DEFTONES To Release 'Eros', Chi Cheng's Very Last Recordings With The Band!

According to www.blabbermouth.net, the DEFTONES plan on releasing 'Eros' in the near future. 'Eros' is the very last record featuring their original bassist Chi Cheng, who passed away recently (details HERE). The band was actually finalizing the record, when Chi suffered life threatening injuries following a November 2008 car crash that eventually costed him his life. Chino Moreno had just left the studio after recording his vocal tracks for 'Eros' and was about half-way done with all songs on the album when the accident occurred.

Following the accident, the band decided to not release the album because they wanted to release a better record. They then recruited Sergio Vega (ex-QUICKSAND) to play bass, with whom they have released two albums: 2010's 'Diamond Eyes' and 2012's 'Koi No Yokan'. Chi's last record with the band is 2006's 'Saturday Night Wrist'.

Here in an interview that Artisan News conducted with Chino at the "Black Carpet", during the fifth edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards. Chino talks in detail about 'Eros'.



The DEFTONES recently unleashed a brand NEW video for their song "Swerve City", a song taken from their latest album 'Koi No Yokan' (legal download available HERE). You can watch the video for "Swerve City" HERE!


Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

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Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
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One Love For Chi

DEFTONES Premiere Video For "Swerve City" & We Have It!

The DEFTONES have unleashed a brand NEW video for their song "Swerve City", a song taken from their latest album 'Koi No Yokan' (legal download available HERE). You can watch the video for "Swerve City" below, courtesy of Noisey!

One week ago, 'Koi No Yokan' scored the Golden God award for "Album Of The Year" during the fifth edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA.

As previously reported, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday, April 13, at a Sacramento, CA hospital. As we all know, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).



Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

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Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

Stephen from DEFTONES releases statement about the passing of Chi Cheng (RIP)

In case you missed this, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday, April 13, in a Sacramento, CA hospital. As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

His DEFTONES bandmate and friend Stephen Carpenter has made a statement in behalf of the band:

"There are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares to the loss everyone feels. There will be a hole in our lives where Chi once was. But that will be filled everyday with all of our love and memories we all have in our heart. He will always be here because of love. It's time we all give our love and best, and do our best to love. Especially ourselves, Chi would want that for everyone. All our healing will begin with love. I love you, Chi."

- Stephen, for Deftones



Read Chi's last blog entries HERE!

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.
 
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DEFTONES Fans: Public Memorial For Our Brother Chi Cheng (RIP) Announced!

As announced over the weekend, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday morning at 3 AM in a Sacramento, CA hospital. As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

 Chi's family have just announced a public memorial for all of his fans to come and celebrate his legacy. Here is a note from Chi's mom: 

"Dear One Love Family, 

We’d love for you to join the Cheng family on Sunday April 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM for a One Love Family gathering at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton, CA on Eight mile road and i5 at the pavilion. Parking is $6 per car. Bring your own drinks etc. They have picnic tables and BBQ pits if you want to bring food. 

Your outpouring of love and condolences is so very appreciated. Please come join the family as we pay a tribute of love to our dear Chi.  

Love always,"

- Mom J, Chi & the Cheng Gang

Read Chi's last blog entries HERE!

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.
 
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The Chi Cheng DEFTONES Tribute Interview!

As announced over the weekend, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday morning at 3 AM in a Sacramento, CA hospital. As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

The great folks from Artisan News, have released the "CHI CHENG DEFTONES DEATH TRIBUTE INTERVIEW". During this uncut and previously unreleased interview, you can see what a cool and sweet dude Chi was. Man, he will be missed!



Read Chi's last blog entries HERE!

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.
 
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Chi Cheng's Final Blog Before The Tragic Accident That Ended His Life

As announced over the weekend, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday morning at 3 AM in a Sacramento, CA hospital. As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

Oneloveforchi.com has just posted Chi's very final blog entries that he posted on the DEFTONES blog before his accident. Here is te very last blog entry from Chi. Read on...


TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008: Cheng Checks In

"Hello Campers,

I've been on a personal hiatus and I apologize fer my absence. We've been locked into the studio as you know and are finishing the drum tracks on a song tentatively called "Trempest." Its heavy as fuck with a shitload of groove 'n even though its been driving me crazy as it runs through my insomniatic brain, I am really excited! I always say this shit but I truly believe this album to be well worth the wait and appreciate all your support and kind loyalty. The idea of finishing the album and getting out to play in front of y'all is a nice light at the end of my tunnel. We intend to tour extensively so don't fret. On a person note, I've been holding up 'n out. Went to a tattoo convention to support my boys at hard luck and many many other friends. If your wondering "does he always have more tattoo's than last time I saw him?" - yes, I do. I want to thank anyone who has gotten a tone tat and say it is amazingly flattering. I have finished reading Matt Ruffs "Bad Monkey" and am reading Thomas Pynchons "V-A" book on the history of civilization, and some more Buddhist literature. Took my son to see Iron Man and really enjoyed it. Hit an "X" dead center at 50 yards with my sig pistol. Clean my house, work on music and a little writing and lovin' on Colleen, Gabe and the dogs. Hope to see you all very soon!

My deepest respect as always
 
- Chi

P.S. I will now throw the band under the bus and let you know that we are all online playing full tilt poker for fake money. I go by "chetcheng," Chino goes by "chinote," Stef goes by "dodoubleg," and I think and frank is "fmdee." Abe doesn't play games, sorry. If you feel so inclined come 'n see if you can take our money."

Read the rest of Chi's blog entries HERE!

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.
 
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Former DEFTONES Bassist Chi Cheng Passes Away At The Young Age Of 42 - Rock In Peace!

We have some very sad news to report. Former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died last night at 3 AM in a Sacramento, CA hospital. His mother made the official announcement on Oneloveforchi.com.

"Our dearest Family,

This is the hardest thing to write to you. Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing. I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you. He was taken to the emergency [sic] room and at 3 AM today his heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with me singing songs he liked in his ear.

He fought the good fight.You stood by him sending love daily. He knew that he was very loved and never alone. I will write more later. I will be going through the oneloveforchi (website) and any other information may not be reliable. If you have any stories or messages to share please send them to the onelove site. Please hold Mae and Ming and the siblings and especially Chi’s son, Gabriel in your prayers. It is so hard to let go.

With great love and “Much Respect!" Mom J (and Chi)

"Rest In Peace, Chi Chen" - Chino Moreno


As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.





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DEFTONES To Release Different Versions Of 'Koi No Yokan' On Vinyl!

This just in: The DEFTONES have announced that they will be releasing several different vinyl editions of their brand NEW album "Koi No Yokan", on January 22. The four configurations are:

- A standard retail version pressed on 140-gram black vinyl (3,000 units)
- A direct-to-consumer version on 180-gram black vinyl with foil-stamped numbered jackets (1,000 units)
- An international edition pressed on 180-gram vinyl
- An exclusive edition sold through Hot Topic retailers pressed on 140-gram clear-colored vinyl (1,500 units).

As previously announced, the DEFTONES are hitting the road this March in support of 'Koi No Yokan' (one of the best records of 2012). It has been announced that PERIPHERY will serve as direct support during the entire tour. Here is the complete itinerary:

- 3/1: Toronto, CA at Kool Haus
- 3/3: Montreal, CA at Metropolis

- 3/4: Rochester, NY at Main Street Armory
- 3/5: Boston, MA at House of Blues
- 3/6: Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre
- 3/9: New York, NY at Terminal 5
- 3/10: Montclair, NJ at Wellmont Theatre
- 3/12: Stroudsburg, PA at The Sherman Theatre
- 3/13: Norfolk, VA at The Norva
- 3/15: Charlotte, NC at Fillmore Charlotte
- 3/16: Myrtle Beach, SC at House of Blues
- 3/17: Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
- 3/19: Miami, FL at Fillmore Miami Beach
- 3/21: St. Petersburg, FL at Jannus Live!
- 3/22: Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
- 3/23: Mobile, AL at Soul Kitchen
- 3/25: Baton Rouge, LA at The Varsity Theatre
- 3/26: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheater
- 3/27: Pharr, TX Pharr at Entertainment Center
- 3/29: Austin, TX ACL at Live at the Moody Theater
- 3/30: Houston, TX at Bayou Music Center

Related links:
Deftones Official Site
Periphery on Facebook

The DEFTONES To Bring PERIPHERY On The Road With Them - Details Available!

