Live shows of musician Maynard James Keenan remain off-limits for filming, following his persistent prohibition on mobile recordings.
Maynard James Keenan Stands Firm Against Phone Usage During Concerts
In a recent interview with Clownvis Presley, Maynard James Keenan reiterated his stance against phone usage during concerts, a policy he has long advocated for. This strict ban on filming applies to his bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.
Keenan feels that phone usage during concerts often blocks others' views and is unacceptable behavior. He has been vocal about this since at least 2017, asking fans to put away their phones to fully immerse themselves in the concert experience.
Other bands, such as Slipknot, Disturbed, and Green Day, have also implemented a filming ban during their performances, sharing Keenan's sentiments. Iron Maiden, Lamb Of God, and Ghost have expressed dislike for the practice of filming their gigs.
Keenan's ban is not just about preventing footage from being recorded. He believes that phone usage during concerts is distracting and not a good representation of the performance. He considers the footage captured on phones at gigs as a "souvenir that sucks".
However, Keenan does make an exception for the last song of the performance. Fans are allowed to film this, providing them with a memento of the concert. He also suggests taking a break from phone usage during concerts, as the performances last only three hours.
While many concert venues allow or even encourage filming, Keenan's bands stand out as the only identified bands with a known strict ban on filming from fans during live shows. Other bands and venues may discourage or regulate filming, but no specific examples besides those linked to Maynard James Keenan have been documented in the search results.
Despite the controversy surrounding his policy, fans have reported that the filming ban during concerts has had a positive impact on their enjoyment of the gigs. Keenan encourages fans to engage with each other, watch the show, and be present during concerts, promoting a more immersive and memorable concert experience.
- Maynard James Keenan's bands, Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, have a strict ban on filming during their live shows, as stated by Keenan in a recent interview with Clownvis Presley.
- Other bands such as Slipknot, Disturbed, and Green Day also have a filming ban during their performances, aligning with Keenan's sentiments about phone usage during concerts.
- Keenan has expressed concern about phone usage during concerts, stating that it often blocks others' views and is not representative of the performance, considering the footage captured on phones as a "souvenir that sucks".
- While fans are generally permitted to film the last song of a concert, Keenan encourages phones to be put away for the remainder of the show, promoting a more immersive and memorable concert experience.
