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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Reveals Puscifer Album Title

8/1/07, 10:22 am EST

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In July, Rock Daily told you about Tool leader Maynard James Keenan’s enigmatic new side project, which until recently has been shrouded in mystery. And, frankly, we’re still a bit confused: “I’m on a mission,” he says. “I’ve been assigned to be the guardian of a highly classified, highly effective Sonic Weapon of Mass Disruption. This sonic technology when ‘unleashed,’ if you will, causes parts of the anatomy to vibrate uncontrollably. … Their bodies will appear to be abducted by the Soul Train, as if J.Lo were auditioning for the ‘Thriller’ video.” Has he seen the dancing Filipino prisoners yet? At any rate, the Jonny Polonsky/Lisa Germano/Micah/Devo/Milla Jovovich-involved Puscifer will release its debut album on Puscifer Entertainment October 30. The record’s name: V Is for Vagina.


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luddite shredder | 8/1/2007, 12:55 pm EST

sounds kind of stupid, if you ask me.

maynard is obviously a gifted musician, but why does he always ruin things with dumb, lewd jokes?

LiquidHeaven | 8/1/2007, 1:11 pm EST

I was expecting something more witty. Unless maybe I just don’t get the joke.

Anonymous | 8/1/2007, 1:39 pm EST

Because not everything can be Queensryche, Luddite Shredder.

tongue in cheek | 8/1/2007, 1:47 pm EST

its not for everyone, just people smart enough to get it.

squeeee! | 8/1/2007, 1:49 pm EST

Time to run around ecstatic for a while, brb

luddite shredder | 8/1/2007, 1:53 pm EST

what’s there to get about a joke called “v is for vagina”?

is it a play on “v is for vendetta”?

i seriously hope this is maynard’s idea of a practical joke.

p.s. operation mindcrime was ok, i guess.

hmmm | 8/1/2007, 1:53 pm EST

Tool is infamous for deception to throw off the media hounds that release information without the bands permission. I wonder if Maynard is just messing with us? He does like to convince people to stop accepting just anything they read or hear after all. I’ll take all this with a grain of salt until its out.

just creamed my pants | 8/1/2007, 1:55 pm EST

and it was good.

my provider | 8/1/2007, 2:43 pm EST

he hath given unto me the ham sandwich, from which I ate my fill.

puta | 8/1/2007, 2:47 pm EST

v for vagina is genius

can’t wait

Bawrence | 8/1/2007, 2:48 pm EST

Anyone considered the possibility that perhaps he isn’t all that bright?

BABAGANOUCH | 8/1/2007, 2:58 pm EST

To the comment below, anybody who watches/reads any of his interviews and reads his lyric’s knows that he is clearly a very intelligent person. As for the whole deception thing, I think they are done with that phase, now that everyone expects them to do just that. After Lateralus, there were tons of rumors that all the info released about 10,000 days was falsified, but it turned out to be straightforward the entire time (possibly deception once again?…genius). People seem to think that he and the rest of Tool always have something up their sleeves.

I wonder…if he was offered the RS front cover, would he accept?

abandonedstation | 8/1/2007, 3:08 pm EST

he’s right, though.

V certainly IS for vagina.

Too far east is west | 8/1/2007, 3:20 pm EST

Maynard is not a genuis. Yes, he is smart and plays the media as well as fans. That doesn’t make him a genius or remotely that smart….it just makes him a bit smarter than those who fall for it or choose to discuss it…other than that…he is an average Joe that has made alot of money re-doing their same catalog of crap.
V is for Vole (meadow mouse)

don't ask | 8/1/2007, 3:27 pm EST

Maynard is a genius and Tool is a great band…but he just convinces everyone to buy all his products/cds and sits on it. Then he puts on shitty concerts and doesn’t give the fans what he wants, all the while claiming that he is some type of Demi-God. Screw that. Maynard is the man…and damn the man!

Stuporfly | 8/1/2007, 3:36 pm EST

O is for Overrated.

