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10 late ‘90s nu metal albums that don’t suck
By Andrew Daly published
Big shorts, seven-string guitars, hip-hop beats and a full workout of the quiet/loud dynamic guaranteed

Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time
By Matt Owen published
The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?

Live Review: Good Things Festival, Melbourne 02/12/22
By Ellie Robinson published
“This edition offered one of the best festival experiences we’ve had in years”

Watch Willow Smith wield a Jackson V to spontaneously riff Deftones’ My Own Summer (Shove It)
By Matt Owen published
The guitar star swapped out her prized Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent signature for a Pro KVTMG King V in order to salute one of her biggest inspirations mid-gig

Hear Polyphia channel Dimebag and Deftones in their heaviest song yet, the Chino Moreno-featuring Bloodbath
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Eight-string chugs abound as Scott LePage unleashes a scorching metal lead his bandmate Tim Henson dubs “my favorite Scott solo ever”

Polyphia's upcoming album Remember That You Will Die will feature Steve Vai and Deftones' Chino Moreno
By Matt Owen published
The hip-hop-meets-shred heroes' fourth studio effort – now revealed to be arriving October 28 via Rise Records – has been previewed with its latest mind-bending single, ABC

Deftones recruit Freddie Gibbs, Turnstile and Phantogram for third annual Dia De Los Deftones
By Matt Owen published
The event returns after a two year Covid-induced hiatus, and will take place at San Diego's Gallagher Square on November 5 with a host of special guests

Watch Gojira and Chino Moreno perform a crushing cover of Sepultura’s Territory
By Matt Parker published
The Deftones frontman joined the French metal heroes onstage during the last show of their joint Spring tour
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