I was thrilled when I heard that I would get the opportunity to photograph one of my favourite bands, Deftones. It was my first time seeing them, they played a KILLER set. They headlined alongside System of a Down on the first night of Heavy MTL 2012, and the crowd sure made it clear that they did not disappoint!

One of the true innovators of alternative metal is definitely the Deftones. The group has been together now for over twenty years and in that time has carved out one of the most prolific careers of any modern hard rock band. The group just released its highly anticipated sixth studio album Diamond Eyes on May 4th and it is significant for the fact that it’s the first Deftones album released since the terrible car accident that left bassist Chi Cheng severely…

Despite the horrific car accident that put longtime bassist Chi Cheng in a coma from which he is yet to recover, the Deftones are back with a superb sixth studio album, Diamond Eyes.

The Deftones sit backstage awaiting their set time as a part of the Family Values tour, the band is all in good spirits. “Our drummer creates so many problems,” jokes Deftones bassist Chi Chang erupting into laughter as drummer Abe Cunningham sits down at the table carrying a plate full of food.