The announcement of the next Tool tour seems imminent. Pre-sale codes for those who are ToolArmy members can be found on your profile behind the Membership button (or try this link). It looks like the announcement will arrive tomorrow evening Australian time: I’m not expecting this to be anything more than tour dates for the US and Canada, so for everyone else – don’t get excited (yet). To tide you… Read More »ToolArmy presales and announcement time
ToolArmy, the official fan club for the progressive metal band Tool, has undergone a major revamp in recent weeks. The new site features a social media-style interface that allows users to log in, update their profiles, and post Tool-related content such as posters, memes, and other social media posts. Users can also earn points for their activity on the site, which can be redeemed for merchandise or other rewards. Though… Read More »Toolarmy update & Tour dates incoming!
PowerTrip is a new metal themed festival from Goldenvoice – the same group that run Coachella. There were a few rumours floating around as to who might be headlining this (including Metallica, Guns n’ Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden) and it seems Tool may well have outed themselves via Instagram reel. Presumably this festival will take place later in 2023 in sunny California. Stay tuned for more details!
For the Tool fan with more money than sense, we now have a second skull option available for sale – a life size variant, which comes with a pretty cool Third Eye triggered LED. This skull will set you back US$800, or $1299 if you want an autographed box to come with it. It’s a small price to pay to flex your wealth and status as a Tool fan! As… Read More »$800 Tool Skull available for pre-order
Les Claypool and his mates in Primus are throwing a benefit show for his buddy Jimmy Hayward. Among other things, Jimmy worked with Danny Carey in Legend of the Seagullmen and Freebird. The show will take place on the 17th of April, 2023 at the Belasco in Los Angeles. It wouldn’t surprise me if there are more guests putting in an appearance on the night! Danny and Tool bass player… Read More »Justin & Danny join Primus for Jimmy Hayward benefit
A small Skull Maquette not enough for you? Your lucky day has arrived, with Tool announcing a bigger, girthier version coming soon to a Toolband outlet near you! And it’s limited as well, presumably by how many they think they can sell! You’ll be able to send your fat-ass dirty dollars their way on March 24th!
News this morning from the Tool camp is that they are confirmed as headliners for Day 3 of the Aftershock Festival in California during October. Drummer Danny Carey suggested not too long ago that dates were coming in the latter half of 2023, and I suspect this is the first of a larger announcement. Here’s the poster: It’s a pretty decent lineup, a few highlights for me include Turnstile, L7,… Read More »Tool announce Aftershock appearance
Stumpfest is back for 2023, and as expected this mini-festival delivers a bunch of great acts worth checking out, including a rare appearance of the Danny Carey Trio. Stumpfest IX will take place over the 20th, 21st and 22nd of April at the Mississippi Studios Here’s what ChatGPT has to say about some of the other bands on the lineup: Elder is one of the most exciting and dynamic bands… Read More »Stumpfest 2023 lineup announced
Buzz and Mackie Osborne have featured on a recent episode of Making Ways: The Art of Music, during which Mackie confirms quite a few Tool re-issues are on the way. To paraphrase: I’m working on some really limited edition things for Tool, who are re-releasing all of their back catalog in a series of limited edition package. And they are also going to re-release their back catalog in kinda the… Read More »Tool back catalog re-issues on the way?
The final book in Blair Mackenzie Blake‘s trilogy Grumble’s Star (also including The Othering and The Paragon Junk) is out now for your reading pleasure! While I admit reading Blair’s musings may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there’s plenty of dense prose for those who enjoy that kind of thing to sink their teeth into. You can order it now on Amazon! Here’s a blurb: While searching for a… Read More »Grumble’s Star by Blair Mackenzie Blake