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Primus recruit Maynard James Keenan as guest for new song

Primus recruit Maynard James Keenan as guest for new song

by Zenae Zukowski | May 2, 2025 | New Music, Releases

Primus have unveiled a new track, “Little Lord Fentanyl,” featuring a guest performance from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer). The track marks the band’s first release since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP. The single also introduces new drummer John...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 13, 2024 | News, Touring

In case you missed the last several mentions, Maynard James Keenan is still against fans using cell phones at his shows. Nearing his 60th birthday and celebrating the milestone via the Sessanta Tour with Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus, Keenan continues to...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan attains black belt in jiu-jitsu

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 8, 2024 | News

  Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan has earned his blackbelt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The artist received it just in time before a busy touring season, which Tool’s winter trek kicks off this Wednesday (10th). Ty Gay, a...
Maynard James Keenan shares skill that “could have saved Chris Rock’s life”

Maynard James Keenan shares skill that “could have saved Chris Rock’s life”

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 1, 2022 | News

  Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) has joined in on this week’s reaction to the slapping incident at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27th. Towards the end of the live award ceremony, comedian Chris Rock was invited on stage to present the...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan steps up his live game with Operation behind Danny Carey’s drum kit

by Mark Zapata | Mar 14, 2022 | News, Video

  Maynard James Keenan of Tool, once again brings us behind the scenes. Keenan shows us what he likes to do during his on stage down time. The last time we caught up with Keenan, he was playing Giant Jenga behind his bandmate, Danny Carey’s drum kit. This...
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The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’
The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’

I love bands that reappear, like a long-forgotten feeling you suddenly remember in a grocery store aisle. The Saddest Landscape obviously enjoy this sort of vibe as their new album, Alone With Heaven (out April 24 via Iodine Recordings), is their first full-length in...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’
Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

For over forty years, Norwegian black metal legends Mayhem have paved the way for darkness and chaos. Throughout their own history, the group has entered new chapters and eras while continuing to unleash bleak realities through a ruthless musical awakening. Their...

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Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.
Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.

While we highlighted Slipknot's long-awaited, rumored collection, Look Outside Your Window, will get a Record Store Release, there are many more for 2026 to explore. Highlights include records from Megadeth, Meshuggah, Puscifer, Babymetal, Motorhead, and more. Metal...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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