

After jamming together several times as teenagers, the trio secured Chi Cheng as their bassist, who since his death in a RTC in 2013, has been replaced by Sergio Vega.Īs well as producing several critically acclaimed albums, the band have a Grammy Award under their belt for Best Metal Performance in 2001, for their song Elite. Carpenter is an old school friend of Chino Moreno and Abe Cunningham, respectively the vocalist and lead guitarist, and the drummer of Deftones. From humble beginnings, it’s incredible to see the journey that the band have made, with Stephen Carpenter, guitarist of the band, teaching himself the instrument when confined to a wheelchair at the age of 15 after a road traffic accident. We're still independent in this country.Over the last 30 years, Deftones have released seven studio albums, including three platinum, and one gold certificate for their best selling self-titled album.

They've not the sort of label who'd drop a band if their first album doesn't sell too well. The great thing about Maverick is that they've only got about 15 acts and they've taking us as a priority. "Don't you feel sick to the stomach knowing that you're "labelmates" with Alanis Morissette?" Matthew grins "Not really, they've got Deftones and i really love Deftones.


Muse have played the riff's to Deftones song's 'Headup', 'My Own Summer (Shove it)' & 'Bored' live at concerts in various occasions.".our favourite bands are from USA: Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, we are huge Deftones fans." During an interview for the Frech division of the Rock Sound magazine Matt stated:.Matt Bellamy loves Deftones' "Around the Fur" album.On July of 1999 Matt Bellamy & Chris mentioned Deftones as one of their five "all time" favorite bands*.Muse supported them at Ilha do Ermal Festival 2000.Their infleunce can be heard on heavier tracks like the Small Print and Dead Star.When signed on Maverick records, Muse & Deftones were "labelmates".Their most recent studio album, Gore, was released on April 2016. They have released eight albums to date, with three Platinum (Adrenaline, White Pony, Around the Fur) and one Gold certification (Deftones). Since Chi Cheng's passing in 2013 Sergio Vega has become a full member as the band's bassist. The band consists of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988.
