One of the more anticipated albums of the year is in its final stages of production.

In a recent interview with Mixdown, Deftones drummer Abe Cunningham confirmed the band’s latest release is currently in the mixing with a release date set for late this year.

Lambgoat:

“It’s cool, man,” Cunningham said. “We did things a little bit differently this time. We stretched everything out over the course of a couple of years, rather than blasting through in one go. The process has been mixed with about a year-long break, that we all agreed upon. Being rested and taking that time off really made us appreciate what we’re doing even more. When we’re all laughing and smiling and coming up with stuff together, just like when we were 17… it’s a beautiful thing.”

To top all of this off, the would appear the new album is being produced by Terry Date, who was involved with the band’s first four albums perhaps indicating a heavy approach to this latest release.