As previously announced, the DEFTONES are hitting the road this March in support of 'Koi No Yokan' (one of the best records of 2012). It has been announced that PERIPHERY will serve as direct support during the entire tour. Here is the complete itinerary:

- 3/4: Rochester, NY at Main Street Armory
- 3/5: Boston, MA at House of Blues
- 3/6: Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre
- 3/9: New York, NY at Terminal 5
- 3/10: Montclair, NJ at Wellmont Theatre
- 3/12: Stroudsburg, PA at The Sherman Theatre
- 3/13: Norfolk, VA at The Norva
- 3/15: Charlotte, NC at Fillmore Charlotte
- 3/16: Myrtle Beach, SC at House of Blues
- 3/17: Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
- 3/19: Miami, FL at Fillmore Miami Beach
- 3/21: St. Petersburg, FL at Jannus Live!
- 3/22: Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
- 3/23: Mobile, AL at Soul Kitchen
- 3/25: Baton Rouge, LA at The Varsity Theatre
- 3/26: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheater
- 3/27: Pharr, TX Pharr at Entertainment Center
- 3/29: Austin, TX ACL at Live at the Moody Theater
- 3/30: Houston, TX at Bayou Music Center

Related links:
Deftones Official Site
Periphery on Facebook 

DEFTONES Announce 2013 U.S. Tour; List Includes Makeup New York City Show!

As previously announced, the DEFTONES have a NEW album entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and it is definitely one of the best records of 2012. In celebration of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES have announced a NEW batch of tour dates:

"Deftones are pleased to announce North American tour dates in March 2013. Pre-sale tickets are now available to purchase at the link below. General on-sale is Friday, December 21st."

 

Full tour dates below:

- 3/4: Rochester, NY at Main Street Armory
- 3/5: Boston, MA at House of Blues
- 3/6: Huntington, NY at Paramount Theatre
- 3/9: New York, NY at Terminal 5
- 3/10: Montclair, NJ at Wellmont Theatre
- 3/12: Stroudsburg, PA at The Sherman Theatre
- 3/13: Norfolk, VA at The Norva
- 3/15: Charlotte, NC at Fillmore Charlotte
- 3/16: Myrtle Beach, SC at House of Blues
- 3/17: Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
- 3/19: Miami, FL at Fillmore Miami Beach
- 3/21: St. Petersburg, FL at Jannus Live!
- 3/22: Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
- 3/23: Mobile, AL at Soul Kitchen
- 3/25: Baton Rouge, LA at The Varsity Theatre
- 3/26: Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheater
- 3/27: Pharr, TX Pharr at Entertainment Center
- 3/29: Austin, TX ACL at Live at the Moody Theater
- 3/30: Houston, TX at Bayou Music Center

 

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES: Full Album Stream Of 'Koi No Yokan' Available Right Here, Right Now!

As previously announced, the DEFTONES have a NEW album entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and it will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES are currently trekking around the world, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour will conclude on the West Coast mid November.

Right now, you can crank the entire album HERE (courtesy of Rolling Stone)! The group worked again with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 2010's 'Diamond Eyes' and has also worked on albums by RUSH and FOO FIGHTERS.

DEFTONES 'Koi No Yokan' tracklisting:

01. Swerve City
02. Romantic Dreams
03. Leathers
04. Poltergeist
05. Entombed
06. Graphic Nature
07. Tempest
08. Gauze
09. Rosemary
10. Goon Squad
11. What Happened To You?
 

DEFTONES on tour:

Nov 09 - Maquinaria Festival - Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nov 11 - Maquinaria Festival - Las Vizacachas in Santiago, Chile
Nov 14 - Palladium Ballroom in Dallas, TX
Nov 15 - Sunken Gardens in San Antonio, TX
Nov 17 - The Marquee in Tempe, AZ
Nov 18 - House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Nov 19 - House of Blues in San Diego, CA
Nov 21 - Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA
Feb 15  - Barrowland in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Feb 16  - Rock City in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Feb 18  - Manchester Academy in Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 19  - O2 Academy in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Feb 20  - O2 Academy Brixton in London, United Kingdom
Feb 22  - Le Trianon in Paris, France
Feb 23  - Le Trianon in Paris, France
Feb 25  - Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg, Germany
Feb 26  - Huxleys in Berlin, Germany

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES Reveal Album Artwork, Tracklisting & Audio Samples For 'Koi No Yokan'!

As previously reported, the DEFTONES have announced that their NEW album is entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES will be going on a nationwide headlining trek, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour kicks off on October 9th in Ventura, CA and will conclude on the West Coast mid November. Tickets on sale next Friday, September 7 via Ticketmaster.com. Full tour itinerary can be seen below.

