The information was revealed by Abe Cunningham in the middle of the chat that promoted the next album of the group, “Private Music”, which will be released on the 22nd
A decade has passed from that Defon He came to Brazil for the last time. The American band formed by Chino Moreno (Voice), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Abe Cunningham (drums) and Frank Delgado (keyboards and champions) visited the country in 2001, 2007, 2007, 2011 and 2015, during the last chance that performs Rock in Rio and opened to the system of a Paolo di Sao.
In recent years rumors have emerged that the group would have arrived, especially as part of the festivals, but none of this has materialized. According to Cunningham, however, the situation changes in 2026.
In an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil – To be published in full in the next few days – the drummer has assured that the group will return to the country next year. The musician did not offer month, cities or other details, but he underlined that, yes, we are in the future itinerary.
“[A visita] It will happen very soon. Will be in 2026. “
Abe also celebrated the strength of the involvement of Brazilian fans on social networks. It is common for him and other musicians to meet a series of comments asking them to come to the countryside.
“It’s funny, because you see in all comments on Instagram:” Come to Brazil “(” Come to Brazil “), what we love. So, it won’t take us. [desde a Ășltima visita]. We can’t wait to return. “
Defon in Rock in Rio 2001
Even during the chat, Abe Cunningham recalled his first trip to Brazil to play in the third edition of Rock in Rio in 2001. At the time, he and his colleagues shared the stage with hot red peppers, Silverchair, among other attractions.
“It was our first time in South America. We played in Buenos Aires, but that particular show … We had always heard of rock in Rio. This was the original, before it expanded to other cities and became so big. The first day we entered a huge hotel and I was sharing the room with Chino at that moment, on top of the hotel, which was more than 20 floors. There was a large fruit basket. [Risos]”
According to the drummer, the presentation at the Fluminense Festival has so far been the group’s largest career. Concluded:
“We absorbed all those days in Brazil. The show was the greatest we ever made. There was crazy. Then we were on the bus, Iron Maiden was with us and the image of Britney Spears was on display. We were like:” Where Britney? “. [Risos] It was a first time extraordinary. Other things have happened, but I can’t say it. [Risos]”
The next album
The interview with Abe Cunningham with Rolling Stone Brazil will be published in the next few days. The chat was intended to promote private music, a tenth studio album of Defon, with a launch scheduled for August 22. “My mind is a mountain” and the individual “Milk of the Madonna” are now available.
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Source: Terra

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