Tool are a band from Los Angeles California. This section of Fourtheye contains all the latest Tool news and rumours.
As I mentioned a few weeks back, Tool are taking part in the Back to the Beginning concert, which is primarily a tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. There was some unfounded speculation earlier in the week that Tool may have been removed from the lineup, but it’s been established that they will indeed be taking part. For those of you unable to get to the sold out show… Read More »Back to the Beginning stream
For percussionists and Tool fans alike, the Drumeo YouTube channel has released a new video focusing on Danny Carey‘s drumming on the Fear Inoculum track Pneuma This video offers a breakdown of some of the techniques used in the song. It includes commentary from notable drummers such as Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater). Additionally, the video features a selection of past interviews with Danny Carey, where… Read More »The Genius of Tool’s Pneuma
No doubt many of you have heard about the alleged controversies surrounding Tool in the Sand. A setlist that wasn’t “unique” enough, and was seemingly cut short. Reports of people booing and giving fuck yous to the band. People paying thousands to see the band in the Dominican Republic feeling like they haven’t got their money’s worth. Is it reasonable to have expected that Tool had played two completely different… Read More »Tool in the Sand
Black Sabbath are playing one final show (with Ozzy at least) in Birmingham this July, and the already stellar lineup has been padded out with an appearance from Tool. Given that the rest of the lineup features pretty much the who’s who or hard rock and heavy metal, I wouldn’t be expecting anything more than a 15 minute set from the guys – maybe two to three songs. Would be… Read More »Tool added to Ozzy’s “final” show
For many years, Tool live recording enthusiasts have enjoyed the hard work of the team at collectiveunconscious.org. Great news is that it’s back with a mild revamp, and features all of the juicy details on Tool recordings – both live and otherwise. When combined with other resources such as the Tool Drive Project, it makes is easy to research and obtain recordings of your favourite Tool show. For example, I… Read More »collectiveunconscious.org back online!
Louder Then Life is a multi-day festival held in Louisville, and they’ve been drop feeding lineup announcements this week. A Perfect Circle was one of these, so a nice addition for Kentucky festival goers. Also in the bill so far is Acid Bath, Slayer (who seem to do a reunion show every year or so), Counterparts, Mudvayne, thrown. and more! Keen to see who else gets added. You can see… Read More »A Perfect Circle join Louder Than Life lineup
Looks like fun was had at the Bass Magazine Awards night, with Justin Chancellor being honored with a Lifetime Achievement award. To celebrate, Tool put on a short set at Santa Ana’s The Observatory in front of the small, but no doubt appreciative crowd. The cranked out Schism and Jambi, with Maynard front and centre on the stage. Revolver Mag has some great photos and further detail if you’re after… Read More »Justin picks up Bass gong + surprise Tool show
In case you missed it, Tool have added a headline show to their 2025 South American jaunt at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. This show will take place on the 26th of March, a day after their local Lollapalooza appearance. From Toolband:
With the Tool in the Sand dates now on sale, Tool have added a couple of other Mexican dates for 2025: There will be the usual array of VIP packages available to Tool Army members, with them going on sale on the 4th of November.
Quite interesting news today with the band announcing a Tool headlined festival Live in the Sand. This will take place in the Dominican Republic held at the Hard Rock & Royalton resorts: The very first Tool Live In The Sand hits the beaches of Punta Cana on March 7th, 8th & 9th, 2025 at 5-star all-inclusive resorts, Hard Rock & Royalton Packages include a luxury resort room, unlimited food &… Read More »Tool: Live in the Sand