Fred Sablan

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Fred Sablan
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Sablan performing with Deftones at Rock im Park 2022
Background information
Origin Cupertino, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • guitar
Years active1993–present
Member of
Formerly of

Fred Sablan is an American musician originally from Cupertino, California, best known as the current bassist of the nu metal band Deftones. He was a touring bassist for artists such as Goon Moon, Marilyn Manson, Chelsea Wolfe, and Peter Hook and the Light. Additionally, he is the founder and bassist of the hardcore punk band Heavens Blade.

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Career

Goon Moon (2007)

During 2007, Sablan was involved as both a live bassist and occasional guitarist for Jeordie White and Chris Goss side project Goon Moon.

Marilyn Manson (2010–2014)

In July 2010, it was revealed that Sablan had been named as the new bass player for Marilyn Manson. He was involved with the recording and writing of the album Born Villain . Touring for the Hey, Cruel World Tour started in February 2012 at the Soundwave Festival in Australia and then in Japan. Sablan completed touring on the Hey, Cruel World Tour, Twins of Evil, and Masters of Madness tours by July 2013 in the US and Europe. He departed the band in June 2014.

Recording and touring (2014–present)

Sablan has recorded with a few projects, including hip hop artist Cage and the band Marriages (featuring Emma Ruth Rundle). He has also performed live with 8mm, Spirit in the Room, Kidneythieves, Peter Hook and the Light, Wes Borland and Chelsea Wolfe.

Heavens Blade (2018–present)

In October of 2018, it was announced that Sablan had formed a hardcore punk band called Heavens Blade with Sara Taylor of Youth Code, Alex Lopez of Suicide Silence, and Piggy D of Rob Zombie, and released a single on Bandcamp. They released a five-song EP in the fall of 2019. [1]

Deftones (2022–present)

In April 2022, it was announced that Sablan would be the touring bassist for Deftones following the departure of Sergio Vega. [2] Sablan co-wrote and played bass on the band’s album Private Music , which was released on August 22, 2025. [3] Following the album's release, his status as a core member of the band was confirmed.[ citation needed ]

Selected Discography

Sablan performing with Marilyn Manson in 2013 Fred Sablan by Bob Rea.jpg
Sablan performing with Marilyn Manson in 2013
Crack
Butcher Holler
Marilyn Manson
Marriages
Heavens Blade
Deftones

References

  1. ↑ "Hear Youth Code, Rob Zombie Members Rage in New Punk Band Heavens Blade". September 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Deftones Officially Recruit Former Marilyn Manson Bassist Fred Sablan". Blabbermouth.net. April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Deftones Release New Album 'Private Music' with Fred Sablan on Bass". Bass Magazine. August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
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