Deftones

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Deftones’ Stef Carpenter to sit out of UK / European tour: “I’m just not ready to leave home and leave the country yet”

Stef Carpenter has announced that he’ll be replaced on guitar for Deftones’ upcoming UK and European dates by the band’s friend Lance, as he has “decided to remain playing domestically for now”.

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Deftones announce gig at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town next month

Deftones have announced an intimate London show with special guest grandson on June 13.

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Former Deftones bassist Sergio Vega announces new project

Having parted ways with Deftones, it has been confirmed that Sergio Vega has got some new stuff in the works…

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The return of ††† (Crosses): “We’re not scared to do things that are out of our zone”

Fresh from the release of their excellent new singles Initiation and Protection, Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez lift the lid on the return of ††† (Crosses) – from how they got here, to where they’re going next…

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††† (Crosses) are back with two new singles, Initiation and Protection

Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez’ experimental project ††† (Crosses) have returned with two new singles! Listen to Initiation and Protection right now.

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Longtime Deftones bassist Sergio Vega parts ways with the band

Sergio Vega has confirmed that he is no longer in Deftones, sharing in a video statement that, “I left the band in early last year…”

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Deftones launch official cannabis collection

Deftones' first cannabis drop – the Passenger Box – is available now in California.

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Deftones, Halsey, Gojira, Weezer and more nominated for GRAMMYs

The 2022 GRAMMY nominations are in – with the likes of Deftones, Halsey, Gojira and more featured in the best rock, metal and alternative categories…

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Why every metal and hardcore fan should consider going vegan

Members of Deftones, The Misfits, Arch Enemy and Cro-Mags explain how going vegan is the ultimate form of rebellion.

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Deftones celebrate Saturday Night Wrist 15th anniversary by sharing alternate artwork concept

Deftones have posted an alternate album cover for Saturday Night Wrist to celebrate the record's 15th anniversary.

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“Metal at its best…”: Our original 1997 review of Deftones’ Around The Fur

On October 28, 1997, Deftones released their incendiary second album Around The Fur and heavy music was never the same again…

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13 kickass horror soundtracks to amplify your Halloween

Sick and tired of Thriller? Sink your fangs into this collection of hard rock anthems and killer riffs from some of your favourite gore flicks…

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UFC 266: Watch Nick Diaz walk out to Deftones for first fight in six years

UFC fighter – and Deftones fan – Nick Diaz walked out to Ceremony from the band's latest album Ohms at UFC 266. Badass.

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Graspop Metal Meeting add 117 new artists to 2022 line-up

Deftones, Faith No More, A Day To Remember, Beartooth, Code Orange, Employed To Serve and loads more have been added to next year's Graspop Metal Meeting!

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The story of nu-metal in 14 songs

From great beginnings to glorious success, your 14-point map of how nu-metal changed the world…

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Missing links: 12 rock and metal albums that never were

In an alternate universe you could be listening to these lost and unreleased projects – from Slipknot and Green Day to Deftones and Metallica.

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Deftones’ Stef Carpenter to sit out of UK / European tour: “I’m just not ready to leave home and leave the country yet”

Deftones announce gig at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town next month

Former Deftones bassist Sergio Vega announces new project

The return of ††† (Crosses): “We’re not scared to do things that are out of our zone”

††† (Crosses) are back with two new singles, Initiation and Protection

Longtime Deftones bassist Sergio Vega parts ways with the band

Deftones launch official cannabis collection

Deftones, Halsey, Gojira, Weezer and more nominated for GRAMMYs

Why every metal and hardcore fan should consider going vegan

Deftones celebrate Saturday Night Wrist 15th anniversary by sharing alternate artwork concept

“Metal at its best…”: Our original 1997 review of Deftones’ Around The Fur

13 kickass horror soundtracks to amplify your Halloween

UFC 266: Watch Nick Diaz walk out to Deftones for first fight in six years

Graspop Metal Meeting add 117 new artists to 2022 line-up

The story of nu-metal in 14 songs

Missing links: 12 rock and metal albums that never were

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