Right now, you can crank audio samples of all the tracks that will appear on 'Koi No Yokan' at Amazon.fr. The group worked again with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 2010's 'Diamond Eyes' and has also worked on albums by RUSH and FOO FIGHTERS.

DEFTONES 'Koi No Yokan' tracklisting:

01. Swerve City
02. Romantic Dreams
03. Leathers
04. Poltergeist
05. Entombed
06. Graphic Nature
07. Tempest
08. Gauze
09. Rosemary
10. Goon Squad
11. What Happened To You?
 

DEFTONES on tour:

10/29/2012 - Boston, MA - HOB Boston (postponed)
10/30/2012 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 (postponed)
Nov 06 - Maquinaria Festival - Jockey Club in Asuncion, Paraguay
Nov 09 - Maquinaria Festival - Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nov 11 - Maquinaria Festival - Las Vizacachas in Santiago, Chile
Nov 14 - Palladium Ballroom in Dallas, TX
Nov 15 - Sunken Gardens in San Antonio, TX
Nov 17 - The Marquee in Tempe, AZ
Nov 18 - House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV
Nov 19 - House of Blues in San Diego, CA
Nov 21 - Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA
Feb 15  - Barrowland in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Feb 16  - Rock City in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Feb 18  - Manchester Academy in Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 19  - O2 Academy in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Feb 20  - O2 Academy Brixton in London, United Kingdom
Feb 22  - Le Trianon in Paris, France
Feb 23  - Le Trianon in Paris, France
Feb 25  - Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg, Germany
Feb 26  - Huxleys in Berlin, Germany

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES: Forced To Postpone New York City & Boston Shows!

Hurricane Sandy strikes again! The Deftones have been forced to postpone their New York City and Boston shows due to the current weather conditions within the East Coast region of the United States. Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page earlier today:

"Due to complications from Hurricane Sandy, tonight's show in Boston, and tomorrow in New York are POSTPONED. Hang on to your tickets, as make-up dates will be announced very shortly. More to follow soon."

As previously reported, the DEFTONES have announced that their NEW album is entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES will be going on a nationwide headlining trek, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour kicks off on October 9th in Ventura, CA and will conclude on the West Coast mid November. Tickets on sale next Friday, September 7 via Ticketmaster.com. Full tour itinerary can be seen below.

DEFTONES Headline Tour (remaining tour dates):

10/29/2012 - Boston, MA - HOB Boston (postponed)
10/30/2012 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 (postponed)

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES: NEW Song "Tempest" Available For Your Listening Pleasure; Lyrics Available For You To Sing Along!

As previously reported, the DEFTONES have announced that their NEW album is entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES will be going on a nationwide headlining trek, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour kicks off on October 9th in Ventura, CA and will conclude on the West Coast mid November. Tickets on sale next Friday, September 7 via Ticketmaster.com. Full tour itinerary can be seen below.

Today, the band has unleashed another song out of 'Koi No Yokan'. Entitled "Tempest", this song definitely has the bands signature sound written all over it. Crank it now!

Deftones - Tempest by Deftones

"Tempest" Lyrics:

Take
Out the stories
They’ve put into your mind and brace
For the glory
As you stare into the sky.. The sky beneath
I know you can’t be tired..
Lay there
Stare at the ceiling
And switch back to your time just go ahead now try and taste it I know it should be ripe...thrust...ahead.
Turning in circles
Been caught in a stasis
The ancient arrival
Cut to the end
I’d like to be taken
Apart from the inside
Then spit through the cycle right to the end
I wonder just how you shaped it To get back to your prize...thrust..ahead
Turning in circles
Been caught in a stasis
The ancient arrival
Cut to the end
I’d like to be taken
Apart from the inside
Then spit through the cycle right to the end
Wake for the glory
I know you can’t be tired

"Tempest" from Deftones upcoming album KOI NO YOKAN. Single will be available October 9th. Album available November 13th.

DEFTONES Headline Tour:

10/9/2012 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
10/10/2012 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
10/12/2012 - Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom
10/13/2012 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/14/2012 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
10/16/2012 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
10/17/2012 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
10/19/2012 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10/20/2012 - Kansas City, MO - Harrah's
10/21/2012 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
10/23/2012 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
10/24/2012 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/26/2012 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
10/28/2012 -Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
10/29/2012 - Boston, MA - HOB Boston
10/30/2012 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES: NEW Song "Leathers" Available For Your Ear Buds To Smile!

