Along with Limp Bizkit, the Deftones are often considered to be disciples of Korn, but in fact, they've been around for just as long .

The Deftones Sacramento alt-metal quintet the Deftones will release their sixth studio album this May, capping nearly four years of writing and recording that included a return to the drawing board after sudden tragedy hit the band.

HAIL! members David Ellefson , Tim "Ripper" Owens and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy took part in an all-star jam last night at The Slidebar in Fullerton, California to benefit DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng .

Members of Korn , Deftones and P.O.D. , along with former members of Papa Roach , Chevelle , Megadeth and others will participate in an all-star jam to benefit Deftones bassist Chi Cheng .

KORN, DREAM THEATER, MACHINE HEAD Members To Take Part In All-Star Jam For DEFTONES Bassist - Dec.

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN vocalist Greg Puciato recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about his collaboration with Max Cavalera for the forthcoming SOULFLY album.

On November 19 and 20, 2009 hard rock pioneers DEFTONES hosted two special benefit shows at the intimate Avalon in Hollywood, CA for their bassist, Chi Cheng.

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno was interviewed for this week's episode of Noisecreep 's "Creep Show" , which can be viewed below.

The California outfit confirmed that the yet-to-be-titled followup to 2006's Saturday Night Wrist will see release on April 27th, some 17 months after bassist Chi Cheng was severely injured in a car accident.

Among the topics had during the chat, details about the band's new album and the current health condition of bassist Chi Cheng, who was left in a semi-conscious state after a November 2008 car accident, were the main focus.

Holy crap, I'm excited... Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has announced a new album is in the works for an April release.

Chino and the gang announce their return in 2010. Deftones will release their as-yet untitled new album on April 26th, 2010.

I always find instrumental rock hard to describe. If Sunny Day Real Estate's Jeremy Enigk fronted Pelican , I'd say their style lends itself to the emo genre.

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Deftones have announced details of a charity auction setup to raise money for bassist Chi Cheng , who has been left in a semi-conscious state since a serious car accident in November 2008 .

Guitar Center announced that Tommy Lee and the Street Drum Corps ' Frank Zummo will present " Bezerk " - an exclusive project commissioned by Guitar Center , featuring some of today's top drummers and artists - as part of the upcoming Drum-Off Grand Finals , taking place January 8, 2010 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda, Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee were among the surprise guests who performed with Deftones at two benefit gigs the band did in Hollywood on Thursday and Friday to raise money for stricken bassist Chi Cheng.

The Deftones held a two day extended super jam at the Avalon on Thursday and Friday to raise money for their bass player Chi Cheng, who has been in and out of a coma since a serious car accident on November 4, 2008.

Robert Trujillo , Dave Lombardo , Shavo Odadjian , Daron Malakian and Mike Muir are among the guest musicians who performed with the DEFTONES last night at the second of two benefit shows for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng .