Tool vocalist signs book deal, biography due for release

2 October 2015 | 11:09 am | Staff Writer
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While Tool's new album continuing at more than a snail's pace, the band's frontman will turn his attention to helping pen a biography.

While Tool's new album continuing at more than a snail's pace, the band's frontman, Maynard James Keenan, will turn his attention to helping with a biography.

Posting on Puscifier's Facebook page, a statement confirms the deal and future publication, which is scheduled for a 2016 release.

"And away we go!

Sarah Jensen wrote:

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"We have, as they say, inked the deal.

It’s been a year-long journey of proposals and queries and nibbles and “nope”s, but my amazing agent, Ann Collette, never lost faith in the dream.

The agreement with Backbeat Books is a reality, and the biography of Maynard Keenan is slated for publication next fall.

Lots of work still to be done, but today’s priority: feeling grateful to everybody who’s been there for us throughout this project. That means you!"