Oldesch on Toolarmy (vaguely) posted a video from the Jubilee‘s Myspace featuring Maynard laying down some vocals for the track I don’t have an excuse, I just need a little help. Jubilee are a rock band from the US, and the track also features some drum programming by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. Maynard James Keenan – “I Don’t Have An Excuse… Jubilee from BUDDYHEAD on Vimeo.
As pointed out on The Tool Hotline, the reference to Guitar Hero 4 on Alan Jones‘ website has been removed. I guess maybe Tool (or Neversoft) aren’t ready to reveal this snippet yet. Despite the removal of this info, I consider the Guitar Hero rumours fact rather than speculation. Also, according to this article on IMDB, Maynard is appearing as the Hippie/Chauffeur/Pilot/Bartender/Butler/Bait Shop Clerk in the upcoming David Michaels movie… Read More »GH4 Removed? Maynard’s movie
Received today via the Puscifer Mailing List: News from the world of Puscifer… New music is in the works, Maynard talking about where the collective is in the process: “We’re starting to pull together some new pieces. Josh Eustis, Lustmord, our visiting Irish Bass Player, Tanya and I are indulging in some new ideas, old ideas, recipes, bad jokes, and the occasional 2 on 2 ball game. Not much to report quite… Read More »Puscifer News
A new Youtube video has been posted, and according to the blurb it is some “making of” footage of the Dozo video thrown together by Meats Meier. There’s nothing particularly exciting or new, just really a collection of animations from the video. Puscifer “Dozo” Making of sorta.
As promised, Blair released the June 2008 newsletter, and this time it contains some “details” of what’s up in the Tool world. Head over to Toolband/Army to read it, but here’s my summary. Adam is: working on some undisclosed entertainment industry related project? Guitar Hero perhaps? also involved in the construction of some future band-related endeavor. Building a recording studio perhaps? Spending time playing Halo 3 and watching Baseball games… Read More »June 2008 Newsletter
Posted recently on Toolband/Army and Maynard’s Myspace site: “Today Marks the 5 year anniversary of Judith Marie’s surrender to a 29 year struggle against time and gravity. Take a moment to count your blessings. Remind yourself that life is short. (In Judith’s case, long and painful.) Take a deep breath and allow the petty stuff to disintegrate into dust and blow away. It’s all gonna work out. Judith’s last wishes… Read More »Wings Anniversary & and message from Maynard
A Puscifer email update went out overnight, and posts a message about the possibility of a Puscifer tour that we’re already familiar with: As promised, we’ve been reading through the many emails that came in following our first newsletter and the top question was “Will Puscifer tour and when?” Puscifer will tour SOMEDAY. However, our sense of the extravagant and our commitment to quality and a unique experience prevents us… Read More »Puscifer Email Update
There’s anew interview with Maynard up on LiveDaily.com. He talks mainly about Puscifer, and the possibility of a Puscifer tour next year, but does mention Tool and A Perfect Circle. What is the status of Tool and A Perfect Circle. I don’t know. We’re working on Puscifer right now. How long are you going to be working on Puscifer? Hard to say. Those other projects are always in the works.… Read More »Maynard speaks to Live Daily
that A Perfect Circle and Tool are still alive and well” Or so I read in an email from the Puscifer Mailing list: Hello, APC fans. As many of you may have heard, Billy and I are engaged in our own little projects for the moment. His is called Ashes Divide and mine is called Puscifer. Puscifer is perfect for those of you who suffer from ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Accessory… Read More »“Please be advised…
For those of you interested in Maynard‘s winemaking exploits, Yumasun.com have an article about the recent signings that Maynard held in Arizona. The article talks with Maynard and partner Eric Glomski about the signings, and also about the wine.