White Pony is the third studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones, released on June 20, 2000, through Maverick Records. It was produced by Terry Date, who produced the band's first two albums, Adrenaline and Around the Fur. Recording sessions took place between August and December 1999 at Larrabee Sound Studios in West Hollywood and The Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, California.
The album is considered by many to be Deftones' magnum opus, and it has been praised for its experimental sound, which blends elements of heavy metal, nu metal, alternative metal, art rock, and post-grunge. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 2 million copies in the United States. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
White Pony is a landmark album in the history of alternative metal. It helped to expand the genre and introduce it to a wider audience. The album is still considered to be one of the best albums of the 2000s, and it continues to influence new generations of musicians.
| Original Release: 2000. |
| Catalog No: 093624964667. |
| Size: 12" Double Vinyl Record. |
| Color: Black. |
| Additional: Explicit Content. |