As previously reported, the DEFTONES have announced that their NEW album is entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES will be going on a nationwide headlining trek, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour kicks off on October 9th in Ventura, CA and will conclude on the West Coast mid November. Tickets on sale next Friday, September 7 via Ticketmaster.com. Full tour itinerary can be seen below.

Today, the band has unleashed the first single out of 'Koi No Yokan' (legal download available HERE). Entitled "Leathers", this song definitely has the bands signature sound written all over it. Crank it now!



DEFTONES On Tour:

9/22/2012 - Irvine, CA - Epicenter Festival
9/23/2012 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival

Headline Tour:

10/9/2012 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
10/10/2012 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
10/12/2012 - Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom
10/13/2012 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/14/2012 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
10/16/2012 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
10/17/2012 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
10/19/2012 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10/20/2012 - Kansas City, MO - Harrah's
10/21/2012 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
10/23/2012 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
10/24/2012 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/26/2012 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
10/28/2012 -Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
10/29/2012 - Boston, MA - HOB Boston
10/30/2012 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

DEFTONES Announce NEW Album Title, Release Date & U.S. Tour!

    Photo by: Marv Watson

DEFTONES fans, we got awesome news! The band have just announced that their NEW album is entitled 'Koi No Yokan' and will be released on November 13th. In anticipation of the release of their seventh studio album, the DEFTONES will be going on a nationwide headlining trek, with special guest Scars On Broadway. The tour kicks off on October 9th in Ventura, CA and will conclude on the West Coast mid November. Tickets on sale next Friday, September 7 via Ticketmaster.com.

DEFTONES On Tour:

9/22/2012 - Irvine, CA - Epicenter Festival
9/23/2012 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival

Headline Tour:

10/9/2012 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
10/10/2012 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
10/12/2012 - Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom
10/13/2012 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/14/2012 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
10/16/2012 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
10/17/2012 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
10/19/2012 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10/20/2012 - Kansas City, MO - Harrah's
10/21/2012 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
10/23/2012 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
10/24/2012 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/26/2012 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
10/28/2012 -Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory
10/29/2012 - Boston, MA - HOB Boston
10/30/2012 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

As previously reported, on Friday, July 27, the DEFTONES performed at a private event at Warner Bros. Records in Burbank, California. During this special performance, they debuted two NEW songs called "Rosemary" and "Roller Derby". The as of yet entitled NEW DEFTONES album is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2012. The follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Diamond Eyes', released on May 4, 2010, is a lethal album for the DEFTONES and they know this. This is why once again they have lined up producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 'Diamond Eyes'.



Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

The DEFTONES Interviewed At SLIPKNOT's "KnotFest" About Their NEW Album!

Recently, Woody of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X chatted with the DEFTONES at SLIPKNOT's first-ever "KnotFest": the two-date Metal and Hard Rock festival that took place on August 17 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and August 18 in Somerset, Wisconsin. Here is what went down:



As previously reported, on Friday, July 27, the DEFTONES performed at a private event at Warner Bros. Records in Burbank, California. During this special performance, they debuted two NEW songs called "Rosemary" and "Roller Derby". The as of yet entitled NEW DEFTONES album is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2012. The follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Diamond Eyes', released on May 4, 2010, is a lethal album for the DEFTONES and they know this. This is why once again they have lined up producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 'Diamond Eyes'.

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Stay tuned for more DEFTONES news!

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

Watch Live Footage Of The DEFTONES Performing NEW Songs At Private Showcase!

This past Friday (July 27), DEFTONES performed at a private event at Warner Bros. Records in Burbank, California. During this special performance, they debuted two NEW songs called "Rosemary" and "Roller Derby". As previously reported, the as of yet entitled NEW DEFTONES album is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2012. The follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Diamond Eyes', released on May 4, 2010, is a lethal album for the DEFTONES and they know this. This is why once again they have lined up producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 'Diamond Eyes'.

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Don't forget that the DEFTONES and SYSTEM OF A DOWN are joining forces on what will be a series of live shows, that promise to be loud and dangerous! Here is the confirmed list of tour dates:

August 2, 2012: Susquehanna Bank Center – Philadelphia, PA*
August 4, 2012: PNC Center – Holmdel Township, NJ**
August 5, 2012: Nikon at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY**
August 7, 2012: Verizon Center - Washington, DC*
August 9, 2012: Comcast Center – Boston, MA*
August 11, 2012: Heavy MTL Festival -  Montreal, QC***
August 12, 2012: Heavy TO Festival – Toronto, ON***
August 14, 2012: DTE Energy Amphitheater – Detroit, MI*
August 15, 2012: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL**

The DEFTONES will also be part of SLIPKNOT's 'KnotFest'!

