Deftones LIve Debut of "Bored" 1994 Berkeley Square

[@whatthesnell]

The song was actually titled "Oralled" at this point in the writing (I hung out with Steph almost everyday from 93-95).... Oh, and "Adrenaline" was to supposed to be "Communion" until after the album was mastered.

[@WickedMo13]

Yea yea me too lol

[@goopvvizard3973]

⁠@@WickedMo13me chino and Steph were getting our nails done when the name deftones came to us. They were originally gonna be mega def but I steered them in the right direction

[@WickedMo13]

@@goopvvizard3973 lmao

[@trustmendoza1928]

Song is called Oraled. It's the demo version of Bored. Correct date of the live performace is April 29, 1994. ...GOLD...

[@twiztidlestat]

Deftones=underrated...They are so good its insane. I tell you, Deftones, Snot, And korn made this sound

[@dngl21]

94 was hot that year with deftones and korn.

[@Grym0626]

Never see Chino perform Bored with dreads...this is a gem 💎

[@JHallDaBoss]

This musta been so epic to witness. I wish my five-year-old self was there I woulda been rockin' out!!

[@dive3050]

31

[@ohYex]

Same I was 4 lol

[@HammernFrank]

It was epic.

[@unclebusu]

Well, for the scene in the Bay at that time, the Deftones were pretty popular. They had a good following and at this club as well as the Cattle Club in Sacto, they consistently packed the place. So, yeah, people were "getting it" for sure. Thanks for looking, and a long time coming but I have some more vids to put up hopefully by New Years.

[@SnowmanU360]

Damn a true gem of Deftones. Loved the "songs not even finished" part at the end:D Ahhh they didn't even know what was coming for them.

[@Lisacass2231]

I was at this show !!lol The good ole Berkley Square!!This is where it all began ...The making "Deftones and Korn .".;)RIP CHi

[@spooninspoon]

wow, Abe was just a teenager still ... awesome video! . I didn't discover them till like 3 years later. I live on the east coast, if that has anything to do with it. Deftones are still the best band in the world. props unclebusu

[@spooninspoon]

Still one of the best bands in the world ;)

[@Drakster81]

Damn, why haven't I found this before?! Watched it over and over again. Love it! :)

[@tonedef11]

Little did they know they were witnessing the birth of greatness.

[@ithewanderer830]

If you remember walking back to school stoned af after skipping with this album in your discman just Fuq'n loving it well u and me we share something special. Good memories, the atmosphere back then..

[@martingrebing]

This is the real deal - a rare glimpse into the beginnings of one of the greatest American bands ever. Thanks so much for posting.

[@unclebusu]

You're welcome so much. I have more but have been lazy about getting them up. I was at all their shows back then and somehow had the foresight to film some of them.

[@Loosie_fur]

It’s crazy to think that while grunge was in its peak during this time, these guys were setting trail for a new genre.

[@ohYex]

Grunge was already on its way out lol I’d say it peaked 89-92 then after 93 it was pretty much over with then the new alternative guys starting coming in

[@baseballfanatic3885]

Chi rocked out no matter how big or small the crowd

[@unclebusu]

I totally remember Level! I think I might have a tape somewhere even.

[@unclebusu]

Thank you. I treasure the foresight I had to tape shows back in the 90's. don't worry, I plan on having more up by the end of the month

[@slmmdgg]

I was there. shit like this don't take place anymore

[@mikkleo]

i fucking love it! Thanks for putting this here!

[@skeeno666]

I know some people wouldn't agree, but this song shows the Black Sabbath influence on DT. I'm a huge Deftones fan, but listen to "Symptom of the Universe" by BS and you'll see the similiarities. Its always good when bands pay tribute to their influences. Deftones FOREVER!!!

[@richvolcom]

was at this show, cost me 7 bucks, also saw korn, orange 9mm, and sick of it all a month later, that cost me 8 bucks, the good ol days

[@FleshLessOne]

I was here at this one as well as Many many other at the Good ol' Berkeley Squared... Thx.