SB | 8/1/2007, 3:57 pm EST

CHRIST IS CUMMING, AND SO AM I.

Country Crotch | 8/1/2007, 4:31 pm EST

Hmmmm…..the album is titled “V is for Vagina” and according to Maynard this CD will cause parts of the anatomy to vibrate uncontrollably. Are we gonna be seeing a lot of vibrating vaginas out there hungry for some man-meat when this album comes out? If so, Maynard is God!!

musenmolly | 8/1/2007, 4:41 pm EST

Please let this come with a free viberator! LMFAO!

Jughead | 8/1/2007, 4:43 pm EST

You know the above story is as relevent to me as the time I took my index finger and stuck it up my ass and took a whiff of the aroma. Same importance.

bayliss | 8/1/2007, 4:48 pm EST

maynard please come out of the closet. you act is long in the tooth. and do a duet with rob halford.

ERik | 8/1/2007, 4:51 pm EST

I enjoy Maynard’s music.
But dude. Stealing a concept from Ray Bradbury and his “‘R’” is for Rocket” And “‘S’” is for Space”
is just lame.

howard pinkus | 8/1/2007, 5:36 pm EST

First of all, posting on this thing is lame, and you’re lame if you do it. Second of all, I am aware of the irony/hypocrisy contained in my first statement. Third of all, is anyone aware of the Mr. Show origins of Puscifer?

abtjeep | 8/1/2007, 5:45 pm EST

this is ridiculous. p is for penis puscifier. what a genius i can finally sleep now knowing that v is for vagina. wow.

Anonymous | 8/1/2007, 5:52 pm EST

TOOL SUCKS

Swingline | 8/1/2007, 6:14 pm EST

Maynard is choosing to be a little silly, so be it.
At least it’s not “Korn Unplugged” silly, which wasn’t meant to be a joke, but absolutely was.

Mike | 8/1/2007, 6:42 pm EST

It’s funny reading a bunch of no-name douchebags on rollingstone.com attempting to insult someone who has become one of the most successful artists of the past 20 years. While you most likely wipe cheeto crust off the sides of your mouth and get ready for the next person you’re going to trash about, Maynard is doing something many people care about and enjoy. It’s a different side to him, which is much more fun than Tool. So go on with your bad selves… you’re making a difference to no one.

menemsha | 8/1/2007, 6:52 pm EST

i really don’t give a rat’s ass about what maynard says…the “product” (music/message)is what it’s about and while i’m on the topic, the cover of your latest rag is abhorant, revolting, trash, and so is the music that band makes, they look like escaped clowns from ward x. 180 degrees from maynard’s persona and music…tool is brillant. their music is the ONLY creative audio to date.
sincerely, a music teacher (30 yrs. of classical training)

menemsha | 8/1/2007, 6:56 pm EST

the music will tell the tale and most of tool’s is exquisite. the band on your cover makes me want to wretch…clowns,gros s,rep ugnan t,
why except for the almighty dollar would you promote crap as king? maynard needs to stop playing with himself and the press and make music, period.
v is for vagina sans period!

B. Breeg | 8/1/2007, 7:10 pm EST

interesting. Maynard proves to be as enigmatic as ever. I like tool, but have a feeling this may not be the greatest thing. We’ll see…

Thadd | 8/1/2007, 7:29 pm EST

Man gotta love that title

Brian | 8/1/2007, 7:55 pm EST

SO BASICALLY IT’S JUST GOING TO BE LORDS OF ACID.

damhA | 8/1/2007, 11:18 pm EST

PUSCIFER

Out of your head
Back in your booty.

You guys remember how to dance and have fun?

Or did his previous bands somehow make that not worth your while.

Totally different bands, different influences, and different energies here.

The purpose here is to see if PUSCIFER can find success without a record label.

If you don’t want to find out what the album is like….then, so be it. Don’t try to downplay this project for everyone else.

