Deftones quizzes
Deftones, the influential alternative metal band from Sacramento, blends heavy riffs with ethereal melodies to create a signature sound that redefined modern rock. Frontman Chino Moreno’s haunting vocals and the band’s dynamic songwriting make Deftones a staple for fans of experimental metal and post-hardcore.
Practice Questions
Q:When and where did Deftones form?
A:Formed in 1988 in Sacramento, California.
Deftones began as high-school friends experimenting with heavy music in Sacramento. Their local scene and DIY approach shaped their early sound, leading to regional shows and eventual major-label attention in the 1990s.
Q:Who were the founding members and who is in the current lineup?
A:Founders: Chino, Stephen, Abe, Dominic; current includes Frank Delgado.
Original quartet expanded when Frank Delgado became an official member. The band’s lineup has been stable aside from drummer changes, with Chino Moreno and Stephen Carpenter remaining central to creative direction.
Deftones Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in California in 1988. |
| Members | Chi Cheng, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, Chino Moreno, Sergio Vega |
| Top Albums | Around the Fur (1997), White Pony (2000), Diamond Eyes (2010), Saturday Night Wrist (2005), Koi no Yokan (2012), Adrenaline (1995), Deftones (2003), Ohms (2020), Private Music (2025), Gore (2016). |
| Top Songs | Change (In the House of Flies) (2000), My Own Summer (Shove It) (1997), Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) (1997), Sextape (2010), Cherry Waves (2005), Digital Bath (2000), Mascara (1997), Around the Fur (1997), Rosemary (2012), Passenger (2000). |
| Grammys | 1 won and 4 nominated. |
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