[@whatthesnell]

Song was originally called "Oraled" before it was called "Bored". I have original masters of many Adrenaline songs before Terry Date got a hold of 'em. And Ross Robinsons version of Root, on cassette but I'll try to figure a way to post...

[@andeegee]

Had a different lyrics back then. This is so rare.

[@dandel1985]

WOOOOOOOOOOW I was nine years old when this was shot. Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@paisteuser06]

no words to describe..

[@unclebusu]

Agreed. I saw maybe 40 shows pre-adrenaline and a bunch after, but my last was on the first leg of the Around the Fur tour partly because after seeing them this way, fighting crowds seemed dumb, and also because they started getting a little sloppy live. The studio stuff is still great for me, but live the lustre is gone. thanks for the comment

[@godsmackhudejo]

omg, cant you guys read that f**kin description?? The debut of the song = the original version-.- the lyrics were changed later,that is why differentxD... so the original was that..:D uhm + ty for upload that legend:))) WE

[@berba3]

I think Deftones and Korn make this alternative style of metal...Deftones are the best

[@07BSPtC]

I was at this show. The square was one of the best small venues in the bay. I was also at a show I want to say for M.I.R.V. just a few weeks after they re did their sound system and then they closed like 2 months later.

[@robcoqui]

I'm an "oldschooler", i grew up with Van Halen,Wasp, Antrax,Megadeth,AC/DC back in black album and a lot more. I'm been in hundres of concerts, but when I saw Deftones once in Miami i get in shock with their energy on stage! People got krazy w 7 words! Since that, a huge fan! Love them, their style is Deftone!I had the great opportunity to shot a photo inches from Chino's face. look for my music slideshow from them on a show in ft.lauderdale on my videos

[@insejnas]

ah man, this is awesome! waitin for the new album omg omg.

[@TomDallas138]

Abe is such a good drummer

[@aphexapex]

this is fucking awesome....great video...wish i could have been there

[@odioilmiopaese]

abe is the man !!!

[@Lisacass2231]

Thank you for this!I knew it had to have been recorded !

[@Gutrammer]

Well he did say he wrote it a couple of days before that show. :)

[@aperfectcir]

this videos sick. the lyrics are different from the version that made it onto adrenaline. i wish i had the chance to see these guys back inthe day, before chino destroyed himself. They're still good, i saw them not too long ago, but they were the shit back in the day.

[@bedmember]

wow! thank you for this. this is lgold

[@MJKsFan]

"This song isn't even finished...guess it is now, though". NICE

[@panzerny]

wow, the quality is so good...

[@mattrobertstpt]

Fantastic, thank you so much

[@07BSPtC]

I remember getting into them around this time seeing them at Berkeley Square, awesome club by the way. The next time I saw them was opening for Primus on the 3rd, I think, Halloween Freak out at Henry J. Kaiser in Oakland.

[@MrDEFTONESHEAD]

yeh great find this! especially love the double bridge in the middle and heavier ending..in some ways i think they should have kept those bits in the tune i still love both versions though note how fucking heavy the drums are! abe goes sick. my band cover this version of the tune makes it that much more fun to play..

[@BrandonGottesman]

Damn I wish i could say i was there. This is fuckin awesome to see this song "not finished" and with different lyrics. If anything, I think Chino freestyled that whole performance.

[@unclebusu]

Definitley!! You can pick out bits and pieces too that appear in other tracks. Thanks for watching.

[@phizzy56]

Yeah, you witnessed musical history.

[@toner3566]

yeah

[@mattrobertstpt]

My goodness, thank you so much for posting this! What a gem, where did you get hold of it?!

[@JimBlasko]

Oh man- You lucky dude- I'd give up my meeting everyone famous ever (including ozzy) to have been at those shows back then.. This band to me is untouchable.. Like holy and shit. The Mecca.

[@vexless13]

Abe with his long hair awsome!

