Tool

[got tool?]

I expected this thread to be alive, where's your dedication? :p

We're all just hibernating until spring when the new album comes out :p

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

The newsletters are pretty interesting. Blair is giving us clues with the ouiji board Q & A (see Toolnavy.com if you cant see it on the jan. newsletter).

[Otherside]

I've stopped reading Blair's newsletters, they never say anything really.

[podbassist]

Just learned schism on bass, pretty sick bass line

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

Just learned schism on bass, pretty sick bass line

Yeah. Very catchy.

[Darkness]

Whats with that flash thing at the bottom of the Newsletter?

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

just check out toolnavy.com, they analyze this crap all day.

[Spiritofmosa]

the ouija board is crap

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

mine stays on the O in Goodbye.

[Darkness]

mine stays on the O in Goodbye.
Mine to.

[misunderstood]

Hmm...the ouija board has changed. Anyone else notice it? It now passes through the J and V and then points to the 4 and 5 before going back to the 'o' in goodbye. Subtle change but I wonder what it means.

[Spiritofmosa]

Jv 06 ?

[Shadius]

Jv 06 ?

The infamous 13th month; Jv, how could I forget.

[mudvayne420]

SO this is why blair hasn't been posting newsletters.
But, i don't buy into this i'm just gonna wait unitl i hear it on the radio or when i go to best buy and see tools new album on the rack.

[Magicaltroll]

...
WHY hasn't he been posting newsletters?

[mudvayne420]

he was busy with the ouija bored.

[centrum]

Pardon me if this has been posted before, but is this Maynard?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1771559290279971930&q=tool


Yeah, I think it is.

[Huber]

Pardon me if this has been posted before, but is this Maynard?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1771559290279971930&q=tool


Yeah, I think it is.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Haha, must be an old band or something.

[Unhappy_poet/bassist]

I can tell u right now Die Eier Von Satan is a German recipe for "the balls of Satan." German Hash cookies. No, no fascism, no nothing, just Maynard trying to change things up a little bit and watch the over-analytical "sophisticates" squabble over the lyrics.

[Otherside]

Sup lucky 7's

[guitrguy]

I can tell u right now Die Eier Von Satan is a German recipe for "the balls of Satan." German Hash cookies. No, no fascism, no nothing, just Maynard trying to change things up a little bit and watch the over-analytical "sophisticates" squabble over the lyrics.
Deviled eggs

literal translation: The eggs from Satan

[Unhappy_poet/bassist]

Deviled eggs

literal translation: The eggs from Satan

****ing semantics.:angry:

[misunderstood]

TOOL PROMO TOUR

"As it now stands, in a few weeks (mid-February) the members of the band (except for Adam) and their manager will be traveling to parts of Europe, England, Japan and Australia on a bit of a promo tour, meaning that they will be meeting with record company people and doing various interviews with the press in order to promote their new record and upcoming tours. Although any press releases are usually timed to coincide with the release of the record, there will undoubtedly be leaks, so those of you who scour the internet should be on the lookout around this time. As the others field questions and deal with promo issues abroad, Adam will remain in Los Angeles to direct the new Tool video. "

And so it begins...promotions! tour dates! videos! singles! leaks (:rolleyes: ) I will NOT listen to any damn leaks that turn out somewhere. I've been looking forward for this release for ever now and I don't want to ruin the experience with some leak. It will be difficult but not impossible, heh. I managed to stay away from them when NIN's 'With Teeth' was leaked so I can do it again.

[Pale-Folklore]

TOOL PROMO TOUR

"As it now stands, in a few weeks (mid-February) the members of the band (except for Adam) and their manager will be traveling to parts of Europe, England, Japan and Australia on a bit of a promo tour, meaning that they will be meeting with record company people and doing various interviews with the press in order to promote their new record and upcoming tours. Although any press releases are usually timed to coincide with the release of the record, there will undoubtedly be leaks, so those of you who scour the internet should be on the lookout around this time. As the others field questions and deal with promo issues abroad, Adam will remain in Los Angeles to direct the new Tool video. "

And so it begins...promotions! tour dates! videos! singles! leaks (:rolleyes: ) I will NOT listen to any damn leaks that turn out somewhere. I've been looking forward for this release for ever now and I don't want to ruin the experience with some leak. It will be difficult but not impossible, heh. I managed to stay away from them when NIN's 'With Teeth' was leaked so I can do it again.

hah, i went ahead and downloaded some of those with teeth leaks when it was coming out. but with tool, i think ill just wait

[Kage]

I'm definately not downloading any leaks. I never do when it's a band I really like. Waiting until the day it comes out and going out and buying it beats hearing some crappy leak on the internet any day. It's so anti-climactic that way.

[ThePatient]

I did it with Framces The Mute, and then after a while I started to feel bad about it. But I would never do it with Tool.

Also, I don't know how many people have heard them, but I found a Peach cd when I was at a music store so I bought it. Just IM me if you want a listen.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Deviled eggs

literal translation: The eggs from Satan

The recipe is for hash brownies though. Me and my friend's girlfriend made them, and watched Parabola and Schism. Good times.

I found a translation, and it apparently works just fine. :cool:

Otherside - I'm sure it's been asked a million times already, but whats with the huge avatar?

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

TOOL PROMO TOUR

"As it now stands, in a few weeks (mid-February) the members of the band (except for Adam) and their manager will be traveling to parts of Europe, England, Japan and Australia on a bit of a promo tour, meaning that they will be meeting with record company people and doing various interviews with the press in order to promote their new record and upcoming tours. Although any press releases are usually timed to coincide with the release of the record, there will undoubtedly be leaks, so those of you who scour the internet should be on the lookout around this time. As the others field questions and deal with promo issues abroad, Adam will remain in Los Angeles to direct the new Tool video. "

And so it begins...promotions! tour dates! videos! singles! leaks (:rolleyes: ) I will NOT listen to any damn leaks that turn out somewhere. I've been looking forward for this release for ever now and I don't want to ruin the experience with some leak. It will be difficult but not impossible, heh. I managed to stay away from them when NIN's 'With Teeth' was leaked so I can do it again.

