A Perfect Circle - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

[@rupe82]

Billy is so intelligent and articulate when talking. His interviews are always great.

[@keithhutchins8803]

Anyone Maynard hangs around is going to be smart, I don’t think Maynard cares for stupid people.

[@brydakainma]

He’s just talking like a normal person?

[@1330percy]

That foresight on Halford's part though! Judith is pure fire.

[@DisenchantedElleJay]

The video was the absolutely perfect compliment to the song as well!

[@ArieNeo]

Met Bily Howerdel in Manchester and what a lovely person he is. Approachable and friendly. Awesome record and excellent musician.

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

Time for a fact or fiction with Adam Jones or Danny Carey??

[@matt-tp1ww]

MarkRoss 96 or Justin Chancellor

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Now you are thinking. Yes!!!

[@kreisplatz5154]

they wont do it until album is out LOL

[@someweirdosaidslongtodogso3823]

all of them

[@insertcreativenamehere9704]

wont hurt 2 try

[@benjaminkorff4005]

He sounds like he should be calling sports games as a side project. Lol Perfect broadcasting tone.

[@descendng]

I want to see Chino Moreno on here!

[@chrishitchens1312]

Gokumann12 Are you sure about that?

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

@Gokumann12 pretty sure he's not the only one.....

[@facundocabrera2467]

@Gokumann12 oh really??

[@scarlettroger1508]

I can’t stop staring at his scalp, it’s mesmerising.

[@trigger796]

BALD! BALD! BALD!

[@mbendero]

It’s a perfect circle

[@kamenanew9867]

@@trigger796 lol spongebob reference, nice

[@birkypuffs8253]

@Seth Fletcher My understanding is that he Simonizes it every other day.

[@JamesonNichols]

I’m curious where the big scar came from

[@csnide6702]

My favorite thing about the start of Perfect Circle was that I learned about them from Maynard's step mom - Maynard and I were friends (he was known as Jimmy then) in our teen years. It was while Tool was in hiatus between albums & I asked her what he was doing hoping to get the latest Tool dirt when she told me about APC.

[@Gxie]

@C Snide That’s super cool u guys were old friends! Lucky you! Maynard is my all time favorite singer (Billy is a genius too☺️). Anyway, Jimmy as in the song “Jimmy?” I never look at song meanings or interpretations, so I guess that was where it came from! 🖤

[@brybaby89]

I personally love Eat the Elephant. It's definitely more mellow but it's rich. I can't really explain it, but it's like the most ambivalent intro song ever. That little squeak "Just begin" at the end makes me smile.

[@MetalDisciple97]

When I saw them live in Berlin, they opened with that song and when Maynard sang "Ominous and daunting" I got goosebumps. He sang it in a hauntingly beautiful way, fantastic show

[@florentinaguggenheimer6557]

Billy and I made eye contact for a full 5 seconds at the 2004 Salem, OR concert. I was right up against the stage barrier, 5 feet from him. It was a magical moment I've never forgotten!!

[@sassycraftysagittarius.]

Billy's head is brighter than my future lmao 😂 I love APC

[@RC32Smiths01]

Another awesome FoF Loudwire! He does sound genuine indeed!

[@ajhieb]

Can you imagine the glare with Billy, Maynard and Rob Halford in the same room?

[@barstow_]

And the other bald billy

[@braid834]

Weak and Powerless Is still my all time favorite song EVER!! even 18 years later..

[@dewilew2137]

But That album is only 19 years old as of 2022...

[@tmvps]

I think Graham is becoming a great interviewer. Thanks.

[@MScotty90]

That Rob Halford story is awesome

[@jessepinkeye2339]

Yes, underrated part of the video based on the comments

[@DavidGomez-ph4yn]

Cool interview Graham and Loudwire, thanks

[@illlanoize23]

Billy gets no respect. One of the most underrated writers. Maynard pretty much only sings, and gets more credit for Billy’s band than he should. Actually it’s the same with tool, he just does the lyrics and sings and everyone else actually makes the songs different.

