In 2009, as Deftones navigated a transitional phase following bassist Chi Cheng's car accident and his interim replacement by Sergio Vega, the band reemerged on European festivals with a tour spotlighting their nu-metal roots laced with shoegaze and alternative textures. Their hour-long set at Area 4 in Lüdinghausen—a compact rock fest on an airfield featuring acts from Faith No More to The Gaslight Anthem—kicked off with the aggressive "Feiticeira" and "My Own Summer (Shove It)," easing into atmospheric "Beware" and "Digital Bath," where Chino Moreno's vocals alternated screams with melodic drifts, culminating in chaotic moshing during "Headup" and "Engine No. 9." Reviewers praised the "perfect blend of intensity and ethereality," lauding the show for revitalizing the group's vigor amid challenges, while fans on Reddit reminisced about a "mesmerizing moment" with a teen in a blue shirt, underscoring the raw audience bond.