Deftones have officially canceled their performance at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival due to an undisclosed illness within the band. The Sacramento-based alternative metal legends were scheduled to perform at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England, but were forced to pull out hours before showtime.
The band released a statement via Instagram Stories confirming the news and expressing deep disappointment:
“In an unfortunate development, an illness in the band is going to prevent us from playing Glastonbury tonight.
We’re devastated to be missing out on something we’ve been looking forward to for months, but sometimes circumstances out of our control interfere with things we want to do the most.
We really hope to return to Glastonbury soon, and as it currently stands, we plan on seeing you tomorrow at Crystal Palace.”
✅ Crystal Palace Park Show Still Scheduled for June 29
Despite the Glastonbury cancellation, DEFTONES still plan to perform their headlining show at Crystal Palace Park in London on Saturday, June 29. The band emphasized that they are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates if anything changes.
🎸 Looking Ahead: North American Tour Continues in August
DEFTONES are also gearing up for the second leg of their North American tour, beginning August 22 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour includes stops across Canada and the United States, wrapping up on September 17 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Special Guests:
PHANTOGRAM and IDLES (on select dates)
THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA (supporting all dates)
Highlights include:
September 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
September 15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
The first leg of the tour, which kicked off in February 2025, received widespread critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times praised DEFTONES as “more definitional for what young people want out of heavy music” and described their sold-out performances at The Kia Forum as “spellbinding.”
🛠️ New Album in the Works
In even more exciting news, DEFTONES recently completed recording all the music for their upcoming studio album. The record is being produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who also worked with the band on 2010’s Diamond Eyes and 2012’s Koi No Yokan.
Fans can expect more details soon, as the band inches closer to their first new release since 2020’s critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Ohms.
🔁 Touring Lineup & Changes
Since 2022, DEFTONES’ live lineup has featured:
Fred Sablan on bass, formerly of Marilyn Manson
Lance Jackman on rhythm guitar, known from Sacramento acts EIGHTFOURSEVEN, HORSENECK, and WILL HAVEN
Sablan replaced longtime bassist Sergio Vega, who exited the band in early 2022 following contract disputes. Vega shared his reasons in a personal video message, citing unresolved issues with the band’s structure and compensation model.
💬 Fans React with Support
Despite the Glastonbury setback, fans have responded to the news with understanding and well-wishes. Comments across social media praised the band’s transparency and concern for delivering the best possible performance when they’re fully fit.
📅 Upcoming Key Dates:
June 29, 2025 – Crystal Palace Park, London, UK
August 22, 2025 – Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
September 17, 2025 – T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
