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Deftones Back in the Saddle With Western-Themed 'Swerve City' Video

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:34:50 +0000

Deftones teased audiences with a Western-flavored lyric video for ‘Swerve City’ last month and they’ve kept the theme going for the song’s official music video. In the clip, which just debuted at Noisey.com, an attractive young woman and her trusty horse gallop through the dusty desert plains and cactus-filled mountains under a big bright sky [...]

Deftones Pay Tribute To Kriss Cross' Chris Kelly with "Jump" Tribute [Video]

Wes Styles — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:30:19 +0000

Thursday came word of the death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly. Though the reasons for his death are not known as the time of this posting, it was a sad day in the music world. Who doesn’t remember the young rap duo singing “Kris Kross will make jump, jump”? Deftones were on stage Thursday night [...]

Slipknot, Deftones, Corey Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister + More Win 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:37:01 +0000

The fans ultimately had the final say and in the end it's fitting that the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards spread the wealth when it came to the night's top categories. Deftones, Corey Taylor and Slipknot were among the evening's top honorees.

Chi Cheng's Family Announces Gathering to Honor Deftones Bassist's Memory

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:36:07 +0000

Even though he passed just last week, the family of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been very aware of the love generated by the musician around the world. As such they are staging a gathering this weekend where fans, friends and peers are invited to come celebrate his life.

Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:30:57 +0000

The rock world was saddened over the weekend to hear the news that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng had passed away. The musician died after spending four years in either a coma or semi-conscious state as the result of a devastating 2008 car accident. After reactions and condolences from many in the rock community, the first official statement from Deftones themselves came today via a message from the band's guitarist Stephen Carpenter.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:39:07 +0000

It is with true sadness that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away early Saturday morning (April 13) after a four-year battle to survive following a car crash in 2008. The 42-year-old musician had spent most of the time since the accident in a coma, briefly showing signs of consciousness on a couple [...]

Deftones Unleash Western-Flavored 'Swerve City' Lyric Video

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:00:15 +0000

Deftones are digging deeper into their ‘Koi No Yokan’ album with the release of a new lyric video for the song ‘Swerve City.’ The song, which follows ‘Tempest’ as the latest single off the disc, features Chino Moreno‘s equally meditative and aggressive vocals. As for the clip itself, the video finds old footage of a [...]

Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Linkin Park + More Reveal Record Store Day Release Plans

Chad Childers — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:00:46 +0000

Record Store Day (April 20) is fast approaching and a number of top hard rock bands have begun revealing what they plan to do to mark the occasion. Avenged Sevenfold are plotting a pair of limited edition exclusive releases. ‘Carry On’ will be available as a 12-inch vinyl picture disc. On one side is the [...]

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Deftones' Chino Moreno + Former Isis Members Complete First Palms Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:17:26 +0000

Deftones frontman Chino Moreno is a man of many projects and his latest finds him recording with several former members of the band Isis in a new group called Palms. The band has confirmed the completion of their self-titled debut album and the disc is now due June 25 through Ipecac Recordings.

Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones + More to Play 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:30:56 +0000

The 2013 Carolina Rebellion festival lineup has been announced and, of course, it's packed full of must-see bands. The North Carolina musical gathering with feature Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Rise Against, Volbeat and many more.

Deftones' Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band's Recent Albums

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:15:07 +0000

Deftones continue to receive plenty of acclaim for their 'Koi No Yokan' album, with the disc making many year-end Top 10 critics lists, including a No. 1 spot on Loudwire's 10 Best Rock Albums of 2012. But the success for the band is bittersweet as they've been doing it without the services of longtime bassist Chi Cheng, who has mostly been in a comatose state since his 2008 car accident.

Chi Cheng's Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:13:52 +0000

Four years have passed since Deftones bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a car accident which left him in a coma. Having only been in a partially conscious state since Feb. 2012, Chi is now able to spend his life out of a hospital despite many return trips due to various infections. In a long post by Chi's mother, she shares the latest on Chi's recovery, including a close call concerning oxygen deprivation.

Slash, Deftones, Tool + Stone Sour Join Ozzfest Japan Lineup

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:46:44 +0000

Ozzfest may leave quite an impression on Japan next year. The longtime hard rock and metal festival turned a few heads earlier this year when it was announced that Slipknot and Black Sabbath would headline the two-night destination festival in Japan. Now comes word that four more heavy hitters have signed on to play.

Frank Delgado Explains Process Of Recording New Deftones Album "Koi No Yokan" [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:33:33 +0000

For some reason they keep intrusting me to talk with rock stars on-air and this time I sit down with Frank of the Deftones. For some reason they keep intrusting me to talk with rock stars on-air and this time I sit down with Frank of the Deftones. I’m assuming Frank was calling form inside [...]

Deftones Perform 'Root' Live with Son of Ailing Bassist Chi Cheng

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:00:48 +0000

Ever since a November 2008 car accident, Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has mostly been in a coma. In the meantime, the band has continued to write and tour with replacement bassist Sergio Vega. Last night, though, Deftones came closer to having Chi back than they've been in nearly four years, as the band invited Chi's son Gabe onstage to perform with them in San Francisco.

Deftones Unleash 'Tempest' as First Official Single Off 'Koi No Yokan'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:00:55 +0000

Deftones got fans excited for one of 2012's most anticipated albums, 'Koi No Yokan,' by recently unleashing the awesome track 'Leathers.' Today happens to represent another monument for 'Koi No Yokan,' as Deftones have released 'Tempest' as the first official single from the album.

Deftones Perform New Song 'Rosemary' Live in Los Angeles

Chad Childers — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:31:17 +0000

Deftones are getting the itch to play, having booked a gig on short notice at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and dropping by the Warner Bros. ski lodge headquarters, also in L.A., for a Friday performance. During the latter event, an audience member managed to record a fairly decent audio quality version of a new [...]

System of a Down + Deftones Tease 2012 Tour Announcement

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:07:53 +0000

System of a Down and Deftones are teasing what looks to be a Monday (April 23) announcement of a joint North American tour. Hot on the heels of the news that they both will be playing Heavy MTL and Heavy T.O. festivals up in Canada this summer, it looks like more dates together are in the works, as the bands used their social media and online properties to drop obvious hints.

Deftones in Studio Working on a New Album

Chad Bowar — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:17 +0000

After reports a few weeks ago that Deftones were set to enter the studio in July, photos posted on their Twitter feed this week indicate they are already hard at work recording a new album.