DEFTONES RECORDING NEXT ALBUM WHILE ON 2007 TOUR?

Deftones nearly broke up during the recording process for Saturday Night Wrist, and they may record the next one on the road

Deftones are wrapping up the last of their U.S. dates today, December 19, in Minneapolis, and they’ve already booked dates for 2007.

Most of the dates announced so far take place in Europe, but Chi Cheng says they’ll be back in the U.S. to play small clubs.

“Yeah, it’ll be a 30-40 date tour. It’s not going to be… It’s going to be small hardcore in your face for our fans. Yeah, it’s a lot of crowd interaction and, yeah, I think I shed an extra five pounds of sweat in a small club a night.”

Cheng was asked if there was anything special he does these days to get ready for shows.

“As far as show preparation goes? Nah. Same old thing for me. Put on some old man oil to loosen me up, stretch a little bit, pull out a cigarette… Same as it ever was.”

Cheng did admit that the studio experience was so bad, they’re actually working on getting their next album done during their tour in support of Saturday Night Wrist.

“We’re talking about doing the next album on this whole touring cycle, and I really don’t know just if we have the responsibility… I don’t know if we’re responsible enough to do that, so we’ll see.”

Deftones have a nice break before returning February 2 in Mexico City for the start of their world tour. U.S. dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.