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Maynard James Keenan Reflects on Regrets and Future Challenges

1/23/2026

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Maynard James Keenan, Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer vocalist, appeared on Steve-O's podcast and expressed regret about Tool's debut track.
He stressed music is serious, even when he jokes.
He noted age makes performing harder, with some songs now out of his vocal range.
He also discussed AI, environmental concerns, Ring of Fire disasters, and Puscifer's Normal Isn’t set for February 6.

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Story summary

Maynard James Keenan, Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer vocalist, appeared on Steve-O's podcast and expressed regret about Tool's debut track.
He stressed music is serious, even when he jokes.
He noted age makes performing harder, with some songs now out of his vocal range.
He also discussed AI, environmental concerns, Ring of Fire disasters, and Puscifer's Normal Isn’t set for February 6.