Hear Deftones’ New Single – ‘milk of the madonna’

With just under two weeks until the release of ‘private music,’  Deftones have shared the album’s second single – ‘milk of the madonna’.

It sees the Sacramento, California quintet deliver an explosive-but-layered track that is sure to get fans excited. With its sharp guitars, bold percussion and Chino Moreno’s distinctive, towering vocals. Its lyrics evoke intense, almost apocalyptic imagery with religious symbolism and natural forces.

‘private music’ will be released on Friday, August 22nd, through Reprise/Warner Records. Pre-order ‘private music’ here.

Deftones will be back in the UK and Ireland in early 2026. The six-date run will follow shows in mainland Europe. Support comes from Denzel Curry and Drug Church.

‘milk of the madonna’ Lyrics

bloody rain floods these streets / came falling to the earth
run away a thunder hangs above me like an eye
holy ghost | i’m on fire
holy spirit | i’m on fire
blows a wind it fills and quakes the houses from above
wide awake burning out the foxes from the vines
holy ghost | i’m on fire
holy spirit | i’m on fire
a display tongues of fire against the night
the display ignites your mind
feel the waves crash against the concrete from below
a new wine intoxicates you slowly out of time
holy ghost | i’m on fire
holy spirit | i’m on fire
a display tongues of fire against the night
the display ignites your mind
holy ghost | i’m on fire
holy spirit | i’m on fire… i’m on fire
holy ghost (save save save me) i’m on fire
holy spirit | i’m on fire… i’m on fire