Tool

[Flynn]

1000th Post :awesome:


Edit:

Ohhhhhhhhh :(

[Gemsy]

1000th Post :awesome:


Edit:

Ohhhhhhhhh :(

fayle.

[Milky Joe]

I think Tool are playing US on first of August, which practically rules them out for Sonisphere :(

Ah well.

[Miles Prower]

confirmed dates so far. all US for now, which is awesome...except for that nothing is close to me:mad:

01 Aug Jersey City, NJ US ALL POINTS WEST FESTIVAL
30 Jul FAIRFAX, VA US PATRIOT CENTER
29 Jul CHARLOTTE, NC US BOJANGLE'S COLISEUM
27 Jul ATLANTA, GA US VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER
25 Jul Dallas, TX US Nokia Theater at Grand Prairie
24 Jul SAN ANTONIO, TX US AT&T CENTER
22 Jul RIO RANCHO, NM US SANTA ANA STAR CENTER
21 Jul PHOENIX, AZ US US AIRWAYS ARENA
19 Jul Salt Lake City, UT US EnergySolutions
18 Jul DENVER, CO US THE FIELDS AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PARK

[LiT]

I really like Schism at the moment.
Because of Guitar Hero: World Tour.

And Parabola, Vicarious.:)

[Davy]

The Opiate EP isn't really that good :erm: Might be a grower, but just listened to it for the first time and not really getting thinking much of it. The title track is alright though

[Clunge]

Undertow has so many awesome riffs :D.

Aenima remains my favourite album of theirs though.

[Jessicat]

The Opiate EP isn't really that good :erm: Might be a grower, but just listened to it for the first time and not really getting thinking much of it. The title track is alright though

It does grow on you, took me a while. Love it now such a dirty sound.

Hopefully after the American tour they will get in the studio.....
Or come to Australia;)

[Davy]

It does grow on you, took me a while. Love it now such a dirty sound.

Hopefully after the American tour they will get in the studio.....
Or come to Australia;)

Yeah it is pretty raw sounding.

I'm hoping for a few dates in the UK (Soniphere please) and then they'll have a break and return to the studio. One can only hope.

[Nikora]

Want moar Tool.

In the meantime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOGCDc34m-4&NR

[Gemsy]

Want moar Tool.

In the meantime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOGCDc34m-4&NR

LOL I LOVE IT. I might have a go at it.

[progmetalfan]

Anything new Tool or APC please - soon. :dance::awesome:

Obviously been way too long since I posted here (or paid any attention), as I've never seen that dance smiley. :LOL:

[Obi]

Well, I've ordered Lataralus off Amazon.

I have Aenima on my iPod already but it's "Youtube" versions. It's time I really got into Tool methinks (especially since I love what I have).

Why can't the buggers have at least a few songs available online though eh? :LOL:

[Clunge]

Spotify?

[Obi]

No Tool on Spotify :(

[Flynn]

Want moar Tool.

In the meantime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOGCDc34m-4&NR

I missed this. Shit man.

[Milky Joe]

Why are Tool so good?

What's the point in writing music, when Tool do it better?

[Gemsy]

Why are Tool so good?

What's the point in writing music, when Tool do it better?

ah, the big dilemma <3

[Clunge]

I need to get Opiate to complete my collection :happy:.

[Salty Dog]

Maynard certainly likes the word 'belligerent', and rightfully so.

Wow! This thread has been dormant for 4 months now. Just read through it in its entirety. Some great stuff regarding fibonacci sequence, etc.

Just wanted to add that I think Maynard may like the word "precious" even more.

[Carbo]

I wish these guys would start on a new album :(

It feels like ages and all I read on the site is just mind blurb

[Salty Dog]

I wish these guys would start on a new album :(

It feels like ages and all I read on the site is just mind blurb

Agreed. I'd love some new TOOL. But, at least the wait is always worth it.

[Milky Joe]

It's gonna be 2011

[Salty Dog]

It's gonna be 2011

Where did you hear that? Or are you just following the album every 5 years pattern?

[Milky Joe]

just following the album every 5 years pattern

:) Makes sense

[I quit]

I thought Maynard and Billy Howerdell were doing another A Perfect Circle Album?


