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Deftones: From Tragedy to Grammy-Winning Legacy

4/14/2025

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Deftones, hailing from Sacramento, California, revolutionized nu metal with their groundbreaking 1995 album, *Adrenaline*. Overcoming internal struggles and the tragic loss of bassist Chi Cheng, they transformed their sound in albums like *Around The Fur* and *White Pony*, earning critical acclaim and a Grammy win in 2001, solidifying their legacy in music history.

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Story summary

Deftones, hailing from Sacramento, California, revolutionized nu metal with their groundbreaking 1995 album, *Adrenaline*. Overcoming internal struggles and the tragic loss of bassist Chi Cheng, they transformed their sound in albums like *Around The Fur* and *White Pony*, earning critical acclaim and a Grammy win in 2001, solidifying their legacy in music history.