“My Mind Is a Mountain” is a pummeling new entry in the Sacramento band’s singles catalog, with the quickened tempo and immediate harmonies recalling some of the band’s most beloved early tracks. The song was teased on Deftones’ social accounts throughout the week before its title was revealed on Thursday morning.

Deftones have announced the release of their 10th studio album, private music.The news was initially teased after the band's show at London’s Crystal Palace Park late last month, when a graphic on the band's video screens that mentioned the phrase "private music" and included the Roman numerals “X.

GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will release their 10th full-length studio album, private music, on August 22, 2025. Check out a new single, available now.