Either way, Tool Is my absolute favorite band, Their music has inspired me, I've liked them for as long as I can remember, My older brother really got into AEnima, and so That was really my first taste, but I didn't become a die-hard untill I got into High School, so around 2000 - 2001

[nick913]

Ya, idk bout that APC album. I hear it may just be a song or 2, nuthing big. Lol, Oh well tho New Tool album next year or late this year prob :D

And ya dude, Aenima, and Lateralus are 2 of the most epic,beautiful albums in existence ;)

[Salty Dog]

Just figured I'd add that we've prob still got a while to wait for new TOOL, since Maynard is touring with Puscifer at the mo. I wish the tix weren't $50, cause I do like Puscifer, but not enough to justify spending $50. Too bad though.

[Hopix]

What album/songs should I check out first?

I've been meaning to get into these for a while.

[Milky Joe]

What album/songs should I check out first?

I've been meaning to get into these for a while.

All of them!

literally, all of them

[Hopix]

All of them!

literally, all of them

Not helpful! :LOL::p

[Velouria]

Not helpful! :LOL::p

Get the album Aenima, as it contains classics like Stinkfist and the title track, and will give you a good general idea of what Tool are about.

Later albums Lateralus and 10000 Days are more meandering and challenging.

[nick913]

Not helpful! :LOL::p

Dude ya aenima and lateralus are great to get started on if your new. Aenima first ;P.

And if ya wanna give that "3rd eye" a spin just try to apply the lyrics in the songs, to your personal life/past.
Tool helped me before any spirituality did, and there's thousands of fans on toolnavy/army that would agree, there's some legit potential in tools songs for many things. It ain't just music dude.. ;)

[Clunge]

Aenima is my shout too.

[Hopix]

:awesome:

Cheers guys.

[Carbo]

Undertow and Aenima are the most accessible (even though Tool borderlines nowhere to accessibility) but Aenima is generally the better album.
Lateralus is the most progressive.
10,000 Days is the most experimental/conceptual

All depends on what you're looking for.
I cant decide which is my favorite Tool album, but Ive listened to 10,000 Days the most. Its just so beautiful. Vicarious and Wings to Marie Pt.1 and 2 are god tier.

[MusoCuts]

Oh no, Vicarious is just a f**king good song that's ! The rest of 10,000 days is Oo awsome :D unbelievable :LOL:
Aenima is as all we know the best, but not the easiest to get in. Lateralus is more accessible i think :happy:

[nick913]

Undertow and Aenima are the most accessible (even though Tool borderlines nowhere to accessibility) but Aenima is generally the better album.
Lateralus is the most progressive.
10,000 Days is the most experimental/conceptual

All depends on what you're looking for.
I cant decide which is my favorite Tool album, but Ive listened to 10,000 Days the most. Its just so beautiful. Vicarious and Wings to Marie Pt.1 and 2 are god tier.
haha god tier. *Agrees*
Oh no, Vicarious is just a f**king good song that's ! The rest of 10,000 days is Oo awsome :D unbelievable :LOL:
Aenima is as all we know the best, but not the easiest to get in. Lateralus is more accessible i think :happy:

ya vicarious rocks. 10k days was better then I thought it would be 2.. I thought after the epicness of lateralus, they couldnt possibly have any tricks left up there sleeve..

Personally Intension/right in two, are two of the most 1337, mind blowing songs, evar.

and dont forget about that album Salival :p, that 1 is epic 2.

the song Merkaba is ftw :happy:

[MusoCuts]

I love No Quarter, just just... wow and what can i say of Maynard's Dick, maybe the best chorus of Tool :LOL: I love the way he sings

[Miles Prower]

Lateralus is a great song.

[nick913]

Lateralus is a great song.
/agree. "Swing on the spiral of our divinity, and still be a human" :happy:
I love No Quarter, just just... wow and what can i say of Maynard's Dick, maybe the best chorus of Tool :LOL: I love the way he sings

No quarter is :awesome:

i've never heard sum1 else say they liked it, so its good to hear... best led zeppelin cover i've ever heard :LOL:

"Locked in a place where no1 goes!!"

[MusoCuts]

No quarter is :awesome:

i've never heard sum1 else say they liked it, so its good to hear... best led zeppelin cover i've ever heard :LOL:

"Locked in a place where no1 goes!!"

