Just to keep you all on your toes, Blair has posted the February Tool Newsletter for 2012. It doesn’t contain anything too exciting, but it does contain an apparent answer to the 10,000 Days puzzle. Let the complaining commence! Also, there’s a great photo of Justin!
I’ve noticed a few interesting happenings in regards to bands that have supported Tool over the years, and today I shall compile them into one handy post for you all to enjoy. Firstly, not only are the Melvins touring with Unsane, but it appears they are recording something. A new album I guess. Seems not all that long ago they released the last one, but I always welcome a new… Read More »Generic “bands that have supported Tool” update
Blair has released the January Newsletter, which you can read in the Newsletters section of Toolband right now. A quick glance shows no real Tool news, which doesn’t come as a huge surprise to me. Feel free to comment & discuss the email below! Anyone stuck their tour poster under a UV lamp yet? NOTE THE NEWSLETTER CONTAINS SETLIST SPOILERS
Mog messaged me today to let me know that a new statement on the Puscifer website, presumably from Maynard, offers some clarification on their ongoing fight against copyrighted videos posted on Youtube: We are currently working on some form of reciprocal exchange. Almost 100% of the copyright infringement on uTube from other channels never gives a nod to the source. No mention of www.puscifer.com or www.youtube.com/pusciferdotcom being the official channels… Read More »Puscifer comment on Youtube copyright issues
As promised yesterday, the new video for Puscifer’s Telling Ghosts has been released on Spin. I’ve embedded it for your viewing pleasure (not for listening though as the audio is terrible):
Photographer Derek Brad has been lucky enough to take a few photos of the Tool Tour 2012 for Revolver, and the results are available for viewing here.
Not only do they have a new album out in March, but Meshuggah are also embarking on a US tour with fellow Tool tour mates Baroness, and Polish death metallers Decapitated. Here are the dates: April 29 | Houston, TX | House of Blues | On sale 2/3 April 30 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues | On sale 2/3 May 1 | Austin, TX | Emo’s East |… Read More »Meshuggah announce US tour with Baroness & Decapitated
According to a new post on the Puscifer Facebook Page, a new video for the track Telling Ghosts will be available on the Spin website sometime tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Pretty high on most Tool fans wishlist is a Live DVD, and in a recent Toolband article Blair dropped a hint that may or may not suggest it’ll happen soon: In this photo taken by Rynne, is Tool manager Pete… A) Pondering the future release date for the band’s live DVD?.. B) Waiting for Arsenal to play?.. C) Trying to contact UFO occupants near the White Mountains?.. Live DVD huh? … Read More »Blair hints at Live DVD
Sam messaged me this morning to let me know about this new Ebay item: a custom Ibanez Bass used by former Tool man Paul D’Amour. According to the description: Designed per Paul’s specifications in the Ibanez custom shop. Silver w/mirror pick guard, Maple neck, Badass bridge and humbucking pick-ups. (Body was damaged in the heat of battle but solidly repaired) ONLY ONE MADE! Auction includes case. Was played on stage… Read More »Paul D’Amour Custom Bass on Ebay