) Theres only 5 of them so thats 600.000 dollars each( and that was just a round up of what theyve sold theres probably nearly 4.000.000) then add live shows and merch to that THEN ontop of that shit youve got endorsment deals and not having to pay for their own equipment... I'd say he has plenty of ****in money man.

Get well soon Chi.

Apparently you don't realize how the recording industry works. The majority of the money from record sales goes straight back to the record company - the bands barely see any of what is made.

Not a fan of the Deftones but I hope Chi gets well soon.

Yeah. And besides, don't you want to help out anyway? Not everyone in music is freakin' rich, and we are dealing with the medical industry. 10 thousand for a finger reattachment. Not easy for anyone.

[the agony scene]

DreadEnds wrote:

Deftones are one of my fave bands and ive got an original copy of every bit of material theyve ever released, but i've gotta say asking fans to pay for a charity song to pay for his medical bills is a bit OTT. someone up above sad they dont have as much money as you'd think... Bullshit bro Deftones have sold over 3 million records collectivly. even if they only got 1 dollar for all their albums (not even counting live shows and merch) Theres only 5 of them so thats 600.000 dollars each( and that was just a round up of what theyve sold theres probably nearly 4.000.000) then add live shows and merch to that THEN ontop of that shit youve got endorsment deals and not having to pay for their own equipment... I'd say he has plenty of ****in money man.

Get well soon Chi.

lol i would love to see your face if you got signed after reading the agreement you were about to ink.

[strokeman]

cookdizzle wrote:

yeah it definetly would be cool if our government would pay for medical insurance, but you know how much republicans love raising taxes and helping out those not as fortunate as themselves.

um. you apparently need to educate yourself politically. ( to everyone who reads this: This is the kind of person that is ruining our country.)

[lern2swim]

cookdizzle wrote:

yeah it definetly would be cool if our government would pay for medical insurance, but you know how much republicans love raising taxes and helping out those not as fortunate as themselves.

Yeah. God forbid anyone should have to take responsibility for anything in their lives. For ****'s sake, even though this is a ****ed up situation it's a perfect example of why nationalized health care is NOT a good idea. He's in a coma because he wasn't wearing a seat belt. Personal choice; personal responsibility.

Guess you're okay with the government thinking for you too, right? I mean, if you want them to care for you like parents then you'd be willing to do as they say like you are a child, right?

[Schneemil]

mikko 9119 wrote:

i don't care much for korn or slipknot but i totally respect them for doing this. hope Chi gets better. i love the guy

well said there!

[DreadEnds]

Apparently you don't realize how the recording industry works. The majority of the money from record sales goes straight back to the record company - the bands barely see any of what is made.

Not a fan of the Deftones but I hope Chi gets well soon.

Aparently you can't read.

I said if they got ONE DOLLAR! thats the absolute bare minimum they could get.

So yeah learn to read before you start smart mouthing.

[ifc69]

The government should pay for healthcare? LOL, where do you think the government gets money? Who in their right mind supports giving billions of dollars to a bunch of lawyers, who take their cut, and then in turn distribute the rest as they see fit? If you were wondering why medical expenses are going up it's because of increasing government involvement.

Anyway, good luck to Chi. I hope he continues to recover.

[lern2swim]

DreadEnds Aparently you can't read.

I said if they got ONE DOLLAR! thats the absolute bare minimum they could get.

So yeah learn to read before you start smart mouthing.

Actually, no, that's not the absolute bare minimum they could get. A lot of bands make less than a dollar per cd.

[DreadEnds]

.

lol i would love to see your face if you got signed after reading the agreement you were about to ink

another person who can't read.

i said ONE DOLLAR!

There is no way that anyone gets paid less than that for their work.

[DreadEnds]

Actually, no, that's not the absolute bare minimum they could get. A lot of bands make less than a dollar per cd.

Yeah but not a multiplatinum band like Deftones mate.

C'mon actually think for a second.

[lern2swim]

DreadEnds wrote:

Actually, no, that's not the absolute bare minimum they could get. A lot of bands make less than a dollar per cd.

Yeah but not a multiplatinum band like Deftones mate.

C'mon actually think for a second.