The future is finally bright. :cool:

[Huber]

This is good news.

Imagine, we have been awaiting this and trying to come up with release dates for this since last summer.

[Futuro]

The recipe is for hash brownies though. Me and my friend's girlfriend made them, and watched Parabola and Schism. Good times. Heh recipe? ....Hash....and brownie?

[br3ad_man]

I bought Lateralus the other day. I don't really like Tool, but it was worth it for the artwork.

[clearvision]

Best news in a long time...leak in mind feb, release early march...

Question is will i hold out for the CD or not?

[Kurrpt]

hell NO!!


someone has to UPLOAD that album when its leaked :naughty:

[MidnightRider]

I'm going to try to wait, but I'm sure in the end I'll download every leak available on the net.

[clearvision]

I'm gonna wait, it's not gonna be difficult to stay away from it. None of my friends listen to it and stuff...I'm gonna buy aenima, lateralus and the new one off amazon so it's like christmas come late.

[repcak]

i'll wait and buy it

[centrum]

This seems kinda fishy to me. Why would he get on there and tell us to be on the lookout for a leak. I think they will release some sort of fake album to screw with people. But, who knows? I've been wrong before.

[clearvision]

This seems kinda fishy to me. Why would he get on there and tell us to be on the lookout for a leak. I think they will release some sort of fake album to screw with people. But, who knows? I've been wrong before.

I really wish they would. But i doubt it.

It would be so awesome though, even if they did a proper version of 81st chakra and an LK with 18mins of noise i'm sure pretty much everyone will appreciate it.The only problem is, the other proper album will sureley leak too...

[pasulpepe]

I'm gonna wait, it's not gonna be difficult to stay away from it. None of my friends listen to it and stuff...I'm gonna buy aenima, lateralus and the new one off amazon so it's like christmas come late.

that sounds like the way to go

[Reywas]

February I salute you.

[Esoteric_Creator]

I'm going to wait and buy the CD when it hits the stores..

It's like finding your presents before Christmas...I'm too lazy to act surprised a second time..

This is going to be f*cking awesome..

[Knifeboy]

I'm gonna download the leak, just incase it's a fake one

[Jerzzzey]

Leaks rule. :)

[misunderstood]

This seems kinda fishy to me. Why would he get on there and tell us to be on the lookout for a leak. I think they will release some sort of fake album to screw with people. But, who knows? I've been wrong before.

Hmm. Maybe there will some sort of decoy album or something but then again he might also be talking about album/song titles? Or probable but unconfirmed dates being posted and announced? It doesn't make sense that he would tell us to go out looking for leaked tracks. Who knows.

[Futuro]

Yeah I normally wait and buy the album.

[omgwtfboogie]

Despite having waited for a few years for the new album, I think I'll save the experience for the actual album/product. I've waited too long to throw it away on an internet leak.

[Jerzzzey]

When do you think the 1st single will be out?

[omgwtfboogie]

Never.

[Futuro]

April probably.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

I'll totally download a joke leak, but I wouldn't download an actual album by Tool if it was leaked.

Rob- I didn't really get what you said about 81st Chakra, but just for claritive purposes- The song wasn't done by Tool.

[Moses]

I'll totally download a joke leak, but I wouldn't download an actual album by Tool if it was leaked.

Rob- I didn't really get what you said about 81st Chakra, but just for clarificative purposes- The song wasn't done by Tool.

PS: Clarificative is doubtfully a word. :)
Claritive.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Clarifative sounds a lot cooler, you must admit. :lol:

[Darkness]

That promo tour sounds interesting... NOW things are happening. :)

[Moses]

Clarifative sounds a lot cooler, you must admit. :lol:
I disagree.





:smash:

[Futuro]

Clarifative sounds a lot cooler, you must admit. :lol:
Who are you again.... :)

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Marshall - Yeah, I pretty much disappeared for a couple months...:p

I'm getting drums, fyi. :) Thought you might be excited about that. I'm just getting a cheap Pacific kit for like 250, then this summer once I have a steady cash flow, I'll start adding on stuff like a cymbal pack, 2x bass pedal, etc.

Moses - I meant clarificative. It has to sound cooler. >:-[

[Futuro]

I'm getting drums, fyi. Thought you might be excited about that. I'm just getting a cheap Pacific kit for like 250, then this summer once I have a steady cash flow, I'll start adding on stuff like a cymbal pack, 2x bass pedal, etc. Hell yeah! What a great price!

Marshall - Yeah, I pretty much disappeared for a couple months... I noticed :upset:

[Moses]

Moses - I meant clarificative. It has to sound cooler. >:-[
Nuh-uh. :p

I wouldn't get double bass if I was you. Usually drummers that go double bass too soon can't do things with their single bass that make it sound so much cooler.

[clearvision]

Jake - I meant if tool were to sing the song...it would just be hillarious, and really wouldn't take too much effort.

[Huber]

Nuh-uh. :p

I wouldn't get double bass if I was you. Usually drummers that go double bass too soon can't do things with their single bass that make it sound so much cooler.

I don't see anything wrong with getting it early as long as he knows that you should treat your feet like your hands. Practicing with it the right way very early on could be beneficial.

[Toaster]

For my drum set I just rent a double kick pedal. It's about 10$ a month, and it gets a lot of use. The thing is, it's absolute garbage.. the single pedal that came with the set was even better.

[JamJar]

For my drum set I just rent a double kick pedal. It's about 10$ a month, and it gets a lot of use. The thing is, it's absolute garbage.. the single pedal that came with the set was even better.

I deperately want to learn to play drums but i have no money or any space to put them. :(

[Kosmos Tree]

Tool have been confirmed to play during the Roskilde festival.
That raises my hope for a european tour in summer, yeah :cool:

[Knifeboy]

Tool have been confirmed to play during the Roskilde festival.
That raises my hope for a european tour in summer, yeah :cool:

Wow! I get to see Tool live!.. I never though I would

[Kurrpt]

yea, i got SO screwed by my EX friend last time TOoL toured, that i have YET to see them live.




