Deftones
Sacramento heavy innovators whose sensual juxtaposition of crushing drop-tuned riffs and Chino Moreno’s ethereal, shoegaze-inflected croon redefined modern heavy music on Around the Fur and White Pony.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopChino Moreno
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Stephen Carpenter
Lead Guitar
Abe Cunningham
Drums
Frank Delgado
Keyboards, Turntables, Samples
⏳ Past Members (2)
Chi Cheng
Bass, Backing Vocals
Sergio Vega
Bass
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Deftones
Deftones emerged out of Sacramento, California, United States starting in 1988, contributing distinctive energy to the Alternative Metal and Nu Metal landscape. Anchored by personnel including Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, Frank Delgado, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Chino Moreno (also of Crosses), Sergio Vega (also of Quicksand). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Maverick Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Deftones's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Crosses (Shared member Chino Moreno), Quicksand (Past shared member Sergio Vega), Neurotic Outsiders (Label roster peer on Maverick Records). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Terry Date. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Deftones and other scene originators.
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