Deftones pictures, interviews, magazine scans.

[Capt Snow]

Penicks you are always a pretentious crabby douche with sand in your vag when it comes to any post on this forum. No one is forcing you to smoke weed, so why give a long elaborate statement on how all weed smokers are idiots. There are some who become complete wastes on it, however there are some who can be responsible with it and not let it control their lives and maintain their responsibilities in life. Stephen is a prime example of this. I spoke to Stephen back in 2012 and I asked him why he smokes and how often he does.. And He confirmed that he does not do it all day, he  smokes at the end of the day when he gets all his stuff done. However, when he's in the studio he said he smokes mad amounts, because it helps him keep focused and think deeply on what he's currently doing, because when he's sober he's got all kinds of shit going on in his head and he cant keep focused on the long session hours, so smoking some bud helps him alter his mood and keep going for longer.

And that's exactly how DE was born!

[pinkmaggit69]

Penicks you are always a pretentious crabby douche with sand in your vag when it comes to any post on this forum.

Great quote.

[Inkblades]

I smoke weed all muthafucking day ,yeeeeeeee sum best shit in Cali!! Sonoma coma,girl scout cookies,3✖crazy,sherbet,well u get the picture!!! I luv that shit ,if u live in California you know wat I'm taking about!!

Okay, so maybe some of you anti-weed people do have a point.

[Penicks]

look at all the weed smokers going into defense mode

just chill out guys, smoke some weed and relax

[Northcal]

I smoke weed all muthafucking day ,yeeeeeeee sum best shit in Cali!! Sonoma coma,girl scout cookies,3✖crazy,sherbet,well u get the picture!!! I luv that shit ,if u live in California you know wat I'm taking about!!

Okay, so maybe some of you anti-weed people do have a point.

square ass muthafuckas,lol

[Northcal]

look at all the weed smokers going into defense mode

just chill out guys, smoke some weed and relax

ok,just as soon as your mom bends over so I could roll a blunt on her ass!! Yum:o

[pony_01]

smoke your herb like you dont care

[III]

wtf is this

[sing blue silver]

look at all the weed smokers going into defense mode

just chill out guys, smoke some weed and relax

I smoke weed pretty regularly but I definitely agree with a lot of your points. Weed "culture" is the fucking worst. And guys, lighten up a little. I always take Penick's posts with a grain of salt and think he's one of the funniest people here.

And maybe go easy on Northcal too. I genuinely think he has a learning disability or something.

[wheresmysnare]

Ziya-po ya-ya, pa-pa-ya-pa! Ti-da-lee, na po-po pu-du-loo! Ste-na-peh na-na po po-ro po!

All of the above makes perfect sense when smoking weed. This is why it is both fun but completely useless if you have bills to pay.

[shoop]

Deftones (Stephen Carpenter) part 2 - The Smoke Box

[black coffee]

look at all the weed smokers going into defense mode

just chill out guys, smoke some weed and relax

Well you called people idiots for smoking weed, and when this backfired at you, you just puss out. Also I asked you why you hate weed so much and if theres a bigger story to it, and you didn't bother to give a response. So who is the one who actually went into defensive mode here?

[buddyboy101]

This thread has been derailed.  Mods maybe diver the weed debate to a new thread?

[Lilith]

look at all the weed smokers going into defense mode

just chill out guys, smoke some weed and relax

I smoke weed pretty regularly but I definitely agree with a lot of your points. Weed "culture" is the fucking worst. And guys, lighten up a little. I always take Penick's posts with a grain of salt and think he's one of the funniest people here.

And maybe go easy on Northcal too. I genuinely think he has a learning disability or something.

Lol what?? Northcal smoke too much weed. It is obvious. I think you should review your analysis. Northcal just say some strange things, sometimes, because of too much weed. And yeah, people should go easy on him. However, Northcal control yourself a little man.
Sing Blue Silver, We are only responding to penicks the same exact way that he speak to us, If you take Penicks posts with a grain of salt, you should consider do the same with my comments and the other users answering to him. We are just responding to his claims. It is obvious that penicks had some problem in his past with weed. I definitely agree with a lot of his points.
Yeah, weed it is an underrated drug, etc. However, it is an illegal substance. And marijuana is far safer than alcohol. If you really believe that an illegal drug like weed, it is worst than a legal drug as alcohol. WTF!!! Alcohol abuse kills 2.5 million people worldwide each year.
The green stuff has led to exactly zero recorded deaths. Ever!!! Just do a little research. Weed is far safer than alcohol. Why call everybody that smokes weed idiots, because of one interview. And cmon Weed "culture" is the fucking worst! WTF ( I will not even talk about hard drugs) I will just say over alcohol (a legal drug). It is nonsense. This whole conversation it is excused. This is just as stupid as if Stef was drinking a glass of wine and Penicks would come and say: each person who drinks one glass of wine for day, it is an idiot. lol, as you can see nobody are talking about what was said by Stef. We are just talking about weed and that Breal is a douche. Because Penicks says as fact, weed is the worst culture ever lol and everybody it is an idiot if smokes a joint lol. cmon what were you expecting. Common Sense.

[pinkmaggit69]

I came here hoping for a new picture, interview, or magazine scan.

