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About

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and guitarist Billy Howerdel have been taking the alternative rock and metal worlds by storm as A Perfect Circle since 2000. The band has been active recently in South America and Australia on a string of festival concert dates in early 2013 after a massive US tour in the summer of 2011. The legendary live dynamics of Howerdel's precision playing and Keenan's world-class rock baritone has fans snapping up tickets rapidly. Concerts consist of simple sets along with an amalgam of music from all three of their albums. They also perform tasteful renditions of some surprising cover songs, as noted in their most recent greatest hits album, Three Sixty (2013).

Howerdel is a former guitar tech for rock-world heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins and Fishbone. He and Keenan met in 1992 when Tool was opening for Fishbone. The union began as the brainchild of Howerdel, who had been working on the music for a number of years prior to playing some demos for Keenan. The singer suggested that he could hear himself performing the songs, and the circle was put into motion. Their debut album, Mer De Noms appeared at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The band later produced the 2003 album Thirteenth Step and 2004's eMOTIVe. Keenan and Howerdel share the lineup with top-notch rock royalty James Iha, formerly of Smashing Pumpkins, who holds down rhythm guitar, while bassist Matt McJunkins was picked up from Howeredel's side project, Ashes Divide. Meanwhile, renowned Vandals and one-time Guns 'N' Roses member Josh Freese is featured on drums. A Perfect Circle appeared suddenly, cranked out tons of music and sort of just disappeared, however, years later, the group is now back with another release in a pattern that seems, well, circular.

Setlists

    1. 1.The Package
    2. 2.Disillusioned
    3. 3.The Noose
    4. 4.Weak and Powerless
    5. 5.Stars (Billy Howerdel cover) (with Rizz From VOWWS, first time song was played)
    6. 6.The Outsider
    7. 7.So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
    8. 8.The Hollow
    9. 9.Judith
    10. 10.Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
    1. 1.Eat the Elephant
    2. 2.Disillusioned
    3. 3.The Hollow
    4. 4.Weak and Powerless
    5. 5.So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
    6. 6.Rose
    7. 7.Thomas
    8. 8.People Are People (Depeche Mode cover)
    9. 9.Vanishing
    10. 10.Blue
    11. 11.3 Libras (All Main Courses Mix)
    12. 12.The Contrarian
    13. 13.TalkTalk
    14. 14.Hourglass
    15. 15.The Doomed
    16. 16.Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
    17. 17.Judith
    18. 18.The Package
    19. 19.Delicious
    1. 1.TalkTalk
    2. 2.So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
    3. 3.Eat the Elephant
    4. 4.Disillusioned
    5. 5.Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
    1. 1.The Package
    2. 2.The Hollow
    3. 3.The Noose
    4. 4.Weak and Powerless
    5. 5.Rose
    6. 6.Imagine (John Lennon cover)
    7. 7.By and Down
    8. 8.Thomas
    9. 9.(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Brinsley Schwarz cover)
    10. 10.Magdalena
    11. 11.Vanishing
    12. 12.Blue
    13. 13.Gravity
    14. 14.3 Libras (All Main Courses Mix)
    15. 15.Hourglass
    16. 16.Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
    17. 17.The Doomed
    18. 18.The Outsider
    19. 19.Feathers
    20. 20.Dog Eat Dog (AC/DC cover)
    1. 1.The Package
    2. 2.The Hollow
    3. 3.The Noose
    4. 4.Weak and Powerless
    5. 5.Rose
    6. 6.Imagine (John Lennon cover)
    7. 7.By and Down
    8. 8.Thomas
    9. 9.People Are People (Depeche Mode cover)
    10. 10.Magdalena
    11. 11.Vanishing
    12. 12.Thinking of You
    13. 13.Hourglass
    14. 14.Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
    15. 15.A Stranger
    16. 16.Orestes
    17. 17.The Outsider
    18. 18.Gravity
    19. 19.Feathers

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
  • Kick ass like always! Maynards passion project

    by lilpath on 2018-05-18Baxter Arena - OmahaRating: 5 out of 5

    Full ETE set plus a few old ones , like Thomas !! and rose!! So good !

  • by TimmyToetag on 2017-12-03Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent show! Fantastic seats! Can't wait for the new album!

  • A Perfect Circle's Trimphant Return

    by CaptainHowdy on 2017-11-22Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 4 out of 5

    It's been 13 years since A Perfect Circle played a headlining tour in Toronto, I remember sitting at the Ricoh Coliseum absolutely amped to hear Maynard and crew tear things up. At this point Thirteenth Step had been recently released and I thoroughly enjoyed that album, so to hear these (at the time) new songs was icing ontop of the hype cake as Mer De Noms was also a fantastic album. As one would imagine, the setlist wrote itself and was it glorious. I still own the ticket stub as a testament to how memorable that night was for a young boy in highschool. Fast forward and not a whole lot has changed, save for an album mostly full of covers, remixes and a few new songs unveiled live. I was again, heading in with high hopes considering the length of time that had passed. Admittedly I was a tad upset that Josh Freese and Jeordie White aren't part of the band anymore, but the replacements are fine musicians nevertheless. A Perfect Circle sounds as good as I remember, they nailed their parts and Maynard's voice still holds up mostly well. He was very playful relative to the many Tool shows I had been witness to. Call it age, an appreciation for the resilient fanbase - whatever, it was nice to see him like that. I enjoyed the setlist although I would have substituted some of the eMOTIVe songs for other Mer De Noms. The messages of war and humanity that the album strived to communicate back at its release date are ever relevant. I suspect that's what the band was going for; a subtle reminder of the state of things. Also, can't say I am a huge fan of the robotic voice in Hourglass but it might grow on me when we get to hear the studio version. As for the no picture, no video policy- can't say I blame the band. I think with their popularity, the fanbase has commodified the music and all sorts of characters attend their shows. Their music, especially in a live setting is meant to be enjoyed and the memories in your heart and mind should be satisfaction enough. That being said, I think ejecting people for not following the rule is a little harsh and just gives security a reason to power trip. Overall, highly recommended- if A Perfect Circle comes to town near you, definitely go see them. They make very moving and impactful music that has stood the test of time.

  • Just Sick!

    by Anonymous on 2017-11-20Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Nothing could be better than APC live! APC, Tool and Puscifer are the best bands to see for live shows!

  • A Perfect Circle captured the listeners

    by Krss on 2017-11-19Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    I didn't want the show to end. The sound was impecable. The stage design was interesting. I was interested in Maynard speaking to the crowd. I want to hear more from him. The prohibited photographs & video didn't bother me. I understand the message they conveyed. Im glad the audence respected that. I found it ironic that Maynard sang in the shadows. A little comical. Great show.

  • APC rocked

    by Mr18785 on 2017-11-19Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert the only thing I did not like is I could not take photos of the band.

  • by Manna27 on 2017-11-18Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Maynard and APC are so sensual, yet so dark at the same time. My first time seeing them and I would love to again.

  • A perfect circle at the ACC

    by Orndy on 2017-11-18Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, the ban sounded amazing! The seats were good for the price.

  • No pics no videos is Not Cool!!!

    by Paulpaul90 on 2017-11-18Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 3 out of 5

    Not cool. No pictures nor videos allowed to be taken. So very forgetful experience.

  • A Perfect Circle - almost Perfect Concert...

    by Lemmy905 on 2017-11-18Air Canada Centre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    I thought they put on a fantastic show. The lighting was very moody and fit the music perfectly.