Deftones - Swerve City [official Music Video] May 2026

Released in April 2013, this version utilized vintage Western footage of a female gunslinger, establishing the desert theme early on.

While the Gus Black-directed version is the primary official video, two other versions were released to support the single: Deftones - Swerve City [Official Music Video]

The tranquil journey shifts when she reaches a ranch bungalow at night. As she brushes her horse, headlights from a Porsche Panamera approach. Released in April 2013, this version utilized vintage

A second official video, directed by Ryan Mackfall and released in July 2013, featured tour footage for fans who preferred seeing the band in action. Critical Reception A second official video, directed by Ryan Mackfall

Frontman Chino Moreno makes a cameo as the driver, leading to a tense standoff where the woman draws a pistol, ending the video on an unresolved cliffhanger. Alternative Versions

Released on May 9, 2013, the official music video for "Swerve City" serves as a cinematic opening for Deftones ' seventh studio album, . Directed by Gus Black , the video deviates from standard heavy metal tropes by embracing a "Western-inspired" aesthetic that prioritizes atmosphere and landscape over band performance. Video Narrative and Concept