An article on Toolband today reveals a new snare drum in Danny‘s arsenal, this time made of glass. The post reveals: Aaron Harris shows me Danny’s new prototype GLASS SNARE while dismantling the drum kit that will be used during TOOL’S performance at the RIVER’S EDGE FESTIVAL on St. Paul’s Harriet Island SATURDAY, JUNE 23. Aaron will be Danny’s drum tech for the gig, so let’s hope the damn thing… Read More »Danny’s Glass Snare
I know you all love watching Danny Carey videos, and memphisdj emailed me a new one this morning, where Danny plays with the kids from the School of Rock house band: Not a bad effort from all involved, and it was great to see Danny rocking out on a relatively small drumkit! Update: According to Loudwire, Danny also offered an update on the new album: While the group hasn’t fully… Read More »Danny Carey with the School of Rock house band
Doesn’t seem like all that long ago that Danny hit the big five-oh, but it was indeed one year ago. No word on what celebrations Danny may be undertaking this year, hopefully it will involve writing something while having a few beers under his belt! While we can’t celebrate with Danny in the Loft, we can celebrate in our own special way. And that way will be via a new… Read More »Happy Birthday Danny!
A couple of videos made it into my inbox in the last 24 hours, one featuring Danny, and the other Maynard. The first one is a promotional video of sorts on the Mandala Drum channel on Youtube. It shows Danny playing his range of Mandala drums during a sound check prior to the 2012 Las Vegas gig: The second is a short new piece from CBS news who talk with… Read More »Danny & Maynard video double!
Danny posted an advertisment of sorts on Facebook today, looking for a tech and an intern to work an EMS Synthi 100 Analogue Synthesizer: I’m looking for a tech to get this monster up and running, and an intern with advanced knowledge of midi to cv gate conversion and protools. Anyone qualified please contact me at Thanks for spreading the word. D.C. If you fit the bill, then make sure… Read More »Want to be Danny’s Synth Tech?
As Blair promised, Danny has featured in the latest Paiste Magazine, where he talks about a range of drumming, Volto! and Tool topics: So, you guys are back in writing mode right now? Yes…Justin, Adam & I are working on some stuff and Maynard will join us in another month or so, once he finished up with his ‘other band’. We’d like to get in the studio by May or… Read More »Danny features in Paiste Magazine
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!