Gore cover

Released 10 years ago

Gore

Deftones · 2016

48 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal

A textured exploration of atmospheric heaviness interwoven with ethereal melodies and introspective lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 8, 2016, 'Gore' is Deftones' eighth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Koi No Yokan' from 2012. At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the alternative metal scene, continuing to experiment with sound while maintaining their signature intensity. The album marked a return after a four-year hiatus during which the band's lineup remained stable.
Stylistic neighbors
Glassjaw· System of a Down· A Perfect Circle
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Prayers/Triangles".

  • 1 Prayers/Triangles Start here 3:37
  • 2 Acid Hologram 4:05
  • 3 Doomed User 4:26
  • 4 Geometric Headdress 3:29
  • 5 Hearts/Wires 5:20
  • 6 Pittura infamante 4:03
  • 7 Xenon 3:17
  • 8 (L)MIRL 5:02
  • 9 Gore 4:59
  • 10 Phantom Bride 4:53
  • 11 Rubicon 4:57

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