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Deftones' Carpenter Unveils Custom 'Dope' Guitar for 4/20

4/23/2026

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Stephen Carpenter of Deftones teams with Kiesel Guitars to release a custom 8-string guitar named 'Dope,' featuring cannabis-themed inlays timed for 4/20.
Brian 'Head' Welch expressed admiration for Deftones by wearing a throwback shirt and covering 'My Own Summer' on social media.
Welch notes that Chino Moreno had previously distanced himself from Korn amid past tensions.
Recent interactions suggest a potential reconciliation, but a joint tour has not been confirmed.

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Stephen Carpenter of Deftones teams with Kiesel Guitars to release a custom 8-string guitar named 'Dope,' featuring cannabis-themed inlays timed for 4/20.
Brian 'Head' Welch expressed admiration for Deftones by wearing a throwback shirt and covering 'My Own Summer' on social media.
Welch notes that Chino Moreno had previously distanced himself from Korn amid past tensions.
Recent interactions suggest a potential reconciliation, but a joint tour has not been confirmed.