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2001 was a great tour. in ways it was the end of the old tool sort of. in 2002 things changed. Definitely. For starters, Lateralus was the end of smaller venues, but more to the point, the live show introduced a lot more of the theatrics, lighting etc that weren't part of the show prior. The Aenima...

If I may ask, who controls the tool logo behind the band? That thing came to life during the show and it was amazing to see! I control the lights that are mounted to it, but our automation guy (Fred) controls the movement of the star itself, and Scott (lasers) traces it with laser effects now and a...

sonnyboy11 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:05 am Believe junior confirming no to The Grudge soundcheck. Ah well!

It is possible I missed it.
I don't always pay attention to soundcheck, but I'm always in the building during it.

liz wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:49 pm Is the GA area at Rod Laver sloped?

The main floor is a tennis court, so quite flat.
The upper seating is sloped.

My idea of what a VIP could/should entail: Free/VIP parking if the venue demands it On arrival guests are taken to a suite, where there are chairs, food and a bar (make it no booze if you're worried about people getting hammered). Any downtime should be spent here (we all understand that touring sc...

They played Merkaba tonight and earlier someone posted a pic from setlistfm ''some older song'' haah During the pre-Vicarious noodling, Danny played the "some kind of psychedelic experience" sample and played along with it for (at most) 20-30 seconds in a way that was reminiscent of Merka...

snazzlefrass wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:01 pm I thought this was his subforum?

Maybe not for much longer.
I keep hearing reddit is the place to be, these days.
Way more fern discussion there.

More a question for Junior I guess but do we always get the full Tool set up here in Oz due to the logistics? Historically, it had always been difficult to get at least some portion of the show there. It's a mix of what can be shipped vs. what can be sourced locally, balanced with how long they are...

Howdy Junior, hope you’re feeling better and enjoying Tulsa (? heh). You guys pack up and hit the road right away for Milwaukee? Just wondering since there’s some ugly weather coming about. Ugh. I think Tool has only played Milwaukee one time (July 2007) and really looking forward to be able to wak...

Question for you junior on the screen that goes around the stage for parts of the show. It would periodically have some really cool lightening/electrical effects on it that appeared to be generated on the screen. Does it have LED's in it or was it laser effects projected on it? It's only a projecti...

ms2r wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:04 pm Weird. Here smoking isn't allowed inside. This includes smoking weed.

It's not allowed here, either.
People seem to think it doesn't apply to them.

hellboy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:08 pm Doesn't Maynard have a spare gas mask lying around you can borrow?

If I don't find a solution I might have to quit touring.

limeygringo wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:28 pm Junior, what on earth was that life size Lego man in the control booth?

It was Scott (our laser guy)'s birthday, and his assistant laser guy made that for him.

Can I offer an alternative to the sick/allergy thing? It's got something do with the fogger machines. I have a head cold that kicked in yesterday something fierce after a few days of feeling a little under weather. I was in the front row night 2 at Staples and one of the foggers tipped over and bla...

Must be nice to have that extra space to set up all the gear with the new riser. If you didn't see my comment in the Tour thread, what you did with Pneuma in Los Angeles was incredible. Bravo man. And, seeing you crack open that can of Guinness (despite being sick) after the Sunday night show was a...

MobileVortex wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:51 pm Vacuum guy must have a lot harder job with all that carpet vs a few rugs.

The main grey area is actually Marley, which gets mopped.
Maynard's risers have grey carpet, though, so Vacuum guy still has a job.

Yeah, he's had a transparent one since 2006 (I don't think he had one in 2002. Could be wrong). There've been a few shows here and there in the past 13 years with a "normal" one, but only because of shipping schedules and stuff. This one is new for this tour, though. 2' taller and (I thin...

I've been enjoyed these side stage pictures recently. Had no idea Danny's riser platform was transparent. https://i.redd.it/kd6xnvakqiu31.png Yeah, he's had a transparent one since 2006 (I don't think he had one in 2002. Could be wrong). There've been a few shows here and there in the past 13 years...

Kittaan wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:34 pm The visuals and lights were unbelievable. Hope you get over that bug soon Junior!

Joe B was there too, Norm even shook his hand!

Thanks.

Yeah, was good to see Joe.

When I saw Iron Maiden back in 2007 (for the first time), they played their brand new album all the way through then did an encore with the hits. Didn't bother me at all. I saw that tour, as well. I can admire what they did there, but as more of a fan of their older stuff I was a little lost during...

fortysixand2 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:58 am Nobody gives two shits about Schism, Vicarious, Intolerance or Parabola.

Apparently the band does...

I read on the Echoing the Sound message board that there were speakers all over the arena, kind of like what Roger Waters does, Junior, can you confirm this? It'd be reaaally cool to hear Tool like this, although I didn't manage to get a ticket to a show close to me. Yeah. The sound department is e...

Hey junior as an industry insider did you ever have much to do with AJ Maddah? Is he a pariah now in the music industry? Understand if you don't want to gossip like a Liz or Busty. Knew of him, but can't say I know him. Might have met once or twice, but don't recall. There's usually a level or 2 of...

Big Day Out is no more, hasn't been a thing for quite a few years. Yeah, it ended a while ago. I did a few of those with several different bands. The former Production Manager for BDO (and Soundwave) has been the Production Manager for Tool for a few years, now. The former lighting crew chief for t...

Hey junior as an industry insider did you ever have much to do with AJ Maddah? Is he a pariah now in the music industry? Understand if you don't want to gossip like a Liz or Busty. Knew of him, but can't say I know him. Might have met once or twice, but don't recall. There's usually a level or 2 of...