This musical Mystery cache is dedicated to the American alternative metal band Deftones, formed in Sacramento, California, in 1988.
Known for their distinctive blend of heavy guitar riffs, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotional depth, the band gained prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s with albums like Around the Fur and the critically acclaimed White Pony (my personal favourite!).
Their music often explores themes of introspection, love, and surrealism, marked by lead singer Chino Moreno's dynamic vocals that range from whispers to screams. Deftones is celebrated for their experimental approach, blending elements of metal, shoegaze, and post-rock, earning a reputation as pioneers of the nu-metal movement while transcending its boundaries.
In order to solve this Mystery cache, you have to listen to Deftones’ music and look for clues to solve the following questions, and get coordinates for the final location of the container. I hope you enjoy this geocache and their music! :-)
The cache is hidden at: N 59° AB.CDE, E 024° FG.HIJ
A = X
- Finish the parentheses of the song “My Own Summer (X It)”:
- (F*ck It) = 1
- (Shove It) = 2
- (Shut It) = 3
- (Forget It) = 0
B = X
- Shhh, in this emotional ballad-like song, the singer yearns for freedom and expresses desperation — but where does he want you to drive?
- .. home = 5
- .. to the mall = 2
- .. far away = 4
- .. back = 3
C = X
- In this make-up inspired song from 1997, Chino expresses his insecurity and admiration for a woman, but what is one thing he hates about her?
- Her weak wrists = 7
- Her tattoos = 9
- Her lips = 6
- Her shady eyes = 3
D = X
- This sensual and atmospheric song went viral on Tiktok (one of many to do so), what does Chino feel like tonight?
- a human = 8
- evil = 3
- shit = 0
- more = 4
E = X
- In this song, whose title is inspired by a woman’s name (or a common cooking herb), which word is enunciated at 3:38 before the music goes off:
- stay = 5
- collide = 7
- explode = 8
- love = 3
F = X
- The band has one song where the music video shot in a desert during a sandstorm, how many times does Chino call to God to bless everyone on earth?
- Four = 4
- Three = 5
- Two = 3
- Once = 6
G = X
- The singer is filled with ennui in this song, but how many times is this expressed with words?
- Four = 6
- Sixteen = 2
- Fourteen = 4
- None = 3
- Thirteen = 5
H = X
- In their most famous song, Chino watches you change into this animal:
- a cat = 8
- a bird = 3
- a spider = 5
- a fly = 2
- a fish = 9
I = X
- In one of their shortest cover songs, that only have 10 rows of lyrics, which words is pleaded to the listener:
- please = 6
- stop = 2
- go = 0
- wait = 8
J = X
- This explicitly titled song also went viral on TikTok - at what point does Chino drive mindlessly around his city?
- .. at midnight = 3
- .. after hours = 6
- .. at dawn = 4
- .. after work = 9
Hint: Search up Deftones on Spotify, all the songs related to these questions are present there - and you can click on the little microphone icon to read the lyrics as the songs go on!
Use the solution checker to see if you got the correct final coordinates, and then you can find the cache! :-)