#maynard-james-keenan

#maynard-james-keenan

Maynard James Keenan enforces a strict no-filming policy at his shows, stating, "It's annoying and it's distracting and the thing you're getting on your phone sucks. It's not a good representation." This aim to improve audience engagement encourages a more immersive experience, as he believes that fans should focus on the present rather than documenting the moment through their devices. Keenan allows fans to film only the last song, arguing that it provides a "souvenir that sucks that you're never gonna watch." At Tool shows, even official livestreams utilize only wide-angle shots to maintain the atmosphere.

"The conversation first came up when I was at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame... I was like, 'Well, let's do something.' So I kinda had planned a song..."