Image: Deftones [Official Press Photo]
Deftones now have ten studio albums in their catalog, with major success dating back to their early releases and increasingly strong chart debuts in recent years — especially with Gore, Ohms, and private music. Selling a significant share of their music rights, and therefore future royalty income, to Warner Music Group appears to have been a worthwhile move. According to Billboard, the deal took place over the past two years and reportedly earned Deftones a one-time payment of around $40–75 million.
This isn’t the first deal Deftones have made with Warner Music Group either. The band had already sold the original masters of their recordings as well.
Deftones Live in Europe, 2026
Deftones are currently touring Europe with their new album private music — just a few days ago, they played their first show in Germany in Hamburg. We’ve already shared the full setlist from the tour kickoff in Paris.
Here’s an overview of all tour dates:
