New Deftones Era Dawns: "My Mind Is A Mountain" Video Arrives Ahead of "Private Music"

We've been waiting here patiently

Deftones, a band that notoriously takes their time to perfect their craft, is finally ready to drop their tenth studio album, "Private Music," on August 22, 2025, through Reprise/Warner Records. This highly anticipated release is their first since 2020's "Ohms," marking their longest creative gap between records. Fans got their first taste of the new material when the lead single, "My Mind Is a Mountain," arrived on July 10, 2025. And just today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the band ramped up the excitement even further, premiering the official music video for "My Mind Is a Mountain" seen here. This new visual adds to Deftones' rich history of striking music videos, recalling iconic clips like the Dean Karr-directed masterpiece for their 1997 classic "My Own Summer (Shove It)," which famously featured the band performing from shark cages in a desolate lake.

"Private Music" was meticulously crafted across diverse locations, from the sun-drenched landscapes of Malibu and Joshua Tree to the vibrant musical hub of Nashville. The band co-produced the album alongside the formidable Nick Raskulinecz, who previously helmed their acclaimed works "Diamond Eyes" and "Koi No Yokan." Early whispers from those who've heard the new material, including rapper Everlast, suggest a powerful return to the classic Deftones sound, with particular praise for Chino Moreno's ever-captivating vocal performance. The full tracklist for "Private Music" has also been unveiled, promising an immersive journey through intriguing titles like "Locked Club," "Infinite Source," and the enigmatic "~metal dream." Get ready to experience what's poised to become the soon-to-be-legendary "Private Music."

Cover by Kenneth Cappello.