Tool And APC Maynard Says Vote

Some say this year's election might be the most important election in United States history. With the second debate between John McCain and Barack Obama finished, there really hasn't been a clear-cut winner or a knock-out punch thrown between them, but while most celebs are openly in favor of Barack Obama some remain veiled.

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In a previous interview, Maynard James Keenan, frontman for Tool and A Perfect Circle, says that every vote counts.

 Maynard James Keenan On Voting

"I think people for the most part have been tricked into thinking that their vote doesn't count, and it actually does. Their voice counts. All of those things count. You need to make sure you pay attention to those things that affects you directly. If you don't vote you are giving up your right to direct how you're manipulated or what's best for you. Figure out what representative best represents your views on the world and how you want the world and how you see it progressing for your future, your children's future, and vote. It's very simple. I've seen people... Most people drop a quarter in a slot machine. There's less odds there than voting and choosing the person who is going to represent you."

Keenan is currently out on tour not with any of his bands, but with his wine. He'll be out supporting his Arizona Stronghold Vineyards on October 21st in Tustin, California and October 22nd in West Los Angeles for bottle signings at Whole Foods stores.

Comments

[Red33]

Jesus christ what's with the get-up Maynard? haha
God he's cool.

[Deflection]

Maynard is a pimp.

Obama '08.

[carsonh76]

i love that man. McCain/Palin '08

[zapatista89]

Vote Obama!

[ragethetool]

Good to see he's not taking sides. This may be a very interesting election, both sides are still screwed up. Dems and Republicans are absolutely twisted.

Maynard '08

[skindred]

1. maynards look in the video = LOL

2. stop being a lazy bastard and get cracking on a new tool album!

[Callo]

i want tool album now

[higherworlds]

the illuminati controls all the voting in america, to think your vote counts between two people is simply not true, they own both canidates, both are freemasons and CFR's. but others like ron paul who got more hits on youtube then any canidate doesnt get pick (i wonder why?) vote for ron paul write him in

[Nightfyre]

Smart man not to take an open stance on the two candidates.
New Tool album please?

[hazzmatazz]

Maynard seriously looks like a pimp. The title kinda threw me a little, I thought we were gonna have to vote between Tool and APC. But thankfully that's not the case.

[Kelicon]

I miss interpreted the headline... thought it meant Maynard wants people to vote either Tool or APC... lol i was way off

[geeve420]

higherworlds wrote:

the illuminati controls all the voting in america, to think your vote counts between two people is simply not true, they own both canidates, both are freemasons and CFR's. but others like ron paul who got more hits on youtube then any canidate doesnt get pick (i wonder why?) vote for ron paul write him in

Neither are freemasons. Obama is not! McCain's father was (died 1981)but Jon McCain is not, and Ron Paul's father still is, but Ron Paul is not. Get your facts straight before you speak. http://www.masonicinfo.com/famous.htm will answer your questions. It is an unbiased page and has the proof.

As far as the story goes, good to see Maynard again, I hope for an album soon.

[littlebigjames]

OK they're are so many celebrities telling us to vote
and such
I'm just wondering if they do, like
we never see them or anything
just wondering
McCain Palin 08

[Turnips86]

Kelicon wrote:

I miss interpreted the headline... thought it meant Maynard wants people to vote either Tool or APC... lol i was way off

you weren't ther only one. I was thinking "wait, he wants us to choose between APC and Tool, how the hell am i supposed to do that" (although thinking about it, Tool prevails) xD

At least he's trying to get people making up their own minds about voting rather than influencing who the vote is for like so many "celebrities"

[gopherthegreat]

I'm surprised he didn't take sides, seeing as how he's a performer for Axis of Justice

[SchecterC-1+Man]

Mang, screw both major party candidates (though I'd sooner vote for Obama than McCain), go for Independent!

[dark&broken]

[quote=MJK]
If you don't vote you are giving up your right to direct how you're manipulated or what's best for you.[/quote]
Yup. You have to right to decide who's going to manipulate you.

[FaceTomorrow]

littlebigjames wrote:

OK they're are so many celebrities telling us to vote
and such
I'm just wondering if they do, like
we never see them or anything
just wondering
McCain Palin 08

think you are just a little angry about the fact that most celebrities seem to support Obama. Which is a very good thing compared to the Republicans, I may add.

[panterarocker]

Maynard 08

[GenmathePanda]

Maynard/Howerdel '08!

[chimpinatux]

phew....for a split second i thought this was maynard saying vote between him being in APC or Tool...damn that would be a hard choice

[Lin]

Anyone see that South Park episode? Most likely he knows that the people who listen to him are likely to vote obama.

Not voting is a legitimate democratic choice. If you don't want to vote than it's probably because no candidate is planning to do the things you want done. Voting just for the sake of voting is as bad as voting using eeny-meeny-miny-mo.

[metvettefreak]

woot thats my hometown! too bad in 5 hours north in college right now and am going to miss him

why couldnt he come last weekend or halloween weekend when im actually in tustin!

[Gemini]

Boba Fett 08!

[fetus989]

Wow.
Judging from the title I thought he meant either vote for him to continue Tool or APC, or something along the lines of that.


I was about to **** a brick.

[TheStruction]

fetus989 wrote:

Wow.
Judging from the title I thought he meant either vote for him to continue Tool or APC, or something along the lines of that.


I was about to **** a brick.

I thought the same! Shit...

[applax]

chimpinatux wrote:

phew....for a split second i thought this was maynard saying vote between him being in APC or Tool...damn that would be a hard choice

I thought that's what this was about too. It would actually be a pretty cool idea to let the fans choose what we get next.

Checked.

Don't debate politics here.

[sowhat360]

The mod says don't debate politics here.....then why post this article???

on another note, it just shows how little interest people have in getting the job of the president of the united states. i mean are we seriously about to put either one of these people in charge? neither of these 2 are best qualified for the job. and then you got sarah palin....if i have to hear the term joe 6-pack one more time i'm going to hurl all over my keyboard.

[Lotz222]

i don't deny his ideas, but how can you take him seriously with that get-up lol

[Mx023]

maynards a very smart dude. I think citizens should vote but i also think that the representative chosen by the people and not the electoral college should hold office. good for maynard!

[7thhell]

I would like to try some of that wine.

[Ibzman]

Nice

Maynard/Jones '08

[Screech1989]

Ibzman wrote:

Nice

Maynard/Jones '08

How about all four form a quad-presidential office?

[Psychopathology]

geeve420 wrote:

higherworlds wrote:

the illuminati controls all the voting in america, to think your vote counts between two people is simply not true, they own both canidates, both are freemasons and CFR's. but others like ron paul who got more hits on youtube then any canidate doesnt get pick (i wonder why?) vote for ron paul write him in

Neither are freemasons. Obama is not! McCain's father was (died 1981)but Jon McCain is not, and Ron Paul's father still is, but Ron Paul is not. Get your facts straight before you speak. http://www.masonicinfo.com/famous.htm will answer your questions. It is an unbiased page and has the proof.

As far as the story goes, good to see Maynard again, I hope for an album soon.

Obama did attend Bilderberg this year. So much better right.

[pak1351]

Good thing Maynard didn't tell us who to vote for, or else what would all the comments be about?

sowhat360 wrote:

I think it's good that Maynard and so many other celebs lately have really gotten into getting people to vote.

They've been doing this forever. You were just to young

[RUSTDOGG666]

Keenan is currently out on tour not with any of his bands, but with his wine.

Haha that made it sound like he wasn't touring with his bands because he was at home drunk. lol.

[llama_guitarist]

So did anyone else think from the title that he was gonna have people vote between Tool and APC?

Personally, I don't think I could vote for just one, I hope APC comes back soon.

As for the election, I'm really just sick of the candidates pointing fingers at each other and avoiding the real issues of our society. I don't care for either of them.

[Bass-manager]

Guys, guys, guys. there is only ONE person to vote for...
DAVE MUSTAINE '08!!! someone's gotta agree with me here haha.

[strat0blaster]

If you don't vote you are giving up your right to direct how you're manipulated\

Great! I wouldn't want to miss the chance to decide which politician gets the chance to manipulate me!

[strat0blaster]

llama_guitarist wrote:

So did anyone else think from the title that he was gonna have people vote between Tool and APC?

Personally, I don't think I could vote for just one, I hope APC comes back soon.