You do realize that bands sign their contracts BEFORE they're multiplatinum sellers, right? Why do you think so many bands want to push out albums to get out of their contracts once they make it big? You're making an awful lot of assumptions. Not only are you making a lot of assumptions about the legal side of the record industry of which I doubt you know very much. But you're also making specific assumptions about the record deal that the Deftones made when they signed of which I know you know absolutely nothing.

So, before you tell anyone else to think, maybe you should be the one to think about how much of what you think you KNOW is actually fact and how much is just assumption.

[Xx_banx]

^bands don't make squat off CD sales, they profit from Touring

[SMBoo28]

good for them

[Eternium]

...already people are arguing.

[lern2swim]

Eternium wrote:

...already people are arguing.

Not arguing, heated discussion. It's the internet, what do you expect?

[Colohue]

checked and returned to 'heated discussion' level. If the arguments and flaming continues then bans will be given out.

[DreadEnds]

Not arguing, heated discussion. It's the internet, what do you expect?

Haha xD

I based my assumption on them making 1 dollar per cd.
Even if i cut that to 50cents thats still 300.000 each.

I'm sure they've lost a lot of money from medical bills and i'm sure thats hurt the pocket quite abit.

but let me quote something from the artical for you:

His family have set up an appeal to help raise money to cover his medical bills and now Cheng's music industry pals have stepped up to help

AND NOW CHENGS MUSIC INDUSTRY PALS HAVE STEPPED UP TO HELP.

So yes they are asking fans for money to pay medical bills aswel as setting up this "product" for us to purchase aswel.

[bulletandchains]

wot a con!!! why cant the deftones pay for it and keep the public out of it?? or why dont the various members of each band just pay for it and not make such a big deal!!! wot about all the other people ill or in comas !! are they gonna do the same for them!!! scamming ****s!!!

[stevo_92]

lol why does it say slipknot? One guitarist from that band being involved shouldn't mean the entire band gets to be in the headline.

[kornival]

how does hospitals expect us to pay for a medical bill of whatever it is that cheng has to pay and then not die from it. its like, ur dying so we're going to take care of you but u have to give us your life in return. what's the point of getting healthy and give them my life saving? i rather just not get well so they have to keep me. and if they neglect my life or kick me out, well, then, they will be hearing from the civil rights activists and be sued. after that, i take the money and give it to those who can't afford their bills.

aside from that, where are his bandmates the deftones in this equation? are they not helping? is the headline, " Korn And Slipknot Record Charity Song For Deftones Bassist " more important than, " Deftones lend a hand for injured band member. "? everyone gets injured everyday for a car accident. where's their aid?

[giddyupbench]

fieldy and head, enough said for me

[Tordyboi]

patheticpoetics wrote:

No we don't have socialized health care, we have to pay, which in turn gives us better quality. Anyway, hope he recovers well. I'm interested in hearing the song too.

Not to sound like an ******* but....
No, we in norway have the best quality and we dont have to pay if its a life or death situation. When you cant get treatment when you dont have enough money is cold. I think its wrong.

[Cafas]

People don't want the government involved in their health care , but they have no trouble trusting the government with running an army, and protecting/taking the lives of people? That's ****ed up logic.

[Autumnfallsbest]

Poor guy, hope he gets better.

have joined forces with former member Brian "Head" Welch

OMG, for serious? Kool.

[palefire]

So... are life-support machines in America coin-operated, or...?

(also, get well soon Chi and much support to the musicians helping out their FRIEND).

[din_blix]

Cafas wrote:

People don't want the government involved in their health care, but they have no trouble trusting the government with running an army, and protecting/taking the lives of people? That's ****ed up logic.

Read you constitution sir, organization of national defense is one of only two original functions of the federal government (the other being regultation of intersate commerce, and the levy of taxes on imports). BTW Bands make most all thier money from touring, even then most live modestly at best, maybe a bmw and a 3500 square foot house. The label will usually front a band some money for studios and setting up a tour, but usually that gets paid back in the end. Get well chii, and thank god some piss poor state run health care system didnt pull the plug early because it was "too bloody expensive to keep him alive."

[neversleeps84]

patheticpoetics wrote:

No we don't have socialized health care, we have to pay, which in turn gives us better quality. Anyway, hope he recovers well. I'm interested in hearing the song too.

