After multiple postponements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Deftones finally made their way down to Houston with special guests VOWWS and Gojira.
To start of the night, Australian Death-Pop duo VOWWS played an amazing set. This two-piece group showed their vocal, electronic and nu-metal chops throughout their sets, in which everyone was just simply jamming. They ended their set with their song “One by One,” and the crowd immediately got ready for the next act. As cool eerie music played in the background, French metal band Gojira took the stage and started off very energetic. The mosh pits immediately opened up, hardcore fans were headbanging – there was definitely a vigorous yet enlightening vibe in the air. After Gojira’s one-hour set, it was time for the main act of the evening.
Deftones were set to perform at the White Oak Music Hall since 2020, but have since suffered through three different postponements. Fans have obviously been waiting for this moment – the best part had to be the parents who brought their kids, showing their diehard fan tendencies. Deftones took the stage, and it felt like the audience was transported to another world. Lead singer Chino Moreno’s vivid stage presence was the highlight of the show, as he continuously interacted with fans (specifically in the front row) and made sure the crowd was okay. Everyone was singing their hearts out to all of the lyrics, no one stood still and the mosh pits were insane. Besides performing “Lotion” for the first time since 2015, they ended their set with fan favorite “Engine No. 9.”
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