'White Pony' found Deftones expanding their sonic palette, moving beyond the confines of nu-metal into more experimental and atmospheric territories, resulting in their most critically acclaimed work.
- The album was recorded at The Record Plant in Los Angeles and Grandmaster Studios in Hollywood with producers Terry Date and Ross Robinson.
- Upon its release, 'White Pony' debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, eventually going platinum and spawning hit singles like "Change (In the House of Flies)" and "B.T.T.D.M.Y.".
- The album's tracklist was famously altered shortly before release, with the song "Headless" being replaced by "Change (In the House of Flies)" and the original version of "Pink Maggit" being shortened.
Deftones is an alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, known for their unique blend of heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes. In 2000, they were at a pivotal point in their career, solidifying their status as innovators in the nu-metal and alternative rock scenes with this ambitious release.
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