Concert: Deftones (1998) live at TMF Live | The Music Factory

Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California in 1988 by Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, and Abe Cunningham. They are known for their experimental sound, often compared to Radiohead but in a metal context. The band’s lineup solidified in 1993 with the additions of Chi Cheng and later Frank Delgado. Their debut album, “Adrenaline,“ released in 1995, laid the groundwork for their growing fanbase through extensive touring and word-of-mouth promotion. Their follow-up album, “Around the Fur“ (1997), achieved chart success and RIAA certification. Deftones reached a new height with their third album, “White Pony“ (2000), which ventured into more experimental territories and earned them a Grammy Award, as well as platinum certification in the United States. Despite continued critical success, their subsequent albums, including the self-titled “Deftones“ (2003) and “Saturday Night Wrist“ (2006), faced challenges, including