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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

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

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.

Tom Morello gives us some further insight into RATM and Tool’s history

cultiv8420 sent me an email today telling me to check out an interview with Tom Morello about Tool. At first I presuming it was the Nightwatchmen one he did the other day, but it turns out it’s another interview in which Tom discusses the early days of Rage Against The Machine, and the part in the scene with Tool. He also talks about Maynard appearing on Know Your Enemy: It… Read More »Tom Morello gives us some further insight into RATM and Tool’s history

December Tool Newsletter/Shopping List

Blair has released the December newsletter today, which amongst other things gives us a pretty good idea as to where songwriting is at. Here’s a snippet: Something that might be encouraging to some Tool enthusiasts is that while riding with Danny to Chili John’s yesterday, I heard a lot of new Tool music (sans Maynard). This was the most new material that I’ve heard so far, although a few of… Read More »December Tool Newsletter/Shopping List