Promoters have confirmed what has been rumoured for a few weeks now – Tool will be visiting South America for the first time in 2025, which festival shows in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Columbia. Three of these shows are the local variant of Lollapalooza, while in Columbia it’s the Festival Estereo Picnic. The lineups are interesting to say the least – here’s one: I love Sepultura (who are doling their… Read More »Tool dates in South America confirmed
Giving more credence to the report that Tool were planning to visit Chile in 2025, a recent Tweet from respected Brazilian music journalist José Norberto Flesch suggests that an announcement is imminent: Word is that the South American variant of Lollapalooza – held in Chile, Brazil and Argentina will be announced on the 3rd of September, and that Tool will be the headline act. Could be a historic day for… Read More »South American Tool rumours intensify
According to a the most recent COSM Newsletter, something is coming on the 30th of August to mark the 5th anniversary of Tool‘s Fear Inoculum. No real clue as to what, but given the context of the announcement I expect it will be something that Alex Grey will autograph and sell: As we approach the 5th anniversary of Fear Inoculum, it’s time to honor the album that redefined rock. Something… Read More »5 year Fear Inoculum Anniversary coming soon…
It’s been a while between Fourtheye posts, but we’re not dead (yet!) I’ve had an article sent my way from La Latercera, a Chilean publication which – based on a dodgy Google Translation – suggests that talks are underway to bring Tool down to Santiago in 2025. There’s also some suggestion that there could be other dates, I assume in these would also be in the region of South America.… Read More »Tool rumour mill suggests Chile in 2025
Drumeo are one of the best drum channels on Youtube, and have covered Danny Carey‘s work several times in the past. This week, they get Mike Portnoy – known for his work in Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment – to have a crack at learning Danny’s drumming in the Tool track Pneuma. Mike undersells his ability somewhat (he’s a great drummer) and eventually cranks out a pretty decent version… Read More »Mike Portnoy learns impossible Danny Carey part
A little while back we had a snippet of an interview with former Tool bass player Paul D’Amour where he talks about working with Justin as he joined the band. The whole thing is now out on Guitarworld, and it’s an interesting read, with plenty of insight into Paul’s time with the band, and his ultimate departure. Paul’s humble and measured replies are pretty interesting, and I enjoyed it quite… Read More »Paul D’Amour chats with Bass Player
Maynard and co. recently wrapped up the Sessanta tour across the US, during which Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle performed a huge set. Mixing performances from all three bands together, these shows looked to be an awesome spectacle for those able to attend. The team at mxdwn.com got along to the LA show, and were lucky enough to witness Adam, Justin and Danny join the stage for a quick… Read More »Sessanta Tour Wrap-Up
A new interview with Paul D’Amour sounds like a pretty interesting read. He talks about the handover of bass duties with Justin Chancellor, going over some of the time they spent together on the Tool sound Paul helped develop. “Basically, when I left the band, Justin [Chancellor] was my friend; I invited him to my house, sat on my couch with him, and showed him how to play the songs. … Read More »Paul discusses Tool handover with Justin
In a recent Tool interview with Metal Hammer, Adam Jones and Maynard James Keenan catch up with Steve Appleford for a discussion about the recent US tour, Tool stuff and life in general. It’s a good read, though in some ways doesn’t have a heap of things we haven’t read before. I suppose the more interesting snippets for long time Tool fans relate to what’s coming up next. Maynard indicates… Read More »Adam & Maynard chat to Metal Hammer
Following up from the the recently announced San Diego show, King Crimson supergroup Beat have announced an range of dates across the US. In case you missed it, Beat feature Tool drummer Danny Carey, as well as Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Steve Vai: Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time… Read More »Beat announced full US tour