It's 1000 miles better than the Led zep version in my opinion :D if you like it, watch this video live performance : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x19zzq_tool-no-quarter_music
(this is from my dailymotion account :D )

[Clunge]

Whilst the Tool version is good, it gets nowhere near the majesty of Zeppelin's original. An absolute classic song.

[Gemsy]

I love No Quarter, just just... wow and what can i say of Maynard's Dick, maybe the best chorus of Tool :LOL: I love the way he sings

YAY Maynard's Dick :LOL:

[nick913]

"Kinda like the way you're breathing
I kinda like the way you keep looking away
Would you like to glide on
Slide a mile six inches at a time on Maynard's dick"

:LOL:

now thats an absolute classic

and ya gotta at least admit, there both different versions, the lyrics are even changed up a decent bit..

Tool and Zeppelin = win

[halo eighteen]

Just like last summer, Tool is hitting the road this summer as well!

So far the only pair of confirmations come in the form of Canadian dates.

July 7 Edmonton Rexall Place and July 9 Vancouver GM Place.

[JessicaSarahS]

I'm going to the California dates. Anyone else?

[Carbo]

They need to get making a new album and go on another world tour.

I need to see these guys live sometime before I die.

[Clunge]

UK dates please.

[Flynn]

UK dates please.
+1

[boomeraangsquad]

Pushit is such a TUNE. My favorite Tool song.

[ninsp]

Got tickets to the Houston show. No GA? Odd.

[nick913]

extremely surprised that tool is doing 2 tours in 2 years, with no new albums..

wonder why.. maybe they just like touring? cuz a lota tool fans are flipping shit cuz of it lolz

nd there better be a slightly diff. setlist then last yr lol

[Carbo]

They need to come back to Europe.

[JessicaSarahS]

Got tickets to the Houston show. No GA? Odd.

Yeah, they like to put up seats whenever possible to prevent moshing. No GA floor at my show either. Although the SF show was all seated GA, but that show was eaten up by scalpers in a couple minutes.



They're playing 3 nights at Nokia Theater in LA in July. Tickets accidentally went on sale today but the shows were pulled and will go on sale next week. I really hope they change the setlist but I highly doubt it. I'm a sucker and will probably get tickets to these shows too. :LOL:

[Carbo]

How does Tool's setlists usually look like anyway?

I made my own dream setlist some time ago, that one clocked into being almost 3 hours long :LOL:

[Clunge]

How does Tool's setlists usually look like anyway?

I made my own dream setlist some time ago, that one clocked into being almost 3 hours long :LOL:
They've been the same there or thereabouts for years, the occasional Undertow song sneaks in but just look on setlist.fm - there's very little shaking-up/variety.

Not to say it's a bad set in any way ;).

[Carbo]

Alright I'll have a che-

>Third Eye only played 27 times live

Fuck it. Tool can't do live setlists worth shit :phu:

[ninsp]

This is probably a tour for a new album (which means new artwork, new setlists, new stage)...hopefully? I doubt Tool is going to carry the same stuff around for now a third leg of their 4 year tour.

[Gemsy]

they're quite short, amount-of-songs-wise.


Stinkfist
The Pot
Forty-Six & 2
Jambi
Schism
Right In Two
Rosetta Stoned
Sober
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

Dunno what it'd be like now. they put the favourites in from each album even though there was a lot of 10,000 days. I guess there's no filla with Tool though at all.
for lolz:


The Grudge
Stinkfist
Eulogy
Schism
Swamp Song
Disposition
Reflection
Sober
Parabola
The Patient
Opiate
Lateralus

Ticks & Leeches
The Grudge
Stinkfist
Parabola
4°
Schism
Jimmy
Disposition
Reflection
Triad
Ænema
Lateralus

[nick913]

they're quite short, amount-of-songs-wise.