[@tn4234]

I get that billy should get more praise cause the lyrics are amazing, but in tool case i think part of the cool vibe it has are maynard lyrics so... In my opinion both are great writing

[@tn4234]

And i dont think doing the lyrics and sing is "just doing the lyrics and sing" tool wouldnt be the same without maynard's singing

[@Robert-vn6rw]

"Just the lyrics and sing" is such a naive and disrespectful statement. Lyrics are everything in giving meaning to a song and as far as singing, the melody and tone is whats brings life to such insane and beautiful music.

[@dasein9980]

In all fairness, people's initial interest in APC was due to Maynard being in the band. I didn't know he didn't write the lyrics in APC though.

[@benhockey3288]

He's a great musician . Seen them live twice he brings such a great vibe with his playing, really great guitar player 😎

[@4G63Tx]

I got to see APC open for NIN in 2000 during the Fragility tour. Back then, I had no idea Maynard was the singer of the band, and I specifically remember being confused by all of the Tool t-shirts I saw at that show, I remember thinking “I think these people are at the wrong show” 😂

[@DemonSlide]

Clicked so fast and desperately upon seeing this that my computer broke down for a little bit.

[@brassmonkey5652]

Fact or fiction Henry rollins

[@jessadame7422]

I love APC and Maynard but knowing that Liz could have been an option is mindblowing!

[@matt-tp1ww]

Damn I thought it was gonna be Maynard. Still a great interview though.

[@aitor8851]

Same

[@Joe-bv7io]

It’s Billy’s band. Happy that they talked to him.

[@aitor8851]

Well, its from both, they already talked about that

[@thecosmicpallbearer]

Joe true

[@fanitriastowo]

Nah man, he is busy making wine

[@jeffersonconstantino5701]

It's kinda inspiring that Johnny Sins made the shift to music industry.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Wasn’t expecting this. Loving it rn.

[@arlenetomkins9208]

How fitting that it’s a Pink Floyd concert that sparked Billy’s enthusiasm for where he is today. Every PF fan knows that their on stage show presence is a HUGE production that elevates their fans enjoyment. It definitely does have a life of its own. Love Billy 😎✌️

[@TheGabrieloxify]

9:31 he was so proud to pull that one off

[@radhwangothic]

A momentary lapse of reason was an epic tour. Though it was missing Roger Waters but I can see a lot of David Gilmour influence on him.

[@HermeticAscetic22]

Very interesting seeing Wiki info getting validated by the man himself. Good interviewing. Cheers.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Judith was originally called "Deal"? Huh ...

[@iggystardust9236]

I think he said “Dio” as in “God”

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@iggystardust9236 ... That would make far more sense ... !! 👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@csnide6702]

Judith is Maynard's birth mother - who passed

[@mjnation7876]

To be honest, I haven't gone back to Eat The Elephant in a while. Maybe I will eventually. There are some good songs on the album. But yeah, they need to get Maynard James Keenan, James Hetfield, and Joey Belladonna on here.

[@gerardoa9179]

MJK is an asshole

[@EthanS1481]

No pressure. This album is forgettable af

[@SungazerDNB]

I disagree. Mer De Noms and Thirteenth Step feel more complete though

[@sirspookybones1118]

Especially Hetfield and Belladonna

[@brianwalendy3735]

So Long, And Thanks for all the Fish was an incredible, apocalyptic pop-rock symphony.

[@skijumpnose]

Will Maynard finally have a new Tool album out in 2018? Fiction

[@TCsInspiredVlogs]

Yes we are releasing in 2019

[@thisplaceisdeath1465]

Will skijumpnose post another comment whereby he thinks himself as a "friend to the stars"? Fact.

[@theletteronyourcoat]

That was already established months ago. So... great job, I guess.

[@samueljensen488]

"She was busy?" haha

[@aternal9491]

Billy Howerdel and Danny Lohner represent everything I love about music.

[@viiofwands3076]

A cliche thing to say but Billy is one of my favorite guitar players and songwriters. Even before I knew anything about the members it was quite clear he was the master mind behind the band's sound.

