Deftones have shared cryptic content on their social media platforms, fueling speculation about new music as album rumors continue to circulate. The band posted mysterious imagery with lyrical content on Instagram.
The post featured what appeared to be song lyrics. It added to growing anticipation among fans about potential new material.
“Negative space in cycles been caught in our radar,” the text read. “We’ve been waiting here patiently locked in this state clocking or time.”
The cryptic message prompted immediate reactions from the band’s fanbase. Followers expressed both excitement and impatience for new music.
One fan responded with urgency, writing “Stop edging us and drop the album PLEASE.”
Another fan expressed admiration for the band’s productivity, commenting “Impressive, I have no idea how you guys managed to pull off a new record between all the touring and side projects.”
This latest social media activity adds to a series of hints the band has been dropping about their upcoming release throughout 2024 and early 2025.
Louder Sound revealed that fans previously spotted a graphic displaying Roman numerals “X.VII.MMXXV” at the band’s recent London concert. Many interpret this as a possible single release date of July 10, 2025. The band has been building anticipation through various cryptic messages and visual teasers across their social media platforms.
Metal Injection confirmed that frontman Chino Moreno revealed in a December 2024 interview that their next album is “getting very close to being ready.” The band had initially hoped to release a single around their early 2025 tour with The Mars Volta. This timeline did not materialize as planned.
Recent speculation about the album’s release window has intensified following comments from rapper Everlast during an interview with Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter. MetalSucks noted that Everlast suggested the new album will drop in August 2025 after hearing several tracks from the upcoming release.
“Like Deftones all got in time machines and got back out and hit the studio last week,” Everlast described the band’s sound on the new material. This indicates a fresh yet classic energy that suggests the group has recaptured their signature style while exploring new creative territory.
