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

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...
Puscifer, A Perfect Circle & Primus announce April 2024 limited engagement tour

Puscifer, A Perfect Circle & Primus announce April 2024 limited engagement tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 12, 2023 | News, Touring

  We are expecting to see an extraordinary experience as Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus will unite for the Sessanta tour, set to take place in April 2024 across the Western U.S. This tour resurrects and expands upon the 2014 Cinquanta event held in Los...
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 (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) reveals he contracted COVID-19 two times

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) reveals he contracted COVID-19 two times

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 4, 2021 | News

  Tool/A Perfect Circle/ Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenanhas revealed he contracted COVID-19 for a second time. Keenan initially contracted the virus in February 2020 while he was touring with Tool and now, he has come forward explaining he contracted it a...
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan attains black belt in jiu-jitsu

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan discusses role in creation of Deftones’ ‘White Pony’

by Elise Yablon | Nov 24, 2020 | News

    Deftones’ 2000 album White Pony turned 20 this year. In celebration, Revolver Magazine has digitally published their cover story detailing the oral history of the album, including the role Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan played in the process. ...
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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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