Ernie Ball, the iconic maker of Slinky guitar strings and instrument accessories, has announced the launch of their new podcast series, "Striking A Chord". The first episode features bassist Justin Chancellor of TOOL. "Striking A Chord" is a new bi-monthly, audio-only podcast interview series hosted by Ernie Ball brand ambassador Evan Ball that features artists ...
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Drummer Gil Sharone has announced his departure from MARILYN MANSON. The Los Angeles native joined Manson's band in 2013 and was featured on the shock rocker's last two records, "The Pale Emperor" and "Heaven Upside Down". He has also performed with a number of other notable acts, including one of Maynard James Keenan's projects, PUSCIFER, ...
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SEVENDUST vocalist Lajon Witherspoon recently spoke with Tigman of the Poughkeepsie, New York radio station Z93. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's current tour with TREMONTI: Lajon: "Ever since the CREED days, we've always been buddies. The timing was right – he was ...
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Maynard James Keenan says that he has completed recording his vocals for TOOL's long-awaited new album. The singer took to his Twitter account earlier today to write: "Update- Final vocals tracked MONTHS ago. Then U.S.-UK-Euro run w #APC. If Tool all inst are tracked, long process of Mixing now. Meanwhile write/film/track w @puscifer for #puscifer2020 ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel participated in a question-and-answer session at this year's edition of Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. Video footage can be seen below, courtesy of Loud TV. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the material on the group's new album, "Eat The ...
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France's La Grosse Télé recently conducted an interview with A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why it took A PERFECT CIRCLE 14 years to release a new studio album: Billy: "There were a lot of schedules that had ...
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Lars Ulrich interviewed TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFER frontman Maynard James Keenan for the latest episode of "It's Electric!", the METALLICA drummer's online radio show on Apple Music's Beats 1. You can now watch the full chat below. Speaking about the long time it has taken A PERFECT CIRCLE and TOOL to write and ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, A PERFECT CIRCLE's ban on mobile phones and other devices that could be used to film the band's live show could not defeat fans at last weekend's Coachella festival in Indio, California. During the band's set this past weekend, either the crowd was too big or festival organizers just ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE has released a brand new song called "Disillusioned", the second track to be heard from the band's upcoming album. Back in October, A PERFECT CIRCLE released another song called "The Doomed". The official music video for the track was directed by Jeremy Danger and Travis Shinn. "Disillusioned" stands in stark contrast to ...
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael has defended A PERFECT CIRCLE's strict no-cell-phone policy at all concerts, saying that the Maynard James Keenan-fronted outfit regularly performs previously unreleased material that should not be experienced for the first time through a low-quality YouTube recording. It was reported in early November that more than 60 concertgoers ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE's Billy Howerdel has once again defended the band's strict no-cell-phone policy at all concerts, saying that it's "rude" for anyone to be "sticking your phone up in front of the face of the person behind you." The guitarist's latest comments come a month after it was reported that more than 60 concertgoers ...
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Originally staked as an industrial supergroup mirroring the essence of REVOLTING COCKS, FRONT 242 and NITZER EBB, the PRIMITIVE RACE cotillion, and sound, has been shaken up—drastically. Founded by LORDS OF ACID/REVOLTING COCKS bassist Chris Kniker, PRIMITIVE RACE was fortified in 2013 by Erie Loch (LUXT, BLOWNLOAD, EXAGEIST), Raymond Watts (KMFDM, PIG), Mark Gemini Thwaite ...
