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Rare Demo Sparks Inspiration
- Chino Moreno received a rare demo from guitarist Stephen Carpenter while traveling to Yellowstone.
- Despite limited data, he downloaded most of it and felt the guitar parts expressed desperation and longing.
Returning to Old Studio
- Deftones returned to their old Sacramento studio called The Spot after a decade.
- The studio had nostalgic memories mixed with uneasy feelings due to past tragedies involving their bassist.
Dropping the Click Track
- Playing without a click track allowed drummer Abe Cunningham more freedom and enjoyment.
- The band found their groove improved when Abe became the natural tempo leader during recordings.