When it comes to selecting opening acts for Tool and A Perfect Circle tours, lead singer Maynard James Keenan is looking for a few specific things, diversity being the first. He turned to social media on Wednesday (January 5th) to explain that was one of the reasons he opted for Blonde Redhead to open the first leg of Tool's upcoming tour.
He shared some of Blonde Redhead's music in a post writing, “The approach or criteria I usually take when it’s my turn to choose an opener, is Diversity. No point in choosing something similar to us. Most are only here for the headliner anyway.
But for those with open hearts and minds, I choose something I feel is compelling in its own way. Blonde Redhead is my pick for this upcoming run. Incredible melodies, complex & subtle rhythms, and non traditional arrangements.
But Nothing like Tool
And Not meant to be. Obviously.
If it’s not your thing, don’t worry. What you came to hear will soon follow. But if any of what you hear resonates, Blonde Redhead have a deep catalog for you to get lost in for years to come.
Thank you in advance for welcoming Blonde Redhead into your ear holes. Looking forward to playing for all of you very soon.”
Tool is set to kick off the North American leg of their tour on Monday (January 10th) in Eugene, OR.