Stuff posted by Blair on Toolband/Army
Blair is well known to many Tool fans as their newsletter writer – the latest edition talks about an interesting trip to Flagstaff, Arizona and has a couple of mentions of Tool (though perhaps not much of note to fans). But did you know he’s also a prolific author? His latest novel – Black Hours – is out now via all the usual book outlets. Here’s the blurb: Cracks appear… Read More »Black Hours – by Blair MacKenzie Blake
Lovers of esoterica and somewhat ground conspiracy theories Daily Grail have a cool interview with Toolband content bloke Blair Mackenzie Blake. He talks about a range of topics, including his involvement with Tool, as well as the more controversial (to some topics) like UFOs, the occult, etc: From the blurb: Blair MacKenzie Blake is an author, musician and content manager for the website of the band Tool. He joins us… Read More »BMB interview with the Daily Grail
The final book in Blair Mackenzie Blake‘s trilogy Grumble’s Star (also including The Othering and The Paragon Junk) is out now for your reading pleasure! While I admit reading Blair’s musings may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there’s plenty of dense prose for those who enjoy that kind of thing to sink their teeth into. You can order it now on Amazon! Here’s a blurb: While searching for a… Read More »Grumble’s Star by Blair Mackenzie Blake
Blair released the Tool January Newletter today, despite the fact it’s February. It talks about, and includes a picture of a bug found in a readers Vicarious DVD, and includes a vision, which may or may not mean something. Not sure what to make of it, but the reference to various Toolarmy Ranks and so on could have some meaning. Change coming to the website soon perhaps? There’s also a… Read More »Tool January Newsletter
Blair released the December Newsletter on Toolband today, and surprisingly it’s somewhat on topic. For those who can’t be bothered reading it: Nothing happening on the Tool front at the moment, but song writing will probably commence once the holiday season is over (with presumably Maynard joining them after the Puscifer shows). Also, no decision has been made as to whether or not they might tour in 2009. Personally, I… Read More »December Tool Newsletter
Blair posted an update for Toolarmy members desperate for the signed Salival DVD‘s today, mentioning that it’s unlikely to go on the market until after 3:00PM LA time, and that “MERCH” loves Italian, and will probably take the budget right down to the last penny. I take that to mean that he’s not planning to take our budgets to their last penny, more that it’ll be similar to the original… Read More »Salival DVD’s
A Toolarmy Exclusive post today from Blair revealed that a hidden stash of Salival DVD‘s has been found in the Tool warehouse, and that 33 of these have been signed by the band recently and will be sold to Toolarmy members this Xmas. These DVD’s (price unknown at the moment) will go on sale in the Toolarmy Bazaar sometime this Friday. According to Blair’s description: unlike the earlier ones, this… Read More »Signed Salival DVD’s on Sale Soon!
Blair posted a one paragraph November Newsletter on Toolband/Army today, letting us know that Camella and Rynne have been on a Great White Shark Adventure and included a picture. He also mentioned to be thankful that Adam and Danny weren’t there. Perhaps they were busy doing something else…
Blair has posted the October/Halloween Tool Newsletter, which mainly outlines his and Danny‘s trip to the Guitar Hero World Tour party in LA. A somewhat interesting read, but I’m sure most Tool finds will find the following statement much more interesting: Oh, one more thing: “No”, GHWT wasn’t “the big thing” (your words) alluded to in earlier posts. I believe that’s still a go. In the meantime, keep on rocking… Read More »October Newsletter
Not much has happened this week, so here’s a few  Tool and non-Tool related items I noticed going on. The Puscifer store is either open, or opening very soon Jerome Arizona according to a post from Blair on Toolband.  Not doubt most of the merchandise available from the Puscifer online store can also be had there. Daily Grail are having a donation drive at the moment, and are offering a… Read More »Slow News Week