Deftones

Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California, in 1988. They were formed by frontman Chino Moreno, lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter and drummer Abe Cunningham, with bassist Chi Cheng and keyboardist and turntablist Frank Delgado joining the lineup in 1990 and 1999, respectively.

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Deftones is an American alternative metal band that formed in Sacramento, California in 1988, initially started by frontman Chino Moreno, lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter, and drummer Abe Cunningham, with bassist Chi Cheng and keyboardist Frank Delgado joining later. The band is notable for blending heavy metal with atmospheric and experimental elements, helping shape the sound of alternative metal through their career.

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Musical artist.name: Deftones
Musical artist.image: Deftones2011.jpg
Musical artist.caption: Deftones performing at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in 2011; from left to right: Carpenter, Cunningham, Moreno, and Vega
Musical artist.image_size: 300
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Musical artist.origin: Sacramento, California, U.S.
Musical artist.discography: Deftones discography
Musical artist.years_active: 1988–present
Musical artist.current_members: Stephen Carpenter Abe Cunningham Chino Moreno Frank Delgado
Musical artist.past_members: Dominic Garcia Chi Cheng John Taylor Sergio Vega

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Official website: www.deftones.com
Image: Deftones - Pukkelpop 2009-003.jpg

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Contents

History
Early years (1988–1993)
''Adrenaline'' (1994–1996)
''Around the Fur'' (1997–1999)
''White Pony'' (2000–2002)
''Deftones'' (2002–2005)
''Saturday Night Wrist'' (2006–2007)
''Eros'' sessions, Cheng's car accident and Vega's arrival (2008–2009)
''Diamond Eyes'' (2010–2011)
''Koi No Yokan'' and Cheng's death (2012–2013)
''Gore'' (2014–2017)
''Ohms'' and Vega's departure (2017–2023)
''Private Music'' (2024–present)
Musical style, influences and legacy
Legacy
Side projects
Band members
Timeline
Discography
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
Sources
External links

After the lineup settled in 1994, Deftones secured a recording contract with Maverick Records, and subsequently released their debut album Adrenaline in 1995. Extensive touring and word-of-mouth promotion of the album helped Deftones garner a dedicated fan base. Their second album, Around the Fur (1997), was certified platinum in the US. The band found further success with their third album White Pony (2000), which marked a transition from their earlier, more aggressive sound into a more experimental direction; its track "Elite" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. Their self-titled fourth album was released in 2003 and debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200. Deftones' fifth studio album, Saturday Night Wrist (2006) was marred by creative tensions and personal issues within the band, some of which influenced its material.