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Deftones' Unreleased “Eros” Sessions and “Ohms” Demos Leak Online
6/23/2026, 12:50:56 AM
Leak of “Eros” Sessions and “Ohms” Demos
On June 22 2026 a message-board post shared eleven tracks attributed to Deftones’ unreleased 2008 album *Eros* and a collection of demos from the 2020 album *Ohms*, including an unreleased song titled “Sensations.” The files have appeared on YouTube and other file-sharing sites, but the band has not issued a public response.
Background: Shelving of “Eros” After Chi Cheng’s Accident
Deftones began writing *Eros* in spring 2007 and announced its working title in January 2008. Recording with producer Terry Date started in April 2008 but stopped after bassist-vocalist Chi Cheng suffered a near-fatal car crash in November 2008. Cheng remained in a coma and died in April 2013. The group shelved *Eros* in July 2009, recruited bassist Sergio Vega, and released *Diamond Eyes* in 2010.
Data Summary
The leak comprises 11 *Eros* tracks listed under working titles—Destiny, Brenda, Melanie, Smile, Margot, Candy, Sable, Electra, Trempest, Diamond, and Briana—and one *Ohms* demo, “Sensations.” “Smile” had previously been released as a tribute to Cheng in 2014 before being removed by Maverick.
Official Statements & Responses
In a 2025 interview with *The Guardian*, vocalist Chino Moreno said the band prefers to keep *Eros* unreleased because the recordings remain unfinished and revisiting them would require going back to that period and resurrecting unfinished material. The band has not commented on the June 2026 leak.
Criticism & Opposition: Fan Ethics Debate
Reddit users argue that listening to the unfinished material disrespects the band’s decision to “bury” the record, noting that the group chose to move on with *Diamond Eyes* after Cheng’s accident. Many fans contend that releasing the files would contravene the band’s expressed wishes.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The provenance of the leaked audio has not been verified; some observers suggest the files could be AI-generated or altered. No label representative or legal counsel has confirmed authenticity, and the band’s silence leaves the recordings’ status uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’re always asked about Eros,” — Chino Moreno, vocalist/guitarist
- “It will most likely never see the light of day.” — Chino Moreno
- “Musically it’s probably 75-80% done and lyrically it was about halfway there, but honestly, I wasn’t too happy with the material we had,” — Chino Moreno
- “They chose to bury this record and make Diamond Eyes because they needed to heal and move on from their darkest era," reads one comment on Reddit.” — Reddit user (comment)
What’s Next
Deftones and their label Maverick have not released any statement regarding the June 2026 leak, and no further official information has been provided. Consequently, the status of the recordings and any potential future actions remain unknown.