[@cbponcho1033]

Cool story about the the "not" 1st single release of "3 Libra's" - "Went with wisdom"

[@andrewsycamore3661]

Billy Howerdel is currently polishing his already shiny head😂😂

[@milesr94]

We need The Cure/Robert Smith fact or fiction!

[@milesr94]

@Mark Richardson I think more people would enjoy it than not.

[@timboaf21]

Graham always does a great job.

[@morgandubs7083]

I have not clicked this fast on a video in awhile... great insight and so happy this series exists!!!

[@kuga6566]

I can only imagine what Elizabeth Fraser woulda made A Perfect Circle sound like. That shit would have been godly.

[@tonysproule3408]

Completely agree

[@apchowerdel534]

My god im so curious to hear the original version of the song of the album made by Billy howerdel...im pretty sure i would prefer his version :-P

[@SirWitKiD]

Why hasn't Elizabeth Fraser been featured on a track?

[@eLuJanshreds]

When agent 47 happens to shred as well

[@dominikaxy]

Great musician! I love everything that he does!

[@angelofwar9223]

Great interview, very informative 👍👏

[@musicaantigua869]

Muchas gracias loudwire y saludos cordiales desde Mallorca

[@lucifchristo]

one of my closest friends who passed a few years ago was from west milford nj!

[@RodrigoMartaFoto]

Awesome interview/interviewer

[@TraceVandal]

I've always thought Billy kind of looks like Maynard's older brother or something.

[@Luca-vg1wp]

Finally! If you can get maynard as guest my life would be complete!

[@Cereal421]

FoF for Tool as a whole could go on forever. So many weird fan theories and ideas to confirm or debunk. Knowing Maynard though he'd probably throw some random fake facts out there during the interview to mess with people.

[@13christbane]

Halford Hanging with Maynard fucking awesome

[@hugokaszynski7638]

i’ve watched the whole thing at 0.5x tempo by accident. not disappointed

[@billyrouse4813]

Graham, my first Telecaster was a Fender Nashville Power Tele. I've never owned a Squier.

[@StayWeird]

I'd love to hear the initial version of Eat The Elephant, the staccato one.

[@Desto13]

I would of asked if he ever has plans to get the Paz/ Troy line up together again one day.

[@jackbrown4697]

what is everybodys favorite A Perfect Circle album?

[@Paul-qi8fu]

Hello. My favourite album of there's is Mer de noms .✌️

[@jackbrown4697]

mines Thirteenth Step, but Mer de noms is also very good

[@Paul-qi8fu]

@@jackbrown4697. Cool man I like that one aswell. 👍

[@brybaby89]

I enjoy only some songs on each album. But in order of least to greatest: The Thirteenth Step, Mer De Noms, Eat the Elephant.

[@MetalDisciple97]

1. Thirteenth Step 2. Eat The Elephant 3. Mer De Noms 4. Emotive

[@999alex9991]

mer de noms is sea of names in french a early demo of vanishing was 17 minutes long

[@chilladefficness]

I always thought he looks like a comic book villain

[@whalelover1454]

He sounds just like Howard Stern

[@balockaybumblebee]

Holy shit he does

[@jillianscott4382]

Billy looks like one of the healthiest rockstars among his age group

[@brianwalendy3735]

It would be fun to sit awkwardly with Billy.

[@gerardoa9179]

He looks like Joe Satriani

[@Brandon84J]

Tequila is my go to as well... Love you Billy!

[@micke989]

You should do fact or fiction with Benjamin Burnley from Breaking Benjamin

[@Metal_Monger]

Lilli Kositzke Fuck yeah

[@dalwingreen1986]

Lilli Kositzke hell yeah

[@lloydchristmas5588]

Lilli Kositzke & Ozzy Osbourne

[@danielgibeault8060]

Lilli Kositzke yes please

[@benneet0427]

Can you do a fact or fiction with the deftones

[@AngelRuiz-xq2ie]

I know it’s not metal, but I would actually love to see one with Cedric Bixler or Omar Rodriguez-Lopez from At The Drive-In

[@pablopycali1850]

He sounds exactly like Alex Skolnik from Testament.

