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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 Kross At Concert [VIDEO]

Maggie Meadows — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:57:24 +0000

If any band can understand a loss, the Deftones can. Chris Kelly of the 1990's rap duo Kriss Kross was found dead this past Wednesday. Shortly after the news broke, Deftones paid tribute to the artist on stage.

Chi Cheng, Deftones Bassist, Dies at 42

Tree Riddle — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:22:37 +0000

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who has been hospitalized since a devastating car accident in 2008, has passed on at the age of 42. Reports are rolling in that Cheng passed in a hospital at 3am after his heart suddenly stopped. Chi had an uphill battle ever since the injuries he sustained in a car accident [...]

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

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +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 Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band's Recent Albums

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:50:07 +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 17:13:52 +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 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:46:44 +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.

Video Flashback: Deftones, 'Minerva'

Anne Erickson — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:56:03 +0000

With Deftones’ new album, “Koi No Yokan,” hitting stores this Tuesday (Nov. 13), plus the fact the Banana is hooking you up with the album before it’s even out, I thought it would be an appropriate time to dig up my all-time favorite Deftones track!

Deftones' Chino Moreno Offers Update on His Many Side Projects

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:16:53 +0000

Chino Moreno is a busy man with a thirst for great music, and the Deftones vocalist says that while his band and the 'Koi No Yokan' album are his main priorities, he's also keeping himself occupied with various side projects in his spare time.

Deftones Unveil Lyric Video for 'Tempest'

Chad Bowar — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:21:34 +0000

As anticipation builds for the Nov. 13 release of ‘Koi No Yokan,’ Deftones have released a lyric video for the album’s first single ‘Tempest’ (watch below). The band has also launched a pre-order bundle for ‘Koi No Yokan’ that includes the album on CD, a digital copy of the album, a download of ‘Tempest,’ a ‘Koi [...]

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:55:14 +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 Post 'Koi No Yokan' Album Artwork + Discuss Musical Dynamics

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:52:13 +0000

Deftones are inching closer to a new album, and have now revealed the artwork for their 'Koi No Yokan' collection (posted to the left). The visually intriguing cover, which they debuted at their website and Facebook pages, appears to be mirrored sections of a dark room, with only a dulled green entryway and glowing orange floor lights reflecting back.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:02:33 +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 Release New Song 'Leathers' as Free Download + 'Koi No Yokan' Track Listing

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:11:43 +0000

It's a great day to be a Deftones fan! The eclectic rock band have announced the track listing for their hugely anticipated seventh full-length, 'Koi No Yokan.' Not only that, but Deftones are offering the new track 'Leathers' as a free download with no catch whatsoever on the band's website. It also can be heard in the player below.

Deftones' Chino Moreno Talks 'Koi No Yokan' and Keeping Bassist Chi Cheng in His Thoughts

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:01:36 +0000

In a new interview, Deftones frontman Chino Moreno speaks about the writing process for the band’s upcoming album ‘Koi No Yokan’ compared to various other releases and how he deals with the ailing state of his friend and bass player Chi Cheng.

Deftones Complete Recording New Album, Prepare for Cover Songs Session

Chad Childers — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:17:32 +0000

Deftones have put in the work, and now they’re going to have a little fun on top of it by recording a few cover songs. Singer Chino Moreno, interviewed by Minnesota radio station 93X prior to Knotfest, revealed that the group’s forthcoming album has been recorded and they’re now making plans for the covers.

Serj Tankian Talks System of a Down's Return and Summer Tour With Deftones

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:41:05 +0000

System of a Down kicked off a brief North American summer tour with Deftones last night (Aug. 2) in Camden, N.J. We recently caught up with System singer Serj Tankian to discuss his new solo album ‘Harakiri,’ but we were also able to squeeze in a few questions about System of a Down. Check out our quick Q&A with Tankian concerning the latest on System of a Down below:

Deftones Guitarists Finding Middle Ground for New Record

Chad Childers — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:21:02 +0000

The Deftones are closing in on a new record, and as the group ages, singer Chino Moreno says there are better and more collaborative relationships building within the band. He says in the latest issue of Revolver (via ThePrp), “It’s not like on some of our previous records where you can hear that Stephen [Carpenter] [...]

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng 'Improving' After Pneumonia Treatment

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:28:21 +0000

There’s good news to report concerning Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who appears to be improving after being admitted to the ICU late last week for pneumonia. In a new update at the OneLoveForChi.com website from the musician’s mother, it looks as though he’s responding to treatment. Momma J. says in a new update, “He looked [...]

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Currently Suffering From Pneumonia

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:50:23 +0000

Things just took a turn for the worse for Deftones bassist Chi Cheng. His family posted on the Oneloveforchi.com website that the musician has been diagnosed with pneumonia. Cheng, who has been in a partially conscious state since his involvement in a 2008 auto accident, just returned home after spending recovery time in New Jersey. [...]