Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan revealed a dangerous incident during his Sessanta V.2 tour video filming. He shared the details in an interview with RVA Magazine.
“I would say both. You know, it’s all in there. Even just trying to coordinate the video was logistically challenging,” Keenan said when discussing the video’s parody and cathartic elements.
“For example, being buried under the soil—they put the final layer on me and then pulled the straw out of my mouth, but they forgot to change the battery in the camera,” he continued. “So I was basically suffocating under the ground while they were scrambling to get the battery back on. Then I had to be reburied again, so that wasn’t great.”
The incident took place during a vaudeville-themed afterlife sequence. Keenan was filming a scene where he emerges from a grave.
This latest incident joins a series of challenging production experiences throughout Keenan’s career.
A report from San Antonio Current highlighted a significant challenge during Puscifer’s 2022 tour. The band’s drummer Josh Freese performed with a broken kneecap. This injury forced the group to reorganize their entire stage setup mid-tour.
The multifaceted artist has made his mark across various projects, including Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. He consistently incorporates theatrical elements into his performances.
His embrace of unconventional creativity emerged during his Comedy Bang! Bang! appearance. Keenan fully inhabited the role of fictional punk musician Barf Edwards. This performance demonstrated his commitment to experimental art forms.
The Sessanta V.2 tour video maintains Keenan’s signature style of combining music with visual storytelling. This approach continues despite the production challenges and physical risks involved in the creative process.