Peace.
Out.

v is for virgin | 8/1/2007, 11:22 pm EST

Its all about adam jones

buddah780 | 8/1/2007, 11:29 pm EST

Wow! Maynard has just come up with something so irrevelent and stupid that even I cannot find the right words to blow it to pieces. I see by some of these posts that some of you can actually think for yourselves and question authority, but there is still the unwashed and stupid mass of Maynard deciples who think that when he farts its a work of art. Go ahead a buy this piece of crap if you want, but until I get a full listen to its contents I will not touch it with Bill Gates’s money, nor waste my time listening to it.

Theguybelowmefarted | 8/1/2007, 11:42 pm EST

Think for yourself and question authority huh?

Tell me, did you come up with that on your own? No, no you didn’t. So you’re really not taking your Bill Hicks’ advice.

Authority….author ity??? What authoritative figure do you see regarding this? Have you even heard the singles…if you have, and still don’t like it that’s fine. However, nobody cares that you wouldn’t buy it.

I’ll buy an extra copy.

Think for yourself…stop reciting shit you heard on a Tool album.

How could such an influential band, have a bunch of idiots as a following?

anon | 8/2/2007, 3:09 am EST

T is for Terrible.

Yo | 8/2/2007, 6:41 am EST

Think for yourself, question authority wasn’t Bill Hicks, I think it was Timothy Leary.

MaxPower | 8/2/2007, 7:26 am EST

I don’t know,sounds cool to me(especially Milla Jovovich,but I suspect that’s a joke…)anyway,shouldn’t we all be looking up all-girl european internet porn right now?

Brad7001 | 8/2/2007, 10:15 am EST

It makes perfect sense to me…think about it,
“Puscifer” sound it out and its pussy fur. V is for vagina just makes sense!
Stop taking things so seriously!

Panty Sniffer | 8/2/2007, 10:34 am EST

Hopefully this album when released will “unleash” a whole bunch of vaginas from the pants of women and we can all have a fuckfest!

j0hnyqu3st | 8/2/2007, 12:39 pm EST

no,milla is not a joke.

Alexander | 8/2/2007, 2:07 pm EST

in tool everything is very serious. can’t the guy do something not serious?

go hype go! | 8/2/2007, 7:54 pm EST

This title is evidence that he is being much more lighthearted in his current project. Either that or he has reverted to a prepubescent boy.

Either way, he makes me wet.

Think for yourself... | 8/2/2007, 8:43 pm EST

question authority…No, that didn’t start with Leary; it started with Judas Iscariot… Ph Level

Nikkidoo | 8/2/2007, 10:04 pm EST

Meh, I’d probably do him. Then make him sing me to sleep…

Pervs | 8/2/2007, 11:57 pm EST

Who refer to themselves as “panty sniffers” can’t get laid in a vagina store…Phantom

I like music... | 8/3/2007, 12:54 am EST

And if MJK is coming out with an album, I’ll be sure to at least check it out. I’m not saying we have to support him all the way, but I’ve yet to be let down by the his vocals and lyrics.

We’ll never know until the release I guess!

Admit it, Puscifer makes you smile.

Anonymous | 8/3/2007, 1:29 am EST

t is for go fuck yourself

Too Sexy | 8/3/2007, 2:39 am EST

This guy looks like one of the guys from Right Said Fred with a cowboy hat on.. Phantom Power Light is Red

wilko | 8/3/2007, 4:04 am EST

Given Maynards history of publishing decoy album titles and track lists I would say that the title is a red herring. For those who think such a title would be a purile joke…its postmodernism, people! What have you been doing for the last 30 years that you can’t work that out?

wingnut | 8/3/2007, 10:38 am EST

BECAUSE…. the “status quo” is BORRING!!! MJK is simply “E for entertaining!” If you don’t find him that… go elsewhere!!!

WTF??? | 8/3/2007, 11:45 am EST

Puscifer is real, check out the Underworld soundtrack:

Puscifer – featuring Maynard James Keenan, Danny Lohner Lyrics

SONG – REV 22:20

I like it!

post modern? | 8/3/2007, 1:26 pm EST

@ wilko,
I don’t get what you mean by that. Maybe I’m not enough of a culture buff to understand what MJK is trying to do using a title like that. Elaborate for us non classy people.

