Deftones on Screen: Our Top 10 Soundtrack Moments
Deftones on Screen: Our Top 10 Soundtrack Moments
Deftones have always skirted easy definitions - a band from Sacramento that forged a sound as restless and textured as the city they came from. Since 1988, Chino Moreno and co. have blended aggression with vulnerability, heavy riffs and dreamy atmospherics, carving out a space where intensity and emotion collide. Their new album, ‘private music’, continues that journey, but the band’s influences stretch far beyond studio walls.
What’s perhaps less talked about is how their music has seeped into the culture through film, TV, and video games. From cult horror classics to sprawling blockbusters, Deftones’ tracks have punctuated some truly memorable moments.
As Chino’s voice carries these stories beyond the stage, it’s clear why Deftones are such a natural fit for screen and game soundtracks. Their music is instantly immersive and laden with textures, which is why it makes their sound so endlessly syncable.
To mark the release of their latest record, we’ve rounded up ten standout sync moments from their career (though honestly, we could name double that).
The Crow: City of Angels (1996) | "Teething"
Escape from L.A. (1996) | "Can't Even Breathe"
The Matrix (1999) | "My Own Summer (Shove It)"
Queen of the Damned (2002) | "Change (In the House of Flies)"
True Crime: Streets of LA (2003) | “Minerva"
House of Wax (2005) | "Minerva"
Law Abiding Citizen (2009) | "Engine No. 9"
Photo by Vanessa Caron-Cantin
