If you’re one of the many readers looking forward to the new Puscifer EP Donkey Punch The Night, you may be happy to hear that samples of the release can now be listened to on Amazon (where you may also purchase said EP). Sounds interesting…
Was browsing through Facebook this morning and notice a post from Billy saying that A Perfect Circle will be playing a show in Argentina with Tomahawk while they visit South America for Lollapalooza. The show will be at the Malvinas Argentinas Indoor Stadium on April 2nd, and tickets go on sale December 15th. Sounds like a great show!
Posted on Toolband today was a link to Vince De Franco‘s latest project, the Mandala Synapse. I’m no expert, but it looks like a gizmo that allows you to connect a range of musical devices (mainly percussion) to a PC with low latency. Vince is looking for people to fund the device using the popular Kickstarter service. By pledging certain amounts, you can get a range of goodies, from stickets,… Read More »Mandala Synapse looking for a kick
Blair updated Toolband today with a poster from the 2013 Ozzfest festival (featuring Tool) in what can be presumed is a confirmation of the event. Will it be a show in isolation, or part of a tour? Hopefully we’ll find out soon…
According to a recent post on Toolband, it appears Maynard‘s hard work has been paying off with several of his wines recieving a bunch of awards. Here’s the list: Festival at the Farm/Arizona Wine Growers Association Competition: 2010 Caduceus Cellars Nagual de la NAGA SILVER medal 2010 Caduceus Cellars Anubis BRONZE medal 2011 Caduceus Cellars Lei Li Nebbiolo Rose’ SILVER medal 2011 Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Blanca BRONZE medal Judges Favorites:… Read More »Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards win a bunch of awards
Looks like the Tool pillows Blair mentioned are now available for purchase via the Toolband store just in time for Xmas. Turns out they are made from old band shirts, so if you’ve put on weight while waiting for the new Tool album, perhaps you could drag out some of your old shirts and make your own! If you’re not so inclinded to sew, then they can be purchased for… Read More »Tool pillows and other money spending opportunities
It’s a sunny day in Adelaide today, and for fans that like short and to the point newsletters, today should also be a sunny one for them. Blair’s November Tool newsletter is now available on Toolband, and for those that often type tl:dr here are the highlights: Adam is in England, Maynard is doing stuff with other bands, and Danny & Justin are/were in Hawaii Not much writing in the… Read More »Tool November 2012 Newsletter online
According to a recent Ipecac announcement “The Melvins will play a last minute show at Slim’s in San Francisco, CA on December 29th, 2012.”. San Franciscans take note! Presumably it’s Melvins + Big Business as opposed to Melvins Lite. Or perhaps both, they do crazy shit from time to time!
I don’t usually post tour dates that aren’t for Tool or their related side projects, but this one was a little too good to pass up. As noted in the title, Meshuggah, Animals As Leaders and Intronaut will be joining forces for what looks like an awesome North American tour. Here are the dates: 02/11/13 Beacham Theatre – Orlando, FL 02/12/13 Center Stage – Atlanta, GA 02/13/13 The Fillmore Charlotte… Read More »Meshuggah, Animals As Leaders and Intronaut tour dates
In news that is certainly a surprise to me, Tool have been booked to play the Japanese version of Ozzfest in May 2013. The lineup also includes Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Slash, Deftones and Stone Sour. Tool are mentioned as playing the 12th of May as the second headliner before Black Sabbath. I guess someone made them an offer they couldn’t refuse! Don’t go booking your flights just yet though –… Read More »Tool booked for Ozzfest Japan