Blair posted a picture of the customised Tool posters on sale on the current US Tour. I wasn’t able to view the images with Firefox though, I could only see them in IE, so I’ve posted the image below for those who aren’t able to see it. It looks pretty cool, and Adam has done some pretty cool stuff to the original poster. Allegedly these posters cost US$400 each, with the plain signed ones being US$75. Better hit the bank up for another loan…
According to Blair on Toolband/Army, there are some new posters available at the upcoming US Tool shows, some of which are signed by band members. These are sure to sell out quickly, so make sure you buy them before the show starts. Anyone who managed to get one, feel free to send me a pic to post on Fourtheye.
According to a recent post on Toolband/Army, the members of Tool are on their way to Austin, Texas to start their latest tour. Toolarmy members should check out the recently updated Notes from the Crew section.
Blair also advises us that Isis are playing a few dates to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Several are with recent Tool tourmates Big Business.
NOV. 14 – Seattle, WA. at NEUMO’S
NOV. 15 – VANCOUVER BC at RICHARDS ON RICHARDS
NOV. 16 – Portland, OR. at HAWTHORNE THEATER
NOV. 18 – San Francisco, CA. at SLIMS (with BIG BUSINESS)
NOV. 19 – San Luis Obispo, CA. at DOWNTOWN BREW (with Big Business)
NOV. 20 – Los Angeles, CA. at The TROUBADOUR (with Big Business)
Blair has posted two more dates on Toolband/Army, both at The Pearl in Las Vegas. According to the post these are the final two tour dates, and unless there are any last minute changes, thats it!
The remaining dates are:
Thursday, DECEMBER 13 at THE PEARL – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Friday, DECEMBER 14 at THE PEARL – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
I hope those that were expecting Tool in their area got what they hoped. Hopefully for those that missed out (including us Aussies!) Tool will be touring again early next year.
I’m asked pretty frequently if I know who the opening act for the coming US tour is. The straight answer is that I don’t know, as far as I’m aware there hasn’t been official confirmation of any support act(s) as yet.
However, in the last couple of days there have been a few rumours lying around. The first was that Serj Tankian from System of a Down would play a few shows with them. For those who don’t remember, Serj joined Tool on stage in January at the Big Day Out show in Auckland. He’s also just released his solo album Elect the Dead. Based on his current activity, I’d say this rumour has some strength to it.
The other rumour flying around at the moment is that experimental rock band Trans Am will be supporting, and according to the Casper Events Center website they’re booked in to support Tool for at least the show on the 23rd of November. I haven’t heard much from these guys, but after checking out their Myspace site, it would appear they’re not to far removed from the band Battles.
Here you go. Canadian fans rejoice!
Nov. 29 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place (on-sale 10/19)
Dec. 1 – Victoria, BC @ Save On Foods Memorial Centre (on-sale 10/19)
Dec. 8 – Nampa, ID @ Idaho Center (on-sale 10/20)
Dec. 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre (on-sale 10/20)
Save On Foods Memorial Centre? Worst sponsered name for a stadium ever….
According to the Summer Tour Report on USA Today Tool’s US tour this year was the 10th highest grossing tour. According to the report Tool played 37 shows, played to 342,000 people and had a Seats Filled rating of 88%.
Congrats to the guys and I hope they’re enjoying their Cuban cigars lit by $100 notes.