DEFTONES Return With New Album PRIVATE MUSIC And First Single 'MY MIND IS A MOUNTAIN'; VIDEO

Summary

• Deftones announce new album, private music, and release first single, ‘my mind is a mountain’.
• The album drops August 22 and was co-produced with Nick Raskulinecz, recorded in California and Nashville.
• North American tour kicks off the same day, with support from Phantogram, IDLES, and System of a Down on select dates.

Deftones are officially back. The California alt-metal band has announced their new album, private music, and dropped its lead single, “my mind is a mountain,” along with a brand-new music video (watch below).

This is their first studio album in five years and will be released August 22 via Reprise/Warner Records. The track is now available to stream on major platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

A long-awaited return

Deftones last released a full-length album in 2020 with Ohms. Since then, the band has been relatively quiet, only teasing new material on occasion.

Earlier this week, fans started speculating after the band posted cryptic messages on Instagram. These included blurry photos and phrases like “why do we bathe in this psyche” and “remain calm in our mental.” Turns out, they were hinting at what’s now confirmed, a brand new album cycle.

On July 10, “my mind is a mountain” premiered exclusively on Apple Music’s Zane Lowe show. Members Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Abe Cunningham, and Frank Delgado sat down with Lowe at Canter’s Deli in Hollywood to talk about the album and what fans can expect from the new era.

What does the new single sound like?

“My mind is a mountain” offers a blend of the band’s signature intensity with a fresh burst of energy. The song features fast-paced drums, haunting harmonies, and a wall of sound that builds from start to finish.

Some people have compared the vibe to earlier albums like White Pony and Around the Fur, though with a more polished, modern twist.

Id say it’s a powerful opening move for what’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock releases of the year.

Here’s the full private music tracklist:

1. my mind is a mountain
2. locked club
3. ecdysis
4. infinite source
5. souvenir
6. cXz
7. i think about you all the time
8. milk of the madonna
9. cut hands
10. ~metal dream
11. departing the body

Where it was recorded, and who helped

The album was co-produced by Deftones and Nick Raskulinecz, a name longtime fans will recognize. He worked on 2010’s Diamond Eyes and 2012’s Koi No Yokan, both of which are considered fan favorites.

This time, the sessions took place across California and Tennessee, in spots like Malibu, Joshua Tree, and Nashville, giving the band space to explore new sounds while keeping familiar textures intact.

Guitarist Stephen Carpenter said the album feels like a continuation of both Ohms and Koi No Yokan. Listening to “my mind is a mountain,” that comment makes sense. There’s a clear evolution, but it’s still recognizably Deftones.

Upcoming tour kicks off in August

To support the release, the band will hit the road again starting August 22, the same day private music drops.

They’ll begin the North American tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, and hit several major cities across Canada and the U.S., including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Denver, and Atlanta.

Opening acts vary by date. Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California will join the bill on select shows. The band is also scheduled to perform with System of a Down in Toronto on September 3 and 5.

Deftones 2025 North American Tour Dates

• August 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
• August 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place *
• August 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome *
• August 27 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre *
• August 29 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center *
• August 30 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum *
• September 1 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center *
• September 3 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium %
• September 5 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium %
• September 7 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre *
• September 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre +
• September 10 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena +
• September 11 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena +
• September 13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center +
• September 15 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena +
• September 17 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center +
• September 19 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival
• September 20 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
• October 3 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

Support Key

• * with The Barbarians of California, Phantogram
• % with System of a Down, Polyphia, Wisp
• + with The Barbarians of California, IDLES

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What fans are saying

Reactions to the new track have been largely positive. On social media, fans have described “my mind is a mountain” as “a return to form,” “sonically wild,” and “f@#$%! beautiful”, with asterisks included, of course.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “This is exactly what I needed from Deftones. Chino sounds insane on this. Let’s @#$%! go.” Another said: “Been playing this on loop. Album can’t come soon enough.”

Even fans who were skeptical after Ohms seem to be impressed by the track’s mix of melody and aggression.

You can find more information about the tour and album pre-orders at deftones.com.

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