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Maynard James Keenan Abandons Early Songs Over Regret

1/29/2026

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Maynard James Keenan, frontman of Tool, said he will not perform certain early songs due to regret over their lyrics.
In a podcast with Steve-O, Keenan criticized "4°" from Undertow as a "dumb" joke that does not hold up, and he referenced "Stinkfist."
Keenan now focuses on Puscifer's upcoming album Normal Isn’t, set for release on February 6, and their North American tour starting in late March.

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Story summary

Maynard James Keenan, frontman of Tool, said he will not perform certain early songs due to regret over their lyrics.
In a podcast with Steve-O, Keenan criticized "4°" from Undertow as a "dumb" joke that does not hold up, and he referenced "Stinkfist."
Keenan now focuses on Puscifer's upcoming album Normal Isn’t, set for release on February 6, and their North American tour starting in late March.