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Rage Against The Machine Guitarist Tom Morello Reflects On Learning Drop D Tuning From Tool’s Maynard James Keenan

During a recent appearance on the Lipps Service podcast, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello revealed that he learned drop D tuning from Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan. Notably, that session also sowed the seeds for Tool‘s “Sober“ and Rage Against The Machine’s “Freedom.” Morello said the following: “We began jamming around, jamming with…

September 12, 2026

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Puscifer Share Sixth Episode Of “Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast”

Puscifer have shared the sixth episode of their “Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast.” The clip, which was released to promote the band’s upcoming tour, finds singer Maynard James Keenan interviewing his alter ego Billy D. Berger. It also includes a shout out for the late Dolly Parton. You can watch the full video below:

September 1, 2026

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Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Etc.) Undergoes Hip Surgery

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle) has revealed that he recently underwent hip surgery. Despite this, the frontman plans to move forward with his upcoming live shows. Keenan commented: “Don’t be Lazy. Read the Whole Post. July 3rd, woke up Luxembourg on tour w @aperfectcircle. When I went to do my morning workout…

August 26, 2026

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Launches New Sushi Restaurant

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, etc.) has launched a new sushi restaurant called Queen B Sushi. The establishment will open on September 4 at 816 N. Main St. in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ. Keenan commented: “Although I’ve been enjoying sushi since my days in Boston, circa 1987, my first Japanese tour wasn’t until 2000 with A…

August 18, 2026

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A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel On New Music: “There’s More Underway”

During a recent interview with 93X, A Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel discussed the band’s plans for new music beyond their recent single “Starless.” According to him, “there’s more underway.” Howerdel said the following: “There’s more [music] underway. And in the spirit of soft deadlines, I’m not gonna give you the date, but we’re working…

June 14, 2026

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Maynard James Keenan Sued By Former Business Partner Over Gin Venture

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, etc.) is currently facing a lawsuit related to his gin venture. A former business partner named Dave Sanclement took legal action after he was allegedly relieved of his duties at the Potions distillery for reasons unrelated to work. PotionG and co-managers Tim White and Calvin Arnold were listed as defendants…

June 10, 2026

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan: “The Fucking World’s On Fire”

During a recent interview with Louder, Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle) further discussed his views on the current state of the world. According to him, “the fucking world’s on fire.” Keenan said the following: “I don’t know if you noticed, but the fucking world’s on fire and I don’t think there’s enough…

April 9, 2026

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Shares Support For Ousted Military General Randy George

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan has taken to social media to voice support for his friend and former classmate Randy George. The four-star general was recently serving as the U.S. Army’s chief of staff until Secretary of War Pete Hegseth forced him to retire. Keenan said the following: “As long as I can remember I wanted…

April 6, 2026

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan: “Historically, When You Have People That Are Choosing Violent Oppressions, It Doesn’t Last”

During an interview with The Arizona Republic, Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle) shared his thoughts on the current state of the world. According to him, “when you have people that are choosing violent oppressions, it doesn’t last.” Keenan said the following when asked how we arrived at this dark point in history:…

March 13, 2026

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Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, Etc.) Featured In New Episode Of Amoeba Music’s “What’s In My Bag?” Series

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle) recently went shopping at Amoeba Music in Hollywood, CA as part of the record store’s “What’s In My Bag?” series. You can see what items he picked out for his collection in the below video:

March 9, 2026

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