12 Deftones Riffs/Songs

Here are 12 awesome Deftones tunes. Most of them are from the earlier albums as I couldn't do the heavier 7-string songs. Also I watched the Stephen Carpenter play-throughs to get a better idea of how these are played. There are loads of them on KZbin if you haven't seen them already.
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TRACKS
0:01 My Own Summer
0:40 Bored
1:06 Engine No. 9
1:39 Mascara
2:18 Passenger
2:49 Root
3:22 Street Carp
4:01 Back To School
4:58 Digital Bath
5:34 Be Quiet And Drive
6:22 Change
7:37 Minerva
TUNINGS
Standard: Bored, Engine No. 9, Root
EbAbDbGbBbEb: Mascara
DbAbDbGbBbEb: My Own Summer, Be Quiet And Drive, Minerva
CGCFAD: Change, Back To School, Digital Bath, Passenger, Street Carp
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Vintage V100
Fender Cyclone
Boss Katana 50 Mk2

[@faqugang4527]

im surprised how extremely accurate ur tones are for almost every band

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you. I don't always get close, but I try.

[@faqugang4527]

@@bloxsy_ it is not exact but close

[@s1storm]

​@@bloxsy_What do you use to get that tone for ''change '' (I have the same guitar )

[@Cinnuh315]

Yeah his tones are pretty def

[@biohazard8295]

Notice how his picking position and intensity changes with every band. That has has a lot to do with guitars tone

[@XtremeKillah101]

That Mascara riff still gives me goosebumps

[@HK007Filmworks]

The ending riff from that song Reminds me of the Bridge riff from Infected by Demon Hunter.

[@Keyferr]

That Mascara tone was very spot on, damn

[@tomney4460]

My friend’s dad was in the 90s NoCal metal scene and said Deftones were the nicest guys and were super fun to play a show with. RIP Chi Cheng.

[@astroboirap]

rip noodle muncher

[@the_joker_p5727]

Bro mascara bored and be quiet sounded so accurate fr 😭🙏

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks dude

[@tensazangetsu-op4nu]

Aizen

[@colbyreller5896]

That My Own Summer tone is on point

[@mynamessky5436]

Love to see the appreciation for the band's Adrenaline-era stuff. I've always felt that that record is criminally underrated in their wider discography, especially for how raw and aggressive it is. Hell, even though it's not their best in my opinion, I prefer it over a lot of their more popular/recent material. :p

[@scottbryan3362]

Yes sir it is. BACK UP BACK BACK THA F&@K BACK IMA GET RESPECT. Yeh that song start alone caused more injuries in my garage.

[@therewasascene]

Adrenaline and self-titled are the two I’ve ended up listening to the most in the past years. White Pony is forever king but omg I have listened to it so many times.

[@mynamessky5436]

@@therewasascene Self-titled is also really good, I do agree. Honestly, as weird as this might sound coming from a Deftones fan, I never really got the appeal for WP. Nothing particularly stuck out to me on that record for the most part. I found “Elite” and “Knife Prty” to be really bad (at least as far as vocals went), probably some of the worst songs the band has even written and released. I only really cared for “Korea” and “Change (In the House of Flies)”. You can like it if you want obviously, that’s fine and I don’t judge, I just have very strong opinions on much of Deftones’ works. :p

[@therewasascene]

@@mynamessky5436 That’s wild, man. No judgment here either - like what you like. That riff on elite was a big one for me so I didn’t really care what the vocal tone was doing too much. You know he recorded that with a styrofoam box around the mic? Might have something to do with the sound you don’t care for. And I assume the over-the-top warbley effect on the chorus. Ooh..digital bath though?

[@mynamessky5436]

@@therewasascene Yeah, that’s mainly it. I don’t care for him sounding like a robot. :p “Digital Bath” isn’t too bad.

