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After the release of Adrenaline, Deftones faced hostile audiences and honed their chops the hard way
By Metal Hammer published
This Sacramento band were clearly destined for greatness in 1996 – even if some people didn't quite understand what they were doing

The 30 best metal albums of the decade (so far)
By Metal Hammer published
From legends like Iron Maiden and Metallica to rising stars such as Bloodywood and Spiritbox, these are the metal albums that have defined the 2020s so far

"I was kicked out of Deftones' show for being too aggressive. I was like, 'I used to be in this band!'"
By Dave Everley published
Dominic Garcia was Deftones' original bassist, but a misunderstanding ended his tenure long before they'd eventually blow up

Papa Roach have just named the best nu metal songs of all time – and, yes, one of them picked Last Resort
By Matt Mills published
No false modesty here

The surprising story behind the Deftones song the band hate - but became a massive hit
By Stephen Hill published
Its video is iconic and its impact undeniable, but this Deftones classic has a slightly confused legacy

AFI, Mannequin Pussy, Ecca Vandal join Deftones-headlined Outbreak / All Points East bill
By Paul Brannigan published
AFI to make long-awaited UK return on stacked London festival bill also featuring Idles, Interpol and more

Deftones get hot and heavy at first UK show of 2026
By Rich Hobson published
TikTok, baddiecore and the nu metal renaissance: Deftones are finally getting their dues

Seven classic metal albums you forgot came out in 2016
By Merlin Alderslade published
From some French metal titans reaching a new peak to incredible bands we wish were still making records, here are some albums that blew our tiny minds ten years ago
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