Deftones Release New Album ‘Private Music’ After Five Years, Featuring Lead Single ‘My Mind Is A Mountain’

Deftones, the renowned alternative metal band from Sacramento, has announced the release of their tenth studio album, ‘Private Music,’ set to launch on August 22, 2025, through Reprise/Warner Records. This highly anticipated album arrives five years after their previous release, ‘Ohms’ in 2020. The band unveiled the lead single, ‘My Mind Is A Mountain,’ which has been described as a powerful and dynamic track echoing their signature sound. The album was co-produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on the band’s acclaimed albums ‘Diamond Eyes’ and ‘Koi No Yokan.’ ‘Private Music’ was recorded in various locations including Malibu and Joshua Tree in California, as well as Nashville, Tennessee. The album marks a new chapter following lineup changes, including the addition of touring bassist Fred Sablan. Deftones plan to kick off a North American tour starting the same day as the album release, performing alongside acts such as Phantogram and IDLES. The new record reflects the band’s evolution and features themes that meditate on nature, mental resilience, and metaphysical journeys, showcasing a blend of psychedelic and heavy musical elements. Fans and critics alike are eager to experience this latest work from the band that has been influential in the alternative metal scene for nearly four decades.