Sergio Vega

Sergio Vega is an American bassist who joined Deftones in 2009 following Chi Cheng’s automobile accident. After initially stepping in for live performances, he became the band’s bassist throughout the recording and touring cycles of Diamond Eyes, Koi No Yokan, Gore and Ohms, remaining with the band until 2021.

Outside Deftones, Vega has been the longtime bassist of the post-hardcore band Quicksand, joining the group in 1990 and performing on every studio album released by the band. He has also released solo material, including The Ray Martin Sessions.