E26 No Place Like Ohms: How Deftones Redeemed Themselves (and 2020)
In this episode, The Itch dissects one of the most anticipated rock releases of the year: Deftones' Ohms. Join us to discuss Stephen Carpenter's return to form, how a band can incorporate old sounds into new music, and a questionable method of sneaking into shows! Plus, Aaron's mic drops out and the guys debut their new band: Swans or Some Crap!
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