- Swerve City [official Music Video]: Deftones

While the Gus Black-directed version is the primary official video, two other versions were released to support the single:

Critics and fans had varied reactions to the minimalist approach: Video: Deftones - Swerve City - Stereofox Music Blog Deftones - Swerve City [Official Music Video]

Released on May 9, 2013, the official music video for "Swerve City" serves as a cinematic opening for Deftones ' seventh studio album, . Directed by Gus Black , the video deviates from standard heavy metal tropes by embracing a "Western-inspired" aesthetic that prioritizes atmosphere and landscape over band performance. Video Narrative and Concept While the Gus Black-directed version is the primary

A second official video, directed by Ryan Mackfall and released in July 2013, featured tour footage for fans who preferred seeing the band in action. Critical Reception Critical Reception Released in April 2013, this version

Released in April 2013, this version utilized vintage Western footage of a female gunslinger, establishing the desert theme early on.

The tranquil journey shifts when she reaches a ranch bungalow at night. As she brushes her horse, headlights from a Porsche Panamera approach.