[@nothing_liryz]

00:00-My own Summer(shove It) 0:40-bored 1:08-Engine No. 9 1:39-mascara 2:18-passenger 2:49-root 3:22-street carp 4:00-back to School(mini miggit) 4:59-digital Bath 5:34-be quiet and drive(far away) 6:22-change(in the house of flies) 7:37-minerva

[@LilredRemmy]

Wanna like but its at 69 so ill just say thanks ❤

[@Simonknowsall]

STILL BANGS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, GOD BLESS DEFTONES

[@johanneskulesza6841]

I feel like the old Deftones albums have aged very well, especially when compared to the other bands that were popular at that time. White Pony is still one of my favorite albums. Great video!

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man. Yeah I agree, a lot of that stuff still sounds as fresh.

[@songotenson]

for sure

[@zeeeeroin9981]

You know their really early stuff was like Panthers or pig destroyer right? I saw the with monstermagnet in 90and they all had dreads down to their ass......it was heavy but completely different....I gotta say this stuff is way better.....oh yeah sugar ray was there too.....

[@zeeeeroin9981]

Pantera

[@ruijorge3]

Used to listen to this stuff in my teenagehood... dark depressive metal... but there's also some beauty to it... I don't know.. it's a feeling, can't really explain through words... Good job bro. 😉😉

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man. Much appreciated

[@aida_acx]

Mascara is spot on.

[@lavre3522]

LITERALLY LIKE

[@cpnstbn1266]

Jesus I was pumped watching this whole video. I forgot how much I loved so many of these songs. Deftones was my first concert at 16. I always thought they were just so unique. Stephen carpenter melodic riffs were unique and powerful in their simplicity. I remember buying that MXR pedal literally just so I could play Be quiet and Drive . Great job dude

[@deathmaybeyoursantaclaus]

Love this! 'My own summer' was one of the first riffs I learnt. On a classical guitar of course 😅

[@bloxsy_]

Bet that sounded nice! Classical guitars sound warm.

[@deathmaybeyoursantaclaus]

It did, nice ringing open strings 👍@@bloxsy_

[@arigielikha7989]

Its my first riff too and i play it on classical guitar too because i don't have electric yet😆

[@doncarlosderush1500]

Steph let the riffs outta the bag on those clips. I dig his shredding a lot. Humble guy. You sound good, brother!

[@bloxsy_]

Yeah those videos were really good to see. And thanks dude.

[@deadroses19]

0:27 ive known this riff for years and it still remains surprising and thrilling

[@fenderpleb2942]

holy shit, you nailed those tones. be quiet and drive sounds literally identical. also, respect for having a bunch of adrenaline-era stuff in here. root is one of my favourites ever and i feel like that whole album doesn't get enough appreciation

[@Crampsam]

I know people comment this on every one of your videos but seriously. The accuracy of these tones is fucking nuts

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

[@herniagaming]

Stephen carpenter is a smart guy. He doesn't do much acrobatic shit on the guitar but he uses tunings and tone to get really nice sounding chords without having to move much

[@adrianOpr6]

You are so incredibly talented dude, these riffs all sound identical to the studio versions. Hearing Minerva truly blessed my ears as it is my favorite of all time. Keep up the great work, you just earned a new subscriber!

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you very much dude!

[@chupiconverge6034]

Mascara

[@corbinthepieguy0249]

The tones were perfect bro! Gorgeous sounding stuff

[@byamcarter7110]

every song sounded great dude! nailed the tones and the riffs

[@HumFan]

sounds straight from the albums!

[@benmchardy]

Fantastic attention to detail recreating the tones, sounding awesome!!

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks!

[@rafaszymaniewicz1991]

Oh man, your rendition of BQAD really transported me back in time. Love it!

[@MarieRieri]

I was so scared when I haven't found "Bloxsy" channel :D Great job and great tuning! My ears blessed

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks. Yeah the name change probably didn't help

[@reptilesgamers00]

tones are perfect. Nothing better on youtube

[@chesterstone5739]

Be quiet and drive was my first deftones love

[@erttttt]

This is the first correct Change intro I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks.

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks

[@augustrush6957]

looking for that comment

[@therewasascene]

Mascara is a standout for me too, sir. I loved to play Root when I first got into Deftones.

