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Deftones' Carpenter Overcomes Diabetes Challenges for New Album

3/6/2026

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Stephen Carpenter, Deftones guitarist, discussed battling undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes during the creation of the band's album Private Music.
Carpenter said the condition affected his physical and mental health for years and posed recording challenges.
He credited his bandmates for support that encouraged him to seek medical help.
The album Private Music was released on August 22, 2025, showing the band's evolution and resilience.

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Stephen Carpenter, Deftones guitarist, discussed battling undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes during the creation of the band's album Private Music.
Carpenter said the condition affected his physical and mental health for years and posed recording challenges.
He credited his bandmates for support that encouraged him to seek medical help.
The album Private Music was released on August 22, 2025, showing the band's evolution and resilience.