A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist
Maynard James Keenan. Despite having a varied cast since inception, the stylistic content of the songs has
remained consistent with Howerdel as composer, and Keenan penning the lyrics and melodies.
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From:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres:
Alternative rock, alternative metal
Years active:
1999-2004, 2010-present
Where They Met:
Keenan had met Howerdel in 1992 when Tool opened for Fishbone. Howerdel was the guitar tech for Fishbone
Got Their Start:
When the band Tool took some time off after an extended legal battle with former label Freeworld Entertainment
Associated acts:
Tool, Ashes Divide, Nine Inch Nails, Tapeworm
Members:
Maynard James Keenan - lead vocals (1999-2004, 2010-present)
Billy Howerdel - lead and rhythm guitars, vocals (1999-2004, 2010-present)
James Iha - rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (2003-2004, 2010-present)
Matt McJunkins - bass, backing vocals (2010-present)
Jeff Friedl - drums, percussion (2012-present)
Past members:
Tim Alexander - drums, percussion (1999)
Troy Van Leeuwen - rhythm guitars (1999-2002)
Paz Lenchantin - bass, strings, backing vocals (1999-2002, 2004)
Josh Freese - drums, percussion (1999-2004, 2010-2012)
Danny Lohner - rhythm guitars (2003)
Jeordie White - bass (2003-2004)
A Perfect Circle Quotes:
"Don't disturb the beast, the tempermental goat, the snail while he's feeding on the Rose. Stay frozen, compromising what I will, I am. Bend around the wind, silently thrown about again I'm treading so soft and lightly. Compromising my will, I am."
~Rose - A Perfect Circle
"Here I am expecting just a little bit too much from the wounded. But I see, see through it all, See through, and see you. So I threw you the obvious. Do you see what occurs behind the eyes of a fallen angel - Eyes of a tragedy."
~3 Libras - A Perfect Circle
"Don't fret precious i'm here step away from the window go back to sleep safe from truth and choice and other poision devils"
"See,they don't give a @#$%& about you like i do"
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"counting bodies like sheep to the rythm of the war drum"
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A Perfect Circle Awards
2001
California Music Award for Outstanding Debut Album "Mer De Noms"
RIAA Certifications:
MER DE NOMS 06/23/00 (Label: Virgin) Gold Album
MER DE NOMS 10/31/00 (Label: Virgin) Platinum Album
THIRTEENTH STEP 11/04/03 (Label: Virgin) Gold Album
eMOTIVe 12/09/04 (Label: Virgin) Gold Album
aMOTION 12/17/04 (Label: Virgin) Platinum Video Longform
aMOTION 12/17/04 (Label: Virgin) Gold Video Longform
THIRTEENTH STEP 03/24/06 (Label: Virgin) Platinum Album
ARIA Certifications (Australia):
The Thirteenth Step (Label: EMI) Gold Album (2004)
MER DE NOMS (Label: EMI) Gold Album (2000)
CRIA Certifications (Canada):
Emotive (Label: EMI) Gold Album (December 2004)
"Mer De Noms" (Label: Virgin) Platinum Album (March 2001)
"Thirteenth Step" (Label: EMI Music Canada / Virgin) Gold Album (November 2003)
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