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… Read More »The Book of Tool Revolver Re-issue
Danny Carey will be joined by Aloke Dutta and Terry Bozzio at a drum clinic to be held in Kansas later this year: Some news for those who like drumming: “On September 19th 2009 Explorers Percussion is proud to bring you our Anniversary Event featuring: Terry Bozzio, Danny Carey, and Aloke Dutta. To celebrate 25 years of business and show our thanks to our loyal customers we have put together… Read More »Danny Carey Kansas Drum Clinic
Isis, who are coming down to Australia for the Soundwave Festival, have lined up a couple of gigs in New Zealand.  One in Auckland, and another in Wellington – too bad Southern Islanders! The gigs are: SFBH, Wellington (18+), Monday February 15th Transmission Room, Auckland (All Ages and Licensed) Tuesday February 16th Tickets go on sale August 24th from Moshtix (0800MOSHTIX, www.moshtix.co.nz and Real Groovy) and www.undertheradar.co.nz. According to Aaron Harris‘ Twitter… Read More »Isis schedule NZ Gigs
News has come to hand in regards to the much speculated Tool cover that was supposed to be played on the recent tour. Â Some readers let me know that On The Run by Pink Floyd was the cover played as a segue between songs. Â Something I suspect Blair picked up on an encouraged in a recent newsletter. However in a couple of new posts by Blair on the Toolarmy boards,… Read More »The Elusive Tool Cover
The first announcement of acts for next years Soundwave Festival has been released.  As rumored for a while now, Faith No More are the headline act.  Other highlights on the bill include Meshuggah, Janes Addiction, Isis, Clutch, Baroness and much more.  I will definitely be there in Adelaide!
According to a recent email from the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, the new Tool backdrop, entitled “Original Face” can be purchased from their online store for US$300: Our favorite band, Tool, is on a fourteen city tour and their backdrop for these shows is an unusual work of art by Alex Grey, entitled “Original Face.” Grey’s painting shows fountains of neon spirit illuminating the void, and life as a ripple… Read More »New Tool Backdrop For Sale
Matt emailed me today, to let me know that on some cards handed out at recent Tool shows, some clues were given as to an upcoming Puscifer tour: P.S. Fall Tour soon to be announced. Starting around Halloween. Starts in Vegas, San Diego, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Salt Lake, Denver, A bunch in Texas, Albuquerque maybe? & Phoenix I think. Perhaps new music as well, & live video stuff. Happy?… Read More »Puscifer Fall Tour
James emailed me today with a link to Wired regarding a preview of the new Iron Man 2 movie that was shown at this years Comic-Con. Â According to the article the preview featured: Shots of Russian bad guy Ivan Vanko (played by Mickey Rourke) hammering away on metal to make his Whiplash suit while a Tool song plays in the background, a brilliant soundtracking choice that with any luck will… Read More »Tool on Iron Man 2 Soundtrack?
Those of you with a sense of humour will appreciate the latest design up on the Fourtheye Shop! Â Buy one now!
Rather than starting a new thread for everyone who wants to sell tickets, I’ll just summarize things every day or so as I get new ones, or old ones are struck off the list. At the moment we have: 1 General Admission (plus parking) ticket to the show in Charlotte, NC on the 29th July. Several seated tickets for San Antonio on the 24th July. 2 Floor tickets for the… Read More »Ticket Hookups