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Deftones aren't just a band; they're a sonic anomaly. Formed in Sacramento in 1988, they've carved a unique path through the alternative metal landscape, defying easy categorization and leaving a lasting impact on the genre
Is Deftones nü-metal? The short answer is "they used to be." The long answer is a little more complicated. In this writer's opinion, Deftones has certainly gotten away from the traditional nü-metal sound of their 1995 debut album Adrenaline, but they've certainly retained that nü-bounce over the years. You sit there and tell me songs like "Swerve City" from Koi No Yokan or "Genesis" from Ohms don't feel at least influenced by the genre.