[@allensmith1102]

It's like none of the band actually speak to each other except through interviews...

[@stuartwootton8869]

Liz Fraser fronting APC?? Now that would have been super interesting to hear.

[@robaxl3088]

What?..no full name question?

[@bdwitt66]

Most excellent!

[@Thomlistentoslayer]

Mike Patton Fact or Fiction!

[@gordyn5292]

About time, from a huge APF fan.

[@OurFoundingLiars]

Fact: The song The Hollow was whistleblowing Hollow Earth. Creatures that feast on elephants “eat the elephant” live deep down. Keep asking questions.

[@cms3816]

George Denbrough check out his channel, it’s a parody of conspiracy theorists and stuff

[@kalandarkclaw8892]

Did you even listen to the songs ?

[@dongquixote7138]

Ok here's a question: if there are creatures that feast on elephants, then why are there still elephants? Checkmate, atheists!

[@adriankondanari3604]

What are your guy's opinions on A Perfect Circle? Should I check them out?

[@musicsavedme3534]

Adrian Kondanari yes

[@adriankondanari3604]

All right then

[@lelomufo]

Absolutely! First album is best

[@mathomgen9122]

do a Wikipedia fact or fiction with children of Bodom.

[@thosetwodudes]

What about Sting or Stewart Copeland?

[@RokkTheDragon]

This dudes ears are trippy, man.

[@maxmelnikov4677]

The feel when the guy says staccato and you know to say legato

[@TheHuntsman6]

Still waiting for tool's new album and tool Wikipedia fact or fiction

[@andreo.7633]

I thought the leader of Tool was APCs frontman too .. am I wrong?

[@dariaelectra]

Maynard is the voice and Billy the heart

[@Danny-ii6ub]

HE WON THE FUCKING LOTTERY WITH MAYNARD. APC is such a beautifully balanced group of talented musicians!

[@picciloson]

Love Billy

[@metaldeath7952]

I plan on seeing them in Nashville

[@ocaradometal]

For some reason he looks like Maynard

[@سیّدمحمّدزعفرانچی-ف5ظ]

I KNOW THIS THE LASTS TAKE MY LOVE & NEVER SAY GOODBY

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video

[@googootz8214]

Where's Paz?

[@999alex9991]

wait the song eat the elephant was for linkin park, wow

[@lloydchristmas5588]

We need fact or fiction from Obituary

[@jamesle5el]

9:33 forms

[@forlornskies6369]

Wikipedia Fact or Fiction with Jeff Waters and Jon Schaffer!

[@dewilew2137]

$310 in 1986? That seems like a lot for a squire.

[@antonioppk_643]

Dewi Lew it was probably a high end squire

[@MetalSonicBricks]

In the 80's Squier guitars were high quality guitars made in Japan. Also, instruments were not as affordable and widely available as they are today... I bought my 1st Epiphone Les Paul standard for $450 in the 90's, which in today's money would be roughly $700

[@antonioppk_643]

MetalSonic those still had the nicer headstock??

[@MetalSonicBricks]

Nope, those lasted only a few years... Mine was (and still is, I still own it) very similar to the current production model, but the paint job was much more subtle. The hardware didn't age well at all however.

[@antonioppk_643]

MetalSonic awe damn, i own 2 epiphones a black custom with gold hardware i think its a 2017 and a silver burst i think that one is 2008

[@MathewSteeleAtheology]

His voice is similar to Howard Stern in tone, not in cadence.

[@BungleGrindClown]

They didnt bring Maynard for the interview because the interviewer would get all weird and ask him more about Tool than A Perfect Circle.

[@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan]

Do one with Galder of Dimmu Borgir

[@zyxh9899]

Hah, Maynard just happened to be friends with Rob Halford.. cool ay, that’s a sick beat.. let me call up DOOM

[@livefreeprintguns]

Lol the look on Billy's face at 7:36 is how I feel everytime I watch one of these, from his weirdo "humble bows" to a cringey interviewing style that he even checks out on.