It’s been a few days now since I saw Tool twice in Sydney, and this article is a review of not only the Tool shows, but of my whole trip in general. Of course I’m not going to bore you with too many trivial details, this will mainly be about Tool, but I’ll also be talking about the Big Day Out in general, and also my brief trip to the… Read More »Sydney 2007
Well, I’m finally back home after the big Sydney Trip. I had planned on posting updates while I was down there, but a lack of time and a decent internet connection prevented me from doing so. Looks like several interesting things happened in the last few days: Blair posted some US Tour dates on Toolband/Army Danny confirmed that some of their shows are being recorded and that they plan to… Read More »Back from the Dead!
According to an email Mattw received from Ticketmaster: Dear Patron, This is a courtesy email regarding the Tool concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on the 24th of January. Please note that Tool will perform the entire show and are expected to be on stage by approximately 8:00pm. Â There will be no support act. RUNNING TIMES Â Â Â Â (Time) Ticketed Start: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â … Read More »Tool start at 8pm?
The wait is almost over. Tomorrow morning I catch a plane to Sydney to catch Tool live in action at the Entertainment Centre, and then the next day at the Big Day Out. I doubt I’ll be posting again until after the show, and possible not at all for a few days if I can’t get and internet connection. Rest assured though that when I do get back I will… Read More »The time has come
Here are a few Tool and Non-Tool related news items I’ve noticed in the last few days: Apparently Tool are playing on Wednesday, March 21st at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson. Thanks to Toolshed. Tool changed their set for the Gold Coast BDO last night, dropping a newer song for an older one. Thanks Matt! Rage Against The Machine are apparently reforming and playing on the Coachella Music Festival. … Read More »Snippets
Stinkfist on Toolarmy posted this today, apparently dates found on Toolshed. I was unable to find the post…. Sent to me via email by a college friend in the “music biz”. His real name will not be disclosed. thanks “tommy” We’ll see how it holds… 3.26 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center 3.27 Memphis, TN Mid-South Coliseum 3.29 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium 4.01 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 4.02 Raleigh, NC… Read More »Unconfirmed US Tour Dates
A mini-review of the Tool show in http://www.stuff.co.nz/3929432a10.html today revealed a couple of things: Serj from System of a Down joined the guys on stage for Stinkfist Sober Tool will be back in New Zealand (and presumably Australia) in September (or November or December – I’ve heard several different versions….) Just the news we were hoping for….. Update: I’ve seen the set list. I won’t post it for those who… Read More »Tool back in September
According to this “live” blog about todays Big Day Out, Tool have pulled out of a meet and greet session with ten fans. According to the post: Some stars are too big for their boots. A reliable source just tipped us off that BDO headliners Tool have pulled out of a meet and greet with ten die-hard fans. The Rock radio station ran the competition for three months giving the… Read More »Tool snub fans?
According the those crazy hippies at The Tool Hotline, the make up show for the cancelled San Antonio featuring Tool will be on the 26th of March, not April 10th like previously reported. Tickets may or may not go on sale tomorrow, and previously purchased tickets will be honoured. Find all the details at Ticketmaster
Well, the time has come. The Big Day Out Festival kicks off today in sunny Auckland, New Zealand. Tool should be getting on stage at around 9pm local time, so if you’re going, don’t miss out. Any of you in attendance feel free to email me the setlist and a review of the show. There is a live stream from todays Big Day Out. It should go live later today,… Read More »New Zealand Big Day Out Today!