Other bands and artists related to Tool
It looks like Guns n’ Roses are touring later this year, and despite the fact that they haven’t released Chinese Democracy just yet, I’ll give them a go simply because they’ll actually be touring Adelaide. Too bad Buckethead is no longer in the lineup. In honour of this tour, I’ve asked this week, what is your favorite track off the classic Appetite For Destruction album. For those who haven’t listened… Read More »New Poll: Appetite for Destruction
A couple of bits of info for those of you who are Mike Patton fans. Tour dates for Peeping Tom’s trip to Australia and New Zealand have been confirmed: 16th June Auckland 19th June Brisbane 21st June Sydney 22nd June Melbourne 24th June Perth Looks like South Australians (and South Islanders!) miss out again. One less show for me to go too I suppose. I like Peeping Tom, but not… Read More »Ipecac Stuff
Maynard has been interviewed by Suicide Girls’ Daniel Epstein. A pretty interesting read, and also reveals something about the recent Big Day Out tour that may explain some alleged sub-par performances: DRE: How was touring with the Big Day Out festival in Australia? MK: It was good. I got a chance to taste some wines down there as well, but I had the flu which sucked because I couldn’t taste… Read More »Maynard on Suicide Girls
Meshuggah have updated their website, informing us of a couple of cool things: They will be entering the studio soon, and hope to have the new album out in September Tomas Haake has a new signature Vic Firth drum stick coming out. They will be playing shows in Europe from June through to August. Keep checking their tour page for more details. Good news, since I loved the last few… Read More »Meshuggah Update
The Recorder, online publication of the Conneticut State University has posted an interview with Cliff Meyer, the guitarist and keyboard player for Isis. They talk about Isis’ latest recording, as well as discuss touring with Tool as opposed to playing smaller venues. Nick: How does it feel to go back to playing your newer material at the smaller venues after playing strictly arenas when opening up for Tool not too… Read More »Isis Interview
According the Ipecac website, the Mandrake will opening a gallery soon which feature album covers made by more than 30 artists inspired by The Melvins. Tool favorites Kevin Willis and Mackie Osbourne will be featured, but there are also a few other familiar names in the lineup. The show runs from the 17th of February through to the 24th of March at 2692 S. La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles.
Well, I’m finally back home after the big Sydney Trip. I had planned on posting updates while I was down there, but a lack of time and a decent internet connection prevented me from doing so. Looks like several interesting things happened in the last few days: Blair posted some US Tour dates on Toolband/Army Danny confirmed that some of their shows are being recorded and that they plan to… Read More »Back from the Dead!
Here are a few Tool and Non-Tool related news items I’ve noticed in the last few days: Apparently Tool are playing on Wednesday, March 21st at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson. Thanks to Toolshed. Tool changed their set for the Gold Coast BDO last night, dropping a newer song for an older one. Thanks Matt! Rage Against The Machine are apparently reforming and playing on the Coachella Music Festival. … Read More »Snippets
Kel tells me that recent Tool tourmates Mastodon are coming down to Australia (and New Zealand). And to top things off, they’re playing with Slayer! What a gig! Here are the dates if you’re interested: Thursday 12th April Metro City Perth Saturday 14th April Thebarton Theatre Adelaide Sunday 15th April Vodafone Arena Melbourne Tuesday 17th April Horden Pavilion Sydney Thursday 19th April Riverstage Brisbane Saturday 21st April St. James Theatre… Read More »Mastodon Oz Tour
Ipecac Recordings posted a message the other day outlining it’s plans for 2007. Apparently we can expect releases from Tomahawk, The Melvins and Goon Moon (featuring Twiggy Ramierez). There will also be a couple of DVD’s and “some big surprises”. It’s also good to see that Unsane have signed up with Ipecac as well. For those that haven’t heard them, they’re a hard rock band in the vain of Helmet,… Read More »Ipecac New Year