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IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén says that he finds it "stupid" when fans watch entire concerts through their cell phones but insists that he "would never throw them out" of the band's shows because of it. A PERFECT CIRCLE made headlines earlier in the month when more than 60 people were forcibly removed from the ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE has released the official music video for "The Doomed", the first new music to be heard from the band's expected 2018 album. The clip, which was directed by Jeremy Danger and Travis Shinn, arrives as the band is in the final two weeks of its North American tour. A PERFECT CIRCLE also ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel spoke to the Montreal Gazette about the band's strict no-cell-phone policy at all concerts. He said: "First of all, it's just rude. Putting up a phone in front of someone's face so they get to watch the show through it? Getting a memento of the show — ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan has issued a brief response to fans following reports that more than 60 concertgoers were ejected from an APC show over the weekend for taking photos in violation of the band's stated policy. After a fan complained about the policy on Instagram, ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, more than 60 people were forcibly removed from A PERFECT CIRCLE's show on Saturday night (November 4) in Reading, Pennsylvania, according to David Farrar, the general manager of the Santander Arena & Performing Arts Center where the band performed. The concertgoers were ejected for taking pictures during the band's ...
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FOO FIGHTERS, OZZY OSBOURNE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, BILLY IDOL, GODSMACK, STONE SOUR and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH lead the bill for the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, as Florida's biggest rock experience grows to three days — April 27-29 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville. Corey Taylor says: "STONE SOUR ...
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A brand new A PERFECT CIRCLE song titled "The Doomed" can be streamed below. The track's release follows Friday's (October 13) fifteen-second tease from A PERFECT CIRCLE's official Twitter account and singer Maynard James Keenan recently hinting that a new APC album was on the way. "Fourteen years have passed since we released 'eMOTIVe'," said ...
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A brand new A PERFECT CIRCLE song titled "The Doomed" is rumored to be going for radio adds Monday night (October 16). The track's apparent release follows Friday's (October 13) fifteen-second tease from A PERFECT CIRCLE's official Twitter account and singer Maynard James Keenan recently hinting that a new APC album was on the way. ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE, which recently wrapped up a sold-out U.S. tour, will return to the road this fall, kicking off a North American trek at the Aftershock festival on October 21. Tickets for all non-festival shows are on-sale this Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m. local time. VIP packages will be available simultaneously. Tour dates: ...
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Iconic band TOOL will bring its unparalleled sonic and visual experience to Glen Helen Amphitheater in Southern California with PRIMUS, a "special" guest to be announced, MELVINS, and DJ sets by THE CRYSTAL METHOD on Saturday, June 24. This is a unique opportunity to experience live performances by some of the most highly acclaimed artists ...
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BMG has announced it has signed a worldwide recording deal with multi-platinum rock band A PERFECT CIRCLE. The band is in the studio working on material for a new full-length album, to be released later in the year. A PERFECT CIRCLE formed in 1999 with principal members Billy Howerdel (ASHES DIVIDE) and Maynard James Keenan ...
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According to Bloomberg, TOOL is in talks to make its catalog available on streaming services in time for the release of the band's next studio album. Frontman Maynard James Keenan and his bandmates are said to be in negotiations with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music about the best way to release ...
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TOOL will play the following shows this spring: May 24 - Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Arena May 27 - Bangor, ME @ Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion May 28 - Boston, MA @ Harvard Athletic Complex May 30 - Rochester, NY @ Blue Cross Arena May 31 - Hamilton, ONT @ First Ontario Centre Jun. 02 - ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE has released its first 2017 group photo, confirming that the band's lineup remains unchanged from the last time they toured four years ago. Joining vocalist Maynard James Keenan and guitarist Billy Howerdel once again are James Iha on rhythm guitar, Matt McJunkins on bass and Jeff Friedl on drums. A PERFECT CIRCLE ...
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A PERFECT CIRCLE will trek across North America this spring in the outfit's first tour since 2011, with the month long outing kicking off at The Pearl in Las Vegas (April 7 and 8). The band previously announced a May 7 performance at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a trio of festival dates: Welcome ...
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TOOL will play its first New York City concert in eleven years as the headliner of this year's Governors Ball three-day music festival, scheduled for June 2-4 at New York's Randall's Island. Tickets for the festival go on sale Friday at GovBall.com. TOOL last performed in New York City in May 2006 when ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel revealed at a live interview with singer Maynard James Keenan on Monday night (November 21) in Los Angeles that A PERFECT CIRCLE will tour next year and has been working on new songs. Keenan concurred, adding that the band will also perform at ...
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