Deftones Megathread, All Things Deftones

[lucasreis]

I wouldn't worry about Stef.

He and Chino have always fought over the direction of the band. White Pony was the point when they fought the most, and they ended up giving us a masterpiece. This clash of views is what sets them apart. Stef may be complaining but I know that this new record is going to be incredible. This tension is good.

 

[DeadPool2099]

I can't wait to listen to Gore all the way through. I've been a Deftones fan ever since 97. I remember going to my local mall and getting "Around the Fur" on cassette tape and loving it. I saw the Deftones in concert only once in Denver back in 2000. It was during their White Pony tour. The Concert rocked but Chinos live voice was kind of well meh.

I can't wait to hear the new album, since its supposed to have 8-string guitar. Chinos guitar, and Sergio playing a Fender Bass VI. I can kinda hear the bass on "Prayers/Triangles." I am also waiting for Eros to be released.

 

[lucasreis]

Seriously?

Damn... the Deftones are always making me pursue new instruments. I love the idea of having a Bass VI and I never knew Sergio was playing one. The Deftones were instrumental on my decision to go 8 string, maybe I'll have to buy one of these basses as well... lol

 

[Ralyks]

I'm surprised at this point Stef doesn't have some type of Meshuggah-esque side project for his Metal outlet.

 

[gogolXmogol]

I hope Stef will be able to influence the band development and contribute his part in full. He is truly an inspirational musician with outstanding ideas.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I'm surprised at this point Stef doesn't have some type of Meshuggah-esque side project for his Metal outlet.

If there's two projects that need to happen, it's Mick Thomson's death metal band, and this.

 

[wankerness]

Has he ever shown any aptitude for Meshuggah-style stuff? I can't think of a single Deftones song with a remotely difficult guitar part. I know he is a big Meshuggah fan, but has he ever played anything technical?

 

[lucasreis]

Rats! Rats! Rats! from Saturday Night Wrist is one of the most metal songs they ever put out and it has some fast parts. I think he was inspired by Meshuggah on that track.

 

[DeadPool2099]

Have you guys listened to Kush? That was kinda of a rap metal out let for Stephen with the former drummer Raymond and bassist Christian from Fear Factory. And B-real the vocalist from Cypress hill. Its too bad they never really released anything, except the tracks you can find on their myspace and youtube.

I think what makes Deftones Unique is using metal as the main ingredient but also using all these other genres of music. I wouldn't really be interested in them if they just full out Death Metal or something. Which don't get me wrong I love Death Metal. I just think the deftones have something unique. And I don't care what direction they go I will I will always listen to them. Let them experiment!.

Yeah it would interesting to hear Stephen in his own solo project. Without the restrictions of the Deftones.

 

[espdna]

one of the best shows i've ever seen
storms clouds roll in just as that 7 chuggs
crazy lightning, it poured, great atmosphere
awesome show.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/NxAOG3uducU

 

[Daf57]

From Facebook - new video?

 

[ChubbyEwok]

For those of you that don't know they posted tour dates for May.

http://www.deftones.com/tour

Got my tickets for the OKC show!

 

[Ben.Last]

Downside of living in their hometown: they haven't prioritized setting dates in the area for years.

 

[BrailleDecibel]

"Prayers/Triangles" and "Doomed User" got their live debut last night:

 

[ChubbyEwok]

Doomed User sounds pretty cool from what I can hear, but I'm sitting in a Starbucks with crappy wifi so I'll give it a proper listen when I get home.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I'm guessing Sergio used a Bass VI to record the album?

 

[ChubbyEwok]

I'm guessing Sergio used a Bass VI to record the album?

Yeah I remember reading a couple of interviews where they said that he used it to record his parts.

 

[wankerness]

What's the big deal about a Bass VI? Looking at the list of recordings it appeared on, it seems like it just sounds like a regular electric bass and that no one ever uses the top two strings.

 

[jwade]

My guess would be that the tighter string spacing would let him do some nice big chords to really thicken up some of his parts.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

It does look like he's playing chords in some parts.

On top of that, the pickups and shorter scale length give it a more unique tone compared to a standard bass.