Deftones’ Latest Album Debuts at Number 5 on Billboard Charts

the fire with their slow, industrial-sounding cover of ‘Be Quiet (and Drive)‘, which has become a live show staple in recent years.

The band’s hard work and dedication to creating new music have paid off with the release of private music on August 22nd through Reprise Records. The album has quickly made its mark by debuting at number five on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, achieving sales of 87,000 equivalent album units, with album sales alone making up 66,000 of those units.

This successful debut represents Deftones’ best-selling week ever in terms of units. In comparison, their previous album, Ohms, released in 2020, also peaked at number five on the same chart but only managed to sell 49,000 equivalent album units.

Private music is not just marking Deftones’ chart success but also their first number-one hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with the lead single, ‘My Mind is A Mountain’. This achievement is significant as it is Deftones’ first track to reach the top spot on any Billboard airplay chart, surpassing hits like ‘Change [In The House of Flies]’, ‘Tempest’, and ‘Ohms’.

Deftones are currently on tour, showcasing songs from private music like ‘My Mind is A Mountain’, ‘Milk of the Madonna’, and ‘Infinite Source’ to their fans. The band recently honored late Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds during their Vancouver show by dedicating their performance of the 2012 track ‘Entombed’ to him.

The band’s journey continues as they bring their music to audiences around the world, further solidifying their place in the music industry. Private music, with its unique sound and raw energy, has captured the hearts of fans old and new, marking a new chapter in the Deftones’ musical legacy. Their continued success and dedication to their craft are evident in the reception of private music and their ongoing tour, proving that Deftones are here to stay.