Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! I would tell you about the opening act but I have forgotten who it was – all I remember is the singer making some lame joke about champagne and Barack Obama. I think that my lack of interest can be excused on this occasion, as my complete hysteria at the prospect of witnessing a performance by one of metal’s greatest bands was slightly overwhelming. Excluding the three guys vehemently cheering up at the front, the masses breathed a collective sigh of relief as the opener exited the stage. So, back to the ‘Oh mans’: the crowd tension increased notch by notch as the minutes rolled by, minute by excruciatingly long minute. Every time a techie tested a piece of equipment, particularly the guitars, the crowd let out bursts of anticipatory cheers and applause. Even the ‘pimp daddy’, porno eighties remixes that were playing over the sound system (sorry, I have no explanation) did not send the crowd into some hornified mass orgy. Why? Because the night was all about Deftones … getting laid took a total back seat. Kentish Town’s HMV Forum played host to a uni-mind of Deftones fans, collected to witness what turned out to be an unforgettable display of talent, insanity and brutality. The uni-mind spent the preceding few hours before Deftones’ appearance wondering what songs would be played, whether Chino would be on form, and whether the band would live up to high expectations set by fans. Well, the uni-mind was blown away! Deftones was stupendously amazing (I am seriously trying not to gush here). Chino was totally on his game, the crowd was intensely wrought with excited energy and the result was a gig that will not be forgotten by all who attended! (more…)