Legendary Rock Band Hits Number One on Charts With First Album in Five Years
Iconic Rock Band, Deftones, has hit a high note in their career as they make waves with their latest album, “Private Music,” after a five-year gap since their last release. The alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1988, is currently on their North American tour, and this week brings exciting news of their album’s outstanding success.
“Private Music” has taken the music world by storm, debuting at the top of several Billboard charts, including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, and Top Hard Rock Albums. Billboard reports that this achievement marks Deftones’ first No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, surpassing previous releases like “Diamond Eyes” (2010), “Gore” (2016), and “Ohms” (2020), which had reached the No. 2 spot.
Furthermore, “Private Music” has made an impressive entry at No. 5 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, marking the band’s fifth top-5 title. Their journey to this pinnacle began in 2000 with “White Pony,” which peaked at No. 3 and laid the groundwork for the band’s continued success.
Deftones’ fans are elated at the album’s release, praising its multiple catchy tracks. The Grammy-winning band has captured the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart for the second time this year with their track “Infinite Source,” which debuted at No. 1 with 4.2 million official U.S. streams. This achievement follows the success of “My Mind Is a Mountain,” the lead single from “Private Music,” which held the top spot on the chart for a week starting July 26.
For fans eager to catch Deftones live, here are the remaining dates of their 2025 North American tour, according to Pitchfork:
– September 5: Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium
– September 7: Quebec City, Quebec – Videotron Centre
– September 8: Montreal, Quebec – 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 Music Festival
– September 20: Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
– October 3: Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
Deftones also have exciting plans for 2026 with U.K. and European arena tour dates, starting in Paris on January 29 and concluding in London on February 20. The band revealed the release of “Private Music” via Instagram on July 10, building anticipation among their loyal fan base.
In conclusion, Deftones have proven that their distinctive sound and enduring talent have not waned over the years. Their latest album’s success is a testament to the band’s creativity, energy, and ability to captivate audiences across the globe. As they continue to ignite the rock scene with their music, fans can look forward to more chart-topping hits and electrifying performances from this iconic band.