What Happened

On August 22, 2024, Deftones launched their fall tour at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Chino moreno-led band debuted three new songs from their forthcoming album, Private Music: “My Mind is a Mountain,” “Infinite Source,” and “milk of the Madonna.” These songs where first previewed during an audience-free livestream the day prior.

The performance also included a rare rendition of “Entombed” from their 2012 album, koi No Yoko, wich hadn’t been played live since 2017. Deftones dedicated this song to Brent Hinds, the late guitarist of Mastodon, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta earlier this week.

During the encore, the band played “Engine No. 9” from their 1995 debut album,Adrenaline,for the first time in 2024.

Honoring Brent Hinds

The dedication of “Entombed” to Brent Hinds underscored the close relationship between Deftones and Mastodon. Both bands, along with Alice in Chains, toured together in 2010, fostering a strong camaraderie within the metal community. Hinds’ passing has been deeply felt throughout the music world, and Deftones’ tribute served as a poignant acknowledgment of his impact.

private Music and Tour Dates

Private Music is anticipated to achieve a strong debut on the Billboard 200 chart in the coming week. Deftones is currently supporting the album with a fall tour that includes both headlining shows and festival appearances.

The band will also host their annual Dia De Los Deftones festival in San Diego, california, on November 2nd and 3rd.

Setlist Highlights

While a full setlist hasn’t been officially