Stinkfist
The Pot
Forty-Six & 2
Jambi
Schism
Right In Two
Rosetta Stoned
Sober
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

Dunno what it'd be like now. they put the favourites in from each album even though there was a lot of 10,000 days. I guess there's no filla with Tool though at all.
for lolz:


The Grudge
Stinkfist
Eulogy
Schism
Swamp Song
Disposition
Reflection
Sober
Parabola
The Patient
Opiate
Lateralus

Ticks & Leeches
The Grudge
Stinkfist
Parabola
4°
Schism
Jimmy
Disposition
Reflection
Triad
Ænema
Lateralus
dam dude ur so lucky to have seen em during the lateralus tour

This is probably a tour for a new album (which means new artwork, new setlists, new stage)...hopefully? I doubt Tool is going to carry the same stuff around for now a third leg of their 4 year tour.
unfortunately its not a tour for a new album. Theres been endless discussion as to why there doing yet another tour with no new album, but there prob wont be a new album till 2011..
even still, I hope they play at least a rarity or 2. Merkaba, or 3rd eye, or pushit salival version.. Cuz if they keep the same setlist as last year, theres guna be quite a few pissed off tool fans haha.

but ya, regardless of what songs they play.. the dudes can fucking play live man

just hope maynard feels more into it this year, last year he was slackin a bit :$

[Gemsy]

yeah I saw them twice in 2002, similar setlists then, on that tour, although with tool their albums are so far apart you can't really call them album tours... they just do tours when they feel like it haha. but yeah they're definitely shorter even than the 'recent muse'-length setlists. but tool songs are longer, and when they playing live time flies by, they could play all their releases in order and it'll still only feel like one album!

[Gemsy]

Wait.. .I'm sure I saw 46&2 in 2001. I think that setlist is a bit wrong

[JessicaSarahS]

just hope maynard feels more into it this year, last year he was slackin a bit :$

He was great and had quite a bit of energy during the Puscifer tour. I hope that carries over into the Tool summer tour.

[Muse Engine]

Been playing 10,000 Days a lot recently.

VI-CAR-I-OUS-LY :awesome:

[nick913]

He was great and had quite a bit of energy during the Puscifer tour. I hope that carries over into the Tool summer tour.
Ya I heard the same about the puscifer tour, so i'm deff. hoping the same

Been playing 10,000 Days a lot recently.

VI-CAR-I-OUS-LY :awesome:

haha 10k is my 2nd fave album after aenima

Vicarious's lyrics pretty much sum up exactly what the T.V. is :LOL:

Eye on the TV
'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor it happens to be

Like:
"Killed by the husband" ...
"Drowned by the ocean" ...
"Shot by his own son" ...
"She used a poison in his tea,
Then (she) kissed him goodbye"
That's my kind of story
It's no fun til someone dies.

Don't look at me like I am a monster
Frown out your one face, but with the other (you)
Stare like a junkie into the TV
Stare like a zombie while the mother holds her child,
Watches him die,
Hands to the sky cryin "why, oh why?"

Cause I need to watch things die from a distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all need it too - don't lie.

Why can't we just admit it?
Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
Neither the brave nor bold
Nor brightest of stories told
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'

I need to watch things die from a good safe distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it?

Blood like rain fallin' down
Drum on grave and ground

Part vampire, part warrior,
Carnivore and voyeur
Stare at the transmittal.
Sing to the death rattle.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie (x4)

Credulous at best
Your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men.
But pull your head on out (of) your hippie haze
And give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again

The universe is hostile
So impersonal
Devour to survive
So it is, so it's always been ...

We all feed on tragedy.
It's like blood to a vampire.

Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
Much better you than I.

[Jessicat]

They need to come back to Europe.

AND they need to return to Australia. When they played at the Big Day Out in 2007 (Feb) they said they would be back in November.
Well they bloody never came back did they.:(


Heard they have been in the studio though so hopefully in the next couple of years......

[Gemsy]

Ya I heard the same about the puscifer tour, so i'm deff. hoping the same



haha 10k is my 2nd fave album after aenima

Vicarious's lyrics pretty much sum up exactly what the T.V. is :LOL:

Eye on the TV
'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor it happens to be

Like:
"Killed by the husband" ...
"Drowned by the ocean" ...
"Shot by his own son" ...
"She used a poison in his tea,
Then (she) kissed him goodbye"
That's my kind of story
It's no fun til someone dies.

Don't look at me like I am a monster
Frown out your one face, but with the other (you)
Stare like a junkie into the TV
Stare like a zombie while the mother holds her child,
Watches him die,
Hands to the sky cryin "why, oh why?"

