White Pony is the third studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones. Released June 20, 2000, it marked a significant growth in the band's sound, incorporating New Wave, dream pop, trip hop, and shoegaze influences with the alternative metal edge the group had become known for and is considered a turning point for the band, for taking their sound away from the nu metal genre in pro of a more experimental sound. To this end, it is generally regarded by fans and critics alike as their most mature outing and is also their highest-selling album to date. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on July 17, 2002.
The album features three successful singles as well as the 2001 Grammy Award-winning track for Best Metal Performance, "Elite."
White Pony is also the first album to feature Frank Delgado as a full-time member of the band. Delgado had worked previously with the band as a featured guest on Around the Fur, producing audio effects on select songs.
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