Album Review: Deftones - Ohms

Ohms is the ninth studio full-length album by alternative metal band Deftones, it was released on September 25, 2020, This album simply rocks. Like most of their material, it's almost a combination of past styles with a dash of new, The chords are a treat to the ears, with Steph playing the custom 9 string guitar. The riffs are heavier, the bass is banging, and the drums are kicking like they haven't in a while, kicking it up a few notches from their last previous release. People are right to point out that, in general, it doesn't sound like the "usual" Deftones, But why is that bad? You can hear Chino having fun, you can recognize Abe's style (that really comes out on a few tracks) Steph's shredding and Sergio is slapping some groove on it, they're just going about it a different way; a very, very good way. A fresh way. The album is about resistance and balance, and that is apparent in every track, whether it be through the lyrics, the discipline on the drum set, the tempo changes, the overall musical number in contrast with the vocal elements. it was interesting to see which direction Deftones would take musically. I rate this album 10/10.