As for the election, I'm really just sick of the candidates pointing fingers at each other and avoiding the real issues of our society. I don't care for either of them.

I thought the EXACT same thing. If I'd have known this was political, I probably wouldn't have bothered with it.

And I'm sick of all that sh*t too. It's like watching two cheerleaders go at it over the same guy. Frankly, I'd vote for the first one of them who shut up, had some honor and dignity, and decided to handle things outside of pot shots against the opposing candidate.

[pearlJam_31490]

Maynard needs to run for presidency then i would take off school and work and do nothing but campaign for him.

Maynard '2012.

[pearlJam_31490]

Bass-manager wrote:

Guys, guys, guys. there is only ONE person to vote for...
DAVE MUSTAINE '08!!! someone's gotta agree with me here haha.

setteled!

[geeve420]

"Obama did attend Bilderberg this year. So much better right."

I don't really care about Bilderberg, it has nothing to do with Freemasonry. I was correcting the misinformation that these men are freemasons.

[rebreh]

mr.glavin wrote:

vote obama unless you want a crumbly old git and a narcissistic vice president chosen purely for the fact that she is a woman

Dude we are not voting for Sarah Palin, were voting for McCain. And I think it is sexist to say that they chose her just because she is a women. If someone said that they chose Obama just because he is black then everyone would flip out. But it is ok to be sexist in america.

[Fred1000000]

Maynard FTW. McCain/Palin '08.

[mosh_rocker2006]

I'm going to vote, but that doesn't change the fact that all politicians are corrupt, and make promises that'll never happen.

[MS_Mosher]

Voting for president is like choosing what knife to hold to your throat.

Why are we waiting on them to change the world? Fuck that, we have the power to do it on our own.

In the words of the Dead Prez, "Organize means freedom."

[NightEmbers]

Kelicon wrote:

I miss interpreted the headline... thought it meant Maynard wants people to vote either Tool or APC... lol i was way off

same here, I couldnt choose I love um both

[Trabo]

higherworlds wrote:

the illuminati controls all the voting in america, to think your vote counts between two people is simply not true, they own both canidates, both are freemasons and CFR's. but others like ron paul who got more hits on youtube then any canidate doesnt get pick (i wonder why?) vote for ron paul write him in

Oh please, untill we see a completely symmetrical logo of theres seared into the popes flesh, just pretend they dont exist.

[jhawk182]

Maynard is soooo awesome.....his hair looks cool too! lol


McCain 08!

[IKnowItsWrong]

Is that leona lewis in the background?

[10fingertappage]

why does he look like a 70s pimp? are those his hoes in the backround?

[Mapex21]

What the hell, I thought this was about Maynard letting everyone chose what band they want him in...

[bassboy 999]

Maynard is a PIMP!

[GodbowstoMath]

Bass-manager wrote:

Guys, guys, guys. there is only ONE person to vote for...
DAVE MUSTAINE '08!!! someone's gotta agree with me here haha.

we really don't need that crybaby in office. The only musician I'd vote for would be Mr. Frank Zappa, but cancer ruined that.

[tremeloud]

This could be a sarcastic jab by Maynard at celebrities who endorse voting, but I doubt it. I just thought I'd bring it up since no one else has, and Maynard is sorta famous for straight up stating things that he doesn't truly mean, Colbert style I guess you could call it. The line "If you don't vote you are giving up your right to direct how you're manipulated" seems like a strange thing to say, could be sarcastic. But I suppose being manipulated can be a positive thing as well.
This is the best conversation I have ever had with myself.

Maynard/Maynard's Pimp Alter Ego '08

[Japgun]

Maynard '08. My hero, my inspiration, my salvation.

[b4t3man]

I thought he was going to make us choose between Tool and APC.

[learninclutch]

Maynard is a very smart guy. I'm glad to see him not take a solid stance on either side. One of the best shows I saw was Tool.

[ExtremeMetalFTW]

skindred wrote:

1. maynards look in the video = LOL

2. stop being a lazy bastard and get cracking on a new tool album!

you know Maynard

at least 8 years before any new album work

[food&liquor]

chimpinatux wrote:

phew....for a split second i thought this was maynard saying vote between him being in APC or Tool...damn that would be a hard choice

Not hard at all! I choose Tool!

