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Articles related to Maynard James Keenan, singer of the bands Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.

Maynard speaks to Tonedeaf about Puscifer

Australian music site Tonedeaf recently had the opportunity to chat with Maynard about the upcoming Puscifer tour. It’s not a bad interview, though doesn’t reveal too much we didn’t already know either: Between writing, recording, and moonlighting as an actor (he’s had bit parts in cult film and television), it’s a wonder Keenan finds the time to upkeep an award-winning winery. “I’m not going to be able to dedicate twelve… Read More »Maynard speaks to Tonedeaf about Puscifer

Puscifer added to Sydney and Adelaide Soundwaves

In news just at hand, Puscifer have been confirmed as the surprise act for the Sydney and Adelaide Soundwaves. Excellent news for people like me who aren’t planning to travel interstate to see them! Here’s the press release: Soundwave Fans in Sydney and Adelaide are in for an extra special treat as PUSCIFER join the already massive lineup! A PUSCIFER live show leads their audience through laughter, tears and reflective… Read More »Puscifer added to Sydney and Adelaide Soundwaves

Puscifer release Bohemian Rhapsody video

A video appeared overnight for the first track off the Donkey Punch The Night EP by Puscifer; their cover of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. For you viewing pleasure: From the video’s description: Directed by Mike King, Flea Circus Films & Puscifer. Starring Dina Martina, Laura Milligan, Carina Round, Dan Burns, MJ Keenan. Keep your therapists number handy. Cameo appearances by Carl Caliente, Sandee Worhol, Elton Joan Fennelly (No relation), and The… Read More »Puscifer release Bohemian Rhapsody video

Donkey Punch the Spin

The latest Puscifer EP Donkey Punch the Night is now streaming in full on the Spin website, and also features an accompanying interview with Maynard: The song “Dear Brother” is dedicated to several people who passed away, including the Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch. Is that who you were thinking of? Well, you know the Beastie Boys gentleman, that was a sad day when I got that news. It also pays… Read More »Donkey Punch the Spin

Maynard interviewed on Chilean Radio

Maynard has been interviewed recently on Chilean radio station Futuro 88.9FM in the leadup to coming Puscifer and A Perfect Circle shows, and despite being told not to, it appears they asked some questions about Tool. According to Google Translate*: Maynard, do you have plans to come to Chile with Tool? No. At this time, no. I also read that there is a possibility of having a new Tool album… Read More »Maynard interviewed on Chilean Radio

Puscifer to play Coachella

Just saw the lineup for Coachella 2013, and noticed in the fine print that Puscifer were on the lineup. Other highlights include Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Grinderman, How To Destroy Angels, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Lee Scratch Perry, Descendants and Trash Talk.

Maynard discusses Puscifer and not Tool with Phoenix New Times

Gene sent me a link to a new interview with Maynard this morning, where he talks about mainly Puscifer, as well as the state of the recording industry: “The illusion is gone,” Keenan says. “There’s no longer blank checkbooks. I remember playing a show ages ago, where Helmet got offered a [record deal worth a] million dollars. Oh, my God! A million dollars. Of course, all that did was make… Read More »Maynard discusses Puscifer and not Tool with Phoenix New Times

Maynard talks about Ministry

A while back I reported that Maynard would feature in a documentary about the band Ministry. Well, for our viewing pleasure one thoughtful Youtuber has uploaded Maynard’s interview from the file, where he succesfully talks for about 3 minutes while saying he doesn’t really know much about Ministry: You can grab a DVD of this movie from Amazon.

Billy discusses upcoming A Perfect Circle shows

I came across an interview with Billy Howerdel on Las Vegas Weekly today where he talks about the coming A Perfect Circle Las Vegas show, as well as the Soundwave and South American shows. He also talks about the probability of a new album: The last A Perfect Circle album came out in 2004. Are you guys against putting out another one? No, I’d love to—when the time is right.… Read More »Billy discusses upcoming A Perfect Circle shows