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Kyle Meredith with… is celebrating its 1000th milestone (!!) with an incredible two-guest episode. Host Kyle Meredith sits down with two of rock's most unique minds, Les Claypool of Primus and Maynard James Keenan of Tool/Puscifer, for a conversation that quickly veers into the kind of absurdity one might expect. The two rockers talk about foiling crimes, performing in costumes, and sticky note “message boards” from the early days of Lollapalooza. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
Les and Maynard don't hold back on their shared history, telling how their friendship began in the chaos of the '90s alternative rock scene, where bands like Primus, Tool and Soundgarden emerged as the “alternative” to conventional hair acts. metal. that dominated the waves. Their latest collaboration, the “Sessanta Tour” (get tickets for the “Sessanta V2.0 Tour” in 2025 here!), see Primus, Puscifer and Keenan. other band A Perfect Circle sharing the stage all at the same time. Frontmen joke that playing each other's songs sometimes feels like covering another band, one that comes with a steep learning curve. “It's like we're playing covers of each other,” Maynard laughs, adding that the challenge of blending into someone else's music keeps them on their toes.
Of course, the first version of the tour was not without its chaotic moments. The two remember technical glitches during a set at Red Rocks, where amps blew up and left them performing on stage. “It seemed like an eternity,” Les admits, as Maynard jokes that it was one of the most stressful times they've had in recent memory.
As for what's next, both musicians hint at new projects on the horizon. Claypool is still working with Sean Lennon on another Claypool Lennon album Delirium and has a half-finished project with bluegrass phenom Billy Strings. Keenan, ever elusive, mentions that he's juggling multiple ideas, but as always, it's a matter of time.
Listen to Les Claypool and Maynard James Keenan talk about the “Sessant Tour” above, or watch the interview below. Stay up to date with the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith with… on your favorite podcast platform; Also, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network.
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