Puscifer is an American rock band formed in 1995 by Maynard James Keenan, who is best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock bands Tool and A Perfect Circle. Puscifer's style is as undefinable and eclectic as its founder, with sounds veering from trip-hop to punk to ambient and beyond, often infused with a darkly comedic and surrealist edge. The project initially began as a sort of catch-all pseudonym for Keenan's various musical explorations outside of his more well-known bands but has since evolved into a fully-fledged creative outlet with a rotating lineup of musicians and collaborators.

The band's oeuvre is characterized by a willingness to experiment and defy genre constraints, which can be seen across their discography. Their output includes such recent works as "Existential Reckoning" released in 2020, which continues their legacy of genre-bending music with its intricate electronic arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics. Puscifer's live performances and releases often come with an immersive theatrical flair—a testament to Keenan's background in performance art. Works like "Billy D and the Hall of Feathered Serpents (Live)" not only showcase the band's musical prowess but also their unique take on live experiences, blending music with a storytelling approach that captivates their audience. With remixed and reimagined versions of their songs such as "Existential Reckoning - Re-Wired" and other releases like "V Is for Versatile," the band demonstrates their propensity for constant reinvention and exploration of their musical landscape.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Industrial Rock

Ambient

Alternative Rock

Rock

Art Rock

Avant-garde

Trip Hop

Experimental Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Progressive Rock

Industrial

Electronic Rock

Related Artists

Deftones

TOOL

A Perfect Circle

Nine Inch Nails

Queens of the Stone Age

Phantogram

Royal Blood

Massive Attack

The Mars Volta

Failure

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Radiohead

Latest Release

The Algorithm (From The “American Psycho” Comic Series Soundtrack)

Puscifer

Single - Released May 29, 2024