Photographer Derek Brad has been lucky enough to take a few photos of the Tool Tour 2012 for Revolver, and the results are available for viewing here.
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Maynard & Paul Revolver Double Tag Team
In a Revolver double header today, we have news from both Maynard and former Tool bass player Paul D’Amour.
Firstly, Maynard talks briefly about the release of the new Puscifer album Conditions of My Parole (which should be out now!). When asked about Tool he mentioned:
How many times a day does someone ask you about a new Tool record?
At least 20… Wait, what time is it? 22. Twenty-two times. For most people, where I started was there. Most people assume the success of anything I do is based on Tool, when they don’t realize that I was successful at things long before Tool. Tool didn’t get me in Westpoint, Tool didn’t get me distinguished graduate from basic training, Tool didn’t get me on the student council, and Tool didn’t get me my 12 varsity letters. But the public eye assumes that’s the thing I should be doing. I just hold my tongue and do what I do.
Read into that what you will (and I know you will!)…
Paul’s news involves a new track from his band Feersum Ennjin. Keeping on the Tool theme:
For people who don’t know, why did you quit Tool in 1995?
Well…hmm, I guess sometimes things just run their course. New steel must be forged and battles fought.Do you ever regret the decision?
I like to try and live in this moment, not in the past. However, I definitely miss that feeling when the power of those four people playing together was at its peak. There were some amazing moments when things were razor sharp and that wall of sound took over.
Here’s the song Fishing Ground for your listening pleasure:
The Book of Tool Revolver Re-issue
Looks like the Revolver Book of Tool magazine is going to be reprinted, and the new edition will feature the recent Adam Jones/Kirk Hammett interview.
Already a highly desirable collector’s classic that sold out its first printing in a matter of days, we’ve gone back to the press to bring you the best Tool collection ever! Revolver’s 100-page special The Book of Tool is an unprecedented exploration of one of the most innovative, intriguing, and mysterious bands in the heavy-music scene.
The Book of Tool features exclusive interviews with all the band members, never-before-seen photographs and conceptual sketches, an exhaustive album-by-album oral history of the band, an interview with collaborating artist Alex Grey, looks at the instruments and techniques that Tool have employed to achieve their unique sound and compelling visual style, and much more.
The Book of Tool is a must for the library of any Tool fan. As a bonus, we’ve created two collector’s covers AND added a new bonus chapter featuring cult heroes Adam Jones and Kirk Hammett. This collector’s re-print is sure to sell out soon, so order your copy today!
Keep your eyes peeled for this, especially if you missed out the first time round. Thanks to Vuduchild for the tip.
Update: Not sure why this article never got posted – it was originally done on the 8th of August, but never got past Draft stage. Thanks WordPress!
MJK on New Tool Video and Album
Brian emailed me this quote today, apparently taken from a new interview with Maynard in Revolver:
Adam is working on a new video at the moment. I can’t say for what song. When that winds down, we’re gonna try to get back in the writing space. When we’ve actually picked an engineer you’ll have an idea that there might be a record coming someday.
Any speculation on what video is forthcoming? I’ve heard that The Pot is the likely candidate, but it would be cool so see something for one of their longer songs – perhaps Lost Keys/Rosentta Stoned?
Adam and Alex Grey Collectors Set
For those of you who missed the Signed Salival Sale the other day, and still have US$200 burning a hole in your wallet, a Collectors Set available at the CoSM website is for you. Featuring copies of the Vicarious and Parabola DVD signed by Adam, as well as the Revolver Tool issue signed by both Adam and Alex.
Presumably limited so don’t miss out!
Book of Tool Online
The Revolver issue featuring Tool, otherwise know as the Book of Tool, is now available for order directly from Revolver. You can get a copy for US$5.99 per copy (plus postage from the US) from this website.
Thanks to Brandon and the Tool Hotline for the tip.
Tool Revolver Mag in Adelaide
I was down the shops today and noticed that my local newsagent had no less than 4 copies of the Tool Revolver magazine on the shelves. If I can find it there, then it’s a safe bet it should be relatively easy to get around Australia.
However, if anyone is desperate for a copy, and isn’t able to get ahold of one, I could probably grab them a copy. The issues were AU$13.95 each, and you’d have to cover any postage. Let me know…
Tool Revolver Magazine Down Under
A couple of people have mentioned to me that the Tool edition of Revolver magazine is now available (or available to order) in Australia. I’m yet to see one, but keep your eyes peeled!
Two Tool Projects
Blair from Toolband/Army took some time today to “clarify” an email he received questioning the April Newsletter – the one about the business meeting. Here’s his response:
That mentioned in the April (1) newsletter had NOTHING to do with the
all-Tool issue of “Revolver” Magazine, although at this time I am still
not able to disclose any further information about any decision made by
the band as to whether it’s a go or not. It’s my belief, however, that
if it is a go, this will most likely be leaked on the Net before I get
a chance to post it. Perhaps it already has been (I’m not really sure).
Also, with regards to my last ToolArmy exclusive, that involves an
entirely different project that is most definitely a go (Again, please
be patient).
The last ToolArmy exclusive, was Camella’s picture of the sunset, and the “good things are coming” line.
For me, this post would suggest that there is perhaps a good reason to expect some more tour dates. I can’t imagine some kind of recording would leak online before they would post news of it, and in the past tour dates have been leaked before they are officially confirmed.
The second project I’d speculate is some kind of change or update to Toolarmy, hence the Toolarmy exclusive. Maybe work is afoot to update the site. I guess we’ll find out eventually.
What do you guys reckon is going on?
Tool Revolver Issue
Lespaul462 from Toolarmy shared with us the cover of the coming issue of Revolver featuring Tool. The magazine is out May 6th for those of you in the US. Who knows when it will be released in Australia, but in my experiences Borders is usually a good place to go to get imported magazines. Thanks to Nathan for the tip.