Chi Cheng (1970-2013)

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away yesterday at 42. After a 2008 auto accident left him in a coma, Cheng has spent the last few years in a semi-conscious state. In 2010, however, he has shown signs of improvement and slight mobility.

Deftones And Far Members Debut Free EP As Crosses

Crosses is the latest side project from Deftones frontman Chino Moreno in collaboration with Far guitarist Shaun Lopez and Giant Drag frontwoman Anne Hardy. The new project will consist of a series of free downloads with an option to purchase the higher quality files, artwork and lyrics for five dollars here. Overall, the project will consist of 16 tracks, which are near completion. For now, however, drool over and enjoy the free five-track EP of electronic goodness posted below and check out their website for more on Crosses including video clips and future updates.

Loads Of Deftones Goodness

The single for Deftones' "You've Seen the Butcher" is out and the best part about it, besides the great song that makes the single, is the Midnight Airport Version of the single. This version features Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez providing a hauntingly beautiful, stripped down take on the track. It is the perfect compliment to an already great song. You can check out the track below and purchase it here to add to your collection or, if you have not already, use it to start your Deftones collection.

Deftones' Vocalist Chino Moreno Reflects On White Pony

In the current issue of Alternative Press (AP 266), Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno discusses the band's breakthrough album, White Pony. In the piece, Moreno muses over the album's recording process from the tension between him and guitarist Stephen Carpenter and the band's interest in expanding their sound. Read a excerpt from the interview below as well as check out a link to the full interview after the jump. If you do not own White Pony, do not go any further until you do. It, like the album here, are definitely two great albums from that year as is Glassjaw's Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence (also featured in AP 266).

BlackDiamondSkye Tour Dates

Once rumored, it is now confirmed that Deftones, Alice In Chains and Mastodon will perform together for a month-long fall tour entitled BlackDiamondSkye, named after each of their current releases (Alice In Chains' Black Gives Way To Blue, Deftones' Diamond Eyes and Mastodon's Crack The Skye). The tour begins September 16 in Chicago and ends October 16 in Las Vegas. This might be the one occasion where it really does not matter who opens because there is a zero percent you will be disappointed by this concert. Check out the dates and venues after the jump. 


September 16: Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion at Northernly Island
September 17: Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
September 18: Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre 
September 20: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
September 22: Boston, MA - Agannis Arena
September 24: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
September 25: Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Theatre
September 26: Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center
September 28: Atlanta, GA - Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
October 1: St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
October 4: Denver, CO - Red Rock Amphitheatre
October 7: Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
October 8: Seattle, WA - Key Arena
October 9: Portland, OR - Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum
October 12: Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
October 15: San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
October 16: Las Vegas, NV - The Joint