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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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