Deftones Diamond Eyes
March 18th, 2010 | Published in Music
Deftones have released new song; Rocket Skates for Internet download prior to their album launch on May 18th 2010.
The sixth full length album from the Deftones boys and the first in four years, Diamond Eyes has been tipped by UK media to be the best album to date from the Californian lads.
The album due for release around the time of the accident, Eros was held off and has still been held off for the time being but Diamond Eyes, recorded with Vega is set for release this May and Rocket Skates can be downloaded from the band’s website.
Frontman Chino spoke to Spin Magazine about the album:
“The dynamics Deftones are known for — aggressive overtones and lush openness. They’re on opposite sides of the spectrum, but we meld them together without sounding contrived. There are a few heavy songs, too, like our first couple records, and there are also experimental tunes — but there’s not a minute on this record that feels like it doesn’t need to be there. Each sound complements the other. I’ll straight-up say it: it’s definitely one of our best albums.”
With so many “joke” metal bands out there, artists who try not to take themselves too seriously, Alestorm, Arsonists Get All The Girls and Steel Panther to name three, Deftones stand proud alongside more serious acts like Slayer, who demand, and whom have course earned, the respect of their peers and fans.
Read more at Suite101: New Album From The Deftones: Diamond Eyes set for release May 18th 2010
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