A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums. The latest lineup features Puscifer and Ashes Divide bassist Matt McJunkins, former guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins, James Iha; and session drummer Josh Freese, who is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Devo, and The Vandals. Despite having a varied cast since inception, the stylistic content of the songs has remained consistent with Howerdel as composer, and Keenan penning the lyrics.
Band members[]
- Current
- Maynard James Keenan – lead vocals (1999–present)
- Billy Howerdel – lead & rhythm guitars, vocals (1999–present)
- Josh Freese – drums, percussion (1999–present)
- James Iha – rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (2003–2004, 2010–present)
- Matt McJunkins – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Former
- Tim Alexander – drums, percussion (1999)
- Troy Van Leeuwen – rhythm guitars (1999–2002)
- Paz Lenchantin – bass, strings, backing vocals (1999–2002, 2004)
- Danny Lohner – rhythm guitars, bass, sound engineer (1999–2004)
- Jeordie White – bass (2003–2004)
- Touring
- Jeff Friedl – drums (2011)
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Mer de Noms
- Thirteenth Step
- eMOTIVe
- Eat The Elephant
Boxsets[]
Singles[]
- Judith
- 3 Libras
- The Hollow
- Weak and Powerless
- The Outsider
- Blue
- Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
- Imagine
- Passive