Just noticed on Toolband a moment ago that the Tool March Newsletter for 2012 has just been published. There’s a range of stuff in it, though not much detail about the new Tool album, mainly as I expect there isn’t really much to say except they’re working on it! More interesting are details on the new Volto! album: In Tool-related news (see the difference?), mark your calendar that VOLTO! will… Read More »March 2012 Tool Newsletter published
nudges710 posted in the forums a little while ago that there are a bunch of leftover 2012 Tool Tour posters in the Toolband shop. The posters available are from the Uncasville, Charlotte and Florida shows, and are $29.99 each plus postage. Personally the one from Uncasville is one of my favorites from the tour! No word on how many are available, or if there will be other shows released at… Read More »Leftover Tool Tour Posters on Toolband, Volto! approaches
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?
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!
Seems as though it’s been a while since we updated the various goings on of some former Tool touring mates, so here goes! Bong smoking pals Mastodon are currently recording their new album The Hunter, which is expected to be released later this year. it has some pretty awesome artwork for the cover: Expect a world-wife tour to follow. The ‘Don are rumoured to be playing Soundwave in 2012, which… Read More »Tool touring buddies update!
Just to keep us on our toes Blair has released the October Newsletter at the beginning of the month rather than the end. It’s really just a summary of upcoming events that people should consider attending including an a gallery with some of Adam’s art on display, a Crowleymas celebration where Danny & Blair will be signing books and such, a Volto! and Cpt. Kirk gigs and an event at… Read More »Tool October 2010 Newsletter
Guitar Center have finally got around to releasing some high quality footage of the Danny & Brann Dailor (Mastodon) Drum Off with Volto! as the backing band. Thanks to Goldorak fro the tip!
Some footage from Artisan News Service/Youtube has been released which shows some of the drum off between Danny and Brann from Mastodon with backing band VOLTO! at the recent Guitar Centre Drum Off: Anyone who has some better footage/lengthier of this event should let me know! Thanks to Brian for the tip!