[@dangithalo]

Great job, some of my favorite songs from them. Good video ,I can see some of your hand techniques to get the certain sound.

[@uries_bleach4472]

you’re a real one for putting the tunings in description

[@Prime2x]

Great represenation and choices from my favorite band, well done sir.

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you

[@sourave7979]

The tone is literally perfect

[@mycawild]

I love their riffs so much 🥰

[@-k-b-]

Great video dude, some of their best riffs! I love them, but I feel like they've REALLY simplified things to a point of almost being boring with their new songs and using 8+ strings. I think their 7 string and down songs have much more memorable riffs. Not to say they're aren't good ones: Gauze, Radiant City, Acid Hologram, Risk, 976 Evil, Spell Of Mathematics, Poltergeist, and a handful more I can't think of all have sick riffs! And for a 30 year old alt metal band, they're ABSOLUTELY the most consistent band ever and deliver quality after quality album. I think they could get weirder sometimes is all.

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks man. I'm not as familiar with the newer stuff so I'll check that out.

[@jackd9375]

Their sound now is less about riffs and traditional metal elements and more about texture and song structure. They’ve figured themselves out and they’ve matured from the foundation they established through their first few albums

[@jadensfunhouse119]

these are actually so accurate like this is so cool, i wanna learn

[@spooky_kitty901]

amazing video!!

[@aNgElandPaRaMoReRoX]

Dude the tone is on POINT

[@terryread7347]

The tones are spot on!

[@xiriquete]

back to school was so beautiful

[@charlesclinton3305]

This reminds me of dipping my toes into some of Deftones stuff about a year ago, even if I didn't get that far into it myself.

[@gregoryzanelato9308]

Very nice bro!

[@thatoneajax2646]

Digital bath is on spot. I love it.

[@user-ku8xi2jn4h]

yessssssss every deftones' videos should start with 'my own summer'!!!

[@mantistoboggan6977]

Fuck yeah nicely done! This made me pick up a guitar for the first time in a while re-learn some of these so thanks heaps! Wish I could dial in the tones like you have tho they are pretty spot on!

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks mate! That's really cool to hear. Hope you keep it up! The tones are from a Boss Katana amp if that helps at all.

[@thatoneajax2646]

Change was one of my absolute favorites growing up.

[@entertheVoid123]

I enjoyed every single minute .😮

[@i_like_vodka27]

sounds amazing as always!! it would be nice if you made a tutorial on how to play Be Quiet And Drive (if you havent already), since i would love to learn it on guitar :)

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks. I was thinking of doing that.

[@pancho6655]

Absolutely freaking amazing…

[@jozefrevay4710]

Brilliant joob man, now another 12 😉😉😉😉

[@hyronvinter778]

I like covers, but i found more relaxing to just listen to the guitar riffs without no other sound, sounds awesome man

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks dude. Glad you appreciate it.

[@sleshhsh]

Its harder to find guitar covers without people singing their shitty voice, I like this typa video

[@hyronvinter778]

@@sleshhsh i meant covers with the original song in the back, it makes even hard to listen to the person doing the cover

[@Awhmanlol]

Sounds great dude

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks!

[@MaquinitaVEVO]

Was fully expecting to hear Kimdracula, one of (if not) the best from them, was not dissapointed tho! you are pretty fucking good and your tone is almost identical to Steph's, plus you choose great riffs anyways. Nice video bro

[@eugenenik1876]

That is awesome dude! Every riff is performed great. I could just listen to guitar only 👌🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks dude

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Heavy riffage, love it, i don't know if you've ever listened to a band called "These animal men " great British/English band that were really getting a lot of hype around the early mid 90s. I seriously think you should check them out, fantastic guitar band,

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks. I've never heard of them. I'll check them out though, always good to listen to something new.

[@arie_michelle]

Be quiet and drive away blew tf outta meeee! They all sounded awesome but that one was simply 😘❤️

[@aziziabdrahman7756]

This is amazing

[@Galabeam]

this is awesome

[@MsValdenor]

Essa banda criou os melhores riffs da segunda metade dos anos 90 e início dos anos 2000

[@xx_me0w_xx3]

the block you got me into guitar like 5 years ago ily

[@bloxsy_]

Aw thats awesome.

