DEFTONES

Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California, in 1988. The band was founded by frontman Chino Moreno, lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter, and drummer Abe Cunningham. Bassist Chi Cheng joined the group in 1990, followed by keyboardist and turntablist Frank Delgado in 1999. After establishing a stable lineup in 1994, Deftones signed with Maverick Records and released their debut album, Adrenaline, in 1995. The album's promotion through touring and word-of-mouth helped build a dedicated fan base. Their second album, Around the Fur, was released in 1997 and achieved platinum certification in the United States. The band’s third album, White Pony, came out in 2000 and represented a shift toward a more experimental sound; its track "Elite" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. Their self-titled fourth album was released in 2003 and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. The fifth studio album, Saturday Night Wrist, was released in 2006 and was affected by creative tensions and personal issues within the band. In 2008, while working on an album tentatively titled Eros, bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a traffic collision.