Danny speaks in Rhythm Magazine
Danny is featured in an interview for the UK drum magazine Rhythm in the February 2013 issue, and he discusses a range of topics including that status of Tool's new album. Here's the meat of the article I expect most of you are interested in:
What stage are you at in the writing process for the new Tool album?
We have six or seven really good frameworks that we're working on. We're over half way in my opinion. The first tune is always hard to get polished off. It seems like on every record we have this big, epic thing like 'Rosetta', 'Wings for Marie' or 'Lateralus'. That's the one we're focusing on now. Once we knock out that, the other songs fall into place around it. We're right on the fringe of knocking that big one out. We're all excited and it seems to have progressed really well.
Also discussed are a range of other topics, which I'll outline below:
Discusses the creative process in Tool. Basically Adam, Justin and Danny write most of the music, and then Maynard comes in to add his parts. At this point Maynard and Danny start working on the emotion and dynamics of the music, while Adam and Justin polish the harmonics and rhythm. Implication to me is that they haven't reached the stage where Maynard is involved yet, as Danny pointed out he's busy with APC. Danny prefers having Maynard in as early as possible.
Volto! recorded with Joe Baressi in Danny's rehearsal space. Every track was one take recorded onto tape. They hope to release it early 2013. New album seems to be called Incitaire, features tracks Grip It, Gillz and Drumbreaux. Reviewer gave it a 4/5
Danny has played on some Collide tracks for their new album.
Has a side preoject with cEvin Key from Skinny Puppy and John Frusciante in the pipeline.
Also has some demos from Richard Barbieri from Porcupine Tree, so presumably may be recording with him.
He also discusses a range of drum related topics, but you'll have to buy the magazine for the finer details.
What stage are you at in the writing process for the new Tool album?
We have six or seven really good frameworks that we're working on. We're over half way in my opinion. The first tune is always hard to get polished off. It seems like on every record we have this big, epic thing like 'Rosetta', 'Wings for Marie' or 'Lateralus'. That's the one we're focusing on now. Once we knock out that, the other songs fall into place around it. We're right on the fringe of knocking that big one out. We're all excited and it seems to have progressed really well.
Also discussed are a range of other topics, which I'll outline below:
Discusses the creative process in Tool. Basically Adam, Justin and Danny write most of the music, and then Maynard comes in to add his parts. At this point Maynard and Danny start working on the emotion and dynamics of the music, while Adam and Justin polish the harmonics and rhythm. Implication to me is that they haven't reached the stage where Maynard is involved yet, as Danny pointed out he's busy with APC. Danny prefers having Maynard in as early as possible.
Volto! recorded with Joe Baressi in Danny's rehearsal space. Every track was one take recorded onto tape. They hope to release it early 2013. New album seems to be called Incitaire, features tracks Grip It, Gillz and Drumbreaux. Reviewer gave it a 4/5
Danny has played on some Collide tracks for their new album.
Has a side preoject with cEvin Key from Skinny Puppy and John Frusciante in the pipeline.
Also has some demos from Richard Barbieri from Porcupine Tree, so presumably may be recording with him.
He also discusses a range of drum related topics, but you'll have to buy the magazine for the finer details.
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That would be Richard, not John...
http://www.richardbarbieri.net/
Definitely stoked to hear any collaboration between Tool and Porky Tree members.
http://www.richardbarbieri.net/
Definitely stoked to hear any collaboration between Tool and Porky Tree members.
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so we are looking, realistically, at 1/3 to half (but closer to 1/3) done with the album. this estimate includes finishing writing the songs, having Maynard write lyrics and then work out the small stuff. Â After that, recording, which may or may not very long and then mixing and mastering. so 2015-2016 release date. or they are done with it and it will be released in a few weeks. Laziest. Band. EVER.
Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
so we are looking, realistically, at 1/3 to half (but closer to 1/3) done with the album. this estimate includes finishing writing the songs, having Maynard write lyrics and then work out the small stuff. Â After that, recording, which may or may not very long and then mixing and mastering. so 2015-2016 release date. or they are done with it and it will be released in a few weeks. Laziest. Band. EVER.
Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
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hellboy1975 said
Is Rhythm on on-line only mag or do they just not print the articles on their site?
They don't print articles on their site, as I expect they'd rather people buy the magazine.
Just checking...they could always sell the on-line version too...the local rags do that around here but it's not my bag man...
Is Rhythm on on-line only mag or do they just not print the articles on their site?
They don't print articles on their site, as I expect they'd rather people buy the magazine.
Just checking...they could always sell the on-line version too...the local rags do that around here but it's not my bag man...
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Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
Q2 2014 seems about right at the moment, provided they can actually finish writing enough to record sometime after APC does it's thing. Â Hopefully the Ozzfest in Japan is a warmup before they hit the studio.
Then again, we've been guessing recording times & release dates for the last three years. Â Until there's some solid evidence they are actually recording I won't be raising my expectation levels.
Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
Q2 2014 seems about right at the moment, provided they can actually finish writing enough to record sometime after APC does it's thing. Â Hopefully the Ozzfest in Japan is a warmup before they hit the studio.
Then again, we've been guessing recording times & release dates for the last three years. Â Until there's some solid evidence they are actually recording I won't be raising my expectation levels.
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hellboy1975 said
crow011 saidÂ
Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
Q2 2014 seems about right at the moment, provided they can actually finish writing enough to record sometime after APC does it's thing. Â Hopefully the Ozzfest in Japan is a warmup before they hit the studio.
Then again, we've been guessing recording times & release dates for the last three years. Â Until there's some solid evidence they are actually recording I won't be raising my expectation levels.
Lol, when you put it like that, it makes you want to curl up a little and quietly sob.
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Nah. Mid 2014 is more realistic.
Q2 2014 seems about right at the moment, provided they can actually finish writing enough to record sometime after APC does it's thing. Â Hopefully the Ozzfest in Japan is a warmup before they hit the studio.
Then again, we've been guessing recording times & release dates for the last three years. Â Until there's some solid evidence they are actually recording I won't be raising my expectation levels.
Lol, when you put it like that, it makes you want to curl up a little and quietly sob.
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hellboy1975 said
cheeseballs saidÂ
Just checking...they could always sell the on-line version too...the local rags do that around here but it's not my bag man...
They do sell an online version, for iOS devices only though (hence yesterdays iOS thread).
Ah, that clears that up, then. I was completely bewildered as to why you specifically needed an iOS device for an article.
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Just checking...they could always sell the on-line version too...the local rags do that around here but it's not my bag man...
They do sell an online version, for iOS devices only though (hence yesterdays iOS thread).
Ah, that clears that up, then. I was completely bewildered as to why you specifically needed an iOS device for an article.
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Assuming they are at least halfway finished, its likely the second half will fall into place more quickly than the first half (part intuitive assumption, and partly based on band statements). It's possible they could wrap up the writing process sometime this summer and potentially release the album 6-7 months later - which could mean a late 2013 or early 2014 release.
While I am moderately interested in The Pot video, BMB and the band seem to be suggesting at least two projects (other than the album) are in the works. It's certainly very plausible that a Salival II, or something along those lines could be in the cards. We know it's not the live DVD. I keep thinking it must be something more than just The Pot video - I don't remember Blair ever drumming up speculation regarding a Tool video in the way he seems to be talking up whatever secret project (non-album) has been in development over the past year and a half (at least).
While I am moderately interested in The Pot video, BMB and the band seem to be suggesting at least two projects (other than the album) are in the works. It's certainly very plausible that a Salival II, or something along those lines could be in the cards. We know it's not the live DVD. I keep thinking it must be something more than just The Pot video - I don't remember Blair ever drumming up speculation regarding a Tool video in the way he seems to be talking up whatever secret project (non-album) has been in development over the past year and a half (at least).
