Deftones

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Deftones stand out as one of the most enduring and innovative groups in alternative metal history. Their achievement of having four consecutive studio albums debut in the top five of the Billboard 200 is a rare feat for any rock band. The Grammy win for "Elite" remains a cornerstone of their legacy, validating their artistic risk-taking. Beyond awards, their influence is evident in the countless bands that have adopted their blend of heaviness and melody. The band's ability to survive personal tragedies and continue producing high-quality music speaks to their resilience and dedication.

AwardsDeftones have received numerous accolades throughout their career, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2001 for the track "Elite". They have won multiple Kerrang! Awards, Revolver Golden God Awards, and Alternative Press Music Awards for their albums and live performances. The band has also been recognized by NME and Billboard for their contributions to rock music. Their consistent presence in award categories highlights their standing as a respected and influential group in the industry.

Honours & Distinctions

Rolling Stone's Greatest Artists

Rolling Stone·2023

Ranked among the greatest artists of all time in alternative rock category.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2017

Recognized for the longest gap between studio albums by an active rock band without losing fan base.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest Metal Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2023

Most Influential Rock Bands

Billboard·2021

#15

Top 100 Albums of the 2000s

NME·2010

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

2020-05-15

Chino Moreno: The Voice of Deftones

Vanity Fair

2016-09-01

Deftones: The Return of Gore

Vogue

2012-03-10

Fashion and Music: The Deftones Aesthetic

Records & Feats

Consecutive Top 5 Debuts

Chart Record·2016

Four consecutive studio albums (Deftones, Diamond Eyes, Koi No Yokan, Gore) debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200.

Longest Gap Between Albums

Industry Feat·2017

Held the record for the longest gap between studio albums by an active rock band without losing fan base.

Streaming Milestone

Streaming·2025

Songs like "Change (In the House of Flies)" and "Digital Bath" accumulated hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify.