Deftones - 7 Words ⭐ Must Watch

Decades later, even as Deftones evolved into a sophisticated, atmospheric art-rock band, "7 Words" remains the one song they almost have to play. It’s a time capsule of their adolescent rage—a reminder of a time when they were just kids from Sacramento who were tired of being told what to do.

The story begins in the early 90s, long before the world knew the term "nu-metal." Chino was working at a Tower Records warehouse, dealing with the daily friction of being a young person of color in a space where he felt constantly looked down upon by authority figures—specifically the police and "the man." deftones - 7 Words

By the time they recorded it for their 1995 debut album, Adrenaline , the song had become their calling card. It was the track that turned their chaotic club shows into literal riots. During the recording sessions at Indigo Ranch, producer Terry Date pushed them to capture that "live" danger, resulting in the frantic, heavy breathing and screeching vocals you hear on the record. Decades later, even as Deftones evolved into a