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Deftones Guitarist Stephen Carpenter Opens Up About His Battle With Type 2 Diabetes

During a rig rundown segment for Premier Guitar, Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter opened up about his battle with type 2 diabetes. He also revealed that the condition limited his involvement in the band’s latest album “private music.” Carpenter brought up his health issues while discussing his love for Bilmuri: “I love Bilmuri. Bilmuri is amazing.…

September 17, 2025

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Guitar Used On Deftones’ “White Pony” And “Around The Fur” Appraised At $55,000

A guitar Stephen Carpenter used on Deftones‘ platinum-certified album “Around The Fur“ and their 2x platinum-certified album “White Pony” has been been appraised at $55,000. The ESP Horizon Custom, which is currently in the possession of a fan, also appeared in the music videos for “Change (In The House Of Flies)” and “Back To School.”…

August 11, 2025

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Deftones Guitarist Stephen Carpenter Shares “my mind is a mountain” Playthrough Video

Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter has shared a new guitar playthrough video for the band’s latest single “my mind is a mountain.“ You can check that out below. The band’s new album, “private music,” will be released on August 22.

July 25, 2025

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Everlast Says Deftones’ New Album Will Be Released In August

As previously reported, Deftones recently started a teaser campaign for their new album with an image featuring the phrase “Private Music” and Roman numerals seemingly pointing to a July 10th reveal. Now, during an appearance on “The Dr. Greenthumb Show,” Everlast (House Of Pain) claimed the band’s new record will be released in August. Everlast…

July 2, 2025

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Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter Shares “Pink Maggit” Playthrough Video

Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter has shared a guitar playthrough video for the band’s song “Pink Maggit.“ That track appears on the group’s 2000 album “White Pony.”

June 21, 2025

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B-Real And Psycho Les Share Music Video For “Lyrical Hammers” Featuring Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter

B-Real (Cypress Hill) and Psycho Les have premiered a new video for their song “Lyrical Hammers.” You can check that out below. The track, which features Stephen Carpenter (Deftones, Sol Invicto), appears on B-Real and Psycho Les’ 2024 collaborative album “Real Psycho.”

April 1, 2025

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Stephen Carpenter Guests On B-Real & Psycho Les’ “Lyrical Hammers”

Stephen Carpenter (Deftones, Sol Invicto) is featured on B-Real (Cypress Hill) and Psycho Les’ new song “Lyrical Hammers.” You can stream that below. The track is from B-Real and Psycho Les’ newly released album “Real Psycho.”

December 6, 2024

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Stephen Carpenter On New Deftones Album: “This One Sounds Like A Continuation Of ‘Ohms’ And ‘Koi’”

During an appearance on B-Real‘s “The Dr. Greenthumb” show, Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter discussed the band’s upcoming album. According to him, the effort “sounds like a continuation of ‘Ohms‘ and ‘Koi [No Yokan]‘.” Carpenter said the following: “I feel this one sounds like a continuation of ‘Ohms‘ and ‘Koi‘, that’s what I would say… I…

October 9, 2024

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Sol Invicto To Release New Single “The Obvious Play” In October

Sol Invicto (Deftones, SikTh, etc.) will be releasing a new song, titled “The Obvious Play,” on October 3. That track will also appear on the band’s upcoming EP “Loosely Aware.” Notably, the band promoted the single by poking fun at guitarist Stephen Carpenter’s flat earther beliefs and Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong’s ties to Scientology.…

September 10, 2024

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Deftones Guitarist Stephen Carpenter Explains Decision To Step Back From International Touring

During an interview with Rock Feed, Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter further offered an explanation for his reluctance to take part in international touring. Many assumed his decision was related to his controversial beliefs, which range from his flat earth conspiracies and anti-vaxer status. However, it appears it is actually more related to anxiety. The guitarist said…

July 22, 2024

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