"Ohms" - Deftones New Album

[imbrie]

I imagine that reviews of Ohms will start to arrive fairly soon. Not that my listening pleasure is dependent upon other views but I'm always particularly interested in seeing how the boys fare with the critics, especially with more mainstream publications. Also whets the appetite for the album's release somewhat.

[Gaz]

Haha, this 'thedeftkid' guy has already been debunked, the email address linked to his account takes you to a LinkedIn profile of a random guy working in some business not related to music at all.

Yep, I remember him now being the guy that said the eyes on the artwork weren't eyes.

The guy is full of shit

[buflen]

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

He uses a 9 string in the video, doesn't necessarily means that's what he used to record it. Probably just showing off.
And Chino said it was the first thing written for the album, 3 years ago, which is before the instagram post on his 9 strings guitar.
Anyway, it's not because you have X amount of strings that you need to use them all in all songs.

[Draken]

It's September!!! We're almost there folks... just a few more weeks to go! Hopefully we do get a single this Friday...

[rainnyx4]

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

He uses a 9 string in the video, doesn't necessarily means that's what he used to record it. Probably just showing off.
And Chino said it was the first thing written for the album, 3 years ago, which is before the instagram post on his 9 strings guitar.
Anyway, it's not because you have X amount of strings that you need to use them all in all songs.

From what I understand, Stephen upgrades all his guitars to whatever the number of strings he currently writes in no matter what. This way he's not constantly shifting neck sizes for songs live (say to 6 strings for Adrenaline, ATF, and WP and 7/8 for the others) and can just get used to one size. It's irrelevant to him what strings he uses to play a song. He's going to use the guitar size he's currently used to.

[Inkblades]

I'm really digging Ohms right now. It's like Good Morning Beautiful or Street Carp, easy not too risky song but still catchy.

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

In comparison, the Manson's album has leaked already, the release is scheduled for 9/11. I hope Ohms doesn't follow the same fate.

In all honesty it probably will. I mean 10  days out from release isn't unrealistic.

Probably. Has there ever been a Deftones album that hasn't leaked in this age? It's funny how some albums stay protected while others don't. Nas' latest album (that came out the same day as Ohms) didn't leak, and I think pop stars like Beyonce or Taylor Swift also have good security and don't leak. Maybe because some are surprise releases or only have a week of promotion, like in Nas' case?

[lungdamage]

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

He uses a 9 string in the video, doesn't necessarily means that's what he used to record it. Probably just showing off.
And Chino said it was the first thing written for the album, 3 years ago, which is before the instagram post on his 9 strings guitar.
Anyway, it's not because you have X amount of strings that you need to use them all in all songs.

From what I understand, Stephen upgrades all his guitars to whatever the number of strings he currently writes in no matter what. This way he's not constantly shifting neck sizes for songs live (say to 6 strings for Adrenaline, ATF, and WP and 7/8 for the others) and can just get used to one size. It's irrelevant to him what strings he uses to play a song. He's going to use the guitar size he's currently used to.

Live guitar line-up: 7's,  8's & now 9's as well.

[sharinglungs]

I'm really digging Ohms right now. It's like Good Morning Beautiful or Street Carp, easy not too risky song but still catchy.

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

In comparison, the Manson's album has leaked already, the release is scheduled for 9/11. I hope Ohms doesn't follow the same fate.

In all honesty it probably will. I mean 10  days out from release isn't unrealistic.

Probably. Has there ever been a Deftones album that hasn't leaked in this age? It's funny how some albums stay protected while others don't. Nas' latest album (that came out the same day as Ohms) didn't leak, and I think pop stars like Beyonce or Taylor Swift also have good security and don't leak. Maybe because some are surprise releases or only have a week of promotion, like in Nas' case?

A lot of the surprise albums just come out with no notice, so it's easier to keep them from leaking, which is probably why the Nas album didn't leak early, especially now that they can do it digitally and still do massive numbers.

[rainnyx4]

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

He uses a 9 string in the video, doesn't necessarily means that's what he used to record it. Probably just showing off.
And Chino said it was the first thing written for the album, 3 years ago, which is before the instagram post on his 9 strings guitar.
Anyway, it's not because you have X amount of strings that you need to use them all in all songs.

From what I understand, Stephen upgrades all his guitars to whatever the number of strings he currently writes in no matter what. This way he's not constantly shifting neck sizes for songs live (say to 6 strings for Adrenaline, ATF, and WP and 7/8 for the others) and can just get used to one size. It's irrelevant to him what strings he uses to play a song. He's going to use the guitar size he's currently used to.

Live guitar line-up: 7's,  8's & now 9's as well.

Does he still switch guitar sizes live? I was under the impression that he decided to just get used to one neck size and learn to play the songs with them. That said, I haven't played a 7-string in probably a decade and never touched an 8 or 9 so I don't know if it's significantly different switching between those three than say a 9 down to a 6.

[BallZDeeP]

We are in the digital age now. No more
Boxes of discs being sent to Tower Records or Wherehouse. Man i miss those days.

[976-EVIL]

We are in the digital age now. No more
Boxes of discs being sent to Tower Records or Wherehouse. Man i miss those days.

Me as well! The excitement of going in the day it dropped. Rushing back to the car and feverishly tearing away the wrapping. Carefully pulling out the CD and putting it in the stereo. Holding my breath and pressing play....Absolutely nothing like it... 

[lungdamage]

Dont know why Stef use a 9 strings on this one tho.

He uses a 9 string in the video, doesn't necessarily means that's what he used to record it. Probably just showing off.
And Chino said it was the first thing written for the album, 3 years ago, which is before the instagram post on his 9 strings guitar.
Anyway, it's not because you have X amount of strings that you need to use them all in all songs.

From what I understand, Stephen upgrades all his guitars to whatever the number of strings he currently writes in no matter what. This way he's not constantly shifting neck sizes for songs live (say to 6 strings for Adrenaline, ATF, and WP and 7/8 for the others) and can just get used to one size. It's irrelevant to him what strings he uses to play a song. He's going to use the guitar size he's currently used to.

Live guitar line-up: 7's,  8's & now 9's as well.

Does he still switch guitar sizes live? I was under the impression that he decided to just get used to one neck size and learn to play the songs with them. That said, I haven't played a 7-string in probably a decade and never touched an 8 or 9 so I don't know if it's significantly different switching between those three than say a 9 down to a 6.

For the earlier albums that were recorded on a 6 string.....  Uses a 7 string with the top two lightest gauge strings tuned to the same note.

[976-EVIL]

Amazing, This place is death right now...

Ohms is gonna make this place Explode. To get a first and last Track as Singles says a lot about the maturity of the Band. And more importantly the Sound...IMO

[I_Know_ok]

I believe your eyes

[plagasx]

So close guys! I truly have a good feeling about this album! HAS to be better than Gore at the very least..right? RIGHT??

[imbrie]

So close guys! I truly have a good feeling about this album! HAS to be better than Gore at the very least..right? RIGHT??

In a little over 3 weeks we'll know!

[Gaz]

Amazing, This place is death right now...

Ohms is gonna make this place Explode. To get a first and last Track as Singles says a lot about the maturity of the Band. And more importantly the Sound...IMO

Calm before the storm

[thatdeftkid]

Should be hearing something from the boys today.

[imbrie]

OK

[Gaz]

Should be hearing something from the boys today.

Sure