Both Deftones and support Coheed and Cambria are bands that divide opinion. They have no discernible genre for a start – debates rage as to whether they can be considered progressive metal, heavy metal or hard rock. To some, Deftones sound like an unholy mix of screaming and open guitars. Coheed and Cambria can equally be understood as pretentious (think heavier Pink Floyd, with more hair).
It was clear by the number of band t-shirts that a large proportion of the crowd were there to see Coheed and Cambria. Fronted by the charismatic and hairy Claudio Sanchez, they neglected to banter with...12/11/2010 | Coheed and Cambria / Deftones – Academy, ...
Both Deftones and support Coheed and Cambria are bands that divide opinion. They have no discernible genre for a start – debates rage as to whether they can be considered progressive metal, heavy metal or hard rock. To some, Deftones sound like an unholy mix of screaming and open guitars. Coheed and Cambria can equally be understood as pretentious (think heavier Pink Floyd, with more hair).
It was clear by the number of band t-shirts that a large proportion of the crowd were there to see Coheed and Cambria. Fronted by the charismatic and hairy Claudio Sanchez, they neglected to banter with...