Hidden in the depths of Toolband is the Tool August 2016 Newsletter, and it covers since suggestion of a Tool course and a McDonalds Tray Liner featuring a Tool fan: I had planned for this month’s newsletter to be about a new course offered by select colleges and universities that will certainly be of interest to many Tool enthusiasts. The class is entitled, “Introduction, Production & Interpretation of Music Videos… Read More »Tool August 2016 Newsletter
Here’s a fantastic video from Ernie Ball where Justin Chancellor talks about Bass, Strings, Tool and life in general. Â Well worth the watch!
Sorry for the delay, but life’s been pretty busy the last few days! Anyway, the Tool July 2016 Newsletter is now out, and this time around Blair recounts a recent conversation he had with Danny Carey, giving us a few snippets of info on the progress of the new album: While enjoying his “House Specialty” lasagna to the sounds of an excellent pianist (and master harpist, Mariano Gonzalez!), he added… Read More »Tool July 2016 Newsletter
Maynard summed up the recent rumours quite eloquently: @wolverinekills @Tool @ToolMusic @puscifer @aperfectcircle #dumb — Maynard J Keenan (@mjkeenan) July 16, 2016
The June 2016 Tool Newsletter has been released, and for those who want to get straight to the point it contains no obvious significant Tool update.  Instead it recounts a recent trip to Death Valley for a cover photo for a forthcoming Danny Carey book. Here’s the Tool bit: “What about the newsletter? I have to get back home to post the Tool Newsletter.” Having climbed out of the idling pickup,… Read More »June 2016 Tool Newsletter
King Buzzo had a chat with Team Rock lately about his favorite Melvins albums, and while talking about Stoner Witch, had the following to say about the new Tool album: The Stoner Witch record was the middle record of the three that we did with Atlantic. It wasn’t the best selling record from that time; Houdini was the best selling one but that was actually my least favourite of the… Read More »King Buzzo hints at 12 minute Tool songs
This is probably the last tour announcement for the time being, but as anticipated Tool are also playing the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA n the 22nd of October. Â Joining them the following day are Puscifer! Here’s the full lineup:
As expected Tool have been confirmed as being on the lineup for the Voodoo Music & Arts Experience held in New Orleans this October.  It seems as though Puscifer will also be on the lineup: No word yet on which day the bands will be playing, though as Tool are playing in Little Rock on the 28th, I’d guess Tool will headline the final night on the 30th. Stay tuned for… Read More »Tool and Puscifer confirmed for Voodoo Music & Arts Experience
With the Tool Fall 2016 tour dates just announced, it seems as though ToolArmy is also getting an update of sorts. Â For now, it seems that the Toolband/Army store has been updated to use the Full Screen Direct framework, with new members able to join for an annual fee of US$49.99. This fee includes: 1 Year Membership 2 Stickers 1 Patch 1 Keychain 1 Membership Certificate Membership T-Shirt From memory… Read More »ToolArmy updates announced
While I try and fight off the effects of a nasty cold I’m fighting at the moment, it seems that those from the Tool website have been busy preparing a number of announcements for us.  For most of us the important news is that we have confirmation of some Tool shows happening in October (I’ll summarise and comment on the changes to ToolArmy in a separate post). Three dates have been… Read More »Tool announce 2016 USA tour dates