DEFTONES Interview- New Album "Koi No Yokan" (Part 1 of 2)

We sat down with frontman Chino Moreno and bassist Sergio Vega for a discussion on the Deftones' new album Koi No Yokan, as well as some pressing questions fans have been wondering for a while now.
Part 2 (the real meat!): • DEFTONES Interview- Ne...
By now you've undoubtedly heard "Leathers," the first-release free download track from Koi No Yokan, and seen official album tracklist here (as personally confirmed by frontman Chino Moreno).
Check out Part 1 of our exclusive Deftones interview, wherein Chino and Sergio discuss the reason the band chose Koi No Yokan for their new album title, producer Nick Raskulinecz's vital presence as a fifth member of the band, the Eros sessions ("when the time is right we will release it.") and more! Article: www.craveonline...

[@treffbennett6534]

titanic riffs, majestic sonics, searching, captivating lyrics, vocal textures galore, rhythmic groove moving mountains....DEFTONES ARE MILES ABOVE MOST BANDS AND ONLY GETTING BETTER!

[@dudewithabackpack]

Sergio doesnt think that at all.....hes not happy that chi is down....he has been friends with the band for a while and used to be in a well established band already...he joined the band to help out friends not to get a paycheck

[@MrMotherfuck123]

Their best Album since the white Pony.

[@lucas-940]

Diamond eyes

[@insaneirishND]

+MrMotherfuck123 The only band that has been special from album 2-7, they all have been phenomenal. Never seen a band since the 70's have their last 2 albums be as good or better than 2 & 4 (Around the Fur and White Pony)

[@lucas-940]

+insaneirishND white pony was the 3rd

[@avedic]

It's hilarious to me that when Koi first came out....I did NOT like it. Now...it's easily tied for #1 favorite Deftones album...along with Diamond Eyes and Saturday Night Wrist. It's nuts that their best 3 albums(imo) came out after they'd already been around for a good decade. This band has aged so well....

[@johnme4443]

MrMotherfuck123 just 'white pony'

[@Calibur43]

You could tell Chino started to get emotional when he said that was the last record Chi played on.

[@vivianmuniz3119]

I love the way Chino says" in a post apocalyptic world" I've always loved that guy and his music

[@sternblaze]

I love the meaning of KOI NO YOKAN. It just describes the feeling I felt when I heard Tempest and Leathers *-*

[@imgeisfuckingugly]

lol i like how he thinks faster than he speaks and changes his sentences to that. proves the genius he is

[@HeffewiezenDudeGuy]

Sergio out of pocket af

[@welldonebrainn]

Sergio has really fit in seamlessly. I couldn't think of anyone better to carry the torch for Chi.

[@EdenPrime7]

I love all their album's

[@jacobbrooks7252]

Ashy Slashy n

[@midichaosstudios850]

this album is better than diamond eyes,but diamond eyes is still good!!!!

[@lslewis]

I love "Swerve City" and I hope to hear it on the radio along with Tempest.

[@Carlos-ms1yx]

Just got into this album. After 10 listens, can confirm it’s a masterpiece

[@UseADamnCoaster]

I had koi no yokan when I first listened to Deftones' records in full, and now I fucking love them

[@comedian2479]

GORE!

[@ginogrier452]

I'm like 4 minutes in and Vega hasn't bee given the opportunity to say a word

[@MoonDevoured]

1:10 he meant "needles and pins" feelings I forgive you, Chino

[@lslewis]

I love the way they chuckled a bit right after the interviewer mispronounced the album title.

[@cadoubleso]

I can't wait for the day when they release 'Eros' I know it's going to be a beautiful, emotional ride!

[@inmyverdehoodie]

Man, the microphone budget must've been harsh on this one...

[@WiKiDMANE]

Haha, straight Puff Puff Passing that bad boy.

[@lslewis]

I admit that I too am guilty of listening to Deftones' music and thinking of a post-apocalyptic world =-p.

[@Bunechunk]

Just saw them last night in tempe, flawless performance.