[@Derek556]

This is the SHIT! Old Deftones=none better

[@melodicdestruction]

friggin' amazing.

[@moenukka]

sweeet post dude ..

[@robertrogers2395]

Amazing.

[@thebananastore123]

this song was actually called " oralled" i know this cuz someone in the coments said so. Thebananastore123 is now watching

[@turinwark]

there hit or miss live, the last 2 times i saw them one was when the headlined taste of chaos and that was shit, but i saw them after SNW came out and it was one of the best i've ever seen them, age is takin its toll on chino and unfortunatley his live show suffers

[@bawitdaba1024]

yup tha lyrics are quite different fromthe stanzas to tha chorus..deftones raw as ever..

[@ForSunday]

@rcabanas10 Are we talking the band that released the self titled with a track about being a superhero underneath these clothes?

[@sickada]

abe is going apeshit

[@kornbizkit16]

yeaah i miss the old school nu metal

[@mmiimii]

I love the ending of the song

[@deftones38]

this is fucking sweet as fuck!!! at this time i never imagened seeing there 1st show!

[@jonlong1269]

Gold

[@faidley79]

amazing...

[@kageryu311]

outstanding!!

[@unclebusu]

Budapest rocks! You're welcome buddy.

[@leavetoday]

Is there any way you could send me this video? I was only 7 at the time this was shot so I couldn't possibly have liked them then, but now is a different story. This is awesome.

[@kowtpr187]

Keep pullin for Chi!

[@unclebusu]

I filmed it

[@WILD__THINGS]

did he say we wrote this "a couple days ago"? thats crazy

[@aroneous]

Hey Unclebusu, thanks. When you were seeing them that night, what was the mood of the crowd during and after? did people get it that early on?

[@unclebusu]

Seriously, come on. I posted this damn thing. This is the FIRST TIME this song was ever played , and yes I know the lyrics are different. So therefore, using my brain, and basic reasoning, THIS IS THE ORIGINAL VERSION. It came first. Original, get it? The "Bored" on the album came later. Basic math. Don't correct me on things you can't comprehend.

[@onemoresound]

check bored off of roy wilkins aud 2003, which has a double break as well

[@reinecke99]

classic riff. good shiat

[@onashir]

it was 311 and Korn

[@grosh3958]

Cool

[@ScienceofShadows]

awesome

[@godsmackhudejo]

:)))) thx m8:)

[@unclebusu]

Uhmm.... this is the original version. Hence the "debut" part.

[@deftonesguy310]

nice

[@MrDEFTONESHEAD]

nice one i will do man

[@paisteuser06]

this is huge...does anyone know the original lyrics?

[@MrConstant23.]

paisteuser06 they have lyrics?

[@Cheeks15]

fucken bad ass.

[@instarwolf]

different lyrics O.o !!

[@hillt0pdr0p]

This video ends at 420....Nice, def compliments the Deftones !! Smoke Weed Everyday!

[@godsmackhudejo]

you're soooo right !!! They all had something unique...but nowadays....:/ btw snot could have done much much more good song, so sad that lynn died that young, they were awesome like deftones :( i wish i could travel back to these times... oldskool never dies, but it' was over with the 90's :///

[@deadroses19]

Anyone could figure out the lyrics?

[@Slipkn0tt]

Is it me, or the lyrics sound different from the original version they've recorded after.. Its great tho

[@johnmeke]

the lyrics here are different from the cd version..

[@silentbob890]

thats a show. people are actually watching and not recording.

[@deftonesguy310]

i know i was 8 i wish i knew about deftones back then lol i could have rocked out even before growing some hairs on my balls :D

[@vexless13]

Supriseing when you know the lyrics and you here this kinda weired! But its still a badass song!

[@Gutrammer]

Chino with dreads. ZOMG!

[@WILD__THINGS]

f*ckin viscious

[@ardley216]

thats a little bit special

[@turinwark]

whats this used to be shit i still am

[@faidley79]

amazing...