At least i dont hang with that fuk-head any more :lol:

[Kosmos Tree]

Wow! I get to see Tool live!.. I never though I would

That will be the first highlight of the year, i'm so excited
I won't go it to Roskilde though... 300€ is just too expensive

[Knifeboy]

300 euro?.. More like 180 euro.. for a festival with 160 bands

<3 roskilde festival <3

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Good, Tool still do festivals.

This pleases me. As does all the recent developments

[Kurrpt]

I might even have to get aquainted with this thread again in the near future

[Knifeboy]

it does indeed seem like this thread might get interesting again

[Adam Jones is GOD]

I've not stopped reading the thread, I just dont post a lot anymore due to repeating whats been said.

From a UK POV, im wondering who would interview Tool when the chance comes. I for one would be very happy if they did Gonzo, just for sheer out-of-place feeling.

I cant think of any other TV things they would do. Magazine wise, im guessing Kerrap will get the rights.

[Kurrpt]

idk guys...


if it turns into "lets argue some meaningless sh!t for 18 pages"


obviously you know my course of action ahaha

[Artemician]

I've been lurking here for the last coupla months as well. With all the news though, it does seem like the thread might have some decent conversation again.

[Otherside]

I've not stopped reading the thread, I just dont post a lot anymore due to repeating whats been said.


Actually pretty much everything that's been talked about in this thread for a while now had been off topic XD

[clearvision]

I've not stopped reading the thread, I just dont post a lot anymore due to repeating whats been said.

From a UK POV, im wondering who would interview Tool when the chance comes. I for one would be very happy if they did Gonzo, just for sheer out-of-place feeling.

I cant think of any other TV things they would do. Magazine wise, im guessing Kerrap will get the rights.

They can't have Zane creaming his pants on telly. He was so close when talking to Dave Grohl.

It'll be a crappy kerrang interview. Kerrang don't even like the band that much which is a bit annoying.

Looks like i might be back in business in this thread soonish...It's been a while

[pasulpepe]

then why is the thread still open

[Darkness]

They're promoting the album, good. What of the live DVD?

[paganman7]

Uh....

http://www.rootv.com/?frdir=1&rdir=1&channel=Music+News&clipId=69308

[Esoteric_Creator]

Uh....

http://www.rootv.com/?frdir=1&rdir=1&channel=Music+News&clipId=69308

F*ck my work computer!

:angry:

This computer is as old as time itself, and has a matching media player to boot. I can't download a new version of the player either..

I hate work firewalls..

Can someone give me basic info of what the video talks about..?
And the title talks of the album coming out in April..? Kosher..

[Futuro]

Uh....

http://www.rootv.com/?frdir=1&rdir=1&channel=Music+News&clipId=69308


Danny carey has a deeper voice than I imagined.

[JamJar]

Danny carey has a deeper voice than I imagined.

That he does. So do you really think that it's going to be released on April 4th?

[Otherside]

Hehehe no chance in hell.

[JamJar]

Hehehe no chance in hell.

So 2010 it is then.

[Otherside]

Somewhere around thereabouts, yah.

[paganman7]

I actually think April 4th is a possibility. Imagine the April fools day post by Blair: "The new album will be out next week!". How many of us would believe him?


The video said "according to the record studio's release schedule". Does Volcano have a website? They're still with Volcano, are they not?

[Darkness]

Damn, the video won't work for me either.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

That video added nothing. It even says the interview was from last year, during Dannys PLC touring.

Just another site clutching at straws

[Futuro]

That video added nothing. It even says the interview was from last year, during Dannys PLC touring.

Just another site clutching at straws Good point. I still surprised at his voice. :p

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Huzzah for 56k. :upset: Oh well, I'm sure I already got all the interesting info from you guys already...:p April 4th, not gonna happen.

/places bets on 2009

:lol:

[Spiritofmosa]

So 2010 it is then.
i have a Tool shirt with your avatar at the back of it..

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

i have a Tool shirt with your avatar at the back of it..

The Aenima cover? Is that surprising?

[got tool?]

i have a Tool shirt with your avatar at the back of it..

Mine has the Ænima eye on the back with both pupils. My favorite shirt ever.

[Futuro]

They don't make shirts in my size :upset: I have to make my Tool shirts.

[mudvayne420]

I heard that the new tool album will be out a little later then April and no later than june, its what i heard but, who knows? hopefully then thats what i'm setting my hopes at around then

[Tyr]

I would love a release before the summer, but I'm not sure it's gonna happen...

[Pale-Folklore]

Mine has the Ænima eye on the back with both pupils. My favorite shirt ever.

mine is just one of those lateralus ones. it has the lateralus tool logo on the front and that eye design thing on the back

god, its so stained and theres holes in it

[Darkness]

I heard that the new tool album will be out a little later then April and no later than june, its what i heard but, who knows? hopefully then thats what i'm setting my hopes at around then
No, new CD next week.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

I only have an Undertow shirt. :( It's still wicked cool. It's probably the creepiest shirt I have...Just because of the ribcage on the back. :p

I want that Lateralus one that you have, Mike. You showed a pic of it to me, and it looked wicked.

[Darkness]

I only have an Undertow shirt. :( It's still wicked cool. It's probably the creepiest shirt I have...Just because of the ribcage on the back. :p

I want that Lateralus one that you have, Mike. You showed a pic of it to me, and it looked wicked.
Yeah, thats my favorite shirt ever. Theres some nice ones here - http://www.theweathermen.com/acatalog/Tool_Shirts.html

Mines the "Thinkman" shirt, near the bottom.

[Otherside]

My favorite band T-Shirt is probably my Sigur Ros one
http://infinity1.com/%5CImages%5CTSHIRT%5C43041f.jpg

Althought that might change once I get my Dredg shirt...
http://www.bandmerch.com/java2/BandMerch2/Display/ProductImages/1365F.png

[Magicaltroll]

I'm gonna cry if there's no new Tool news soon...

