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UPDATE: Deftones have debuted the official music video for "my mind is a mountain" - the clip is edited by rizz of Vowws and frames a powerful performance clip with stylized cuts, showcasing the band's modernist flair and expert execution. 

Marking the first unveiling of new music since 2020's universally acclaimed OHMS, Deftones have returned with the confirmation of their next full length project, Private Music. The album is due out August 22nd via Warner/Reprise and finds the band once again teaming with producer Nick Raskulinecz who also oversaw the band's Diamond Eyes in 2010 and Koi No Yokan two years later. 

As a proper introduction for the 10th full length from the venerated collective, Deftones have release the lead single from the album, "my mind is a mountain" - which showcases the band's unmistakable signature in Stephen Carpenter's heavy string sway and Chino Moreno's superior vocal signature. 

Coinciding with the release of Private Music, Deftones will set out on the second leg of their North American tour.The arena run will feature support from Phantogram and IDLES will take portions of the run as direct support with The Barbarians of California taking on the opening spot throughout. 

The second leg is slated to begin August 22nd in Vancouver, BC and wraps September 17th in Kansas City, MO. Additionally, Deftones have been confirmed for a handful of important festival plays including Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY this September and Aftershock in their hometown of Sacramento later this fall. 

Additionally, Deftones have started setting their 2026 tour itinerary with the confirmation of an massive European tour due to begin in January. The trek will feature support from Denzel Curry and Drug Church, starting out in Paris on January 29th. The finale will land in London at The O2 on February 20th. 

Fans who pre-order Private Music from Deftones official eu | uk online store will get early access to tickets for the 2026 tour. This ends July 15th at 3pm BST. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting July 16th at 9am BST. General on-sale begins July 18th at 9am BST. See the full list of dates and cities below.  

Private Music arrives August 22nd. Pre-order the album - HERE