The band found even further success with their third album, White Pony, in 2000.
The album and its singles reached chart positions, and the album was the band's first to receive certification from the RIAA. Their sophomore album, Around the Fur, was released in 1997. Promoting the album by touring exhaustively with other bands in the scene, Deftones managed to gain a dedicated fan base through word of mouth. After the lineup settled in 1993, the band secured a recording contract with Maverick Records, and subsequently released their debut album, Adrenaline, in 1995. Deftones have released eight albums since their inception. The band is known as one of the most experimental groups to have come from the alternative metal music scene. In 2008, Cheng was involved in an automobile accident that ended his stint with Deftones and eventually took his life in 2013. The lineup remained stable for fifteen years, with the exception of keyboardist and turntablist Frank Delgado being added in 1999. Cunningham replaced John Taylor, who had replaced Garcia after he had switched toĭeftones 2010 (image by: Mustafah Abdulaziz)ĭrums in 1990, and the bassist role had been filled by Chi Cheng. During the group's first five years, the band's lineup changed several times, but stabilized in 1993 when Cunningham rejoined the group after his departure in 1990. Formed in 1988, the band was founded by Chino Moreno (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Stephen Carpenter (lead guitar), Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion) and Dominic Garcia (bass). Overview Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California. Alternative metal, experimental rock, art metal, nu metal (early) 1988–present Maverick, Warner Bros., Reprise Phallucy, Team Sleep, Kush, Sol Invicto, Decibel Devils, Crosses, Palms, Quicksand, Far, Saudade Current members: Chino Moreno - Vocals / Rhythm Guitar (1988–present) Stephen Carpenter - Lead Guitar (1988–present) Abe Cunningham – Drums (1988–present) Frank Delgado – Samples, Keys (1999–present) Sergio Vega - Bass (2009–present) Past members: Chi Cheng - Bass (1990–2008) Dominic Garcia - Bass (1988–1990), Drums (1990-1991) John Taylor - Drums (1991–1993) Name: Origin: Genres: Years active: Labels: Associated acts:Ģ. Background information Deftones Sacramento, California, U.S.
So it’s not finished.Deftones live 2015 (image by: Eli Rebich)ġ. I was still working on it when Chi had his accident, and we kinda just halted everything. It’s probably more like what I was saying earlier, it has melodies and ideas, but no words yet. The rest of it is like-there’s probably vocals on it-but it’s definitely not finished. “There’s maybe like an EP’s worth of music that has vocals on it. The accident put Cheng into a coma that eventually led to his death a few years later. However, Deftones’ bassist and vocalist Chi Cheng had been involved in a major car accident, which caused the album to be put aside and never released. The album was first written and recorded back in 2008. The Deftones vocalist also mentioned how he understands that people are entitled to their own opinions but that they should be aware of the consequences that may come with vocally expressing those opinions.ĭuring Moreno’s time on The Peer Pleasure Podcast, he took the time to discuss the band’s shelved album Eros. But it’s not like I haven’t heard him go on his tangents before and it’s just like I’ll listen for two minutes and then I just can’t, you know what I mean? ‘Cause he’ll just go off into no man’s land.” “ still friends the way we were when we were kids. According to Moreno, they play music and have a blast while doing it. He went on to elaborate on how Carpenter’s beliefs have not affected the band when it comes to creating new music. probably doesn’t help being smoked out and all that stuff and whatever.” I will say that the weed probably has a ‘lil bit to do with his conspiracies and this and that and whatever, because he just, you know… And then probably sitting at home, just looking on whatever sites he looks at. But, it was actually tough for a minute, because obviously I’ve been friends with him since I was 10-years-old. Moreno has responded to his theory beliefs by stating, “I’m surprised he’s not more of a meme… I think there may be a couple. Since late 2020, Carpenter has been openly discussing is his anti-vax beliefs, flat earth beliefs and more. Carpenter has been extremely vocal on his thoughts regarding particular conspiracy theories. Chino Moreno of Deftones has shared his thoughts on fellow bandmate Stephen Carpenter’s controversial theories while sitting in on The Peer Pleasure Podcast with Dewey Halpus.
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