Both Paul D'Amour and Adam Jones wanted to enter the film industry, while Maynard James Keenan found employment remodeling pet stores after having studied visual arts in Michigan.
Både Paul D'Amour og Adam Jones havde planlagt at gå ind i filmindustrien, mens Maynard James Keenan fandt arbejde som indretningsarkitekt i dyrehandler, efter at have studeret billedkunst i Michigan.