Diamond Eyes is a song by Deftones, and the title track of their sixth studio album, Diamond Eyes. It was the first single from the album released in March 23, 2010. It was 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 played bass on the single as well as the entire Diamond Eyes album.
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. On March 16, the first teaser trailer in a three-part sequence was posted on the website, featuring artwork for the new album and accompanied by clips from the Diamond Eyes single. On March 23, Diamond Eyes was released for digital download, and radio stations began playing the single on March 30.
In December 2010, Diamond Eyes was remixed by Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter‘s side project, Sol Invicto. The remix was released as a download for $0.99, with all proceeds benefiting Cheng‘s hospital bills.
Diamond Eyes was very well received by fans and critics. The song was characterized as nu metal and compared to the band’s Around the Fur material. The breakdown that closes the track has been described as the heaviest riff that Deftones have written.
Tracklist:
- Diamond Eyes
Deftones
Chino Moreno: vocals
Stephen Carpenter: guitars
Abe Cunningham: drums
Frank Delgado: keyboards, samples
Sergio Vega: bass
Production
Nick Raskulinecz producer
