As most of you know by now, Danny’s other band Volto! have recorded a new album, which hopefully should be released soon. A post on the Volto Facebook page today suggests that someone we know may be helping out with the artwork: artwork direction adam j Not sure exactly what this entails, or if it’s the right Adam, so keep your eye peeled for further info! Speaking of Volto! don’t… Read More »Adam providing art for new Volto album?
Finally something for Tool fans can get their teeth into. Danny Carey is the spotlight artist for Vic Firth, and they’ve published a great video interview on which Danny talks about pretty much everything, including a plan to be in the studio by June/July. The videos also feature some great drum cam footage: Thanks to sublime5446 for the tip
Snippets was already taken, so here’s a few sausages I’ll throw your way: Volto! are playing another gig, this time at The Mint on the 31st of March, which is also located in The City Of Angels. Tickets are just under $25 and will be a great chance to check out some of their new songs. Hopefully Gryphon Labs might support them as well. Gnjasmkr will be a giving away… Read More »Sunday Sausage Sizzlers!
For some reason I rarely seem to post Volto! gigs, but I figured there’s no time like the present to start! Especially as they have a new album coming out soon. According to Blair the next gig is on Friday the 24th of February at the Baked Potato, and features two sets. Entry is $25 a bookings in advance are recommended. In other old news, Maynard did some public speaking… Read More »Volto! gig! Maynard! speaks!
John Zeigler from Volto! has just posted a preview of the new album up on Facebook. Those not on Facebook can check it out here. Sounds great, and I hope the full album is just around the corner!
I’ve been meaning to mention the last few days that Danny is this weeks guest on the Children of Saturn radio show hosted by Rynne. You can tune in via Radio 23. I can’t remember what time the show starts, but I’m pretty sure it’s sometime in the next hour! Update: Bob has provided me with a link to a recording of the show: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5F41080Z Thanks Bob!
The new track by Feersum Ennjin called The Fourth have been released. This track features Danny recording with former Tool bass played Paul D’Amour for the first time since Undertow. Thanks to Revolver the track can now be previewed! What do you guys think? The new album can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
Looks like in between playing with King Crimson, Volto! and writing Tool songs, Danny has found time to record a track with Feersum Ennjin called The Fourth. Here’s the story from Facebook: We’re moving the release date of "Feersum Ennjin" back to Nov. 22 so we can include a new song, "The Fourth." "The Fourth" was recorded very recently and reunited Paul with his former band mate, Danny Carey, for… Read More »Danny records with Feersum Ennjin
On Blair’s advice, with the worlds worst internet connection, I waited for 5 minutes for a bunch of shitty flash to load on Danny’s website for the following excellent news: Danny will be performing three shows with the Adrian Belew Power Trio featuring Tony Levin & Pat Mastellotto. The shows are: October 22 – Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana, California October 23 – The Foundry, Phoenix, Arizona October 24 – The… Read More »Danny to play with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin & Pat Mastellotto
Ever wanted to watch a crazy jam featuring Danny, Neil Peart, Les Claypool and Stewart Copeland. Well now you can! Head over to Neil Peart’s website, and view Danny playing some trombone and drums on an unnamed track. Thanks to BDP for the tip!