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

I should get some more Sigur Ros. I've heard a pair of tracks from (), and I have Takk on my mp3 player, but I ought to hear () in its entirety.

I only have Takk on my mp3 player because I got it from my cousin's computer, and rather than burn it to a cd, rip it to my computer, then sync it with my player, I just put it in my player. Does anyone know how to get it from my player to my computer hard drive? Would it work if I put the album in a ZIP file, then transfered it?

Cool dredg shirt too. :)

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

The albums coming out in the spring. Most likely April or May.

[BassMasterMike88]

There's alot of reputation to live up to after Lateralus, i hope to God they don't pull a St. Anger. I really can't wait to see what amazing bass work Justin has for us.

[Knifeboy]

Hehe, I can't really see how they could possible pull a st anger.. That'd recquire them to release 4 really bad cd's and then an even worse one

[clearvision]

Tool to headline reading...

WHAT!

http://www.virtualfestivals.com/festivals/article.cfm?articleid=2408

Soooooooooo happy :):):)

[Syncratic]

We've pretty much established that the new album will be out relatively soon, but not as soon as we all thought, maybe March, May?

[Darkness]

^ What happened to April?

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Tool to headline reading...

WHAT!

http://www.virtualfestivals.com/festivals/article.cfm?articleid=2408

Soooooooooo happy :):):)

Im actually pretty annoyed at that. Happy that they're coming to do the festivals here, but I know one they belong at a lot more than that NME suck-up fest


(im not bitter against it or anything lol)

[ThePatient]

I hate England. Down with the Motherland!

[clearvision]

Im actually pretty annoyed at that. Happy that they're coming to do the festivals here, but I know one they belong at a lot more than that NME suck-up fest


(im not bitter against it or anything lol)

They should be playing download instead. However i can't make download so this suits me fine. Add it to the fact i spent 20mins yesterday trying to get arctic monkeys tickets only to be owned by the website...I think i'll have a good weekend :)

Muse and franz will be OK, lots of other band have potential to play...

Panic! at the disco
Fall out boy
taking back sunday

Yeah i know it's a pile of 'emo' but that's what i listen to these days. It would be cool to have a sigur ros/dredg performance too.

[Knifeboy]

I hope dredg will do a festival tour round europe, they could use the publicity

[PinkFreud]

tool's definitely playing coachella. it's been released on the coachella page.

coachella's indie-centric too. people on the forums for coachella are bitching about them being there.

[Esoteric_Creator]

Man, I haven't heard that much bitching since the day Bush took office again..

And I find it funny how others are complaining that Tool sucks, and that Cold Play rocks major ***..

"You know how I know you're gay? You listen to Cold Play.."
~40 Year Old Virgin

[PinkFreud]

yeah man. it's ridiculous how many people came out to complain about it.

[Futuro]

Have you guys ever heard of Tool doing a Pink floyd song? My friend told me about it today.

[Darkness]

I haven't, but aren't Tool fans of them?

[Futuro]

I haven't, but aren't Tool fans of them?
I guess, Not sure though, I would be intrested in hearing it for sure though.

[Syncratic]

Admittedly I've just cited myself as a source, but I got it from the LA times, which is reporting that Tool are playing there. So any Californians who can get there, you may want to be by your computer this weekend when tickets go on sale. It is their first gig since the end of the Lateralus tour, isn't it? I'm surprised that Tool are playing Reading rather than Download...Reading's become more of an indie-focused thing in the last few years, and Download would be the more obvious choice. Maybe it's because more people go to Reading...

I'm interested in hearing bootlegs from the show, hopefully new material's going to be in the set.

That's as far as me listening to bootlegs of new material will go, that is unless the album's already in my possession at that time.

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

I would be utterly shocked if Tool weren't fans of Pink Floyd.

[One Groovin Clown]

I would be utterly shocked if Tool weren't fans of Pink Floyd.

I actually see Tool as the new generation Pink Floyd. Both bands ahve alot in common.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

There was a mass rumor that Tool covered Comfortably Numb, but it was a fallacy, so I cried. :upset: We all should know that Tool are fans of PF because an excerpt of the intro from Shine on you Crazy Diamond is played by Adam during The Grudge.

[Otherside]

Nah Radiohead is more of a neo-Pink Floyd than Tool.

Both in terms of sound and record sales

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

I'd say that Porcupine Tree sounds the most like Pink Floyd. Most PF is easy to listen to, as is PT, and both bands have a large range of song structures. They both can/could write great pop songs to please the masses, but they can also bust out with an 15 minute+ soundscape of pure joy and sex appeal. :p Granted, PT will never have the popularity that Floyd did, but still, they sound a lot alike to me.

[Kage]

Aside from a couple instances, I don't think Pink Floyd and Porcupine Tree sound anything alike.

[Jude]

Aside from a couple instances, I don't think Pink Floyd and Porcupine Tree sound anything alike.
Agreed, although old PT sounded a lot more like Floyd.

However aside from not sounding alike, all the features he mentioned are true.

[Rounder]

There was a mass rumor that Tool covered Comfortably Numb, but it was a fallacy, so I cried. :upset: We all should know that Tool are fans of PF because an excerpt of the intro from Shine on you Crazy Diamond is played by Adam during The Grudge.

Plus the fact that Maynard has stated he wants Tool to be remembered and revered the way Floyd is.

Adam also plays Rush's A Passage To Bankok for an opening riff.

[Rounder]

I actually see Tool as the new generation Pink Floyd. Both bands ahve alot in common.

I see Tool as an evolution of the style and atitude of Pink Floyd and musically of Rush and prolly zeppelin.

[Kage]

Agreed, although old PT sounded a lot more like Floyd.

However aside from not sounding alike, all the features he mentioned are true.
Right, I forgot to mention that I agreed with all the points he made aside from the sound comparisons.

[Futuro]

Adam also plays Rush's A Passage To Bankok for an opening riff. Really? What song?

