Tool are a band from Los Angeles California. This section of Fourtheye contains all the latest Tool news and rumours.
Buzz and Mackie Osborne have featured on a recent episode of Making Ways: The Art of Music, during which Mackie confirms quite a few Tool re-issues are on the way. To paraphrase: I’m working on some really limited edition things for Tool, who are re-releasing all of their back catalog in a series of limited edition package. And they are also going to re-release their back catalog in kinda the… Read More »Tool back catalog re-issues on the way?
A great new interview with Ænima and Lateralus producer David Bottrill has appeared on Youtube this week. He speaks with Warren Huart on the Produce Like A Pro channel, discussing a range of production related topics. Included in this is his work with King Crimson, Robert Fripp, Muse, Remy Zero and of course – Tool. Here’s the video: Some interesting information in the recording of No Quarter at around the… Read More »David Bottrill on producing Tool, King Crimson and more!
Great news for Ohio Tool fans this morning, with news that they will be joining the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus. The festival, which takes place May 2023 features Tool on the 25th and Puscifer on the 27th: There’s some pretty decent acts on the bill, including Malevolence, Queens of the Stone Age, Knocked Loose, Deftones, Ho99o9 and The Bronx. Pre-sales via the Sonic Temple website kick off soon
As the band promised earlier this week, the special edition Tool Fetus in Skull Maquette is now available to preorder. It is US$500 for the regular one, and US$1000 for a signed copy (though these have sold out it appears). More detail on this item from the Toolband store: Inspired by the 10,000 Days and Lateralus album artwork(s) by Alex Grey. Each collectible figure is cast in Polyresin, individually hand… Read More »Fetus in Skull Half-Scale Maquette now available
Tool have announced their first date for 2023 – the Welcome to Rockville Festival in Florida during May. Also joining them on the lineup are Puscifer (though not on the same day): There are some good bands on the lineup, though Friday and Saturday are pretty light on. I’d be checking out Queens of the Stone Age, Converge, Malevolence, Knocked Loose, Deftones, The Mars Volta and Deafheaven. Festivals are not… Read More »Tool added to Rockville 2023
Adam Jones and various other bits of Tool social media were teasing at some kind of new release a week or so ago, and this morning it appears to have been revealed as some kind of limited edition Fetus and Skull ornament: According to the marketing I expect these to go on sale on the 16th of December, 2022. No indication as to how much this will cost, but I… Read More »Tool Fetus in Skull Maquette coming soon
A somewhat cryptic post appeared across Tool‘s social media accounts today, hinting at something new coming soon – based on hashtags it’s implied that it may be 10,000 Days related. Check it out: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tool (@toolmusic) As to what it is? Perhaps the long awaited vinyl release of the record. Maybe it’ll just be more blankets? I guess we’ll have to wait… Read More »Tool tease something coming soon….
There’s a great newish interview out with Aenima and Lateralus producer David Bottrill spoke with Joel Martin back in May this year. I’ve only just got around to listening to it, and can report it’s excellent discussion regarding two of Tool‘s finest albums, and well worth your time!
A quick public service announcement today – the Fear Inoculum Vinyl Box Set is super cheap on Amazon today – only $72.90. Now’s a great time to buy a copy if you haven’t already!
There’s a cool new video from synth whiz Peter Grenader which outlines the recent work undertaken to upgrade Danny’s Toolbox synth. This device was made famous as an accompaniment for Chocolate Chip Trip, as well as being a focal point for Danny’s live drum solo during Tool shows.