[xaviergray]

skindred wrote:

1. maynards look in the video = LOL

2. stop being a lazy bastard and get cracking on a new tool album!

They just released one 2 years ago, why would they need to release another one? Seeing as all Tool's work is top notch, he probably needs to let his creative juices ferment a bit before he has enough material to top all four of his other albums combined (i hope you noticed the wine pun)

[Deacon Blues]

maynard is the real deal holyfield

[Dr Funkenstein]

Ha, love the pimpin outfit dude. Send us some wine. We Aussies love wine.

[[travis]]

I thought Amy Winehouse's hair was bad but Maynard's...

McCain/Palin '08.

[prattle128]

he's way to ****ing cool

[Mondo Generator]

You know what's not really that funny? Placing any random name in front of "08."

[Illigx]

I actually just recently spent some time with him down in AZ, on my uncles vineyard in the next town. And the hair is fake first off, hah. But no he is a very very down to earth kind of guy, really has his head on straight.

But definately going McCain/Palin, im not ready to toss my world down the drain with Obama yet.

[evilbeavil]

ill vote if you make another tool or apc album really soon!

not really.. i live in australia, but make another album!

[SharpObject]

Lol politics

Go Maynard

[deadkenedy]

I like it when celebrities just suggest to people that they should care about politics rather than
telling them who to vote for

[Prince of Rinse]

Musicians shouldn't link themselves to politics, it muddies the creative waters.

[TC1223]

What if they got off politics and got into religion in the interview? Oof

[Keyphur]

im sorry but in the middle of Texas your vote doesn't count. The second highest populated state with at least 80% conservatives, a vote for Obama is like dropping pebble in the Indian ocean

Mondo Generator wrote:

You know what's not really that funny? Placing any random name in front of "08."

I agree. Stop doing that and stop discussing politics. Checkles. =)

[Robert I.]

You'ed think that with songs like "useful idiot" etc, Maynard wouldnt really give a **** about these things... who knew?

[flintazra]

Thom Yorke '08, '12, '16, '20.
Don't care if he's not a citizen, that man would fix everything including the music industry.
First order of business, force Maynard to put out Tool albums every two years versus seven.

[jammyninja]

rebreh wrote:

mr.glavin wrote:

vote obama unless you want a crumbly old git and a narcissistic vice president chosen purely for the fact that she is a woman


Dude we are not voting for Sarah Palin, were voting for McCain. And I think it is sexist to say that they chose her just because she is a women. If someone said that they chose Obama just because he is black then everyone would flip out. But it is ok to be sexist in america.

Hmm...have you seen Palin interviewed? Totally inept. What does she fall back on? "Hockey moms" and the odd wink. No, not playing to the female voters at all. She was obviously chosen for her amazing debating skills and prior knowledge. *rolls eyes*

[riti]

Title is kind a F@KC UP ,,I just got confused ,,,I said wait !!!THat;s not me ,,,,cause I had opened a thread Tool VS A Perfect Circle on forum ,,,

[RubberSoul54321]

hazzmatazz wrote:

Maynard seriously looks like a pimp. The title kinda threw me a little, I thought we were gonna have to vote between Tool and APC. But thankfully that's not the case.

That's what I thought too.

[SchitzoJoe]

riti wrote:

Title is kind a F@KC UP ,,I just got confused ,,,I said wait !!!THat;s not me ,,,,cause I had opened a thread Tool VS A Perfect Circle on forum ,,,

I think someone's a little high on something.

[lv&die2L]

GODDAMN, I love him more everyday!!! THANK YOU MAYNARD FOR NOT TELLING ME WHO TO VOTE FOR!!!!! That just makes my respect for him even stronger. Everyone should vote. But educate yourself and stop letting "artists" jam bullshit down your throat! If you vote one way or another on the basis of what an artist told you....maybe you should NOT vote.

[BassyGuitarist]

Uhm. What about artists who actually know what they're talking about? The reason we would listen to an artist is because of the fact that we respect them. So why not hear one one you respect?

[guitarman47]

I miss interpreted the headline... thought it meant Maynard wants people to vote either Tool or APC... lol i was way off

its okay i did the same thing xD