and it's everybody, it’s not just us, it’s the entire world, it’s weird shit! Yeah, it's been a very difficult year hasn't it?ĭefinitely. We were just about to head out to Australia and New Zealand to start what would've been two years of touring for this new record, but we didn't get to go! That was a couple years ago and here we are now, we were eight hours away from starting this touring cycle about six and a half months ago. We covered a lot of grounds, but it was well thought out. It's been non-existent, 'Gore' was about two years, which is a pretty standard well-planned out touring cycle for us. How has the recording process been for 'Ohms' in comparison to 'Gore'? Having made a lot of records over the years, it's a challenge at times but this one was a fun one to make, and we were very cohesive as a band – we’re pleased with the outcome. It's rather strange times, hopefully we can bring a little something to anyone who has open ears and brighten their day a bit. Hmm, I would say, here we are again, able to unleash something into the world, with high hopes. How would you describe 'Ohms' as Deftones ninth studio album? Having spent almost two years compiling, recording and touching up this record, Abe talks to Clash about what ‘Gore’ means to him and Deftones journey, how the group worked their way through quarantine despite living in different areas and his favourite track on the album. Whilst fans danced around ‘Gore’ being more alternative than metal, ‘Ohms’ sees them once again perfecting their faultless balance of poignant melodies with anarchic drops. Returning four years after their last instalment ‘Gore,’ in a lot of ways ‘Ohms’ is a new direction for the colossal group. Today (September 25th) marks the release of Deftones, ‘Ohms’ and boy does it erupt – driving you through ten alt-metal tunes ‘Ohms’ exposes heavier drops, raw lyricism, and addictive hooks. “The guitar has a bit more drive in this album, the band has always been based around a very heavy distorted guitar sound,” says Abe Cunningham, discussing Deftones mammoth ninth studio album ‘Ohms’.