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Maynard announced on Twitter overnight that there will be pre-sales for the Puscifer gigs via Ticketmaster. Â So far the link he provided only confirms a Vegas Pre-Sale, but I expect there will be more. Also, enjoy this promo video by Meats Meier featuring Maynard’s cat. Â The one from Mantra perhaps?
I cam across an interesting Blog Post on Meats Meier’s Myspace account, where he talks about some of the animations he did for Tool and their live shows. Â Brief, but worth reading (and watching).
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
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 post by Blair on Toolband: Here’s some info: “BLOODY PULP BOOKS: NOW WITH SOUND! THE ‘Y’ INCISION” to include musical effects? Bloody Pulp Books announces a Limited Edition Package to coincide with its First Publication Release of, CAL MCDONALD DETECTIVE TALES: THE ‘Y’ INCISION Featuring musical elements from band members of TOOL and The MELVINS! ADAM JONES of Tool is on board to compose and produce… Read More »Adam to compose for Bloody Pulp Books
According to an article on Joystiq, Judith is likely to be the A Perfect Circle track appearing on the upcoming Guitar Hero 5. Other tracks of note (in my opinion) include: Beastie Boys – “Gratitude” King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man” Muse – “Plug in Baby” Rammstein – “Du Hast” Screaming Trees – “Nearly Lost You” One day I should really get around to buying Guitar Hero 4, which… Read More »APCs Judith likely to appear on Guitar Hero 5
I read an interesting article on Blabbermouth today, in which Mikael Ã…kerfeldt from Opeth revealed that they almost became the support act for the summer Tool tour: Other news, we’d been offered a support tour in the U.S. by TOOL but we didn’t get it this time, Hopefully in the future it might work out. Given there have been a few complaints about Tweak Bird (not from me!), and I… Read More »Opeth almost supported Tool, may do so in the future
According to a recent post on stubbadub Chicken Switch, the much rumoured Melvins remix album will finally see the light of day on Ipecac in September. The remixes are mainly done by a range of noise artists, so for those of you whole like hearing The Melvins rock out, this could be one to avoid. 1. Washmachine Sk8tronics – Eye Yamatsuka 2. Emperor Twaddle Remix – Christoph Heemann 3. She… Read More »Chicken Switch – The Melvins remix album
Straight from The Melvins Myspace page: July 24 2009 Fuji Rock Festival Japan (No Down) Aug 11 2009 Showbox SoDo Seattle, Washington Aug 12 2009 Roseland Portland Aug 14 2009 The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California Aug 15 2009 Wiltern Theatre Los Angeles, California Aug 16 2009 House Of Blues San Diego Aug 18 2009 House Of Blues Anaheim, California Aug 19 2009 House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada Aug… Read More »Melvins Tour Dates Confirmed