It is also noted that John 's playing style had changed from his signature 'less is more ' style , inspired by punk and new wave guitarists , to a more flashy approach - not seen extensively in his playing since Mother 's Milk , his first album with the band - drawing influence from guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen , Jimi Hendrix and Steve Vai .
Myles Swift is one of the guitarists that influenced John 's playing style in Stadium Arcadium .