JUST a few years ago, Deftones were on the verge of collapse.

Tensions had built up and nearly tore the Californian musicians apart.

So to see the band in prime form at a sold-out gig at Manchester Academy was extremely satisfying. In truth, Deftones seem to have achieved the impossible.

They have attracted an army of new fans and yet those who remember them from the 90s and early years of the new millennium still hold them dear.

Tracks from the new album Koi No Yokan proved that nothing has been lost over the years in their ability to craft an elegant, soaring and yet heavy anthem.

Songs Leathers and Tempest fit perfectly alongside older gems like Be Quiet and Drive and Passenger and translated well in a live setting with Chino Moreno’s unique vocal style.

That said, the gig was not without its flaws.

It took the technicians about three songs to get the sound quality up to scratch and bad feedback during the usually excellent Rocket Skates made the amps sound like they were going to explode.

The concert ended in style with a satisfying nod to Deftones’ oldest fans.

They played a row of songs from first album Adrenaline to a very satisfied crowd.