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Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter explains why he’s always preferred being a rhythm guitarist rather than a lead player
The eight-string-toting riff machine also revealed what made Anthrax his favorite thrash-metal band and why he considers himself Deftones’ “odd man out” in a new episode of Ernie Ball's String Theory
Stephen Carpenter dons pirate face paint for new playthrough of Deftones’ Minerva
The guitarist once again shows off his insane rig in a fresh playthrough of the shoegaze-metal classic
Stephen Carpenter shares a peek at his epic guitar rig in new playthrough for Deftones' Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)
The Deftones man treats us to a crushing playthrough of one of the metal innovators' biggest tunes, and shows off some choice gear in the process
Watch Stephen Carpenter hammer out Deftones classic Bored in his latest guitar playthrough
Check out the riff-y cut from Deftones’ 1995 debut, Adrenaline
Deftones' Stephen Carpenter showcases his 5-string bass chops in new Needles and Pins playthrough
The 2003 cut, taken from alt-metal titans' self-titled album, features two bass guitars
Watch Stephen Carpenter tear through Deftones’ Ceremony in new guitar playthrough video
Deftones release up-close footage of Stef with his 2021 guitar rig and scrunchie-wrapped ESP eight-string
Stephen Carpenter shreds in this rare Deftones Public-Access TV performance from 1992
Watch the band's performance of dub/reggae-influenced pre-Adrenaline track Answers now
Deftones: "The bass is a very forward-charging instrument, and it has to be for me to enjoy playing it"
Nine albums down, the alt-metal assassins in Deftones continue to reinvent themselves – and the sound that made them one of the world’s most enticing musical outfits to begin with
