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Danny Carey

Danny Carey is the drummer for the band Tool, and also plays regularly in Los Angeles as part of Volto! and various other acts at the Baked Potato.

Danny is also considered one of the worlds leading drummers, and regularly appears at the pointy end of many Top Drummers lists. For all articles on Danny Carey, use this category!

Tool October 2010 Newsletter

Just to keep us on our toes Blair has released the October Newsletter at the beginning of the month rather than the end.  It’s really just a summary of upcoming events that people should consider attending including an a gallery with some of Adam’s art on display, a Crowleymas celebration where Danny & Blair will be signing books and such, a Volto! and Cpt. Kirk gigs and an event at… Read More »Tool October 2010 Newsletter

Maynard Talks, Danny Drums

Maynard has a quick chat with Spin magazine, in which he talks about the latest happenings at his vineyard.  Highlights include: Do those retirees ever ask what Merkin, the name of your vineyards, actually means? (it’s a pubic hair wig) They probably do and I probably look at them with a blank stare and ask if they want some more wine. I heard on the grapevine that they may have… Read More »Maynard Talks, Danny Drums

Danny joins John Bonham Tribute

Danny has been added to a lineup of drummers that will pay tribute to John Bonham at the Key Club in Hollywood this month.  On the 25th of September Danny will join the following drummers: Steven Adler (GUNS N’ ROSES, ADLER’S APPETITE) Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) Kenny Aronoff (JOHN COUGAR, JOHN FOGERTY) Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT) Bobby Blotzer (RATT) Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER) Fred Coury (CINDERELLA)… Read More »Danny joins John Bonham Tribute

Puscifer Remix, Toolshed Hits 15!

I forgot to mention in the August update that you can listen to a new remix of The Humbling River on the Puscifer site.  It’s the second track after Rocket Man.  Sounds good, but personally I’m ready for some new stuff rather than just remixes… Toolshed also had an update recently.  Not only have then just turned 15 (congratulations!) but Kabir spoke with Danny who confirmed Tool are back songwriting.… Read More »Puscifer Remix, Toolshed Hits 15!

Danny’s Drums On Display

Every felt like having a closer look at one of Danny’s drumkits?  Well now you can, as Toolband has reveals that one of Danny’s old kits is now on display at Explorers Percussion in Kansas City: The store can be found at 8050 Wornall Road, Knasas City.

‘Wickedest Books’ Launch Party

Blair’s latest book “The Wickedest Books in the World: Confessions of an Aleister Crowley Bibliophile’” is having a launch party at the Cha Cha Lounge in LA on the 23rd of March.  Danny, who wrote the foreword for the book will be at the party, and possibly other Tool members if I’m reading it right. You will be able to purchase the book on the night, and get it autographed,… Read More »‘Wickedest Books’ Launch Party

Tool February Newsletter

The February newsletter is now up on Toolband/Toolarmy and it’s a somewhat revealing one: Tool are in the process or writing new material., though Blair personally hasn’t heard any. Joe Baressi has, which suggests to me he’s probably going to engineer the album again. Adam has a new pedal he’s been playing around with, and this may or may not feature. Danny has some new percussion instruments, and they definitely… Read More »Tool February Newsletter

The Process

Blair just made a quick update on Toolband & Toolarmy: Danny will be attending tonight’s battle between the KU Jayhawks and Texas Longhorns in Austin, along with the band’s favorite Texas Ranger. And before boarding the Silver Dillo(?), "yes", that was Paola Kansas transplant Carey eating Texas barbecue with Texas-style rubs and seasonings at Iron Works BBQ this afternoon. Barbecue blasphemy some from the Sunflower State might say. At any… Read More »The Process

Danny Drums with BC/DC

A video had found it’s way onto the net with Danny Carey on drums for AC/DC coverband BC/DC.  The track is Back In Black and I imagine you all know how it goes…. Thanks to fodasse for the tip!