Gore is the eighth studio album by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on April 8, 2016, by Reprise Records.

[2] In March 2014, while Moreno was touring with his side project Crosses in support of their self-titled debut album, the rest of Deftones began writing a follow-up to 2012's Koi No Yokan.

[2] Bassist Sergio Vega utilized a Bass VI when recording the new material, helping to push the band into new sonic territory.

[8] Initially the album was tentatively scheduled to be released on September 25, 2015,[9] later being pushed back to late November, as final mixes as well as the title, cover and liner notes were still being completed.

[15] Described as "having the marks of an experimental-rock gospel",[16] Gore features the band's alternative metal sound meshed with a variety of influences from other genres.

[33] AllMusic stated, "Not only have [Deftones] surpassed fates similar to other acts associated with the nu-metal genre, but they have continuously pushed the boundaries of what metal can be and how artistry can evolve.

[19] Writing for Exclaim!, Calum Slingerland called the record "an emotionally divided release" that will "continue to endear and swing with your own mood — however you're feeling".

[28] Reviewing for Spin, Andy O'Connor praised the use of Iron Maiden-like guitar work from Carpenter on "Phantom Bride" and "Pittura Infamante", calling them examples of the album's "experimental-rock gospel".