Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Deftones joined the celebration of Joy Division and New Order at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles on November 14. The alternative metal band performed covers of two defining songs, accompanied by special guests Lauren Mayberry and Peter Hook.
The two influential British groups were recognized together, reflecting their shared history. Following the death of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the surviving musicians went on to form New Order and pursue a new direction that blended post-punk with electronic music.
Deftones performed Joy Division‘s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and New Order‘s “Bizarre Love Triangle” during the ceremony. The selections represented two different phases of the musicians’ careers and highlighted their enduring influence across genres.
Joining the band were Lauren Mayberry, vocalist of Scottish synth-pop group CHVRCHES, and bassist Peter Hook, a founding member of both inducted groups. Their participation connected the tribute to the original artists while also illustrating the music’s continuing relevance.
The evening’s induction speech was delivered by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, another artist whose work has drawn from the darker and more experimental sides of post-punk and electronic music.
Deftones have long embraced influences beyond heavy metal, incorporating dream pop, new wave, shoegaze and electronic textures into their sound. Their participation in the ceremony made sense within that broader musical identity.
The group previously recorded a version of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love”, leading some observers to wonder whether their appearance would be linked to the singer’s induction. Instead, the band took the stage to honor Joy Division and New Order.
Joy Division‘s spare, atmospheric sound and emotionally direct songwriting influenced generations of alternative musicians. New Order subsequently developed an equally influential style that brought synthesizers and dance rhythms into post-punk.
The performance offered a meeting point between those musical traditions and the heavier sound associated with Deftones. The involvement of Hook and Mayberry further emphasized how widely the songs continue to resonate.
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled to air on ABC on December 8. Streaming releases on Disney+ and Hulu are planned for December 9, giving audiences another chance to see the collaborative performances.
The tribute formed part of a larger evening recognizing musicians and industry figures from several generations. For fans of alternative rock and metal, the appearance of Deftones alongside Hook and Mayberry was one of the night’s notable cross-genre collaborations.
The event also highlighted the lasting legacy of Ian Curtis and the musicians who carried his band’s creative spirit into New Order.
