Private Music is the highly anticipated tenth studio album by Deftones, released on August 22, 2025, through Reprise and Warner Records. This 11-track record showcases the band's signature blend of ethereal textures and crushing heaviness, further refined by renowned producer Nick Raskulinecz, who previously collaborated with Deftones on standout albums like Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan. Core members Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, Frank Delgado, and bassist Fred Sablan crafted an album that explores themes of nature’s beauty and peril, mental resilience, and otherworldly journeys, resulting in what many critics and fans consider a new creative pinnacle for the band. From the thunderous opener “My Mind Is a Mountain” to the climactic “Departing the Body,” Private Music is lauded as an immersive, start-to-finish experience—one that balances Deftones’ dark, melodic shoegaze with their instinct for intensity and innovation. The record moves seamlessly between aggressive, riff-driven tracks and more contemplative, atmospheric moments, with standout performances from each member. Chino Moreno's vocals, in particular, are highlighted for their emotional range, blending haunting melodies with raw, impassioned delivery, while the rhythm section’s power provides a solid foundation for the band’s experimental flourishes.
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