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Assuming they are at least halfway finished, its likely the second half will fall into place more quickly than the first half (part intuitive assumption, and partly based on band statements). It's possible they could wrap up the writing process sometime this summer and potentially release the album 6-7 months later - which could mean a late 2013 or early 2014 release.
While I am moderately interested in The Pot video, BMB and the band seem to be suggesting at least two projects (other than the album) are in the works. It's certainly very plausible that a Salival II, or something along those lines could be in the cards. We know it's not the live DVD. I keep thinking it must be something more than just The Pot video - I don't remember Blair ever drumming up speculation regarding a Tool video in the way he seems to be talking up whatever secret project (non-album) has been in development over the past year and a half (at least).
It's a co-autobiography of all members in one book. Touching on almost absolutely nothing to do with TOOL, but more to do with personal interests and philosophies.
I'm calling it.
Come on, this is the most plausible thing you've ever heard with regard to the band in the past five years.
Assuming they are at least halfway finished, its likely the second half will fall into place more quickly than the first half (part intuitive assumption, and partly based on band statements). It's possible they could wrap up the writing process sometime this summer and potentially release the album 6-7 months later - which could mean a late 2013 or early 2014 release.
While I am moderately interested in The Pot video, BMB and the band seem to be suggesting at least two projects (other than the album) are in the works. It's certainly very plausible that a Salival II, or something along those lines could be in the cards. We know it's not the live DVD. I keep thinking it must be something more than just The Pot video - I don't remember Blair ever drumming up speculation regarding a Tool video in the way he seems to be talking up whatever secret project (non-album) has been in development over the past year and a half (at least).
It's a co-autobiography of all members in one book. Touching on almost absolutely nothing to do with TOOL, but more to do with personal interests and philosophies.
I'm calling it.
Come on, this is the most plausible thing you've ever heard with regard to the band in the past five years.
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a tiny bit of inside info from Cevin Key on his collab with danny. he said the other day to someone 'if we can get john to come over' but he did say him and danny had some tracks layed down. so id say dont expect that any time soon either if Johns not been around. i think its a disease with these group of guys! lol! everything takes a long time...
The longer this album takes to drop the more I think that the frustration May Jay shows when he's asked about Tool has to do with his bandmates taking so long. He keeps quiet instead of running his mouth on them. I mean think about it, how many frontmen have talked some kind of shit about his/her bandmates and cause drama? May Jay might be a douche and all that but you gotta admit he's never talked shit about his Tool bandmates.
As opposed to someone like Steven Tyler who openly said that his bandmates "ride his coattails". I don't really give a shit about modern day Aerosmith but that's a shitty thing to say, whether it's true or not.
Anyway, I'm glad we at least got this info. As I've said a million times by now I'd rather they take their sweet ass time (not that they haven't already) than to rush something just to satisfy us keyboard warriors.
As opposed to someone like Steven Tyler who openly said that his bandmates "ride his coattails". I don't really give a shit about modern day Aerosmith but that's a shitty thing to say, whether it's true or not.
Anyway, I'm glad we at least got this info. As I've said a million times by now I'd rather they take their sweet ass time (not that they haven't already) than to rush something just to satisfy us keyboard warriors.
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The longer this album takes to drop the more I think that the frustration May Jay shows when he's asked about Tool has to do with his bandmates taking so long. He keeps quiet instead of running his mouth on them. I mean think about it, how many frontmen have talked some kind of shit about his/her bandmates and cause drama? May Jay might be a douche and all that but you gotta admit he's never talked shit about his Tool bandmates.
Yeah I was thinking that too. Â Earlier today. Â Weird.
The longer this album takes to drop the more I think that the frustration May Jay shows when he's asked about Tool has to do with his bandmates taking so long. He keeps quiet instead of running his mouth on them. I mean think about it, how many frontmen have talked some kind of shit about his/her bandmates and cause drama? May Jay might be a douche and all that but you gotta admit he's never talked shit about his Tool bandmates.
Yeah I was thinking that too. Â Earlier today. Â Weird.
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