Being starstruck by Deftones
“Ganito pala feeling ng ma-starstruck!”
Ian Tayao (Queso/Wilabaliw) was recounting the time Deftones first came to Manila two years ago. Somehow he got past security and freaked out when he saw the members backstage.
He also peeked through one of the tents backstage. “It was Chino Moreno sleeping!” he said in a way to convince us just how monumental it was for the him to see the Deftones guitarist in full zzz mode.
The ‘better’ Deftones experience
I stopped myself from bragging about who had the better Deftones experience.
I wanted to tell everyone that I actually delayed the band from being interviewed because I was taking my sweet time eating at the next table with Splintr.com, while trying to eavesdrop on the band’s conversations.
When Deftones were asked if they were ready for the interview, they said, “Oh, isn’t everyone done eating yet?”
I immediately dropped my spoon and fork quite loudly, stood up, turned on my camera and showed everyone I was ready, haha.
Can’t help being a fan
There’s something about this band that makes you forget you’re a professional.
I normally get to control myself when I’m a fan of a band, focused on my picture-taking tasks, but hey, if Ian Tayao couldn't resist being a fanboy, how could I?
Deftones is one of Queso's biggest musical influences. Now, with Queso opening the Deftones concert happening on May 26 at the World Trade Center, Tayao won’t have to sneak past security to get to meet the band.
Expecting a more emotional show
Sadly, the band’s original bassist Chi Cheng recently passed away after a lengthy struggle with injuries from a car crash.
Cheng contributed to the band’s hit albums “White Pony” in 2000 and their self-titled LP in 2003. I’m expecting this show to be more emotional for Deftones fans than when the band was here in 2011.
Deftones Live in Manila, brought to you by Splintr.com, is happening this May 26 at the World Trade Center. Tickets are at PhP 5,665 (VIP), 3,605 (Gold) and 2060 (Silver) and are available at Ticketworld.
On May 15 only, there’s a Payday Promo. Get 15% discount on Gold (Php 3,064) and Silver tickets (1,715).
