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Deftones Back in the Saddle With Western-Themed 'Swerve City' Video

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:34:50 +0000

Deftones teased audiences with a Western-flavored lyric video for ‘Swerve City’ last month and they’ve kept the theme going for the song’s official music video. In the clip, which just debuted at Noisey.com, an attractive young woman and her trusty horse gallop through the dusty desert plains and cactus-filled mountains under a big bright sky [...]

Dillinger Escape Plan Deliver Bloody Set at 2013 Golden Gods With Special Guest Chino Moreno

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:53 +0000

TheÂ Dillinger Escape PlanÂ played a hard-hitting set at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods last night (May 2), with frontmanÂ Greg PuciatoÂ bleeding profusely from his forehead during the performance. Easily one of the night’s most intriguing guest appearances came whenÂ Deftones‘Â Chino MorenoÂ joined the band for a fully rocked out version ofÂ Depeche Mode‘s ‘Behind the Wheel.’ During the song, Puciato [...]

Slipknot, Deftones, Corey Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister + More Win 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:37:01 +0000

The fans ultimately had the final say and in the end it's fitting that the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards spread the wealth when it came to the night's top categories. Deftones, Corey Taylor and Slipknot were among the evening's top honorees.

Deftones Ticket Winners Announced!

Z94 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:17 +0000

Congratulations to all the members of the Loyal, Royal Z94 Army who scored FREE TICKETS to the SOLD OUT Deftones concert in OKC at the Diamond Ballroom this Sunday (04-28-13) The Deftones will be sharing the bill with special guest Everybody Panic! It's gonna be one hell of a show!

Edgefest 2013 Ticket Winners Announced!

Z94 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:56 +0000

Congratulations to all the members of the Loyal, Royal Z94 Army who scored FREE TICKETS to Edgefest 2013 thanks to Z94 the ‘Concert Connection’ and A.E.G Live! This year's Edgefest is this Saturday, April 27th 2013 (04-27-13) at the Pizza Hut Park, F.C. Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

Chi Cheng's Family Announces Gathering to Honor Deftones Bassist's Memory

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:36:07 +0000

Even though he passed just last week, the family of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been very aware of the love generated by the musician around the world. As such they are staging a gathering this weekend where fans, friends and peers are invited to come celebrate his life.

Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:57:57 +0000

The rock world was saddened over the weekend to hear the news that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng had passed away. The musician died after spending four years in either a coma or semi-conscious state as the result of a devastating 2008 car accident. After reactions and condolences from many in the rock community, the first official statement from Deftones themselves came today via a message from the band's guitarist Stephen Carpenter.

Deftones' Chi Cheng Dies: Rockers Pay Tribute

Chad Childers — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:13:23 +0000

The music world has lost one of its most talented performers as Deftones bassist Chi Cheng sadly passed away Saturday (April 13) at the age of 42. Cheng had been in a coma following a serious auto accident in 2008 and had been in a semi-conscious state for periods ever since.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:39:07 +0000

It is with true sadness that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away early Saturday morning (April 13) after a four-year battle to survive following a car crash in 2008. The 42-year-old musician had spent most of the time since the accident in a coma, briefly showing signs of consciousness on a couple [...]

Deftones Unleash Western-Flavored 'Swerve City' Lyric Video

Chad Childers — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:13:48 +0000

Deftones are digging deeper into their ‘Koi No Yokan’ album with the release of a new lyric video for the song ‘Swerve City.’ The song, which follows ‘Tempest’ as the latest single off the disc, features Chino Moreno‘s equally meditative and aggressive vocals. As for the clip itself, the video finds old footage of a [...]

Win Free Tickets to see the Deftones Live in OKC!

Critter — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:08:15 +0000

The Deftones are coming to Oklahoma City, OK. to the Diamond Ballroom on (04-28-13) Sunday, April 28th 2013 Sharing the bill with special guest Everybody Panic. Z94 the ‘Concert Connection’ and DCF Concerts has your shot at scoring FREE TICKETS to this SOLD OUT SHOW!

Score Free Tickets to see Bush + Deftones and More at Edgefest 2013

Critter — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:10:55 +0000
Z94 the ‘Concert Connection’ and A.E.G Live has your shot at scoring FREE TICKETS to Edgefest 2013 Saturday, April 27th 2013 (04-27-13) at the Pizza Hut Park, F.C. Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas. This year’s line-up includes: Bush, Deftones, Phoenix, Paramore, AWOLNATION, The Airborne Toxic Event, Fitz & The Tantrums, Atlas Genius, Capital Cities, Youngblood [...]

Gojira's Joe Duplantier: Dream Tour Mates Would Be Tool, Deftones + Meshuggah

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:46:40 +0000
French metal outfitÂ Gojira started 2013 off in a big way with a headlining North American tour that featured support from the Devin Townsend Project and the Atlas Moth. When we caught up with Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier at the tour’s final stop, a sold-out show at New York City’s Irving Plaza, he named some acts [...]

Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, Linkin Park + More Reveal Record Store Day Release Plans

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:29:46 +0000
Record Store Day (April 20) is fast approaching and a number of top hard rock bands have begun revealing what they plan to do to mark the occasion. Avenged Sevenfold are plotting a pair of limited edition exclusive releases. ‘Carry On’ will be available as a 12-inch vinyl picture disc. On one side is the [...]

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Deftones' Chino Moreno + Former Isis Members Complete First Palms Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:17:26 +0000

Deftones frontman Chino Moreno is a man of many projects and his latest finds him recording with several former members of the band Isis in a new group called Palms. The band has confirmed the completion of their self-titled debut album and the disc is now due June 25 through Ipecac Recordings.

Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones + More to Play 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:47:56 +0000

The 2013 Carolina Rebellion festival lineup has been announced and, of course, it's packed full of must-see bands. The North Carolina musical gathering with feature Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Rise Against, Volbeat and many more.

Deftones' Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band's Recent Albums

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:50:07 +0000

Deftones continue to receive plenty of acclaim for their 'Koi No Yokan' album, with the disc making many year-end Top 10 critics lists, including a No. 1 spot on Loudwire's 10 Best Rock Albums of 2012. But the success for the band is bittersweet as they've been doing it without the services of longtime bassist Chi Cheng, who has mostly been in a comatose state since his 2008 car accident.

Chi Cheng's Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:13:52 +0000

Four years have passed since Deftones bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a car accident which left him in a coma. Having only been in a partially conscious state since Feb. 2012, Chi is now able to spend his life out of a hospital despite many return trips due to various infections. In a long post by Chi's mother, she shares the latest on Chi's recovery, including a close call concerning oxygen deprivation.

Slash, Deftones, Tool + Stone Sour Join Ozzfest Japan Lineup

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:46:44 +0000

Ozzfest may leave quite an impression on Japan next year. The longtime hard rock and metal festival turned a few heads earlier this year when it was announced that Slipknot and Black Sabbath would headline the two-night destination festival in Japan. Now comes word that four more heavy hitters have signed on to play.