How do you figure? Doctors in America fxck up just as much as any other doctors in the world, if not more, even though we have to pay. Why do you think their malpractice insurance rates are so high?

Also, he's been in the hospital for sixth months, was on life support some of that time, and is still in a coma. Even if he had $600,000, I would not be surprised if his bill turns out to be well over that. Plus, do people think musicians horde all the money they make off of touring, CD's, and merch? No, they buy houses, cars, I'm sure they give some to their families, and then there is just everyday living expenses.

Get well Chi, hope you make it out alright.

[Twixted]

head workin with his old buddies from korn could be interesting

[dannydesktop]

Im currently 1000 dollars in debt to a hospital, and all they did was give me a cast and a perscription for some Ibuprofen, which you can even get over the counter. Was it for their time? maybe. But was the 5 minits with them after a 2 hour wait just for that worth 1000 dollars?

America is behind when it comes to healthcare, it's all greed. just another goverment game this time, except with your life. Most people willing to making the arguement for these outrageous prices can't afford to pay them themselves. When it happens to you or a loved one, you will cry like a baby.

[Kear Bear]

haha, love the political babble! but seriously, I hope chi gets better. prolly gonna get the song myself; love the artists mentioned and it would be nice to lend a hand

[Andragon]

Here's to Chi! Deftones rules!

[4ng3l]

Wicked awesme \m/

[jhawk182]

I heard all about this the day it happened, it was on the local news here in santa clara.

[Paro_metalhead]

shit never knew about this...hope he gets better and I'm glad all these bands are showing there support, get well soon Chi!

[FoulIncantation]

yeah same as paro_metalhead never knew that this had happened, hope he gets better.

[shadow__666]

I just hope he gets better soon and they can put the new album out quicker.

And to all the flamers - the guys who are doing thas are his FRIENDS, wanting to help a FRIEND who's doing it tough. What's wrong with that? Why shouldn't someone help their mate if they want to, however that may be?

And I'm pretty sure Chino, Stephen, Frank and Abe would have donated money towards his bills also.

Deftones FTW.

[Izzy_Bryce]

dannydesktop wrote:

Im currently 1000 dollars in debt to a hospital, and all they did was give me a cast and a perscription for some Ibuprofen, which you can even get over the counter. Was it for their time? maybe. But was the 5 minits with them after a 2 hour wait just for that worth 1000 dollars?

America is behind when it comes to healthcare, it's all greed. just another goverment game this time, except with your life. Most people willing to making the arguement for these outrageous prices can't afford to pay them themselves. When it happens to you or a loved one, you will cry like a baby.

+1

[Mamono]

this song should be pretty good. its cool to see head and feildy working together again. Korn may make a comeback, who knows. wet well soon Chi

[kaizerkhan13]

DreadEnds wrote:

Deftones are one of my fave bands and ive got an original copy of every bit of material theyve ever released, but i've gotta say asking fans to pay for a charity song to pay for his medical bills is a bit OTT. someone up above sad they dont have as much money as you'd think... Bullshit bro Deftones have sold over 3 million records collectivly. even if they only got 1 dollar for all their albums (not even counting live shows and merch) Theres only 5 of them so thats 600.000 dollars each( and that was just a round up of what theyve sold theres probably nearly 4.000.000) then add live shows and merch to that THEN ontop of that shit youve got endorsment deals and not having to pay for their own equipment... I'd say he has plenty of ****in money man.

Get well soon Chi.

if he had all that money, they probably wouldnt be taking collections. thats what people do when they need money. when people have money, they dont start charity funds for themselves. i hope you have a better grasp on this now.

anyway, i love chi and the deftones. i really, really hope he wakes up soon...its been too long without him.

[jshwak]

migpolli :

I wonder what Munky and J.Davis are thinking about Head joining Fieldy and Ray...

I wondered that same thing ?? interesting !!

[Lemoninfluence]

checked

[Shadow_player]

THE NHS OWN'S!! AMERICANS ARE JEALOUS COS YOU AVE TOO PAY! YOUR COUNTRY IS RUN BY N00BS!

[henkka_potku]

It always amazes me "Hospital bills".

[Wildchild-91]

Good to hear that Slipknot and Korn teams up to help Chi.
I'm not a huge fan of any of the bands, like all of them but not a huge fan.
But even if this were for pop musicians it would have been a great thing!