Critics and fans had varied reactions to the minimalist approach: Video: Deftones - Swerve City - Stereofox Music Blog
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 Deftones - Swerve City [Official Music Video]
Released in April 2013, this version utilized vintage Western footage of a female gunslinger, establishing the desert theme early on. Critics and fans had varied reactions to the
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 Alternative Versions The tranquil journey shifts when she
The tranquil journey shifts when she reaches a ranch bungalow at night. As she brushes her horse, headlights from a Porsche Panamera approach.
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