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The subject of intense industry
speculation, A Perfect Circle is a new band formed by Maynard James Keenan and
Billy Howerdel. Keenan, the singer of the multi-platinum selling rock band
Tool, is the group’s vocalist and primary lyricist; Howerdel, is the founder,
guitarist and composer of the groups music. Rounding out the band are Troy Van
Leeuwen (ex-Failure, Enemy) on guitar; Paz Lenchantin on bass; and Josh Freese
(Vandals) on drums.
The group made its first public
appearance in August, 1999 at Los Angeles’ Viper Room at a benefit for punk
rock innovator Keith Morris of the Circle Jerks. Most recently, the band opened
the Coachella Art and Music Festival in Palm Springs, CA.
A Perfect Circle is set to release Mer De Noms featuring twelve songs showcasing Keenan’s remarkably
intense and intimate vocals, the band’s focus and ferocity, and a melodiousness
not typically heard in the heavy alternative rock genre. The new album was
written by Howerdel and Keenan, recorded and produced by Howerdel, and mixed by
Howerdel and Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, U2).
Certain to appeal to fans of both heavy metal and
alternative rock, Mer De Noms is
scheduled for a May 23 release domestically and a May 22 release
internationally. The first single, "Judith", is scheduled to go to radio
April. A Perfect Circle will tour in
support of the release later this year; further details TBD.
Comments Nancy Berry, vice chairman, Virgin Music Group Worldwide,
"We are very excited that Billy and Maynard have chosen Virgin to be the
worldwide home of A Perfect Circle. The
group’s street credibility, powerful musicianship and unique sound rank them
among the top rock / alternative artists of today. A Perfect Circle will be a global priority for Virgin. We will give them the special attention and
enthusiasm that Virgin is known for as we release Mer De Noms to deliver another worldwide success."
For more information, please contact, Virgin Records Publicity
Or visit the Perfect Circle website at http://www.aperfectcircle.com/
E-mail: publicity@emicap.com
All material provided by EMI Distribution.
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