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DEFTONES Officially Recruit Former MARILYN MANSON Bassist FRED SABLAN
DEFTONES have recruited Fred Sablan as their new touring bassist following the recent departure of Sergio Vega. Sablan made his live debut with the DEFTONES Thursday night (April 14) at the opening concert of the band’s spring 2022 U.S. tour at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in Portland, Oregon. Sablan is best known […]
Former Deftones bassist Sergio Vega announces new project
After celebrating two GRAMMY nominations this weekend (see below), former Deftones bassist Sergio Vega – who announced last month that he parted ways with the group – has confirmed that he’s already busy working on new projects. According to a press release, Sergio plans to work ‘with multiple talented and acclaimed artists’ for this new venture, which […]
“Passenger” Remix by Mike Shinoda wins Grammy + Deftones interviews @ Grammy’s Red Carpet 2022
At the 64th annual Grammy Awards, Deftones, Dream Theater, Gojira, Mastodon and Rob Zombie were all nominated in the Best Metal Performance category. Deftones’s “Ohms” didn’t win a Grammy this time, instead, Linkin Park’s frontman – Mike Shinoda – took Deftones’ name again to the records by winning the Best Remixed Recording category with a […]
Deftones cancel shows in Ukraine and Russia
Deftones have announced that “with deep regret”, they are cancelling their scheduled tour dates in Ukraine and Russia for this July, amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” “We’re hoping we’ll be able to return to play soon,” […]
DEFTONES Frontman’s CROSSES Releases Two New Songs, ‘Initiation’ And ‘Protection’
††† (CROSSES) — DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno‘s project with FAR guitarist Shaun Lopez — has released two new songs, “Initiation” and “Protection”. Check them out below. Last December, Lopez confirmed that ††† (CROSSES) had signed a new deal with Warner Records. Three months ago, ††† (CROSSES) dropped its cover of Q Lazzarus‘s “Goodbye Horses” as […]
DEFTONES Part Ways With Longtime Bassist SERGIO VEGA
DEFTONES have parted ways with their longtime bassist Sergio Vega. The 51-year-old musician, who officially joined DEFTONES in 2009, confirmed his exit Tuesday night (March 8), just days after a new photo of the band without him emerged online on various digital service providers (see below). In a video message posted to his Instagram, Sergio […]
DEFTONES Bassist SERGIO VEGA Is Selling Music Gear Used On Albums And Tours
The official Sergio Vega Reverb shop has launched, allowing fans of the DEFTONES and QUICKSAND bassist a chance to purchase basses, guitars, and more music gear from throughout Vega’s career. Gear in the shop includes: * A Fractal Axe FX-II and Axe FX-II XL+ dual setup, complete with labeled Fractal Foot Controllers, that Vega used […]