[Northcal]

I came here hoping for a new picture, interview, or magazine scan.

weed wars,brah

[geraavl08]

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2014/03/chino-moreno-interview-crosses-deftones-crescent-ballroom-phoenix.php

Chino Moreno on ††† (Crosses), Cult Movies, the Supernatural and Creating New Deftones Songs

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[normsteez]

Deftones + Far = Crosses at Ace of Spades
By Chris Macias
cmacias@sacbee.com
Published: Thursday, Apr. 3, 2014 - 10:00 am

Deftones frontman Chino Moreno's latest musical endeavor started as a homespun project among friends, but has since blossomed into a hit on the alternative rock scene.

The band, called Crosses (with its official moniker signified by three cross symbols) features Moreno, with Shaun Lopez of Far, resulting in a mini super-group of two Sacramento natives. Bassist Chuck Doom rounds out Crosses, which was showcased recently as a musical guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Crosses self-released two EPs of music before its full-length album emerged in February via Sumerian Records. That self-titled album debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's alternative album chart and spawned the single "the epilogue." That's all translated into two sold-out shows in New York City, an upcoming slot at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and a well-received tour that reaches Ace of Spades on Saturday.

Crosses ranks as Moreno's most successful project outside Sacramento's Grammy-winning Deftones. In between albums of Deftones' ethereal heavy metal, Moreno has launched such mellower side projects as Palms and Team Sleep (featuring longtime friends Todd Wilkinson and D.J. Crook, as well as drummer Zach Hill of Death Grips and Hella).

Crosses mines Moreno's longtime love of brooding new wave music and electronic influences, and it's a sound that's reaped unexpected success.

"It's funny because at the end of last year I thought I'd have most of this year off," said Moreno, by phone from a tour stop in Phoenix. "But it's pretty awesome. We're having fun."

Here's what Moreno had to say about Crosses, plus the latest from the Deftones.

What kind of expectations do you have for a project like Crosses? Do you look at it as just a fun musical outlet, or do you hope to blow it up in the biggest way?

I try not to make any expectations around musical stuff. Obviously, I appreciate it when good stuff happens and I'm proud of the record. When it was all done and put together, I heard it in a new light. At first there was no label behind us and now we've got some marketing and touring. We want as many people to hear this as possible. That's where we're at now.

What's your mindset when performing with Crosses? Deftones' music can be very aggressive, but this is much mellower.
Honestly, I don't approach anything differently. It's me reacting to the way the music's presented to me. I grew up listening to a lot of new wave music, even with Deftones, and with these specific tracks it's a little easier for those influences to come out since it's not such a guitar-driven project. So how does a kid from south Sac discover new wave in the first place?

When I was in fifth grade my older sister bought me two cassettes and put them in my Christmas stocking. One was the Thompson Twins and the other was Depeche Mode's "Speak and Spell." That record totally changed my life. Until then I was into break-dancing and early hip-hop music and freestyle, like Afrika Bambaataa and Debbie Deb. I thought, "Wow, they're using the same drum machines as the hip-hop guys, but there's this great melody, this dark melody and lyricism." At a young age I completely latched on.

I remember seeing Deftones early on at the Guild Theatre and you had more of a skater haircut with long bangs. You didn't look like a metal guy at all.

I didn't really know too much about metal until I got in the band. (Drummer Abe Cunningham) turned me on to some things in junior high and Dominic (Garcia, the original Deftones bassist) got me into Metallica. But I was definitely the oddball when I came into the band, like, what am I supposed to do? I figured out my own way, I guess.[/b]

You recently moved to Oregon after a few years of living in Southern California. How much do you get to Sacramento these days?

All my family is still there – my mom and dad, and tons of friends. I try and get there whenever I can and I'm pretty stoked to get there (on Saturday). I've also been talking a lot to Todd of Team Sleep and Zach Hill about making some music again.

You go way back with Shaun Lopez, and Deftones and Far were kindred sorts of bands in Sacramento. How is the dynamic of working with him in your own band?

Although we are great friends, and we do have a lot of music in common, we don't always see eye to eye. But that's the push and pull that works well. (Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter) and I work like that as well. But recording with Shaun is great. At one point we lived near each other and our backyards were literally a fence apart. I would come over to record stuff, or just hang out or whatever. And one time I went over and he just so happened to be working with Chuck (Doom).

At what point does a "side project" become a full fledged band for you? Do you even consider Crosses as a "side project"?

Deftones is always my main focus. I've been doing it the longest and it's definitely a priority. I think of these as projects. It's not like I'm unfulfilled with a need to find another outlet. I look at it as making music with my friends, and I'm blessed that they're great musicians.

Do these side projects ever cause any friction within Deftones?

There's definitely a lot of planning involved but everyone's been supportive and super cool. I'd done those (Crosses) EPs and all that stuff during my downtime. I never said, "I can't do this because I'm doing Crosses." There are times when I need to prioritize but preparation is the most important thing.

Sounds like Deftones have started writing for the next album. How's that been going?

We got together a few weeks ago, and we're all meeting up the week in between the Coachella shows. We'll do some writing and hopefully have enough stuff to get in the studio before the end of the year. We really fell into a great rhythm, like locking ourselves in a room for four to six hours a day. That's the funnest way of making music, whereas we spent so many years making records and it was like pulling teeth. It's sort of like that work ethic from Stephen's garage in south Sac – we just get in a room and start making noise.

What do you see as the long-term future of Crosses?

I hate to put it in that thought process, but as long as the demand is out there, we'll go out and play shows and keep doing it. But do I want to get in a van and sell it to everyone in the U.S.? Not really. But it feels good to be out (on tour).

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/03/6290244/deftones-far-crosses-at-ace-of.html#storylink=cpy