Latest Deftones News
HEALTH cover Deftones’ “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)”
February 12, 2024 By Nuno
Alternative Press has teamed up with HEALTH for an exclusive vinyl variant of their new album RAT WARS, limited to 500. Head to the AP Shop to snag yours. To get in the Valentine’s Day spirit, HEALTH have covered Deftones‘ 1998 hit “Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)” for the Spotify Singles series. Spotify also […]
Exploring Birdsong cover one of their “favourite songs of all time”, Deftones’ Diamond Eyes
November 2, 2023 By Nuno
Exploring Birdsong have just unveiled a gorgeous cover of Diamond Eyes. The trio call the Deftones classic one of their “favourite songs of all time”, and explain why they chose to rework it: “It really feels like a song that is within the same realm of what we try to do as a band too, which made it in […]
Deftones side project Crosses share two new singles
September 15, 2023 By Nuno
††† (Crosses), the electronic-rock project of Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez, are gearing up for the release of their first album in nine years, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. Along with the initial announcement, Crosses unleashed the album’s soaring yet concussive first single, “Invisible Hand,” and today they’re back […]
Deftones reveal line-up and details for 2023 Dia De Los Deftones
August 18, 2023 By Nuno
Deftones have revealed the line-up for their fourth annual Dia De Los Deftones festival – find all the details below. READ MORE: Deftones: “Even in our worst moments, we persevere” The 2023 edition of the event is due to take place at Petco Park in San Diego, California on Saturday, November 4. Headlined, hosted, and curated […]
Jacoby Shaddix says Papa Roach, KoRn and Deftones are “the next Metallicas”
July 21, 2023 By Nuno
Jacoby Shaddix has claimed that Papa Roach, KoRn and Deftones are “the next Metallicas”. During a recent interview with Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 (via Metal Hammer), the Papa Roach frontman explained: “We’re watching Metallica step into that Rolling Stones spot right now. And Foo Fighters are another one of those groups.” READ MORE: Metallica interview: […]
Billy Corgan meets Chino Moreno: Team Sleep and the Inspirational Riffs of the Smashing Pumpkins
May 22, 2023 By Nuno
In a recent episode of Zane Lowe’s podcast, Billy Corgan revealed a fascinating encounter he had with Chino Moreno, the lead vocalist of Deftones and frontman for the side project Team Sleep. The conversation shed light on the mutual admiration and creative connections between these two musicians. Corgan shared an intriguing story about attending a […]
Deftones mark 20th anniversary of self-titled album with new vinyl and merch
May 20, 2023 By Nuno
Deftones have marked the 20th anniversary of their self-titled album by releasing special new vinyl and merch. READ MORE: Deftones: “Even in our worst moments, we persevere” ‘Deftones’ came out in 2003, three years after the legendary, Platinum-selling ‘White Pony’, and featured the singles ‘Minerva’ and ‘Hexagram’. Celebrating its birthday, which lands today (May 20), Deftones […]