DEFTONES 'DEFTONES' CDLABEL: MAVERICK CD RELEASE DATE: 5 20 2003 ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 5 20 2003 VARIANT: CD Deftones is the eponymous fourth studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones, released on May 20, 2003, by Maverick Records. The album features a broader spectrum of musical styles than the band's previous albums, ranging from some of their heaviest compositions to moody trip hop and shoegaze influences.