After three and half years in a coma state, DЕFTONES‘ bassist Chi Cheng has made some great strides in recovery.

Cheng was left in a comatose state after a serious car accident November 4th 2008 and fans and fellow band members have kept a close eye and many benefit shows to support and enable his recovery ever since.

It comes as great news now thanks to Stereoboard.com, that Cheng is now “starting to respond to commands with sounds and is even able to lift up his leg when asked by doctors.

Despite the huge improvement, there’s still a long way to go before he’s back to full health.”