A very brief interview with Maynard has appeared on the NRK Nett-tv website, where he talks about why Tool don’t like having their live shows filmed. May also indicate why they’re in no hurry to release a Live DVD.
Maynard Video Interview
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Closing another page, turning to Puscifer?
Blair posted a somewhat ominous message to Toolband/Army today. Not sure whether he’s referring to, but feel free to discuss the possibilities!
The band members are scheduled to return home today, and wish to thank all those fans for supporting them on this latest stretch of the “10,000 Days” tour. After a bit of a rest (actually, all of them have various projects to work on during this ‘break’), they will gear up for another European tour (see Tour Section). And after that… well. as soon as I receive the official word, I’ll post it…
Mattia emailed me this morning too, and tells me there’s an interview with Maynard regarding Puscifer on MTV. I haven’t checked it out yet, but I’m sure it’s worth taking a look…..
Tool take over NYC Radio
According to ericestes from Toolarmy, Tool will be hosting aradio show on K-Rock in New York on the 18th of July prior to the PNC Center show. There will be ticket give-aways and Tool will be playing tracks of their selection. Here’s the full blurb:
92.3 K-rock in New York will be taken over by Tool from 3pm to 7pm EST tomorrow night. They will be giving away front row seats to the PNC show tomorrow night as well as playing whatever they like(supposedly) and just generally being Tool in between songs. You can tune in live to 92.3FM or listen online at www.923krock.com. See you all at the show tomorrow night!
Justin Interview with Bass Player now Online
The recent Justin Chancellor interview with Bass Player magazine is now online on BassPlayer.com. Those who haven’t read the article should check it out!
Thanks to the Tool Hotline for the tip.
Adam in Guitar World
I had a chance to read the recent Guitar World article with Adam Jones, and it’s one of the best Tool articles I’ve read for a while. It reveals plenty of new info and some insight into Adam’s guitar playing. Here are some points I know most of you are interested in:
- The first video for 10,000 Days (presumably Vicarious) will be entirely in CGI has run into some “vicious production problems”. Basically they got screwed by the production company, and now a friend of Adam’s company is helping them complete it. The problem is that since they’re only helping, work only happens when their schedule is clear. Adam says all his spare time goes into it, but I wouldn’t expect to see anything until after this round of touring stops.
- The second video (presumably The Pot) will be all stop-motion, and pre-production has started.
- They have filmed stuff for a Live DVD, and were going to put it out but it “(didn’t) sit very well with our band”. I guess this means they want more than just the standard live show to be released.
- Adam is keen to do a Tool movie, but it sounds as though he’s waiting for someone to show him the money before he does. And there’s a lot of red tape involved in movie making.
- When Tool were approached to contribute to the Escape from LA soundtrack, they suggested rather than just giving them a song, actually do one with John Carpenter (who apparently is also a musician). For various record label related reasons, this didn’t go ahead. So they just gave them Sweat in the end.
- They’ve had several stalkers, include one that Camella and Chris Graves set up and had arrested. A Toolarmy member perhaps?
- The project with Robert Fripp has been recorded, but there’s still the drums and arrangements to go. Adam’s hoping to put it out as soon as possible, but like the videos I wouldn’t expect much until Tool finish touring.
Go and buy the magazine when it comes out in your part of the world! I know I will.
Justin “I would never be worthy”
Justin speaks to The Detroit News about their upcoming show, and talked about some events that happened around the time he replaced Paul:
”When I joined the band, I got a couple of nasty letters from people who were upset to lose Paul,” says Chancellor, 36, about replacing original bass player Paul D’Amour in 1995. “I got one written in blood telling me that I would never be worthy. That was pretty hard to take,”
Nothing else of note in the very brief interview though….
“Sooner Than Later”
Justin Chancellor had a chat with the Launch Radio Networks the other day and he had this to say:
“Honestly, I don’t know,” he said. “We’re in the second year of this tour already and it won’t be long before people have said it’s five years already. If we finish touring by, say, next January or February, once we’ve taken a little time off, it’s almost unavoidable that it’s gonna be a little while. I mean, honestly, I think everyone’s getting a bit older, and I have a feeling we’ll want to get on with it sooner than later this time.”
Maybe I’m just skeptical, but I’m sure there was talk like this just after Lateralus was released too. I won’t be expecting a new record until it’s confirmed they’ve hit the recording studio.
Thanks to Blabbermouth for the info.
Adam & Justin Interviews
Foamy tells me that Adam will be appearing in the September issue of Guitar World where he talks about “His sound, his technique and his links to the occult”. Foamy also mentioned that there’s a scan of the Justin interview in Bass Player magazine up on ToolTabs.net
Given the recent run of interviews, will we see Danny in a drumming magazine soon too?
Justin in July Bass Player Magazine
According to Salival123 on Toolarmy, Justin is interviewed in the July issue of Bass Player Magazine. Apparently it includes and interview, a diagram of his bass setup, as well as some lessons on how he handles timing and rhythm.
Adam talks about the Tool movie
In a recent interview with Billboard.com, Adam discusses the creative process, the potential for a Tool movie and the legal proceedings relating to Cam De Leon.
[In regards to the movie] “We all have ideas about it,” Jones says. “If I had my way, it would be a narrative story in a surreal fashion with as much money and special effects we could throw at it. I think some of the other guys would like to do pockets of all of that or something that’s live or we’re playing. It’s just talk right now.”
Thanks to ype on Toolarmy and the Tool Hotline for the tip.