Deftones continue to receive critical attention for their influential role in nu metal, with recent coverage highlighting their 2026 festival appearances at Rock en Seine and Cabaret Vert, as well as a new unreleased track premiered at Pukkelpop. The band's legacy is reaffirmed through retrospective rankings of their albums and commentary from Chino Moreno on their enduring relevance. Meanwhile, their music remains a source of inspiration, as seen in Islander's cover and the launch of HISS RECORDINGS by producer Nick Raskulinecz.