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Tool’s Maynard is releasing his own wine

Make a list of the things you associate with brooding alternative metal band Tool, and “a nice table wine” is unlikely to appear. But that might have to change. It looks like the band’s frontman, Maynard James Keenan, has started his own wine label, and will be keeping busy this next year by appearing on the road with the band as well as at Whole Foods stores across the country, which will be carrying the singer’s wine. The brand name? Caduceus. The label’s site is up, and after some loading time, you can flip through a rather poetic introduction to Maynard’s inspirations in pursuing the perfect grapes.
Brooklyn Vegan has a post about the label, featuring an excerpt from an interview with Maynard. When asked when he got into wine, he talks about coming in contact with various industry people, all of whom had glasses of “red juice” that looked more appealing than Coca-Cola. Maynard was intrigued, and then rapt.
The post has dates for some of his wine signings. Definitely go if you have the chance. But if you’re looking for Maynard’s music, check out concert tickets at StubHub.