Maynard James Keenan Discography Overview
Maynard James Keenan is the lead vocalist for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, with a discography spanning multiple platinum albums across these projects. His primary band Tool has released five studio albums, starting with their 1993 debut and continuing through the critically acclaimed Fear Inoculum in 2019. A Perfect Circle, his supergroup with Billy Howerdel, has released four studio albums, including Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step, which both achieved significant commercial success. Puscifer, his solo project, operates as a more experimental venture with multiple studio albums and EPs released independently.
The combined discography of Maynard James Keenan includes over fifteen studio albums across his primary projects, with global sales exceeding 30 million records. Tool's Lateralus and 10,000 Days both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, while A Perfect Circle's Mer de Noms peaked at number four. His work consistently ranks on the Billboard charts, with multiple albums achieving gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA. The discography reflects a pattern of long gaps between releases, with Tool typically taking several years between albums to ensure quality and artistic vision.
Band Projects and Key Releases
Tool Albums
Tool's discography includes Undertow, Ænima, Lateralus, 10,000 Days, and Fear Inoculum, with each album representing a distinct evolution in their progressive metal sound. Lateralus, released in 2001, is widely considered their masterpiece, featuring the complex time signature work that defines their technical approach. Their most recent album Fear Inoculum debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and topped charts in multiple countries, demonstrating the enduring relevance of their catalog.
A Perfect Circle released three studio albums between 2000 and 2018, with Eat the Elephant marking their return after a fourteen-year hiatus. The band's discography includes Mer de Noms, Thirteenth Step, and Emotive, a covers album released in 2004. Their combined sales exceed five million records worldwide, with Thirteenth Step reaching number two on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Solo Work and Collaborations
Puscifer Releases
Puscifer represents Maynard James Keenan's most experimental outlet, with studio albums including V is for Vagina, "C" is for (Please Insert Sophisticated Crap), and Money Shot. The project has released multiple live albums and EPs, with V is for Vagina debuting at number two on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart. Puscifer's discography includes both studio and live recordings that showcase Keenan's versatility beyond the heavier sound of Tool.
Beyond his primary projects, Maynard James Keenan has contributed vocals and production work to albums by other artists, including collaborations with Primus, The Melvins, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. He owns Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards in Arizona, where he produces wine under the Puscifer label, extending his creative brand beyond music. His discography also includes soundtrack work for film and television, with contributions to the Resident Evil soundtrack and other media projects that demonstrate his range as a vocalist and producer.