B-Sides & Rarities (Deftones album)

B-Sides & Rarities is a compilation album by the American alternative metal band Deftones, released on October 4, 2005, by Maverick Records. It collects various B-sides, covers, and unreleased material recorded throughout the band's career up to that point.

The album provides a glimpse into the Deftones' creative process outside of their main studio albums, showcasing their experimentation and diverse influences. Many of the tracks originated as bonus content on singles or international releases. It includes covers of songs by artists such as The Cure, Jawbox, Sade, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, demonstrating the band's eclectic musical tastes.

B-Sides & Rarities also features previously unreleased original tracks, offering fans new material and insights into the band's evolution. The songs span different eras of the Deftones' discography, providing a comprehensive overview of their non-album work.

The album's release was intended to satisfy the band's fanbase, providing a collection of hard-to-find tracks in a single, easily accessible package. It is considered a valuable addition to the Deftones' catalog, providing a more complete picture of their musical output.