Hit Parade, July 2003. Pages 52-53 typed by Liz (LlZARDofOZ@aol.com) Big things have been predicted for the Deftones ever since this Sacramento, California-based New Metal attraction first hit the music scene back in the mid-’90s. During that time, vocalist Chino Moreno, guitarist Stephen Carpenter, drummer Abe Cunningham, d.j. Frank Delgado and bassist Chi Cheng have […]

Bass Guitar, Summer 2003. Page 26 typed by Liz Deftonemakers: Chi Cheng’s Raw Deal “I’m not a tech head,” Chi Cheng says with a shrug, explaining why he uses the same setup in the studio as he does onstage with Deftones. And indeed, his sonic arsenal is pretty simple- two 300-watt, all-tube Ampeg SVT 2 […]

Abe Cunningham interviewed by Dimple Records (may 2003) www.deftonesworld.com The ‘tones of the Times With their self-titled fourth album, the Deftones expand the boundaries of heavy rock and notch their personal best in the process. by Brian Baker Deftones drummer Abe Cunningham is chilling at his Sacramento home awaiting a pair of imminent arrivals. His […]

Def Jam By Richard Abowitz www.deftonesworld.com ————————————————————————– It is Saturday morning, and Chi Cheng doesn’t feel like working. Or maybe the bass player for the Deftones is just in a playful mood when I call to interview him. “I haven’t seen him,” Cheng says about himself. “I think he’s out wandering around.” After a few […]

“Worth the wait Sacramento’s Deftones celebrate their fourth CD with a show for hometown fans” By Chris Macias – sacbee.com The Deftones are one of the crown jewels of Sacramento’s music scene, with the band’s three albums collectively selling nearly 3 million copies. Overall, the group’s story is one about homeboys-done-good from Sac Town, but […]