Deftones Unveil Music Video For ‘My Mind Is A Mountain’

The highly anticipated release of Deftones’ tenth studio album, Private Music, is just around the corner, set for August 22, 2025. Adding to the growing excitement, the influential alternative metal quintet has now premiered the official music video for their lead single, “My Mind Is A Mountain.” This visual offering provides fans with a deeper dive into the sonic world of their first full-length project in five years.

Private Music marks a significant new chapter for Deftones. The album welcomes Fred Sablan (formerly of Marilyn Manson) on bass, making his debut recorded appearance with the band. At the production helm once again is Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on acclaimed Deftones albums like Diamond Eyes (2010) and Koi No Yokan (2012), signaling a return to a familiar yet evolved sound.

The album features eleven new tracks, promising a continued exploration of the band’s signature blend of aggressive power and ethereal atmosphere. The complete track listing for Private Music is:

1. “My Mind Is A Mountain“
2. “Locked Club“
3. “Ecdysis“
4. “Infinite Source“
5. “Souvenir“
6. “CxZ“
7. “I Think About You All The Time“
8. “Milk Of The Madonna“
9. “Cut Hands“
10. “~Metal Dream“
11. “Departing The Body“

In anticipation of the album’s release, Deftones has been actively touring and has a comprehensive schedule of upcoming dates across North America and Europe. Their live shows are renowned for their intensity and dynamic range, offering fans a powerful experience. A recent setlist from their performance at Crystal Palace Park in London on June 29, 2025, showcases the breadth of their material:

Deftones – Upcoming Tour Dates:

North America (with Phantogram & The Barbarians Of California):

• August 22 – Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
• August 24 – Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
• August 25 – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
• August 27 – Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
• August 29 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
• August 30 – Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
• September 1 – Key Bank Center, Buffalo, NY
• September 7 – Centre Videotron, Quebec City, QC

North America (with IDLES & The Barbarians Of California):

• September 8 – Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
• September 10 – Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
• September 11 – CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
• September 13 – Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
• September 15 – Ball Arena, Denver, CO
• September 17 – T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO

North America (with System Of A Down, Polyphia & Wisp):

• September 3 – Rogers Stadium, Toronto, ON
• September 5 – Rogers Stadium, Toronto, ON

Deftones (Festival Appearances):

• September 19 – Shaky Knees, Atlanta, GA
• September 20 – Louder Than Life, Louisville, KY
• October 3 – Aftershock, Sacramento, CA
• November 16 – Corona Capital, Mexico City, MEX

Europe (with Denzel Curry & Drug Church):

• January 29, 2026 – Adidas Arena, Paris, FRA
• January 30, 2026 – Forest National, Brussels, BEL
• February 1, 2026 – Barclays Arena, Hamburg, GER
• February 3, 2026 – Zenith, Munich, GER
• February 5, 2026 – Atlas Arena, Lodz, POL
• February 6, 2026 – Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, GER
• February 7, 2026 – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, GER
• February 9, 2026 – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, GER
• February 10, 2026 – AFAS Live, Amsterdam, NET
• February 12, 2026 – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham, UK
• February 13, 2026 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK
• February 14, 2026 – Co-Op Live, Manchester, UK
• February 16, 2026 – 3Arena, Dublin, IRE
• February 18, 2026 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff, UK
• February 20, 2026 – The O2, London, UK