There are many guitarists out there that have such a signature sound that, when you hear it you know just who is playing. Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter is one of those guitarists. His style is undeniable and it works across many different bands and their material. So, with that in mind, here are a few of the jams Stephen has lent his playing to over the years.
Will Haven- El Sol (from Muerte):
Chimaira- Rizzo (from Pass Out Of Existence):
Linkin Park- By Myslf (from Reanimation):
Non-Phixion- The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me (from The Future Is Now):
Far- Savory (Jawbox Cover…. from Soon):
Tech N9ne- If I Could (from All 6’s and 7’s):
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Stephen Carpenter definitely is one of those guitarists that has a signature sound. Even as a new fan of Deftones (way back when) I’ve been able to recognize his distinct sound. Thank you for posting this article, it’s always great to read about some of your favorite musicians.
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Brian