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2007

The Pot in High Times

Daniel emailed me today to tell me that Tool are featured in this months High Times.  Apparently The Pot is honoured as the song of the year.  Here’s an excerpt: In this ADD age, where sound bites and commercialism dominate the media. TOOL are one of the few rock bands that can be considered genuine artists. By keeping their faces and egos out of the equation-employing psychedelic visuals, cryptic philosophical… Read More »The Pot in High Times

Isis Webcast, Maynard covers King Crimson?

According to a post on Blabbermouth Isis, who are good friends of Tool will be broadcasting their performance at Paradiso in Amsterdam in both video and audio on fabchannel.com.  The event is due to take place on the 11th of June. The Tool Hotline report that according to Robert Fripp of King Crimson’s myspace blog “Jeff Fayman of Immediate Music has sent the latest mix of [King Crimson track 21st… Read More »Isis Webcast, Maynard covers King Crimson?

Adam on Baltimore Sun

There’s a brief interview with Adam on the Baltimore Sun website today.  He talks about 10,000 Days but doesn’t reveal anything particularly new: [discussing the 10,000 Days packaging] “That was my idea,” says Jones, who last week was playing a date with the band in Tampa, Fla. “All the ideas start with writing the music, and it flows with the art. … I saw a kid’s book that was similar… Read More »Adam on Baltimore Sun

Maynard hits the studio

According to Top40-charts.com Maynard has begun recording vocals for Puscifer at the Ardent Studios in Memphis with engineer Matt Mitchell. Maynard dropped in while Tool where in town recently. More information can also be found at the Ardent Studios website, including a picture of Maynard complete with his(?) dog.

Team Puscifer, Volto, Newsletter

A couple of things today.  Firstly those hot spunks at the Tool Hotline tell me that there’s a Puscifer Street Team which you can join at www.teampuscifer.com.  Anyone can join, and who knows what you might get out of it (apart from lots of spam).  Warning: I have no idea if this site is really owned by Maynard or just some prankster, so don’t go putting your work email into… Read More »Team Puscifer, Volto, Newsletter

New Poll: What Album got you into Tool?

This weeks Poll was suggested by Brandon. He wants to know, what album got you into Tool? It may not be your favorite Tool recording, but what one made you sit up and say “these guys are good!”.

Poll Results: 10,000 Days 12 months later…

Last week I asked you tell me your thoughts on 10,000 Days now that it has been out for over 12 months.  Personally I find that my perception of records changes over time, and that once past the initial excitment/dissappointment of hearing a new album you can get a feel for what you really think of the album.  Personally for me I still think it’s a great album, and while… Read More »Poll Results: 10,000 Days 12 months later…