New Poll: Does a repetitive set list alter your view on Tool’s live performances?

This week I ask a controversial question in regards to Tool’s set list. Many of you complain that there is too little variety in the current list. Some argue that since the presumption is that the majority of people see only one show per tour, this isn’t a big deal, while others defend it by suggesting the set needs to stay the same due to staging reasons.

How do you feel about this? has it negatively altered your view on Tool’s performances? Would you bother seeing Tool a second time, or is each Tool show a unique experience regardless of the set list? Vote now an let us know your thought by commenting below.

Vicarious DVD, Aussie Tour…

Indridcold on Toolarmy posted this today. Not sure how legit it is, but is fucking hope it’s true…

THE LONG AWAITED DVD SINGLE ‘VICARIOUS’ FROM TOOL’S 10,000 DAYS ALBUM

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- VICARIOUS – Extended 8 minute version
- The startlingly creative music video for Vicarious, the massive first single from 2006′s 10,000 days, is presented for the first time in this short form DVD.
- The DVD includes a documentary that takes you through the history of Adam Jones’ visual effects work, and the process and people involved in the creation of the all CGI video.
- Audio commentary on the DVD by comedian David Cross.
- A tour of Alex Grey’s COSM.

SPECIAL STEREOSCOPIC LENS AND 3D IMAGE PACKAGING
Unique tri-fold soft pack with stereoscopic lenses and CGI stereoscopic images from the Vicarious video.

- AUSTRALIAN TOUR EARLY 2008 (TBC)

Sounds pretty good to me. The contents of the DVD sound pretty much like I expected.

Tool Tour Posters

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…

Adam’s Tool Posters

Tool Hit the Road, Isis 10th Anniversary Tour

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)

Final Tour Dates

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.

US Open Acts?

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.

More Tour Dates

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….