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For the Hawthorne Heights song often mistakenly titled "Diamond Eyes", see The Transition (song).
"Diamond Eyes"
Song

"Diamond Eyes" is a single by the American rock band Deftones. It is the second single and title track released from Deftones' sixth studio album Diamond Eyes, and their thirteenth single overall. It is the second single recorded without bassist Chi Cheng, due to a coma induced by an automobile accident in November 2008. Former Quicksand bassist Sergio Vega fills in on bass for this single, as well as the entire Diamond Eyes album.

Release

On March 3, 2010, Deftones posted the track listing for Diamond Eyes via their official website, and also announced that the next single, the album's title track, would be released for digital download on March 23, 2010. On March 16, the first teaser trailer in a three part succession was posted on the website, featuring artwork for the new album, and was accompanied by clips from the "Diamond Eyes" single. On March 23, 2010, "Diamond Eyes" was released for digital download on the internet,[1] and radio stations began playing the single on March 30.

Music video

On April 9, 2010, Deftones posted a teaser trailer of the music video for "Diamond Eyes" on their official website, and the music video was released on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. The video was directed by Robert Schober, also known as Roboshobo.[2]

Reception

The song was very well received by fans and critics, and was compared to Around the Fur material. The breakdown that closes the track has been described as the heaviest riff that Deftones have written. [3]

Track listing

Digital single

  1. "Diamond Eyes" - 3:08

Personnel

Deftones

Production

Chart history

Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Billboard Alternative Songs[4] 17
US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[5] 11
US Billboard Rock Songs[4] 19

References

  1. ^ Karan, Tim (March 17, 2010). "Deftones stream new song 'Diamond Eyes'". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 1, 2010.
  2. ^ "Deftones: Trailer For 'Diamond Eyes' Video Available". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. April 9, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Metal Hammer
  4. ^ a b "'Diamond Eyes' - Deftones". Billboard. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
  5. ^ http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Singles&f=Hot+Mainstream+Rock+Tracks&src=bchallenge

External links

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