Friday, 6/25/10

A peek into the process behind Tool shirts & posters

I've been talking to the guys at NomadLosAngeles this week - they're working around the clock to keep up with the supply of custom limited edition posters being sold on the current TOOL tour (as well as last year's posters).

Once things quiet down enough that they have some time to chat, take dirty pictures, and shoot filthy videos, we'll be chatting with them about all the stuff they're doing in conjunction with Tool.

You can check them out on Facebook as well as on Twitter, and over at their website.

We'll have more from behind the scenes next week!

Reported by leviathant at 13:21

Thursday, 6/24/10

LA shows on sale this friday!

Ticketmaster has listed the information for the 7/18 and 7/19 LA-Nokia Theater dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 25th at 10:00am. Ticket prices are $39.50 - $85.50.

And Fourth Eye informs us that previously purchased tickets will be honored at the two shows and any July 21st ticket customers will be able to purchase similar seating at the other two shows.

Good luck!

Reported by JessicaSarahS at 00:38

Monday, 6/21/10

Tool tour kicks off in New Orleans, we spoil the set list for you

And what I mean by spoiling the setlist is that I'm copying and pasting from the trusty Tool Navy show review forum, where reviews of the first two nights of the tour have been posted. Both nights featured the same set list, and despite naysaying from the official website, Wovenhand indeed performed as openers for Tool. So, without any further delay, here's what you might expect to see performed in the next couple of weeks:

Third Eye
Jambi
Stinkfist
Vicarious
Eon Blue Apocalypse
The Patient
Intolerance
Schism
46 & 2
Lateralus
Aenema


And if you've seen a show and want to add your own review, I encourage you to do so at Tool Navy. Over at Fourth Eye there photos of the merch that you should check out too, but be warned that if you want to come away with a shirt, bring at least $40.

Reported by leviathant at 17:29

Wednesday, 6/16/10

Summer tour opener, Wovenhand ?

Wovenhand, an alternative folk rock band, will be supporting Tool on their summer tour ( according to Antimusic.com and the band's myspace) for the following dates :

June 19th – New Orleans, LA – UNO Arena
June 20th – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
June 22nd – Cedar Park, TX – Cedar Park Center
June 23rd – Oklahoma City, OK – Ford Arena
June 25th – Kansas City, MO – Spirit Center
June 26th – St. Charles, MO – Family Arena
June 28th – Denver, CO – Red Rocks

More information on Wovenhand can be found here and here .

The band could be considered a Christian band according to various articles and reviews. The lead songwriter David Eugene Edwards is known to be an avowed Christian. It's going to be interesting to see how the fans react to this band at the show. Maybe Tool will open with Opiate this tour?

Reported by automatic_ego at 20:59

Tuesday, 6/15/10

Maynard and Billy Howerdel perform Bohemian Rhapsody at Activsion event.

Maynard James Keenan and A Perfect Circle guitarist/songwriter Billy Howerdel performed Bohemian Rhapsody at a recent Activision press-conference. They perform with a giant screen featuring Guitar Hero characters, a full choir, a band conductor, and lasers! The video is only the end of the song, but it is epic!

If anyone can find a full and/or a high quality video let us know.



Thanks to Futant7 via Twitter.

A full version has been found thanks to Justin Bowen
You may also want to turn your speakers down at first.


Reported by automatic_ego at 13:50

New material may debut this summer on tour!

In a recent Rolling Stone article, MJK revealed they may show off some new material this summer on tour. (Which starts on June 19th in New Orleans)

MJK says, "We're always writing, If it comes together, yeah, you'll hear some new stuff. If it's not ready, you won't." .

Also in the article Maynard gives hint of a new A Perfect Circle LP and makes more fans from Boise.

Reported by automatic_ego at 03:38

Thursday, 6/10/10

San Diego and Las Vegas dates

From ToolBand. On Sale this Saturday, June 12th:

Thursday, July 15 – San Diego @ Viejas Arena

Friday, July 16 – Las Vegas @ Planet Hollywood Theater.

Reported by JessicaSarahS at 15:39

Saturday, 6/05/10

Blink and you'll miss 'em LA dates

Tool will be playing LA's Nokia Theater July 18th, 19th and 20th. The dates were announced the evening of June 3rd and went on sale the morning of June 4th, but were subsequently pulled from Tool band and Ticketmaster. According to Ticketmaster, the ticket sales were pulled from their site by the promoter but the dates still stand and the promoter will announce a future on sale date (hopefully with more than one day's notice!). Stay tuned.

Reported by JessicaSarahS at 04:27