Chino Moreno performs with Deftones at Shoreline.

Deftones returned home to N. California last night, at the Shoreline Amplitheater in Mountain View. Having formed in 1988, with their 8th studio album on the way and 3 platinum albums in their career, the band should need now need no introduction.

Now in their 40’s, Deftones amazingly pounded/jumped/ran/swung/and screamed their way across Shoreline’s stage in a burst of energy that would easily convince you that they were just kids having a good time. Singer Chino Moreno was all smiles and on the prowl, with bassist Sergio Vega giving him a run for his money in the enthusiasm department.

Almost exactly 20 years since their debut record Adrenaline, it’s still the perfect time to grab a ticket and catch these fellas on a stage somewhere.

All photos by Clay Lancaster (www.claylancaster.com)

Chino Moreno performs with Deftones at Shoreline.