Formed: 1989
From:
Sacramento,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Deftones News
Below is our complete Deftones news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Knocked Loose Premiere Team Up With Denzel Curry
Metalcore band Knocked Loose have unleashed their brand new single “Hive Mind.” The track marks the GRAMMY-nominated band’s first new release since 2024 and features a guest appearance from rapper Denzel Curry, who has previously dipped into the metal and hardcore world. Curry and Knocked Loose also shared the stage at last year’s Outbreak Fest in Manchester, UK.
Curry has continued expanding his reach within heavy music as of late, currently serving as one of the opening acts for Deftones on their overseas run. The music video for “Hive Mind” was co-directed by Eric Richter (Dying Wish, Spite) and Knocked Loose vocalist Brian Garris, with filming taking place on October 15, 2025 at the Dave Armstrong Extreme Park in Louisville, KY.
Speaking on the collaboration, Garris said: More...
Deftones Premiere New Track “Milk Of The Madonna”
Deftones are officially back for round two, as the Sacramento, CA alternative metal icons have just dropped “milk of the madonna”, the second single from their long-awaited tenth studio album, private music. The track—positioned as song #8 on the upcoming 11-track effort—is now available for streaming below.
This new cut follows last month’s launch of the album cycle, which began with the premiere of its powerful opener, “my mind is a mountain”.
The band’s latest chapter arrives after an extended creative process, with private music recorded during multiple studio sessions. Frontman Chino Moreno, in particular, emerges refreshed and reenergized, having embraced sobriety after navigating personal struggles during the pandemic.
The full album is slated to arrive on August 22nd, and Deftones have a packed touring schedule lined up to support its release. Catch them live at the following stops: More...
Great American Ghost Premiere New Music Video
Boston-based metalcore outfit Great American Ghost have dropped a music video for their newly released cover of Deftones' track “Hole In The Earth.” Originally appearing as the lead single from Deftones’ 2006 album “Saturday Night Wrist,” the song has been reimagined through Great American Ghost’s aggressive lens.
The band recorded the cover with GRAMMY-winning producer Will Putney (Body Count, Fit For An Autopsy) and Steve Seid, while Chris Klumpp of LIMBS directed the accompanying music video, which was filmed at Ghost Hit Recording in West Springfield, MA.
Speaking on their decision to reinterpret the Deftones classic, Great American Ghost shared: More...
Deftones Premiere New Music Video
Following last week’s announcement of their tenth studio album Private Music and the debut of its lead single “My Mind Is A Mountain,” Deftones have now released an official music video for the track. You can watch the newly unveiled visual below. The album is set to arrive on August 22nd.
2025 live dates: More...
Strict (Quicksand, Ex-Deftones) Premiere New Track
Strict, the emerging project from Sergio Vega (Quicksand, ex-Deftones) and his wife Azu Rodriguez, have unveiled a music video for their second single, “Human Wishes.” Directed by A.F. Cortés, the video accompanies the new track produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange). The duo previously made their debut with the single “Say It” in November 2024.
Louder Than Life 2025 Announces Full Lineup
Louder Than Life 2025 promises one of the biggest and loudest festivals in North America this year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20, and 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
In addition to the return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.
The festival will also feature performances from Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Spiritbox, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Stone Temple Pilots, Motionless in White, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, DOWN, Lorna Shore, Bruce Dickinson, and many more.
“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, I Prevail, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Wage War, Dayseeker, and Knocked Loose aren’t just performing—they’re defining the next generation of headliners,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “At the same time, pioneers like Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, and Avenged Sevenfold have set the standard, proving that this music is always evolving. This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide.”
“We’re coming back to Louder Than Life in Louisville. Get ready f*ckers!” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.
“We are very thrilled to finally be returning to America. We have missed our fans dearly and LOUDER THAN LIFE is one of our favorite festivals to play,” adds Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes.
“Louder Than Life 2025 will bring electrifying beats and bold bites to the Commonwealth,” says David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “As one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated music festivals, it continues to grow at the Kentucky Exposition Center, solidifying its place as a uniquely Kentucky experience and a must-visit event.”
While festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have unveiled some of the Louder Than Life 2025 bands in recent weeks, the full music lineup--including several reunions and rare performances--is as follows for the 11th year of the fan-favorite event: More...
