Remember back in the day there was all these random theories about how 10,000 Days was themed around the Tree Of Life? Well they were right but they didn't know why. Well here's why...

Firstly you have to understand that Lateralus is about ancient Israel roughly around 1000bc. Mer De Noms is about ancient Egypt, and 13th Step is about ancient Greece, around the same time, together these three albums are about the clashing and influence these civilizations had on each other.

Just looking at one song in particular, Schism is about split in Judaism, which was the main religion of ancient Israel. One obvious clue to this was in the video for Parabol, the apple with the star of david symbol inside it, and the doctor with the circumcision knife, no I'm not joking, look it up, that is literally a circumcision knife.

The split within Judaism would eventually lead to Christianity. I know this is a hard pill to swallow for all you edgy anti-religion fans but 10,000 Days is about the birth of Christianity.

Ok, so in those days the jews were using paper made of animal skin. Then roughly around the same time the bible was supposedly written, tree paper was invented. Coincidence that Christianity came about the same time as tree paper, i don't think so. I think it's the very reason why Christianity won over Judaism, i imagine the jews probably refused to adopt tree paper cause of traditions.

And then V is For Vagina is about the spreading of the new religion and the fall of the Roman empire. "No more need for the old empire".

V is actually for roman numeral 5. Conditions Of My Parole is about the new influence Christianity was having on laws and society, ie the 10 commandments.

I can go on and explain every single song but my lunch break is over. For more info watch my vidz:

https://youtu.be/DaOYFlBIOvU?si=Nyp14ABH62hXhAhh

I need them all. I know Puscifer covered the chain, rocketman and bohemian rhapsody. I know apc covered dog eat dog, imagine, love song, diary of a madman, and when the levee breaks. I know tool covered stranglehold and no quarter. Are there more. It's not enough I need more!

I'm so glad someone did this. He's my favorite

I don't want anything from Maynard but i would like to send him a letter abour how much he has helped me get through my life with his music. I've been theough a lot ans I just want to tell him thank you

Any ideas what I can do?

I have 2 autograph things now. One is the sessanta Eppp and the other a Puscifer money shot cd. I'm curious how his autograph chanced since the early 90s. Anyone have like early MJK autograph?

Is there footage of MJK singing his part "not by the hair of my chinny chin chin."but he's older? I'm always impressed with his range

Was scrolling today and saw this. This shit gotta be a joke or something 😭🤣

Hey guys, there was a very old interview I found online between this philosophy student and maynard james keenan, the lead singer from Tool and A Perfect Circle… Last time I read this interview online was about over 10 years ago and I bookmarked it and obviously can’t seem to find it :( It was such an interesting interview! I would be grateful and happy if someone or anyone has ever read this interview or knows of it and where I find a copy. Thanks!

I bought these stamps because they look like Maynard. I didn't even know who John wooden was.

Aww

#WOKE

Find a man that looks at you like Maynard looks at Milla.

https://youtu.be/cU4PZzSI40M

https://youtu.be/cU4PZzSI40M

Three (3) free tickets to Sessanta in Los Angeles tomorrow,.. with a catch.

Long story short my peeps had last minute work/life stuff come up; but fuck it I'm still gonna go to the show. They will rue the day! Anyhow, I was putting this off due to work stressers, that's why his had to be last minute for ya.

Looking for preferably a group of 3, at least seeing some group chemistry would make me feel more rewarded being the only odd random (Yes, our seats will be in the same row). Lol

Bonus points if you live in Central Coast SB or SLO area; I sincerely hate driving and I'll take a free ride as payment if I can. Ha

Tell me why you wanna go, and I will play King for a day and weigh it out.

Not a creep, I'm active duty Air Force, so if you hate military this probably not a good match.

Let's fucking do this.

Edit: Can we get this post some likes so that it can pop up on other's feeds?

Tool's first decade saw MJK center stage during live performances. This was a guitar-driven quartet, offering an interpretation of hard rock, fronted by MJK. And that lineup is something they share with the greatest rock groups of all time. Ozzy and Sabbath. Robert Plant and Zeppelin. Freddie and Queen. Roger Daltrey and The Who. Etc etc etc. MJK was among these greats. As the focal point of the audience, he delivered powerful, raw performances, with a gradually growing sense of theatricality. As they moved into the Aenima album cycle, the front man sang from center stage baring prosthetic breasts, and later, blue paint covering his entire body.

And then, he moved his office. Starting around the Lateralus album cycle, he moved to a riser near the back of the stage. Dwarfed by Danny Carey's massive drum kit, MJK performed shadowed, while the rest of the band held their posts and carried on like normal.

So what gives? Maynard hasn't offered a satisfying explanation, as far as I'm concerned. He continues to perform wearing outlandish outfits, but in the shadows at the back of the stage, the theatricality loses its effect. He's said he experiences stage fright. Does this not apply when he performs center stage with APC and Puscifer? He's said the band deserves the limelight more than him, and he feels they deserve the audience's attention. How do the members of APC feel then when he doesn't make the same gesture? Also, does he not afford any weight or significance to his own contributions to the music and performances of Tool?

I think a lot of what is going on here is an expression of detachment. Not sure from what. Not sure if it's the music, or the live performance, or the audience. He can say it's all about the music, but he doesn't extend that elsewhere. Maybe it's an attempt to be different, or to be mysterious. He can obviously perform however he wants, but it's interesting that he channels a different vibe with other projects. Not only that, it's curious that he performed differently as a front man early in Tool's career, and then just changed it up. What was the thought process? If you want such an understated stage presence, why bother with the weird outfits? Also, might you consider running up to the front of the stage for at least one song? Something brutal and/or intense maybe? You can go back to the shadows for the instrumental part. How's this: Just crawl on your hands and knees all creepy like, wearing a gimp mask or something, and launch into a "Hooker With A Penis" that'll give the audience nightmares

My brother's 50th is coming up and I wanted to order a bottle of wine from Marynard's vineyard. Has anyone here had a bottle shipped to an apartment? I'm concerned about it not being delivered if no one is available to sign for it

Hey! So recently I have found out there is songs from artists of different genres that maynard has helped either write, composed or produced. An example being the song, "9" by willow Smith, its basically a continuation of 46&2 . I was wondering if anyone knew any other songs that maynard has had a part in. Please let me know what yall got!