Puscifer performing during the Existential Reckoning Tour at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas on June 15, 2022, with Maynard James Keenan, Carina Round, and Mat Mitchell. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
Born somewhere in the Arizona desert, Puscifer is an electro-rock band, multimedia experience, traveling circus, and alien abduction survivors. The group's catalog consists of four full-length studio albums: "V" is for Vagina, Conditions of My Parole, Money Shot, and Existential Reckoning, in addition to a series of EPs and remixes.
Beyond the core trio of Maynard James Keenan [vocals], Mat Mitchell [guitar, production], and Carina Round [vocals, songwriting], the group's ever-evolving ecosystem encompasses Greg Edwards (bass, guitar, keys), Gunnar Olsen (drums), as well as a cast of characters such as Billy D and his wife Hildy Berger, Major Douche, Special Agent Dick Merkin, and many more.
Meanwhile, the moniker's origins can be traced to a 1995 episode of the HBO classic Mr. Show where Keenan first used the name "Puscifer." In addition to tallying tens of millions of streams and views, they've piqued the curiosity of the press. Entertainment Weekly christened them, "Exceptionally groovy," and Revolver fittingly described them as "indescribable." Renowned for an immersive live show, the group's performances blur the lines between concert and theater, traversing the dusty American Southwest with Billy D and Hildy or the sweaty squared circle with Luchadores.
They've brought their unique live experience to life everywhere from Coachella to Bonnaroo. On their 2020 debut for Alchemy Recordings/Puscifer Entertainment/BMG entitled Existential Reckoning, Puscifer track Billy D back to the desert and, just maybe, uncover the truth about aliens once and for all.
Puscifer's performance was amazing. One of the best live performances we've ever seen. Amazing artists, killer sound and lights.Setlist for the show at the Bass Concert Hall
There are so many vibrant words I could use to describe a Puscifer show, but none of them would give them justice. It is an experience like nothing you have ever seen. Not only is the music entrancing and powerful, the visuals and act have so much energy as well. Maynard and Carina have so much charismatic styles and stage presence that feed beautiful music into the soul. Truly a spectacular show.
Well, the show was profound. Maynard James Keenan is one of the greatest artists/visionary artists, vocalists, and winemakers of all time. The show was sublime, and so unique. I don't want to spoil anything, just go and see these monsters if they are playing anywhere within 100 miles radius around you.
Incredible show. So used to a moody Maynard with Tool and A Perfect Circle. Here he is totally engaged with the audience. Fantastic music, incredible graphics and just a fantastic all around incredible show. Will go see them again and again!
Seeing Puscifer is like going to a sophisticated musical. The music and moves are surreal and ever changing. The chemistry between Maynard and Carina makes the show like a fantasy dream. I wish I could follow them to every venue!
- Bread and Circus
- Postulous
- Fake Affront
- The Underwhelming
- Grey Area
- Theorem
- Vagina Mine
- UPGrade
- Dick Merkin Video
- Apocalyptical
- The Remedy
- Personal Prometheus
- A Singularity
- The Humbling River
- Dick Merkin Video
- Bullet Train to Iowa
- Flippant
- Conditions of My Parole
- Bedlamite
- Dick Merkin Bop It! Video
Puscifer was the main act at the Bass Concert Hall with guests Moodie Black. They continue across the United States with the last stop at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle, Washington on July 10, 2022.
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