For those Last.FM/Audioscrobbler fans, I’ve finally created a Fourth Eye group. Put your musical taste on the line and join up. For those who don’t know what Last.FM is, it’s a website, that with the help of a few plugins, keeps track of your listening habits, and create weekly charts for you. By joining up you can create your own, and not only that, but also contribute your taste to… Read More »Last.FM
Alex Grey fans should take a look at this link on the CoSM site, which has a couple of slideshows from the recent Burning Man Festival. Tool fans should check it out, since some of the banners from the Lateralus tour were on display. Those whole like looking at men in sarongs should also check it out…
The Daily Texan has posted a short interview today with Justin, where he talks about 10,000 Days, some of the motives behind it and also comments on their reluctance to use iTunes. Thanks to mskintx for the link. Daily Texan: Tool is one of the last bands to not give in to the iTunes conversion. Why is that? Justin Chancellor: The fear is that the album will get torn apart.… Read More »Justin on 10,000 Days
Blabbermouth posted an excerpt from an interview Adam did on 99.5 KISS today, where he explains the reason for cancelling the San Antonio show. As we expected it’s due to Maynard’s illnes: “Oh, I’m really sorry,” Jones said. “It’s horrible, you know. Our singer got sick… Maynard is sick and it’s very unfortunate ’cause, you know, when I get sick or Danny [Carey] or Justin [Chancellor] get sick, we can… Read More »Adam explains the Cancellation
Lance and Bob both emailed me to let me know that tonights San Antonio at the AT&T Center has been cancelled due to illness. Those who’ve been following reviews of recent Tool shows will know that Maynard has been struggling the last few nights, and as a result the setlists seem to be a little more instrumental than normal. Anyway, hope you get well soon Maynard. TOOL Postpones Tonight’s Engagement… Read More »San Antonio Show Cancelled
There have been plenty of you asking for a link to Maynard‘s Myspace site, and thanks to an update on the Tool Hotline, here it is.  Oh, and here’s some of what Maynard has to say: My name is Maynard James Keenan. Welcome to Puscifer, my creative subconscious. Welcome to the party that goes on in my head 24 hours a day. Welcome to my island of misfit ideas who’ve… Read More »Puscifer
The Arizona Republic have posted a short interview with Justin before their upcoming show at the Cricket Pavillion. Not a bad read. I guess this quote explains why Tool may be playing on the Big Day Out: Q: You played the Coachella Festival in California in April. How did that compare to the European festivals you played over the summer? A: It’s the one festival we played over here that… Read More »Justin Interview
A couple of non-Tool items today. I’m looking for help in a couple of areas. Firstly due to me getting married in October, I’m going to be needing a caretaker or two for a couple of weeks during that period while I’m in the US on honeymoon. I’m sure Foamy will be helping out again, but I would like an Aussie to oadd their own spin to the site as… Read More »Help Required
If you’re looking for love, the Tool Dating Network is definitely the place to be. Get in quick before it’s gone!
A couple of articles just came across my desk thanks to Google. The first one is an article which speaks about a Tool fans journey to get a bottle of Maynard‘s Nagual de la Naga. The second is an interview with Maynard on Maximum Ink. Maynard talks about Tool, and various views he has on life. MAX INK: As a band, you go to such lengths to express a voice.… Read More »Maynard’s Wine, Interview