[@sketchwish5982]

looking forward to video for Tempest!! and also for the next Single (if any). Koi No Yokan is akin to first hearing Deftones.. and you get the premonition that things are going to be great with it

[@jrn1984]

Lol, all The time lintenin chino screamin, when i heard him talkin, looks like other person

[@myrajoyce783]

if eros was only three songs I’d still buy it idc

[@tibisrkd]

(6:52) "In a post-apocalyptic world..." God, can't stop laughing :))))

[@stevenlee578]

I saw the deftones live, I'm cool

[@DeftonesLiveConcerts]

Chino is wearing Vans OTW: The Pritchard. Spring 2011 Collection.

[@rukiakuchiki2657]

I love Deftones, I love Japanese culture and language!!!!

[@summon369]

I agree with Sergio's creepiness. ALSO, 2:08 - 2:15, DAFUQ IS UP WITH HIS EYES. Summoning demons and shit. o.O

[@hoornii4576]

Riiko Suave Sergio "Demon Summoner" Vego

[@didtoknan8128]

It should be mandatory for the interviewer to have a mic so we can clearly hear the questions.

[@darcyjean2001]

Sergio is a calm and very smart...

[@Craveonline]

They look like black laced Zig Zags. Google them, but you can often find them at army surplus stores.

[@IceKoldKilla]

Someone teach the dude to Google it and listen to how it's pronounce. I don't speak Japanese but that doesn't mean I can't learn to pronounce it right.

[@hellokitteh3]

Great interview. Love deftones!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beabow64]

sergio seems like a pretty cool guy

[@MrRamonmigs]

Nick Raskulinecz for the win!

[@chelseaakazorelle2383]

AWESOME interview! Great job! :)

[@mdover1993]

yeah know he is still alive. checxk out the rockitout blogs interview with chino. proof right there.

[@linkinmylog]

Black Keys in the background.

[@crossleymichael]

cccchhhhhhiiiiiinnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@nostonethrown56]

I like it better than diamond eyes, but I still like them both a lot.

[@jake062490]

Deftones new album yoko ono is a must...

[@treffbennett6534]

LOL-NICE!

[@mikabass]

WHY DOES NOONE ASK THE DEFTONES ABOUT "Entertain Me?"

[@THEUNHINGEDSANITY]

damn that eros question really got to chino head up!

[@chelybfly87]

chino u are my Koi No Yokan :)

[@WhenWorldsCollide91]

Yep he's Latino. And he's going grey, aint he?

[@chikolao1]

NOT SURE IF SERGIO VEGA OR STEPHEN JACKSON

[@blake19709]

ha i get the reference.. "Headup" haha

[@SX1995able]

7th member. They forgot Terry Date.

[@chrismaynard8141]

What kind of shoes is chino wearing?

[@axsent801]

eros eros eros.... one love chi

[@orod6vidz1]

where is part 2?

[@SummerDrive]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing!

[@concertconfess2012]

Oh beautiful Burbank.

[@vandit788]

no shit relase eros

[@aaronnewell3689]

Part two? Next week?

[@ponythirteen]

yay

[@samuelkdrums]

Koi = I'm No = Not Yokan = Joking Simple.

[@A100Aic]

SK-Drums um. No .

[@crazychainsawkid1]

chino in chinos!

[@ellinko87]

I miss chi! :(

[@sochioranmyaku]

...where is Sergio from? He looks kinda black but I'm pretty sure he's mostly Latino.

[@nosexinviolence.3358]

Puerto Rican from bronx.

[@sochioranmyaku]

@@nosexinviolence.3358 why’d they fire my boy 😭

[@nosexinviolence.3358]

@@sochioranmyaku in many ways, unfortunately sergio looked like he just didn't belong. Even in this interview Chino snatched the mic from Vegas hand. For Deftones Chi Cheng is still seriously missed. And nobody will ever fill his shoes. That's gonna be a lifelong issue for the band. But damn sergio being just a hired gun after literally being a fill in for decades. So yes it's bittersweet but realty for whoever plays Bass. Lost alot respect for Chino after his cruel attack on Sergio but Deftones will never fade as the best and then some.

[@onewhitepony]

lol

[@ghostdog2041]

Yeah, we're all hoping that chi gets better--- Meanwhile Sergio is thinking, "That's it. I'll be out of a job. Stay down, Chi!"

[@1erichellstrom]

I thought Koi No Yokam was something Ken says when you throw a flying uppercut in Street Fighter.....