[Trintar_VIII]

Really? What song?

They do it just before Cold and Ugly, I believe...it was in that Oklahoma video going around a while ago.

[Otherside]

Well Tool still have quite a ways to go to achieve Pink Floyd-status. Radiohead is pretty much already there though.

[Rounder]

Me and Matter saw Tool 4 times in FL during the Lateralus tour and Adam played it everytime right before Sober. (the first song of the show.)

[Futuro]

Me and Matter saw Tool 4 times in FL during the Lateralus tour and Adam played it everytime right before Sober. (the first song of the show.)I went to there Tallahasee show :D I just never really caught it I guess.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

I might abandon all UK festivals this year and head to Denmark, now both Tool AND Opeth are playing Roskilde

[Kurrpt]

damn thats nuts!


/wishes he heard more opeth

[JamJar]

I might abandon all UK festivals this year and head to Denmark, now both Tool AND Opeth are playing Roskilde

That would be awsome. If only I had money, I'd book a flight and buy tickets for that show right now!

[Esoteric_Creator]

Tool always struck me as Led Zeppelin evolved..
They both just hold the same kind of vibe for me.. *shrugs*

New news on toolband.com:

01 Feb 06

TOOL RECORD MASTERED
Salma stopped dancing on January 29th. The next morning the members of the band flew to Portland, Maine to have the record mastered by Bob Ludwig. This was done on January 31, no doubt followed by a lobster dinner.

BMB


What stage of an album does mastering come in..?

[Kurrpt]

usually end phase bro

[Adam Jones is GOD]

The album is done, the album is done, the album is done

/dances

[ThePatient]

May I have this dance? I promise my hands will always be above the waist.

*dances*

[Darkness]

Excellent news... now, we wait. (some more)

[Adam Jones is GOD]

All of you US fans be alert. If the European release date is a week after the US one, expect either a paypal transaction for an import, or a mad amount of uploading

But thats all thats left to announce now. Optimisim....returning........

(looks at Download lineup)

..fading.....fading

(looks at Reading fest rumour)

....rising again

[misunderstood]

Looks like they're also headlining the Rock AM Ring and Rock IM Festivals in Germany, I think it is. They're just headlining festivals all over the place!

[Tyr]

Roskilde's gonna be awesome! Both Tool and Opeth, at the same festival...:p

[repcak]

where... what? festivals in germany? what about austria? links links links

is it true that they are recording the album right now... true or not, its hard to believe after such a long time

[Darkness]

The albums done, dude. Recorded and everything.

[ThePatient]

All of you US fans be alert. If the European release date is a week after the US one, expect either a paypal transaction for an import, or a mad amount of uploading
What?

[misunderstood]

All of you US fans be alert. If the European release date is a week after the US one, expect either a paypal transaction for an import, or a mad amount of uploading



I thought we got releases the same week though. Only you guys get them on Mondays and we get them on Tuesdays. :confused:

[repcak]

The albums done, dude. Recorded and everything.
:eek:
i think i missed something....

and the release?

[Otherside]

lol so guyz i havnt ben arund her much any new newz??

[Syncratic]

This is sweet. Look for a March/April release date, folks.

[Darkness]

:eek:
i think i missed something....

and the release?
No official release yet, just in mid-late spring sometime.

[Txus]

OMG, the album is finally done......Great :D

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

From everywhere I've heard, it'll be early Spring. So unless there are some new obstacles, it should be out by April.

[Spiritofmosa]

omg i cant waitttttttttttttttttttttt

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Album is done. Time to put it in Salma's cheeks.

/tangos with analogy

[Huber]

I can't wait for the tour.

[Kage]

I can't even believe that it's done. It's like being in a war and being told it's over. You've become accustomed to it, and you never actually thought it would end.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Right, and it's like coming home to Salma, and just wanting to put it in her cheeks, right? Right?

*cough* Yeah, I can't wait either. :lol:

[Darkness]

Yeah... It's going to be hard to except a new release in the Tool discography.

[Spiritofmosa]

who is this Salma

[studmuffin]

so i just found out they are playing in the Coachella valley music festival in CA april 30th
oh never mind i guess i could have read back a few pages. duh.

[Pezzo_di_Merda]

So I wonder when the US tour will be? Unless I read it wrong, looks like they'll tour CA but that's the only one I saw. Can't wait for the new album to come out, as I'm sure none of us can, or for them to have more official tour dates

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Yeah... It's going to be hard to except a new release in the Tool discography.

It'll definitely change the way I look at the world. No joke. :obsessed:

[Futuro]

Oh god!

:Craps self:

[Ventriloquist]

Don't know this group can you guys recommend me some songs-albums ?

[repcak]

I can't even believe that it's done. It's like being in a war and being told it's over. You've become accustomed to it, and you never actually thought it would end.
:lol: great comparison

[Kurrpt]

my band asked me what song I wanted to do as a cover.


OF COURSE i chose anything by TOoL, but it appears the drummer is either too sh!tty, or too lazy to learn Danny Carey style. Fukking bastard

[Henrik]

Tool is playing at a festival near me this summer... The same does Opeth

Which albums should I listen to from those?

please don't bash my noobness.

[Kurrpt]

im telling you right now tho...

if my band wants to cover SOBER, im black-balling it, or quitting the band



/100% serious

[Futuro]

my band asked me what song I wanted to do as a cover.


OF COURSE i chose anything by TOoL, but it appears the drummer is either too sh!tty, or too lazy to learn Danny Carey style. Fukking bastard
Tell him one of my 5 year old students can play schism :lol: :)

im telling you right now tho...

if my band wants to cover SOBER, im black-balling it, or quitting the band



/100% seriousWhy?

[Kurrpt]

its my least favorite, most over played TOoL song...


not sure really. Dont really care for it. If i cant see the video, i wont even listen to it.

That and its like the NOOB TOoL song.

[ARBITER]

its my least favorite, most over played TOoL song...


not sure really. Dont really care for it. If i cant see the video, i wont even listen to it.

