DEFTONES RETURN WITH HAUNTING NEW SINGLE “MY MIND IS A MOUNTAIN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM PRIVATE MUSIC

Deftones have officially returned with “my mind is a mountain,” the lead single from their upcoming tenth studio album, Private Music, due August 22 via Reprise/Warner. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz—who previously steered classics like Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan—the track feels like a natural continuation of the band’s signature fusion of intensity and atmosphere.

Opening with stormy, textured guitar and Chino Moreno’s distinct vocals, “my mind is a mountain” strikes that sweet balance of aggression and beauty that defines Deftones’ best work. The lyrics—dark, introspective—ride on heavy, dynamic riffs, working like a psychological alt-metal exploration: your mind, indeed, is its own peak of tumult.

This release also marks a major milestone: their first LP in five years, and the first without longtime touring bassist Sergio Vega. With their North American tour kicking off the day the album drops—supported by Phantogram, Idles, and The Barbarians of California—Deftones are clearly ready to reintroduce themselves in full force.

Bottom line: “my mind is a mountain” is classic Deftones—sonically immersive, emotionally resonant, and powerful. It’s the perfect appetizer for what fans can expect later this summer when Private Music arrives, proving the band’s evolutionary edge is as sharp as ever.