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

The DEFTONES Perform A Brand NEW Song & Chino Moreno Talks About The Direction Of The NEW Album!

As previously reported, the as of yet entitled NEW DEFTONES album is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2012. The follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Diamond Eyes', released on May 4, 2010, is a lethal album for the DEFTONES and they know this. This is why once again they have lined up producer Nick Raskulinecz, who also produced 'Diamond Eyes'.

Yesterday (Friday, July 27), DEFTONES performed at a private event at Warner Bros. Records in Burbank, California. During this special performance, they debuted a NEW song called "Rosemary". Here is an audio recording of "Rosemary":

Lead singer Chino Moreno told Billboard.com why the band got back to work faster than usual. "It was important that we wanted to not drag it out," he said. "We have a well-documented history of taking forever to make records. But with our last record, we did it in a really short, good amount of time, probably four or five months from the time we started writing until we finished it. For us, that was record time, so this time the idea was, 'Let's go in and start a record on this date and let's try to be finished by summertime and keep this work ethic we kind of stumbled upon on the last one,' and we did."

'Diamond Eyes' sold 62,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at the Number 6 position on The Billboard 200 chart. 'Diamond Eyes' was the deftones first album, since their bassist Chi Cheng had a horrific car accident on November 4, 2008. The accident left him in a comatose state. Sergio Vega recorded 'Diamond Eyes', toured with the band, and is back in the studio to record the bands seventh studio album.

Asked how the NEW DEFTONES disc sounds, Moreno told Billboard.com, "It's not a super fast or slow record. It's very dynamic. Some of my favorite things about DEFTONES are the dynamics. Yes, we're a heavy band, but we're not just in-your-face aggro the whole time, punching you in the face. There's a lot of aggression in some of the music, but there's also this very soothing element where there's a lot of soundscapes rather than attack, attack, attack the whole time. I understand that's a big part of our sound, but I really feel like we reached a peak on our dynamics on this record with those two qualities — the beauty of something and just straight, ruthless aggression."

Don't forget that the DEFTONES and SYSTEM OF A DOWN are joining forces on what will be a series of live shows, that promise to be loud and dangerous! Here is the confirmed list of tour dates:

August 2, 2012: Susquehanna Bank Center – Philadelphia, PA*
August 4, 2012: PNC Center – Holmdel Township, NJ**
August 5, 2012: Nikon at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY**
August 7, 2012: Verizon Center - Washington, DC*
August 9, 2012: Comcast Center – Boston, MA*
August 11, 2012: Heavy MTL Festival -  Montreal, QC***
August 12, 2012: Heavy TO Festival – Toronto, ON***
August 14, 2012: DTE Energy Amphitheater – Detroit, MI*
August 15, 2012: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL**

The DEFTONES will also be part of SLIPKNOT's 'KnotFest'!

Related links:
Deftones on iTunes
Deftones Official Site
Deftones on MySpace
Follow Deftones on Twitter
One Love For Chi

Serj Tankian: Italian press conference available for your viewing pleasure now!

Serj Tankian from SYSTEM OF A DOWN never lets his musical creativity rest. His latest musical project 'Harakiri' (his third solo album) was released on July 10th via Reprise Records/Serjical Strike. "Harakiri", sold nearly 12,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 29 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Tankian recently took part in a press conference in Italy. Watch it right now!



Don't forget to catch Tankian on the upcoming SYSTEM OF A DOWN tour with DEFTONES. Here are the tour dates:

August 2, 2012: Susquehanna Bank Center – Philadelphia, PA*
August 4, 2012: PNC Center – Holmdel Township, NJ**
August 5, 2012: Nikon at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY**
August 7, 2012: Verizon Center - Washington, DC*
August 9, 2012: Comcast Center – Boston, MA*
August 11, 2012: Heavy MTL Festival -  Montreal, QC***
August 12, 2012: Heavy TO Festival – Toronto, ON***
August 14, 2012: DTE Energy Amphitheater – Detroit, MI*
August 15, 2012: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL**

*Tickets go on sale at 10 AM May 4th.
**Tickets go on sale at 10 AM May 5th.
***Tickets now on sale.

Related links:
Serj Tankian's Official Site
SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Official Site
DEFTONES' Official Site