Puscifer
( [1]) is a side project of Maynard James Keenan from the bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. As Keenan is the only permanent member, Puscifer could also be considered a pseudonym for his solo work.
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Background
Puscifer's original name was Umlaut, "a premiere improvisational hardcore band".
The name "Puscifer" was first publicized as a fictional band in the first episode of
Mr. Show
, including Keenan and
Adam Jones as members. Jones is not associated with Puscifer otherwise, although artwork by Jones has been featured on Puscifer apparel (the "Your Mom's a Bitch" shirt, specifically). Keenan describes Puscifer as "simply a playground for the various voices in my head, [...] a space with no clear or discernible goals, [...] where my
Id, Ego, and
Anima all come together to exchange cookie recipes."
[2] Keenan has reportedly been working on
short films with Ford Englerth and Jeffrey Brooks from Red Rock Entertainment Development that may be shown on an upcoming tour. These shorts are done in a similar manner to that of
Mr. Show
and
Tom Waits'
Big Time
.
Puscifer is "as much a clothing line as it is a band", with the clothing items produced in limited numbers. Keenan collaborated on a
leather jacket with
Paul Frank.
[3] On September 16, 2008, Keenan updated the puscifer.com blog, revealing that the first ever Puscifer store would be opening "hopefully" by October 1 in
Jerome,
Arizona. Occupying a small space above a tattoo parlor, the store opened on October 3, 2008.
[4] In addition to the merchandise available on the band's online store, Keenan has also made available locally-roasted coffee, art, and an ever-changing list of limited edition collectibles.
[5]
It was announced on May 9 through Keenan's Twitter page that there is "new music coming soon from Puscifer".
[6]
"V" Is for Vagina
On April 10, 2007, Keenan posted on the official website that a release would be aimed for mid-October.
[7] A newer post on June 25, 2007 stated that
Joe Barresi mixed the first song, which would have a music video, as well as an alternate version of "
Cuntry Boner", and would likely be released as a CD single with bonus tracks. Further mixing would be done by Keenan and
Alan Moulder by August.
[8]
Keenan announced at the end of July that the album would be titled
"V" Is for Vagina
and, a few days later, he announced that the first single would be "
Queen B." with a video released in late September.
[9] On October 1, "Queen B." appeared on the podcast on puscifer.com. This was followed by the podcast release of "Trekka" on
October 7. The album was released on
October 30 and debuted at #25 on the
Billboard 200, as well as #1 on the Billboard Indie charts.
[10]
On October 17, 2008, an official music video for the song
Momma Sed
was released online via the official Puscifer
YouTube channel. A new dub remix album also appeared at the official website's store completely by
Lustmord, entitled
"D" is for Dubby - The Lustmord Dub Mixes.
[11]
"V" Is for Viagra. The Remixes
A remix album of ""V" Is for Vagina", entitled
"V" Is for Viagra, was released on April 29, 2008. It contains ten remixes of tracks from the first Puscifer album "V" Is for Vagina, as well as two remixes of the non-album single "Cuntry Boner". It features remixes by
Dave "Rave" Ogilvie of
Skinny Puppy,
Lustmord,
Renholder,
Paul Barker from
Ministry,
Telefon Tel Aviv, among others.
Two of the tracks from the album,
Indigo Children (JLE Dub Mix)
and
Momma Sed (Tandimonium Mix)
, appear on the official soundtrack for the video game
Need for Speed: Undercover
.
Live shows
In 2009, Keenan held the first Puscifer shows in
Las Vegas February 13, 14, and 15.
Two more dates were announced to be taking place at Club Nokia, Los Angeles, on April 4 and 5.
In the live arena Maynard plans to have a "revolving lineup" for Puscifer, to keep the shows "unique and unpredictable"
[12].
On July 25 2009, it was announced on the official Puscifer website that Puscifer would be playing shows in the fall
Members
According to Keenan's
MySpace profile, the band members include "Maynard James Keenan and a revolving door of talented people. The current list of guest musicians... Renholdër (
Danny Lohner),
Milla Jovovich,
Lisa Germano, Josh Eustis, Satan's Muse, and more...". Keenan has worked on Puscifer material most recently with
Lustmord, Jonny Polonski,
Tim Alexander,
Tim Commerford,
Brad Wilk,
Joey Jordison,
Ainjel Emme, Josh Eustis of
Black Light Burns &
Telefon Tel Aviv,
Gil Sharone, and
Trey Gunn among others.
[13] [14]
Discography
;Studio albums
- "V" Is for Vagina
(October 30, 2007)
;Remix albums
- "V" Is for Viagra. The Remixes
(April 29, 2008)
- "D" Is for Dubby - The Lustmord Dub Mixes
(October 17, 2008)
;EPs
- Don't Shoot The Messenger
(October 9, 2007)
;Singles
- "Cuntry Boner" (2007)
- "Queen B." (2008)
- "DoZo" (2008)
- "The Mission" (2009)
;Music videos/DVDs
- "Queen B." (2008)
- "DoZo" (2008)
- "Momma Sed" (2008)
;Contributions
| Song
| Length
| Compilation
| Track
|
| "REV 22:20"
| 4:39
| Underworld
(2003)
| 2
|
| "REV 22:20 (REV 4:20 Mix)" (Remixed by Charlie Clouser)
| 4:47
| Saw II
(2005)
| 6
|
| "The Undertaker (Renholdër Mix)"
| 3:57
| Underworld: Evolution
(2006)
| 1
|
| "Lighten Up, Francis (JLE Dub Mix)"
| 4:34
| Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
(2009)
| 1
|
| "Holiday On The Moon (Puscifer Mix)"
| 5:08
| "New Tales To Tell: A Tribute to Love And Rockets" (2009)
| 1
|
References
- Maynard James Keenan’s Puscifer: Tool Leader Speaks on Enigmatic Side Project
- {{MySpace|censorshipisacancer|Puscifer (censorshipisacancer)}}. The last two quotations are also shown in the introduction at Puscifer.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- Interviews > Maynard Keenan
- Major, Laura (October 3, 2008). "Puscifer store grand opening". ''ReGen magazine''. Retrieved on November 5, 2008.
- (October 29, 2008). "Puscifer Opens Store, Visits Others". philadelphiaathome.com. Retrieved on November 5, 2008.
- Twitter / PUSCIFER: www.puscifer.com puscifer. ...
- Spring Sprung
- Muzak soon
- (August 9 2007). "TOOL Frontman's PUSCIFER Project To Film 'Queen B' Video". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
- Hasty, Katie (November 7 2007). ""Eagles Fly Past Britney To Debut At No. 1"". Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-20.
- {{youtube|dR3ccmWmLhk|"Momma Sed" music video}}, official release on Puscifer account. Retrieved on November 5, 2008.
- Maynard James Keenan is Puscifer
- Muzak 02/24/07
- 'Side Project Special: Puscifer' ''Alternative Press #230.2''