Puscifer Kicks Off Tour for New Album 'Normal Isn't'

Frontman Maynard James Keenan promises a mix of old and new songs for the upcoming shows.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Puscifer will launch a U.S. tour on Friday in Las Vegas in support of their new album, 'Normal Isn't'. Frontman Maynard James Keenan says the new songs translated well to the live setting during the band's recent 'Live at the Pacific Stock Exchange' concert film. Keenan also reveals he used the word 'bunghole' on the album to avoid more explicit language, and hints that a tour celebrating his 70th birthday with A Perfect Circle and Primus could be in the works before 2034.

Why it matters

Puscifer's tour in support of 'Normal Isn't' will give fans a chance to hear the band's new material performed live, as well as older fan favorites. Keenan's comments about future tour plans with his other bands also suggest there is more collaborative music to come from the prolific singer.

The details

Puscifer will kick off their U.S. tour in support of their new album 'Normal Isn't' on Friday in Las Vegas. Frontman Maynard James Keenan says the new songs translated well to the live setting during the band's recent 'Live at the Pacific Stock Exchange' concert film, and promises a mix of old and new material for the upcoming shows. Keenan also reveals he used the word 'bunghole' on the album track 'Self Evident' to avoid more explicit language. As for future tour plans, Keenan hints that a tour celebrating his 70th birthday with his other bands A Perfect Circle and Primus could be in the works before 2034.

  • Puscifer will launch their U.S. tour on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Keenan's 70th birthday is in 2034.

The players

Maynard James Keenan

The frontman of Puscifer, as well as the bands A Perfect Circle and Tool.

Puscifer

An American rock band formed by Maynard James Keenan, known for their eclectic and experimental sound.

A Perfect Circle

An American rock supergroup formed by Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel.

Primus

An American rock band known for their eclectic and experimental sound, with Maynard James Keenan as a frequent collaborator.

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What they’re saying

“I think they translated very well live. It's gonna be a great tour, 'cause we'll be putting in older songs with the newer songs, and I think … it will dovetail.”

— Maynard James Keenan, Frontman, Puscifer

“I was avoiding, like, the obvious big words you have to bleep out. And I thought, 'Well, bunghole works better than a******.'”

— Maynard James Keenan, Frontman, Puscifer

“I'm sure we'll do one before then, having talked to everybody. A Perfect Circle needs some new music, and I think Primus is working on a new album, so it would make more sense to have newer songs on that tour.”

— Maynard James Keenan, Frontman, Puscifer

What’s next

Puscifer's tour in support of 'Normal Isn't' will kick off on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

Maynard James Keenan's comments suggest Puscifer fans can look forward to a mix of old and new material on the upcoming tour, as well as the possibility of future collaborative tours with his other bands A Perfect Circle and Primus before his 70th birthday in 2034.