I agree with all the others that suspect this might be misleading. Or it could simply be a choice to be simple and silly rather than be uptight and serious for a change.

Danny | 8/3/2007, 2:37 pm EST

I don’t really mind the title of the album. I would buy a good album if it said “I hate Danny Dowd” on the cover. I’d probably kill somebody, but good music is what it is.

Baphomet | 8/3/2007, 2:38 pm EST

…keep bringing that light, Maynard; keep bringing the light.

wheee | 8/3/2007, 5:02 pm EST

Sweet! I don’t have to wait another few years like I usually do. Awesome possum!

rider of the sweet breeze | 8/3/2007, 5:03 pm EST

GIMME MOAR!!

Y is for Yay! | 8/3/2007, 8:17 pm EST

too bad its so far off though =(

Prophet Abdul | 8/4/2007, 2:04 pm EST

People who are intending to help spread the word about puscifer are asked to contact your media resources and informing them about the project. Radio stations, record stores, websites, itunes, community sites.

If you don’t want to…then don’t.
But the parade is about to start.

Forecast: Clear skies, no chance of rain.

Contact the Media? | 8/5/2007, 2:45 am EST

Isn’t that the BAND’S JOB and its MANAGEMENT? I like their music, but I can’t stand some rock star pontificating about some grass roots promotional project. It sounds like he’s trying to save money. Listen, if you want me to alert the media, Maynard, then cut me a fuckin’ check. Period.

Magnolia | 8/5/2007, 4:15 am EST

82% chance of showers….

forecasters | 8/6/2007, 1:47 pm EST

They explain, but do not influence. Time to start spreadin the word.

Blame_Hoffman | 8/7/2007, 11:13 am EST

WE WANT MORE ON PUSCIFER!!!!!!!! Maynard rocks!

My, aren't we clever. . . | 8/7/2007, 12:58 pm EST

PUScifer? V is for Vagina? How does he come with this stuff? He truly IS a genius.

Sativa | 8/17/2007, 7:09 pm EST

i dont care wat it is called, aslong as it sounds good, that is all that matters.

Frostilicus | 8/21/2007, 11:14 pm EST

Max Power Milla Jovovich isn’t a MJK joke she did the female vocals in REV 22:20, if you have a good set of headphone you can hear a girls voice in the background, and that is Milla.

Either way I’ll be purchasing this album. Some how I think it should be called H is for Headfuck.

Anonymous | 8/28/2007, 3:57 pm EST

Maynard is fucking awesome!!Great Job with the new album:o)

doesn't really matter | 9/5/2007, 5:17 pm EST

go do something with your lives. stop talking about a cd that is coming out in october and start worrying about something more important like enjoying life instead of trying to be a critic.

NWI die or try | 10/19/2007, 4:36 pm EST

It is what it is, and you are what you are and things do what they do and what is is what is, and never lie never try, never demoralize the true place and the true face of those you’ll never never be, never see…

Ignorance is bliss…

nobody special | 10/29/2007, 6:23 pm EST

actually I’ve heard it and it’s rather amusing. People it’s a disk so take it as such. He is exploring new and different avenues of creativity. track 4 mama said is kinda catchy. open your minds and shut your fucking mouths until you have something concrete to bitch about. For those willing to not be such tight ass’s, enjoy the fun that is MJK!

Omerta | 11/12/2007, 12:47 pm EST

Keenan and I have been friends for nearly 12 years.

People, grab a pen and paper.
People, grab and instrument and learn.

bumsmuggler | 11/20/2007, 2:36 am EST

i love it

thafiyastarta | 11/20/2007, 2:39 am EST

sweet!!!

amazing

phantom 6 | 11/22/2007, 6:20 pm EST

obviously people have so many ?’s. think of it as natural , life. the ultimate ansewer.you have your joke i;ll have mine, right?

Anonymous | 12/11/2007, 12:26 am EST

maynard rules

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