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?

[@ArieNeo]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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??

[@benjaminkorff4005]

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

[@sassycraftysagittarius.]

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

[@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

[@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! 🖤

[@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!!

[@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...

[@ajhieb]

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

[@barstow_]

And the other bald billy

[@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

[@aternal9491]

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

[@RC32Smiths01]

Another awesome FoF Loudwire! He does sound genuine indeed!

[@jessadame7422]

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

[@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 😎✌️

[@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” 😂

[@DavidGomez-ph4yn]

Cool interview Graham and Loudwire, thanks

[@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.

[@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

[@brassmonkey5652]

Fact or fiction Henry rollins

[@jeffersonconstantino5701]

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

[@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 😎

[@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.

[@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.

[@timboaf21]

Graham always does a great job.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Wasn’t expecting this. Loving it rn.

[@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

[@HermeticAscetic22]

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

[@TheGabrieloxify]

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

[@cbponcho1033]

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

[@milesr94]

We need The Cure/Robert Smith fact or fiction!

[@milesr94]

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

[@angelofwar9223]

Great interview, very informative 👍👏

[@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

[@dominikaxy]

Great musician! I love everything that he does!

[@Luca-vg1wp]

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

[@DemonSlide]

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

[@morgandubs7083]

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

[@musicaantigua869]

Muchas gracias loudwire y saludos cordiales desde Mallorca

[@13christbane]

Halford Hanging with Maynard fucking awesome

[@Brandon84J]

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

[@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.

[@kuga6566]

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

[@tonysproule3408]

Completely agree

[@whalelover1454]

He sounds just like Howard Stern

[@balockaybumblebee]

Holy shit he does

[@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.

[@RodrigoMartaFoto]

Awesome interview/interviewer

[@samueljensen488]

"She was busy?" haha

[@gerardoa9179]

He looks like Joe Satriani

[@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

[@andrewsycamore3661]

Billy Howerdel is currently polishing his already shiny head😂😂

[@eLuJanshreds]

When agent 47 happens to shred as well

[@billyrouse4813]

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

[@hugokaszynski7638]

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

[@bdwitt66]

Most excellent!

[@lucifchristo]

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

[@StayWeird]

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

[@TraceVandal]

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

[@stuartwootton8869]

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

[@gordyn5292]

About time, from a huge APF fan.

[@Danny-ii6ub]

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

[@Desto13]

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

[@pablopycali1850]

He sounds exactly like Alex Skolnik from Testament.

[@Thomlistentoslayer]

Mike Patton Fact or Fiction!

[@picciloson]

Love Billy

[@سیّدمحمّدزعفرانچی-ف5ظ]

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

[@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

[@mathomgen9122]

do a Wikipedia fact or fiction with children of Bodom.

[@metaldeath7952]

I plan on seeing them in Nashville

[@brianwalendy3735]

It would be fun to sit awkwardly with Billy.

[@chilladefficness]

I always thought he looks like a comic book villain

[@SirWitKiD]

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

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video

[@allensmith1102]

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

[@999alex9991]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@robaxl3088]

What?..no full name question?

[@jillianscott4382]

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

[@TheHuntsman6]

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

[@RokkTheDragon]

This dudes ears are trippy, man.

[@benneet0427]

Can you do a fact or fiction with the deftones

[@ocaradometal]

For some reason he looks like Maynard

[@forlornskies6369]

Wikipedia Fact or Fiction with Jeff Waters and Jon Schaffer!

[@999alex9991]

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

[@zyxh9899]

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

[@elonlovesyou]

Fuck yeah! Graham!

[@eddieeeeeee69]

That legato comment 👌👌

[@shoguntofu2011]

LIz Fraser to Perfect Circle?????? GOD Almighty! what could have beeennnn???

[@veerchasm1]

APC with Liz Fraser?!? Sign me up

[@fearisreligion]

Personally, I'd love to see Dani Filth, Trent Reznor, or Marilyn Manson on here. Manson and Filth are pretty funny and insightful, whereas Reznor might be a bit more straightforward.

[@lloydchristmas5588]

We need fact or fiction from Obituary

[@maxmelnikov4677]

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

[@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan]

Do one with Galder of Dimmu Borgir

[@lenn7272]

judith is a good song, but 3 libras is one of the best songs ever written.

[@jessicascolastico3188]

YESSSS BILLY!! Tequila drink of effing choice!

[@franciscolobo1857]

Do it with maynard james keenan next pls!!!!!!!

[@thosetwodudes]

What about Sting or Stewart Copeland?