Some of you may remember a few photos posted on social media while Puscifer were in the UK showing them recording for the BBC. Â Well it looks like that recording will be broadcast tomorrow: Dan has an exclusive Rockest Record from Biffy Clyro and Puscifer in session, with Maynard from the band chatting to Dan! BBC recordings are usually pretty good, should this should be worth a listen!
The June 2016 Tool Newsletter has been released, and for those who want to get straight to the point it contains no obvious significant Tool update.  Instead it recounts a recent trip to Death Valley for a cover photo for a forthcoming Danny Carey book. Here’s the Tool bit: “What about the newsletter? I have to get back home to post the Tool Newsletter.” Having climbed out of the idling pickup,… Read More »June 2016 Tool Newsletter
King Buzzo had a chat with Team Rock lately about his favorite Melvins albums, and while talking about Stoner Witch, had the following to say about the new Tool album: The Stoner Witch record was the middle record of the three that we did with Atlantic. It wasn’t the best selling record from that time; Houdini was the best selling one but that was actually my least favourite of the… Read More »King Buzzo hints at 12 minute Tool songs
More info on A Perfect Union of Contrary Things, including a trailer! It is the time of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, a day celebrated across cultures and across millennia as a time of new beginnings. Maynard James Keenan describes the solstice as “a story, a metaphor for stepping into the light. All stories are true, whether or not they’re factual. They have power, and tapping… Read More »A Perfect Union of Contrary Things has a trailer
This is probably the last tour announcement for the time being, but as anticipated Tool are also playing the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA n the 22nd of October. Â Joining them the following day are Puscifer! Here’s the full lineup:
As expected Tool have been confirmed as being on the lineup for the Voodoo Music & Arts Experience held in New Orleans this October.  It seems as though Puscifer will also be on the lineup: No word yet on which day the bands will be playing, though as Tool are playing in Little Rock on the 28th, I’d guess Tool will headline the final night on the 30th. Stay tuned for… Read More »Tool and Puscifer confirmed for Voodoo Music & Arts Experience
With the Tool Fall 2016 tour dates just announced, it seems as though ToolArmy is also getting an update of sorts. Â For now, it seems that the Toolband/Army store has been updated to use the Full Screen Direct framework, with new members able to join for an annual fee of US$49.99. This fee includes: 1 Year Membership 2 Stickers 1 Patch 1 Keychain 1 Membership Certificate Membership T-Shirt From memory… Read More »ToolArmy updates announced
While I try and fight off the effects of a nasty cold I’m fighting at the moment, it seems that those from the Tool website have been busy preparing a number of announcements for us.  For most of us the important news is that we have confirmation of some Tool shows happening in October (I’ll summarise and comment on the changes to ToolArmy in a separate post). Three dates have been… Read More »Tool announce 2016 USA tour dates
In a short but interesting article on The Creators Project, it is revealed that digital artist Can Büyükberber created a bunch of visuals for Tool’s most recent tour, including the new track Descending.  According to the article: Late last year, Büyükberber put together ten individual video loops for band’s live sets. In his description, Büyükberber claims the cosmic animated artworks developed through his work in architectural projection mapping performances. Through this work,… Read More »Can Büyükberber shares his visuals from the recent Tool tour
The organisers of the Aftershock Festival, held in Sacramento, California on the 22nd and 23rd of October have posted an image of a bottle of Caduceus Anubis 2011 as well as a suggestion that the lineup will drop next Tuesday. Â Perhaps they really love Maynard’s wine, or possibly it’s a hint that one of his bands will be included on the bill. Many of you would be familiar with… Read More »MJK related announcement for Aftershock Festival?