Fleshwater Premiere New Single & Music Video
Fleshwater is wrapping up 2024 on a high note with the surprise release of their new single, “Standalone”. Featuring members of Vein.fm and others, the track arrives alongside an official music video and is backed by a live rendition of “What The F#%! Was Said”, both now available streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
In addition to their upcoming dates supporting Deftones, Fleshwater has lined up several shows for early 2025: More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Gojira Drummer Premieres New Drum Solo
Mario Duplantier - drummer for French progressive metal band Gojira - premieres his latest 3-minute drum solo named “Movement” streaming via YouTube for you below.
You can catch Gojira live on their 2022 U.S. tour with the Deftones and Vowws this spring. Here’s where the trek will stop: More...
Gojira’s Mario Duplantier Premieres New Drum Solo
Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier premieres a new drum solo called “Cyclone” which he created this year, streaming via YouTube for you below.
The band will be touring North America later this year: More...
Deftones Premiere New Music Video “Ceremony”
Deftones premiere their new music video for their latest track, “Ceremony“. The band had Leigh Whannell (‘Invisible Man‘, ‘Upgrade‘) direct the clip, which among others stars actress Cleopatra Coleman (‘The Last Man On Earth‘, ‘In the Shadow Of The Moon‘).
Says singer Chino Moreno: More...
Deftones Premiere New Song & Music Video "Genesis"
Deftones premiere their new song “Genesis“, you can stream a new official music video for it below. It’s the second advance track to be arrive from the group’s impending ninth studio release “Ohms“, which is scheduled to drop next Friday, September 25th.
Deftones Premiere New Song & Music Video “Ohms”
Deftones premiere a new song entitled "Ohms", taken from their upcoming new album of the same name. The impending full-length will be out in stores September 25th, 2020.
Check out now "Ohms" below.
Hellfest Announces 2021 Lineup
Hellfest organizers announce that they were able to retain 90% of their 2020 lineup. Thirteen bands will be replaced organizers promise.
Bands that won't be joining the 2021 lineup include: Incubus, Mastodon, Infectious Groove, Thy Art Is Murder, Alter Bridge, Baby Metal, Joyous Wolf, Unleashed, Meshuggah, The Black Dahlia Murder, Periphery, Body Count and August Burns Red.
Already added replacements for the 2021 lineup are Puscifer, Dropkick Murphys and Northlane. More...
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Hellfest XV Rescheduled For 2021
Hellfest is the latest summer music festival to reschedule its 2020 edition due to the ongoing pandemic. The festival is rescheduled for June 18-20, 2021. More...
Slam/Goregrind Tribute Album To Nü-Metal Streaming
Imploding Sounds Records‘ slam/brutal death metal/goregrind tribute to the nü-metal genre saw a release this past Friday, February 14th. You can stream it in its entirety via Bandcamp below.
Track listing: More...
74 More Bands Confirmed For Graspop 2020
The organisers of Belgium's premier metal festival, Graspop Metal Meeting have confirmed a further 74 bands for next year's edition of the event. Among the newly confirmed bands joining previously announced headliners Judas Priest and Iron Maiden will be hard rock pioneers Deep Purple, nu metal favourites Korn, Chicago stars Disturbed, the recently reunited Mercyful Fate, California's own, Deftones and pop punk stars The Offspring. The festival will take place across four days from 18th-21st of June.
The lineup (in alphabetical order) is now as follows: More...
Iron Maiden, Kiss And SOAD To Headline Download
The organisers of the Download festival, the biggest rock and metal event in Great Britain, have announced that the 2020 edition will be headlined by Kiss, Iron Maiden and System Of A Down. A statement from the organisers reads as follows:
"Downloaders, the day is finally here - your first Download Festival 2020 lineup announcement is here! We couldn’t be more stoked to reveal that your headliners will be... KISS, Iron Maiden, and System Of A Down!
"Not only that, but NINE more bands will also be coming to rock the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, including Deftones, Korn, The Offspring, and Disturbed! Download 2020 takes place on 12th-14th June and tickets are on sale now, so make sure you grab em!"
The first batch of bands in full:
Kiss (Headliner)
Iron Maiden (Headliner)
System Of A Down (Headliner)
The Offspring
Deftones
Korn
Disturbed
Gojira
Alestorm
Black Veil Brides
Of Mice And Men
Daughtry
Deftones Vocalist Chino Moreno Premieres New Song
Deftones singer Chino Moreno has contributed a new track entitled “Brief Exchange” to the “Dark Nights: Metal” soundtrack (DC Comics). A stream of that track has been premiered below.
Will Haven Debut New Track “El Sol”
Will Haven debut their new track “El Sol“, featuring a guest turn from Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter. The song comes from their new effort “Muerte“, which is out March 23rd on minus HEAD Records.
Says guitarist Jeff Irwin of “El Sol“: More...