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Billy Howerdel Talks A Perfect Circle, Ashes Divide + Trent Reznor's Guitar Destruction

Chad Childers — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:24:32 +0000

A Perfect Circle will strap on the instruments for a handful of one-off shows and festival appearances in the coming months, but the big question remains as to when we'll see new music from the band. Guitarist and founder Billy Howerdel says that while nothing is imminent, he has been working on music for the group.

A Perfect Circle Drummer Josh Freese Announces His Departure From Band

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:50:21 +0000

Longtime A Perfect Circle drummer Josh Freese has announced his departure from the band. The group performed a handful of shows in 2011, but Freese was unable to accompany APC due to a scheduling conflict concerning Weezer, with whom Freese was touring member of from 2009-2012. Freese now seems to have other priorities, as he officially announced his exit from APC earlier today (Oct. 2).

A Perfect Circle / Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist James Iha Streams New Solo Album

Chad Childers — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:29:32 +0000

Current A Perfect Circle and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha has stepped back into the world of being a solo artist, with his 'Look to the Sky' album arriving next week. But, for those who want to sample it before the disc arrives in stores, Iha has united with TeamCoco.com to stream the effort a full week before its street date.

Maynard James Keenan Offers Advice for the Apocalypse in New Editorial Column

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:05:49 +0000

As we reported a few days ago, Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer singer Maynard James Keenan has signed a deal with the Phoenix New Times to write a bi-weekly column for the newspaper. Now, Keenan has jumped into his role as a gonzo journalist, as the Phoenix New Times has published the first textual offering from the prolific creator.

A Perfect Circle Debut New Song 'By And Down'

Tree Riddle — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:10:26 +0000

A Perfect Circle have only been playing songs from their three album back catalog during shows for the past few months. All that changed last night in Portland, Oregon when the band busted out a brand new tune titled ‘By and Down’, check it out. Both Maynard and Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle have [...]

Maynard Talks New Tool, A Perfect Circle, And Puscifer Albums

Tree Riddle — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:26:26 +0000

Maynard James Keenan is one of the hardest working singers in rock. Not only does he handle vocal duties for prog-metal giants Tool, but also alt-rockers A Perfect Circle, and his outlet for every other musical genre he wants to tackle; Puscifer.

Tool And A Perfect Circle's Maynard Names His Top 10 Playlist

Tree Riddle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:35:59 +0000

Maynard James Keenan; The enigmatic singer for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer is often shrouded in the darkness of the stage or in disguise during performances. The usually private singer gave fans a peek into his world this week when he spoke with Seattle Weekly about the 10 most played songs in his iTunes library. I think you'l

A Perfect Circle Add Tour Dates, Subtract Drummer

Tree Riddle — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:07:09 +0000

A Perfect Circle kicked off what looked like a fully booked summer at Rock on the Range 2011 this past Sunday. Here we are just a few days out and drummer Josh Freese has already decided he will be sitting out the rest of this summer's shows with the band.

A Perfect Circle Announce New Album Plans For 2011

Tree Riddle — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:58:31 +0000

Last year Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan announced that they had plans to release some new music from APC, but said it would most likely not be a full album. Looks like after their recent tour the band is firing on all cylinders and may have reconsidered just how much they will be recording in the not so distant future.