Meshuggah have updated their website, informing us of a couple of cool things: They will be entering the studio soon, and hope to have the new album out in September Tomas Haake has a new signature Vic Firth drum stick coming out. They will be playing shows in Europe from June through to August. Keep checking their tour page for more details. Good news, since I loved the last few… Read More »Meshuggah Update
Nicko on Alt.Music.Tool posted that Josh Freese’s Myspace now has an alternate version of A Perfect Circles Weak and Powerless.  Josh also talks about his work with the band: A PERFECT CIRCLE: APC has been my main priority on and off since 2000. When I say “on and off” I mean because (unlike most bands) we share a singer with another successful band. So after we do a record and… Read More »Weak and Powerless Alternate Version
Just for something different, this week I ask for you opinions on alien conspiracies!
I figured that this poll was always going to be pretty close. From my previous discussions with people, it’s always seemed to me that Blair love is very much a subjective thing. Ususally I find about 25% of people love it, 25% hate it, and the rest just tolerate it simply because we do actually get some Tool news occasionally. This poll suggests otherwise though, with almost half of you… Read More »Poll Results: Do you like Blair’s Posts/Newsletters?
For those of you with tickets for the upcoming Tool US Tour, both Pre-Sale and purchased elsewhere, Blair has advised that they will be valid for the rescheduled shows. No need go and get a fresh ticket at all. For more details head over to Toolband/Army.
The Recorder, online publication of the Conneticut State University has posted an interview with Cliff Meyer, the guitarist and keyboard player for Isis. They talk about Isis’ latest recording, as well as discuss touring with Tool as opposed to playing smaller venues. Nick: How does it feel to go back to playing your newer material at the smaller venues after playing strictly arenas when opening up for Tool not too… Read More »Isis Interview
They keep trickling in…. May 9 – Colorado Springs, CO @ World Arena May 11 – Wichita, KS @ Kansas Coliseum May 17 – Bossier City, LA @ Centurytel Arena May 25 – Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center May 26 – Birmingham, AL @ Verizon Wireless Music Center May 29 – Tampa, FL @ USF Sundome May 31 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Arena June 1 – Sunrise, FL… Read More »More US Dates
According to a recent post on Toolband/Army, some of the rescheduled dates are available: April 30 – Reno @ Reno Event Center May 2 – San Diego @ Cox Arena May 5 – Las Cruces @ Pan American Center May 6 – Tucson @ Convention Center Arena May 8 – Albuquerque @ Tingley Coliseum May 15 – Southaven @ DeSoto Center May 19 – Oklahoma City @ Ford Center May… Read More »Tour Dates!
Hi from sunny Mackay! Vuduchild take the prize as the first one of you lot to actually use the new contact form on the right hand side. He tells me that The Betterfly from Toolarmy posted a link to this Maynard video on FEARnet. I have no idea what it’s about, since the internet here is pretty slow, but I’m sure it’s good!
This week I ask what do you think of Blair’s various postings on Toolband/Army. Discuss!