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Global Probing Underway

Global Probing Underway

  • Puscifer

Just in case you weren’t in the loop, be advised that Puscifer‘s Global Probing event is now underway. Details: GLOBAL PROBING Available on-demand now until Nov. 1 at 6:00 am eastern Puscifer stars in “Global Probing,” a concert film that brings the band’s international Existential Reckoning tour into living rooms worldwide. “‘Global Probing’ should serve to dispel any deep state rumors that Puscifer, a.k.a. Pusciforce, are actually a super-secret government… Read More »Global Probing Underway

Tool release Justin Chancellor designed Undertow 30th Anniversary re-issue

Tool release Justin Chancellor designed Undertow 30th Anniversary re-issue

Sneakily release at Idaho gig, and then confirmed on social media – Tool have released a new CD re-issue of their first record: Undertow. This package has been directed by Justin Chancellor with further package design by regular collaborator Mackie Osborne. It’s a great looking package, featuring some further artwork by Polish sculptor Vahan Bego, as well as a commemorative coin. I can’t determine if there’s any kind of audio… Read More »Tool release Justin Chancellor designed Undertow 30th Anniversary re-issue

Tool announce US Winter 2024 Tour

Tool announce US Winter 2024 Tour

Just yesterday Justin suggested Tool were hitting the road again in January, and here we are: Winter 2024 US tour dates announced. I haven’t checked my map, but I assume this leg of the current Tool tour fills a few of the gaps that were left out in the current one. Even better – the support act was announced, and they are the most excellent stoner metallers from Oregon: Elder.… Read More »Tool announce US Winter 2024 Tour

Justin Chancellor with The Vinyl Guide

Justin Chancellor with The Vinyl Guide

  • Tool

While preparing to hit the road with Tool, and in the lead up to the latest MTVoid release, Justin Chancellor has spoken with the crew at The Vinyl Guide. It’s a great interview, and he speaks about a bunch of interesting topics. A few of my takes from the interview Check it out: You may recall that the Vinyl Guide has also spoken with Mackie Osbourne, who has also commented… Read More »Justin Chancellor with The Vinyl Guide

Night Verses – Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night Part 1

Night Verses – Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night Part 1

Justin Chancellor has been pretty busy of late, including prepping for Tool tours and recording MTVoid latest album. Not content with that, he’s also appeared on the latest Night Verses record – Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley of Night Part 1. I posted about this a little while ago, but this week I had the chance to have a listen, and I gotta say it’s one of… Read More »Night Verses – Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night Part 1

MTVoid announce Matters Knot, Pt. 1

MTVoid announce Matters Knot, Pt. 1

Back in 2013 Justin Chancellor from Tool together with Peter Mohamed released MTVoid’s debut Nothing’s Matter. The duo are back in 10 years later with their next release – Matters Knot, Pt. 1. The album also includes contributions from friends of Chancellor and Mohamed: Aric Improta (Night Verses, ex-Fever 333) on “Propagator,” Isabel Munoz-Newsome of Pumarosa on “Drop-Out,” and Andy Morin (Death Grips), who contributed drums and production to “Scanner… Read More »MTVoid announce Matters Knot, Pt. 1

Art for the Sessanta concert, featuring A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle

Announced today is a celebration for Maynard‘s 60th birthday – a selection of dates with Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. The three bands will perform all together, I assume in a manner similar to the Cinquanta shows 10 years ago. Here’s a trailer of sorts: For those of you who can remember 10 years back, you’ll recall Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor from Tool joined to experience, filling in… Read More »SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle

Night Verses announce new album featuring Justin Chancellor

Night Verses announce new album featuring Justin Chancellor

Night Verses are a prog-rock band from California, and have announced a new album recently. Called Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night, this album features a range of guests, including Tool bassplayer Justin Chancellor. He plays on the closing track on Part 1 called Séance. Also featured on the record is Tristan Shone, who you may recall is the mastermind behind Author & Punisher. You can… Read More »Night Verses announce new album featuring Justin Chancellor

Adam chats with Pollstar on touring planning

Adam chats with Pollstar on touring planning

There’s an interesting new interview (though relatively short) with Adam Jones from Tool today on the site Pollstar. The article covers a few perspectives on how Tool tour, and plan their tours. There’s also a few insights from other people including John Branigan – who I think is Tool’s booking agent. Don’t go in expecting any Tool news, (there isn’t any) but it’s an interesting read none the less. Tool… Read More »Adam chats with Pollstar on touring planning

Melvins – Throbbing Jazz Gristle Funk Hits

Melvins – Throbbing Jazz Gristle Funk Hits

The Melvins have another album in the works, this time an all electric effort that pays tribute to the great Throbbing Gristle. Here’s the details: What’s the obvious and predictable move for an insanely influential band like the Melvin’s to do on their 40th anniversary? An homage LP to another insanely influential band Throbbing Gristle of course! THROBBING JAZZ GRISTLE FUNK HITS! A hybrid of covers and inspired jams, joined… Read More »Melvins – Throbbing Jazz Gristle Funk Hits