Also known as: デフトーンズ, deftones
An American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California, in 1988.
The band's most well-known lineup consisted of:
- Chino Moreno (vocalist)
- Stephen Carpenter (guitarist)
- Frank Delgado (keyboardist and samplist)
- Abe Cunningham (drummer)
- Chi Cheng (bassist)
Deftones are known for their heavy, experimental sound, which blends elements of metal, rock, and shoegaze with atmospheric textures and haunting melodies. They rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with albums like "Around The Fur" (1997) and "White Pony" (2000), which showcased their unique sound and earned them a dedicated fanbase.