Deftones

is an American alternative metal band formed in 1988 in Sacramento, California. Known for blending elements of metal, shoegaze, and experimental rock, their sound is defined by Chino Moreno’s ethereal vocals, Stephen Carpenter’s heavy guitar riffs, and Abe Cunningham’s dynamic drumming. Albums like 'White Pony' and 'Around the Fur' have earned critical acclaim, establishing Deftones as pioneers of genre-blurring, emotionally charged music that defies easy categorization.