Most of you who know me well know that I like heavy music, so it would possibly come as no surprise to many to see Hooker With A Penis entering my Tool Top 10 list. It features Adam’s guitar cranked to 11, and Maynard’s rage level cranked just as high. Lyrically it’s not one that is open for a great deal of interpretation – Maynard’s rant about artisitic integrity is… Read More »My Top 10 Tool Songs: #8 Hooker With A Penis
Blair has posted the August 2013 Tool newsletter, and it discusses his recent wisdom tooth removal as well as some movement in the Loft: The first thing that I noticed was that some of the band’s equipment had been moved back to their usual places, meaning that the guys had probably delivered the goods to MJK, and were now back in their ‘normal’ writing session mode. Then I saw further… Read More »August 2013 Tool Newsletter
I really liked 10,000 Days. While the album seemed to disappoint some, personally I wasn’t. I don’t think it’s quite as solid as Lateralus and Aenema are, but it’s a great album and a worth inclusion in Tool‘s discography. When I first started putting my list together I had three entries from the album, and there quite easily could have been four. Though Right In Two, Rosetta Stoned and Wings… Read More »My Top 10 Tool Songs: #9 Jambi
Christophe from Salival.fr is a long time supporter of Fourtheye, and has a series of short Tool related interviews on his website. Recently he’s added two more; one with Aenema and Lateralus Producer David Bottrill and another with graphic artist and designer Mackie Osborne. Both are good reads, and well worth your time if you’re interested in reading about the history of Tool’s older releases.
According to a post on Facebook, Adam and Korin got married recently (presumably over the weekend) at a location in San Francisco. There aren’t really many details on the wedding, but here are a few photos taken by Travis Shinn (you’ll need a Facebook account to view those).
Things are quiet up in the Loft, perhaps a little too quiet. While we all await some news regarding a new album, I thought I’d take some time to indulge myself and publish my personal Tool top 10. You may agree, you may disagree, that is both expected and welcomed. Feel free to discuss my selections are reasoning, as well as add your own. If anyone feels like having a… Read More »My Top 10 Tool Songs: #10 Flood
In a recent interview with Spin celebrating the streaming of the All Re-Mixed Up album, Maynard has revealed that a Puscifer DVD, titled What Is…, is due out on November 26th. The DVD will features live performances and skits. To read the short interview, and stream the album, visit the Spin website here.
For our New Zealand wine loving brethren it seems that United Cellars are now selling Maynard’s finest Arizona Stronghold wines directly to your door. Prices are reasonably high (starting at NZ$49 a bottle for the Mandala red or white), but it’s worth a look if you want to support Maynard and his wine making endeavors.
The Marc Maron interview with Maynard is now online, and surprisingly features some good news for Tool fans: I’m gonna stop by the rehearsal space today in theory, I’ve been beating them up going please give me music. In theory they have a cd for me today so I can listen to some jams and we can get this thing going. In other discussion: Maynard seems quite aware that some… Read More »Maynard discusses new album progress with Marc Maron
Found out a couple of days ago that Maynard will be discussing wine with comedian Marc Maron on his show WTF. Here’s a preview: Don’t expect much Tool discussion (if any). Full interview out on the 19th of August.