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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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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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