Scamp The Music Fan

Unpredictability and mystique are two things rock music is severely missing nowadays, but the Deftones have consistently provided that for years to their die hard fanbase. Originating from the early nu-metal scene and considered as one of the pioneering bands of the genre, the Chino Moreno led band from California is a case of a band expanding their style to keep things interesting and spectacular. The band's ninth studio album "Ohms", which comes after four and a half years, is another testament to the band's longevity and experimental nature. Helmed by returning producer Terry Date, who helped bring life to classic Deftones releases like "White Pony" and "Around The Fur" in addition to the unreleased tracks from "Eros", it's safe to say that fans of the long running band have a lot to expect as usual. It's been highly publicized at this point that guitarist Stephen Carpenter and the rest of the band are split on their last album...

Most bands that became big in the early to mid 2000s and slowly decreased in popularity would have called it a day by now, but that isn't the fate handed towards the Knoxville based 10 Years. After their big break in 2005 with "Wasteland" and throughout the years, they've gained a steady following all the while having their heads in the right place and releasing solid music to their fanbase. Their longevity has now increased through their ninth album overall, "Violent Allies". The title of the project has a dual meaning to the band. One definition alludes to the band's perseverance to make a meaningful album. The other is a reference to the social and political issues rampant in modern society which have become extremely prominent throughout 2020 as a whole. When looking at the recording process of "Violent Allies", there is a lot of information to take in. Howard Benson, who had worked with the band on "Feeding The Wolves", was tappe...