That and its like the NOOB TOoL song.

I was under the impression Schism is..... I kinda like Sober

[Futuro]

its my least favorite, most over played TOoL song...


not sure really. Dont really care for it. If i cant see the video, i wont even listen to it.

That and its like the NOOB TOoL song. Yeah, It is really over played on the radio. The drum groove is fairly cool though :cool:

If I were you guys I would do something from Aenima (Besides 46&2) Lateralus drum parts are very intense.

There's less filler on Lateralus, anyway. Are you counting filler as the wierd noise tracks? Or bad songs?

[Kurrpt]

i get into schism more tho...


guitar parts are better. The singing is better (IMO) Just appeals to me more i guess


edit: i WANTED to do something like Jimmy, or something from Opiate. He explained that it would have to be recognizable.


Ill tell ya what, that whole conversation turned me off of this band a lot

[Shadius]

i get into schism more tho...


guitar parts are better. The singing is better (IMO) Just appeals to me more i guess


edit: i WANTED to do something like Jimmy, or something from Opiate. He explained that it would have to be recognizable.


Ill tell ya what, that whole conversation turned me off of this band a lot

jimmy? Why the **** would you want to play that average song?

:p

[Kurrpt]

cause i like it...


and its something you really wouldnt hear an other band cover. This guy is a lamo, and only wants to play sh!t people are aware of, and hear all the time. To me, i COULD turn on the sh!tty radio for that junk, but i got an IPOD for a reason

[Shadius]

cause i like it...


and its something you really wouldnt hear an other band cover. This guy is a lamo, and only wants to play sh!t people are aware of, and hear all the time. To me, i COULD turn on the sh!tty radio for that junk, but i got an IPOD for a reason

To be honest, no Tool songs are well known. From a pop standpoint definately, or even an alternative standpoint, particulary.

I get the feeling he's not a great drummer. Most drummers can easily bash their way through a pop/rock song. Doing something like Tool is a little different.

[Kurrpt]

i completely agree...


but you have to understand my point of view. I was just brought in about 1.5 weeks ago, where they proceeded to hand me a 12 song set list and said LEARN THIS


I dont think its too absurd to give him a semi-challenging song, and work 1/2 as hard on it as i do to get all this sh!t down ASAP.

[Futuro]

jimmy? Why the **** would you want to play that average song?I wouldn't call that average :-/


@Kuurpt: How long has he been drumming for?

[Kurrpt]

I wouldn't call that average :-/


@Kuurpt: How long has he been drumming for?



sorry bro, i dont drum. I play guitar. Always wanted to drum tbh

[Futuro]

sorry bro, i dont drum. I play guitar. Always wanted to drum tbhI mean the drummer who you are jamming with.

[Henrik]

Roskilde? There are a lot of people in this thread that might want to kill you, but don't take it personally. :)


Hehe, yeah i live near Roskilde Denmark.

Don't they play very often?

[Kurrpt]

I mean the drummer who you are jamming with.



not sure exactly. His kit is really nice.


Id guess 2 to 2 + years.


Sh!t man, if I played drums, I KNOW I could play some TOoL because I'd be hell bent on doing so

[Futuro]

Sh!t man, if I played drums, I KNOW I could play some TOoL because I'd be hell bent on doing so Yeah, Thats how I was. Its alot easier when you really want to learn there parts.

Id guess 2 to 2 + years. That may be the problem. I had been playing for 4 years when I did Lateralus (And I still wasnt happy with it)

Did we ever get bass and vocals for that by the way?

[bwnstl]

I wouldn't call that average :-/

123, I think Jimmy is one of the best songs off of Aenima. Which really isn't saying much since they're nearly all masterpieces...

[Kurrpt]

hehe its my favorite

[Kage]

I love Jimmy. Probably my second favorite off Aenima. I love the atmosphere and mood of it.

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

It's very underrated and definitely the most criticized REAL Tool song. I think it has great vocals/lyrics, but the music is just pretty good. Very emotional, though.

What's your favorite, kage? It is Push!t? That's one of my top 10 favorite songs ever. What a beautiful atmosphere.

...We're talking about Tool again!

[Kage]

It's very underrated and definitely the most criticized REAL Tool song. I think it has great vocals/lyrics, but the music is just pretty good. Very emotional, though.

What's your favorite, kage? It is Push!t? That's one of my top 10 favorite songs ever. What a beautiful atmosphere.

...We're talking about Tool again!
I know, I can't believe it.

The vocals/lyrics are definately what push Jimmy over the top, but the instrumentals are also very cool, even if they're not spectacularly different from the Tool norm.

My favorite from Aenima, though, is Third Eye.

[Trintar_VIII]

Yeah, I like Jimmy a lot as well. But, then again, there really isn't any Tool song that I consider "merely okay."

[Knifeboy]

Hehe, yeah i live near Roskilde Denmark.

Don't they play very often?


A fellow dane :wave:

Tool tours every 4 years or something like that

[bwnstl]

I know, I can't believe it.

The vocals/lyrics are definately what push Jimmy over the top, but the instrumentals are also very cool, even if they're not spectacularly different from the Tool norm.

My favorite from Aenima, though, is Third Eye.

The guitar riff of Jimmy is just crushingly awesome as well, especially after the carnival version of it on the segue into the song. My favorite part of the song is when it gets quiet-like at the end and then the main riff explodes again. Gives me goosebumps.

[Kage]

The guitar riff of Jimmy is just crushingly awesome as well, especially after the carnival version of it on the segue into the song. My favorite part of the song is when it gets quiet-like at the end and then the main riff explodes again. Gives me goosebumps.
Agreed; I also love when the bass and drums crash in at the intro and join the guitar riff. That section is great.

[ShadowMan]

Just in case it hasn't been posted yet.....

You guys are aware that the new album is done and being mastered yes?

[Adam Jones is GOD]

ATTN: All Danes

Start freeing up spare rooms

I'm intruiged over this re-circulation of rumors that Josh Homme collaborated on this album. I demand wild conclusions from you people :)

[Spiritofmosa]

i just downloaded a few new tool song that i havent heard of before.. choked , you lied , 46 and 2 , skeptical.

