Chart-topping Deftones set to rock KL

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KUCHING: Chart-topping American rock act Deftones will perform their first concert in Malaysia on Feb 14.

GREAT SHOW: (From left) AirAsiaRedTix marketing manager Rashdan Harith, ‘Cupid’, Tune Talk marketing head Umapathi Sundram, Lo, Fat Boys chief executive officer Zahid Yon and Tune Talk marketing deputy head Kelvin Sim are seen at the press conference to announce the concert.

Presented by Tune Talk, the country’s fastest growing prepaid mobile service, ‘Deftones Live in Kuala Lumpur’ will be held at KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail.

“Tune Talk presents Deftones by popular demand. We pay attention to the wishes of music fans out there and we take pleasure in fulfilling their wishes to see more international acts here,” Tune Talk chief executive officer Jason Lo said in a press release.

“One may wonder why have Deftones on Valentine’s Day? As a prepaid mobile service provider with a difference, we are out to offer something exceptional for all lovers this year. It’s time to drop the cliche roses and chocolates and have a good time rocking instead.”

He added: “And to all girls out there, a ticket to the Deftones concert will definitely make an excellent gift for your hard rocking boyfriend. You will definitely be loved forever!”

Tune Talk is giving away free tickets for the concert. For details tune in to hitz.FM or visit Tune Talk’s Facebook page. Concert tickets are priced at RM258 for Rock Zone free standing, RM188 for upper tier free standing and RM98 for lower tier free standing. Tickets are available online from AirAsiaRedTix (www.airasiaredtix.com) and TicketPro (www.ticketpro.com.my), as well as over the counter at Rock Corner and TicketPro outlets. Doors for the concert will open at 7pm and the show will start at 8.30pm. More details are available at www.rockthisjoint.com.my.

Formed in 1988, Deftones from Sacramento, California have six albums. Two albums — ‘Adrenaline’ and ‘White Pony’ — have gone platinum, while another two – ‘Around the Fur’ and ‘Deftones’ — have been certified gold.

The band’s latest album ‘Diamond Eyes’ was released early last year.

The current line-up features Chino Moreno (Vocals), Steven Carpenter (Guitar), Sergio Vega (Bass), Abe Cunningham (Drums) and Frank Delgado (programmer/DJ/keyboards). For more information on Deftones, go to www.deftones.com and www.velvethammer.net.