The Tool 2017 Newsletter for January is out, and it doesn’t say much except to confirm a few things we already know. There is some vague promise of further news to come, but anyone’s guess as to what this is. Here it is: I especially don’t like to waste water here in the desert, but allow me to pour a tall cold glass of it over the on-line rumors that… Read More »Tool January 2017 Newsletter
Just in time for Xmas is Blair‘s December 2016 Tool Newsletter (you can find it in the newsletters section on Toolband). It takes a Q&A format this time around, and doesn’t contain any info that typical Blair detractors need to know – save yourself the effort this Xmas Day (or Boxing Day if you’re an Aussie like me)! If you are interested in Blair’s writings, then it contains some of… Read More »Tool December 2016 Newsletter
The October 2016 Tool Newsletter is out (tucked away in the Newsletter section), and it comes with a warning for some of you negative Nancy’s out there: WARNING! THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS CONTROVERSIAL TOOL-RELATED INFORMATION. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU DO NOT WISH TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION OR HAVE THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR POSSESSION, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER, AND LEAVE THIS WEBSITE. For many of you, this is all you’ll… Read More »Tool October 2016 Newsletter
The Tool newsletter for September 2016 is out now (sorry for the delay getting it up here but I’ve been out of town) and it doesn’t really contain any actual Tool news, just some reflection on the energy radiated by some Tool fans. For those who are desperate for anything to cling their hopes on, here’s Danny on the Seth Meyers show confirming “it’s real”: Here’s my message for the many… Read More »Tool September 2016 Newsletter
Hidden in the depths of Toolband is the Tool August 2016 Newsletter, and it covers since suggestion of a Tool course and a McDonalds Tray Liner featuring a Tool fan: I had planned for this month’s newsletter to be about a new course offered by select colleges and universities that will certainly be of interest to many Tool enthusiasts. The class is entitled, “Introduction, Production & Interpretation of Music Videos… Read More »Tool August 2016 Newsletter
Sorry for the delay, but life’s been pretty busy the last few days! Anyway, the Tool July 2016 Newsletter is now out, and this time around Blair recounts a recent conversation he had with Danny Carey, giving us a few snippets of info on the progress of the new album: While enjoying his “House Specialty” lasagna to the sounds of an excellent pianist (and master harpist, Mariano Gonzalez!), he added… Read More »Tool July 2016 Newsletter
The June 2016 Tool Newsletter has been released, and for those who want to get straight to the point it contains no obvious significant Tool update. Instead it recounts a recent trip to Death Valley for a cover photo for a forthcoming Danny Carey book. Here’s the Tool bit: “What about the newsletter? I have to get back home to post the Tool Newsletter.” Having climbed out of the idling pickup,… Read More »June 2016 Tool Newsletter
Blair has posted the May 2016 Tool Newsletter, and it appears there’s no real news of note at the moment. Instead the newsletter contains an interview with a random Tool fan. Those with low tolerance for Blair–isms should probably give it a miss. Here’s the final question with a few asterisks for you guys to ponder: ANSWER: “How about Problem 8. Just kidding. Having heard Faaip de Oiad, I’m good… But,… Read More »May 2016 Tool Newsletter out now!
Blair has posted the March 2016 Tool Newsletter, and this month it recounts the life and death of a Pepsi cooler in the Loft. The status of the new album does get a bit of a mention though: After a short deliberation it was unanimously agreed by the band members – as a tribute to its many years of commendable service – to continue with the day’s session. Afterwards, there… Read More »Tool March 2016 Newsletter
The February 2016 Tool newsletter is out, and it briefly discusses progress on the seemingly never-ending songwriting saga. Ultimately there isn’t much to report, but I’m sure there’s a few tidbits here and there for peopel to dig into. Also, there is a cool bug mask based on the posters from the recent tour: While Adam’s latest bleeding bugs didn’t go unnoticed by me, a recent photo taken at the… Read More »Tool February 2016 Newsletter