[Shadius]

i just downloaded a few new tool song that i havent heard of before.. choked , you lied , 46 and 2 , skeptical.

Buy an album.

I saw that "Maximum Tool" thing in a random used CD store, the one with a free mini-poster, and none of the songs on the tracklist had actual Tool songs on them. They did have that "Choke" song that Cigaro just mentioned though. Reckon I should get it? Even though it's probably terrible/fake.

[Spiritofmosa]

i only spend money on real albums .. unless is a official tool greatest hits

[nowitzki]

Have you seen this:http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47838
It gets me so excited, Josh Homme possibly appearing on the album, and a new video in the works :naughty:
I'm kind of annoyed they are playing at Reading, I was hoping they might play Download festival, which I should be definitely going to anyway.
Buy an album.

I saw that "Maximum Tool" thing in a random used CD store, the one with a free mini-poster, and none of the songs on the tracklist had actual Tool songs on them. They did have that "Choke" song that Cigaro just mentioned though. Reckon I should get it? Even though it's probably terrible/fake.
Yeah, I wouldn't spend money on one of those, unless its really cheap.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

I'm kind of annoyed they are playing at Reading, I was hoping they might play Download festival, which I should be definitely going to anyway.


123 on that

Though im not likely to bother with Download, due to the first few bands announced

[Shadius]

I'm pumped about Leeds/Reading. I'll be at Leeds. Muse and Tool. Beyond amazing headliners for me.

[clearvision]

123 on that

Though im not likely to bother with Download, due to the first few bands announced

Come to Reading Ben!

I'm not a big Homme fan but i apreciate he may do well in the extra guitar slot, formerly filled by buzz...

We all knew the video is in the works...'Adam will stay in La...'

[Trintar_VIII]

I know Homme was in Queens of the Stone Age, but was he also their singer?

[nowitzki]

123 on that

Though im not likely to bother with Download, due to the first few bands announced
Yeah I wasn't impressed with the announcement, but those aren't the headliners, so they still may have something good in store.
I know Homme was in Queens of the Stone Age, but was he also their singer?
Yes

[clearvision]

Prodigy are playing download, which would be ace...

But Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Deftones and Korn being the other main bands :-/

[Kurrpt]

and here i thought this thread got back to TOoL :lol:

[clearvision]

Nah me and AJIG are back in business, 'ckin up the thread...:)

[nowitzki]

Prodigy are playing download, which would be ace...

But Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Deftones and Korn being the other main bands :-/
Where did you find that out? If its true, Aerosmith should be awesome. Not a fan of the other 3 at all though.
The only 3 officially confirmed are Prodigy, Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine.

And back to Tool... are the new DVDs of Schism and Parabola worth getting? I know the videos are two of the greatest things ever created, but I have decent quality versions on my PC, so is it worth it for the extras?

[Kurrpt]

i know....


i guess i waited this friggin long. Whats a couple extra months huh

[Shadius]

Where did you find that out? If its true, Aerosmith should be awesome. Not a fan of the other 3 at all though.
The only 3 officially confirmed are Prodigy, Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine.

And back to Tool... are the new DVDs of Schism and Parabola worth getting? I know the videos are two of the greatest things ever created, but I have decent quality versions on my PC, so is it worth it for the extras?

If you already have them in great quality, and don't need any higher, then not really.

[Trintar_VIII]

The dual commentary on them is pretty funny though.

[misunderstood]

Ok, well I was just at blabbermouth and seems like the current festival lineup is looking something like this so far:
Apr. 29-30 - Indio, CA @ Coachella Festival
Jun. 2-4 - GER @ Rock am Ring / Rock im Park Festivals
Jun. 3-5 - NETH @ Pinkpop Festival
Jun. 16-18 - Interlaken, SWI @ Greenfield Festival
Jun. 29 - Jul. 2 - Roskilde, DEN @ Roskilde Festival
Jul. 4-8 – NOR @ Quart Festival (to be confirmed)
Aug. 25-27 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival

By the way, I have that song, 'Choke' on my computer. I found it a few months ago when I was searching for material from Maynard's older band, CAD. Wasn't really sure whether it was Tool or not..but now I guess it is. If anyone's interested let me know and I'll upload it.

[Henrik]

A fellow dane :wave:

Tool tours every 4 years or something like that
hej:chug:

[Darkness]

i just downloaded a few new tool song that i havent heard of before.. choked , you lied , 46 and 2 , skeptical.
This is the second time I've heard of the song "Chocked"...can anybody else shed a little light on what this is?

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Is Skeptical a song? If so, I haven't heard that nor Choked.

[Darkness]

Yeah Skeptical too.

[misunderstood]

This is the second time I've heard of the song "Chocked"...can anybody else shed a little light on what this is?
Well, I dug up some information on the song and I found that it is not infact, Tool. However, the vocals on there were actually done by MJK. Here's a review of the album ('Flyin' Traps') in which you can find the song:

"This collection, compiled by Redd Kross drummer Brian Reitzell, features 15 tracks by some of the most important drummers of the "alternative" rock world. Yet it's not a drumming album per se, considering only two tracks are actual drum solos (and oddly enough, one of those two solos is performed by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr guitar fame). Still, Flyin' Traps is almost entirely instrumental -- and the drumming is obviously the centerpiece -- but the performances are essentially song- oriented. A few tracks are dead giveaways to the band a particular drummer resides in: Steven Drozd (Flaming Lips), Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails), and Dale Crover (Melvins) all perform tracks that sound like their respective bands. That's not necessarily a weakness -- Drozd's psychedelic "Headphones Theme from Seemingly Infinity" is actually one of the standouts, along with the rhythmically intense "The Gay '90s" by Josh Freese (of Paul Westerberg and Slider fame). It may be for special tastes, but at least it's nice to see the guys in the back moving to the forefront for a change."

