Latest about Stephen Carpenter
Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter is now playing Kiesel guitars – but will continue endorsing ESP at the same time
The Deftones guitarist’s new model lineup begs the question: are dual-brand endorsement deals the future for signature artists?
NAMM 2023: ESP meets fan demand with James Hetfield Olympic White Vulture and debuts 12 LTD signature guitars, including Gary Holt’s “very pointy” GH-SV
Bill Kelliher, Stephen Carpenter, Nergal, Lars Frederiksen and Javier Reyes all have at least one new guitar on the way from the LTD stable
Stephen Carpenter pulls out of Deftones' upcoming international tour dates
“With everything going on in the world, I'm just not ready to leave home and leave the country yet,” the guitarist says
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
