The Deftones has issued the following update about the
benefit shows held for bassit Chi Cheng:
"Deftones would like to thank all of the incredible artists,
sponsors, crew, supporters, fans and friends who made last Thursday
and Friday an overwhelming success. The two night event commenced
with special sets by POD, Far and Cypress Hill on night one.
Deftones opened their Thursday night set with a brand new song
'Rocket Skates' and continued through a show that included 'Elite,'
'Be Quiet and Drive,' and 'My Own Summer.'
"Each night the band was joined by some of Deftones' and Chi's
close friends for some special collaborations exclusive to the
nights. Night one included Ben Kenney from Incubus on 'Street
Carp,' Mike Shinoda and Tommy Lee on 'Anniversary of an
Uninteresting Event,' Xzibit on 'Back to School,' Jonah and Shawn
from Far on the Jawbox cover 'Savory,' and Cypress Hill joining
Deftones for a full band version of Cypress' 'Rock Superstar.'
"Friday night opened with longtime Chi Cheng favorites Fungo
Mungo and Will Haven. Special guests on night two included Robert
Trujillo (Metallica), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Daron Malakian
(System of A Down) and Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) on a
punishing cover of Metallica's 'Battery,' an ensemble performance
of Suicidal Tendencies' 'War Inside My Head' with members of
Suicidal, and Daron, John Dolmayan, and Shavo Odadjian of System
performing 'Aerials' and 'Toxicity' with Chino on vocals.
"Coupled with the online auction, Deftones will likely reach
their goal of raising six figures for Chi..."