[@sacredratio]

Minerva is literally a top 3 all time tones song

[@adiaudk]

These were all spot on

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you

[@Nikolas2808]

Steven is a guitar genius

[@Ohenryyy]

man you are amazing

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks

[@ch1kn]

change hit me in my soul

[@user-xg3ft7nm3i]

So cool❤

[@romu7999]

Engine 9 is their best riff. In concert that's a tornado. Thanks you.

[@thomasseaton8320]

Man, I didn't think you would sell out to Levi's like that. Damn. Just kittens. Love your content. RIP Albini.

[@rhinocore]

Chi era Deftones will always be the best

[@catswithhats987]

That mascara riff omggg

[@eyelesscrown7346]

Your tone for Mascara was extremely accurate. Wow

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks!

[@jmason61]

Pretty much got really into Deftones with Minerva... who is she anyway?....the desert scenes in the video with the smoke blowing into the sunrise...it's still awesome

[@renegadechic]

Niiice! Got me thinking about this time and wondering if At The Drive In / The Mars Volta would make for a good video

[@bloxsy_]

That would be fun. Any suggestions of songs/riffs?

[@renegadechic]

@@bloxsy_ One Armed Scissor is definitely iconic, and I like Invalid Litter Dept. And then there are lots of good Mars Volta songs but I've always loved Eriatarka! I've tried to play it a few times though and it's a real challenging monster haha

[@bloxsy_]

One Armed Scissor is the one I know. I'll check out some of the others too.

[@whalenwasp9812]

I could tell by the colors of everything in the thumbnail he was going to nail the tones

[@vladimirperez4897]

I noticed you playing the third string with you pinky in my own summer, i’ve never seen anyone play it like that so I went to the Stephen carpenter play through video and I think you might be right.

[@bloxsy_]

Yeah I copied what he was playing.

[@joshbenitez8210]

Clean af wow

[@armydwebsale]

Damn! Both guitar sound so good

[@bloxsy_]

Thank you!

[@majorkopyto1216]

I'd love to see you do "Battle-Axe"

[@rosacantinflas3872]

could you maybe make a tutorial on how to get that deftones tone? it sounds so incredible but i can’t ever get my amp and pedal settings to sound like this 🙏

[@bloxsy_]

Ok. I did a tutorial on how to play it but maybe I’ll do something about the tone

[@miceobaba7826]

seconding this, would be super helpful!

[@Vichislitel]

nailed it

[@silviaskull]

Minerva ❤

[@NLore-pn3iy]

yes!

[@nicolausala]

wow I didn't know about vintage guitars until your videos, the deftones sound is spot on, what kind of distortion/other effects are you using?

[@bloxsy_]

I’m just using a boss katana amp. All the sounds are built into there 🙂

[@sacredratio]

Root goes so hard

[@modelo2107]

Deftones ❤

[@sho7989]

i aspire to be like this some day...

[@bryonbair7974]

Nailed em

[@bloxsy_]

Thanks!

[@MTB2623]

Без My own Summer это видео не могло быть!❤❤❤

[@parkour_emocional666]

Deformes ❤

[@cassiuscarter2832]

I was anxiously waiting for Swerve to start banging lol

[@MrSloth147]

No love for kimdracula!? Those tones are excellent 💯

[@elephantcemetery]

Is that a duo sonic? Never would have imagined that for this.

[@bloxsy_]

It's a Cyclone. Yeah I just wanted to try a different tone for the first album stuff.

[@girgu]

ily

[@verity2818]

Digital bath was amazing

[@rqvxq]

I had to comment this literally my first time commenting on a video but man is that Mascara tone so spot on wtf how did you achieve this please tell me 🙏😭

[@bloxsy_]

I switched to the neck pickup and that helped a bit.

[@oscarvillalobos5848]

The best for the end

[@BradyIsAfagInHeat]

fucking awesome man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Monkeguitar]

No rocketskates!? Solid list tho 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