Anyway, here's the song for anyone who wants to give it a listen:
"Choked" (http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=22IOZQ6IZ3RW80E8SIFEJM91M9)
It's interesting.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

RELEASE DATES NOT OFFICIAL
Although there are lots of release dates being bandied about, NONE are official as of this posting. However, in all likelihood, the CD will be released sometime in MAY, and hopefully earlier in that month as opposed to later. As soon as the date becomes official (or, as soon as I'm told that it's official) I will post it on the site, and then some of you can respond that it's old news.


So, the album is coming out in May.

[New name Spiraldown]

Does anyone know what the name of the album is going to be?

[Kage]

Transvestite Musings.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

lol

[Darkness]

Transvestite Musings.
I thought it was Refractionoid? Thats what Jake told us a while back. :confused:

[Futuro]

I thought it was Refractionoid? Thats what Jake told us a while back. Oh god, I wouldnt buy it if that was the name.


i just downloaded a few new tool song that i havent heard of before.. choked , you lied , 46 and 2 , skeptical.WTF!? You have never heard 46&2?

[Kage]

I thought it was Refractionoid? Thats what Jake told us a while back. :confused:
I'm pretty sure they changed it, but maybe I'm thinking of the live DVD.

[Darkness]

I'm pretty sure they changed it, but maybe I'm thinking of the live DVD.
Either way, they are both excellent titles for the album and DVD. :)

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Oh, I HAVE heard Choked... I like it, it's haunting and tribal. Great drumming.

[Futuro]

Oh, I HAVE heard Choked... I like it, it's haunting and tribal. Great drumming.
Yeah there were cool panning effects on the 3 snares.

[Killtacular]

Either way, they are both excellent titles for the album and DVD. :)
That's a horrible name for anything. Refractionoid?

"Hey, Adam, let's use this geometry book to name our album."
"Alright. Where's Danny?"
"I NEED PAISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!! RHAAAAAAAAAA!!!"
*smash smash*

[Kage]

What are you on about? That name is amazing. It shows Tool's deeply intellectual nature, and their inner reflection of the earth as a secular as well as spirtual force not bounded by the physical laws of man. Insightful is a word I'd use to describe it.

[Moses]

I saw these amazing percussionists from New York tonight. My lover's chior sang with them.

The group was called Ethos. Four percussionists. They use tabla, xylophone, bongos, a drum set and all kinds of different things. The reason I'm saying this is some of the things they did reminded me of Tool, especially the tabla playing. They had a huge gong too, and they created such a great atmosphere. It was one of the coolest things I've seen in a LONG time.

There was also this part where each of them were playing the same rhythm on a single drum that each of them had in 4/4, and were all at the same time reciting "Ta-ki-da-ma-ta-ki-ta" in 7/4 time. Then they varied the tempo of the vocalizing and syncopated it while still keeping every bit of the drumming perfect. It was insane how good these guys were.

The atmospher really reminded me of Lateralus and especially Danny Carey, as he plays tabla and other things as well.

[Toaster]

Transvestite Musings.

Where did you find that out?

[Huber]

That's a horrible name for anything. Refractionoid?

"Hey, Adam, let's use this geometry book to name our album."
"Alright. Where's Danny?"
"I NEED PAISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!! RHAAAAAAAAAA!!!"
*smash smash*

dubyatf?

I'm not all too excited about the title either, but I'm sure when we hear the new material maybe we'll get it more. It isn't a bad name by any means though.

[CaptainWaits]

ATTN Huber!

I know this isn't the best way to get your attention, but the "other" forums have been revived, and there's quite a bit of activity now. I was wondering if you were still interested in the place...

A .com will be coming by tomorrow too!

[Huber]

ATTN Huber!

I know this isn't the best way to get your attention, but the "other" forums have been revived, and there's quite a bit of activity now. I was wondering if you were still interested in the place...

A .com will be coming by tomorrow too!

Yeah, I haven't been on the interweb much. I'll start visiting again.

Back to Tool thread:

Can anyone in here tell me the time sigs for DC's solo at the end of The Grudge? I think it alternates between 3/4 and 4/4 but I'm not sure.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Refractionoid was a lie on my part. Sry.

[Futuro]

Refractionoid was a lie on my part. Sry.Like I said, it was all in the source :O The mirrors :eek:


God Im lame.

[clearvision]

May?...

Neary a year after people first started guessing :lol:

[Rounder]

Yeah, I haven't been on the interweb much. I'll start visiting again.

Back to Tool thread:

Can anyone in here tell me the time sigs for DC's solo at the end of The Grudge? I think it alternates between 3/4 and 4/4 but I'm not sure.

Just counting it I think its 6/8-4/8-6/8-4/8-6/8-4/8-6/8- the pause is 5/8 i think, then 5/8 from the tom roll on.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

The name of the new album hasn't been anounced yet.

[Knifeboy]

Refractionoid was a lie on my part. Sry.

I can't believe how extremely gullible people are in this thread some times

[Shadius]

I know...

Transvestite Musings!

o rly?!11

[Kage]

You'd think by the tenth time we've made that joke or something similar, people would catch on.

[Darkness]

Refractionoid was a lie on my part. Sry.
Damn. :upset:

[Futuro]

I can't believe how extremely gullible people are in this thread some times
Yeah its pretty funny. Heh, I have a dry sense of humor.

[Toaster]

This thread sorely needs new topics of discussion if you people have to resort to lame pranks like that to amuse yourselves.

[Kage]

When you get 20 n00bs a day asking what the name and release date of the album is, saying "we don't know" to every one gets old after a while.

[Toaster]

Yeah, it's far better to lead them on so they feel frustrated and foolish. Then you can have a few giggles at their expense and feel like a "real" Tool fan.

[bwnstl]

Yeah, it's far better to lead them on so they feel frustrated and foolish. Then you can have a few giggles at their expense and feel like a "real" Tool fan.

Or they can learn not to take everything at face value. Is it really that hard to check wikipedia, toolband, or toolshed for confirmation?