Maynard James Keenan shares favorite tool during podcast interview

nme.com November 7, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Maynard James Keenan, the lead singer of Tool, revealed his favorite tool during a podcast. He said it is a "battery-operated pneumatic nail gun," sharing a humorous anecdote about its improvements over time. In the same interview, Keenan and comedian Bert Kreischer discussed the differences between Tool and Keenan's other band, A Perfect Circle. Kreischer described Tool as darker, while A Perfect Circle felt lighter, to which Keenan jokingly responded about the "wig" difference. Tool is planning to speed up their music production process after their upcoming tour. Bassist Justin Chancellor noted the urgency due to the band's age, expressing eagerness to create new material. Additionally, Tool announced a festival in the Dominican Republic for next year, featuring multiple performances.


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