Cause I need to watch things die from a distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all need it too - don't lie.

Why can't we just admit it?
Why can't we just admit it?
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'
Neither the brave nor bold
Nor brightest of stories told
We won't give pause until the blood is flowin'

I need to watch things die from a good safe distance
Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
You all feel the same so why can't we just admit it?

Blood like rain fallin' down
Drum on grave and ground

Part vampire, part warrior,
Carnivore and voyeur
Stare at the transmittal.
Sing to the death rattle.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie (x4)

Credulous at best
Your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men.
But pull your head on out (of) your hippie haze
And give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again

The universe is hostile
So impersonal
Devour to survive
So it is, so it's always been ...

We all feed on tragedy.
It's like blood to a vampire.

Vicariously, I live while the whole world dies
Much better you than I.

<3

Tool = the best lyrics of any band ever.

[boomeraangsquad]

A Hooker With A Penis's lyrics are really good too.

[nick913]

<3

Tool = the best lyrics of any band ever.
haha. yesss this is truth
A Hooker With A Penis's lyrics are really good too.

haha, wen maynard starts screaming "fuck you buddy" I usually break out in serious laughter..

O and don't forget the lyrics for Maynards Dick on salival :p

It's all an open center
Opens up and lets the wind lift him away
It doesn't have to feel water
? It's just a place that feels right with him ?
Kinda like the way you're breathing
I kinda like the way you keep looking away
Would you like to glide on
Slide a mile six inches at a time on Maynard's dick

There's a shyness found in reason
Apprehensive influence swallow away
You seem to feel abysmal take it
? then you're careful grace for sure ?
Kinda like the way you're breathing
Kinda like the way you keep looking away
Would you like to climb on
Climb on my six inches and go down on Maynard's dick

Took you out in the back of the toolshed
Put it right on top of your forehead
Took you out in the back of the toolshed
Now you know what you're fuckin with... Maynard's dick!

[Carbo]

I'd die to see Third Eye be played live. Listening to it on Salival alone sends shivers through my spine even today, more than any other video I've seen on YouTube of anything.

I feel disappointed at the lack of performances of the song.

[ninsp]

unfortunately its not a tour for a new album. Theres been endless discussion as to why there doing yet another tour with no new album, but there prob wont be a new album till 2011..
even still

agree to disagree

[halo eighteen]

The lucky people seeing any shows this summer will be in for a pleasant surprise. While they aren't showing any signs of previewing whatever new material they've been working on, they're also seemingly done promoting 10,000 Days.

This has been played in both New Orleans and Houston so far
2010 Setlist:
Third Eye
Jambi
Stinkfist
Vicarious
The Patient
Intolerance
Schism
46 & 2
Lateralus
Ænema

[ninsp]

Dude, I know. The setlist they picked had so much energy! Maynard's voice was in top shape (although he didn't scream the outro to Vicarious :mad:), and the setlist just felt so charged. I had no clue what it would be since I refused to spoil myself. Oh, and Third Eye is fucking epic live.

[Smit]

Just started listening to them today and have fallen in love, will be buying a few of there albums soon....

[ninsp]

Well if you plan on getting into Tool, here's some advice. Don't let Lateralus scare you off, it's a long cryptic album but it's fucking incredible. So is AEnima. 10,000 Days is probably the best Tool album through Rosetta Stoned then it sucks balls, and Undertow is just meh. But welcome! You'll get obsessed!

[Clunge]

10,000 is excellent from start to finish :erm:.

And Undertow, just 'meh'? It's a fantastically ballsy, riffy, powerful debut album. I actually think Lateralus is their weakest album if I'm honest :LOL:.

Aenima has always stood out above the others for me.

[Gemsy]

Undertow is so underrated. like its name. :awesome:

[Smit]

Well if you plan on getting into Tool, here's some advice. Don't let Lateralus scare you off, it's a long cryptic album but it's fucking incredible. So is AEnima. 10,000 Days is probably the best Tool album through Rosetta Stoned then it sucks balls, and Undertow is just meh. But welcome! You'll get obsessed!

Bought 10 000 days.

Thanks for the advice, will check out lateralus once i have given 10 000 days a good few goes.

[Clunge]

Undertow is so underrated. like its name. :awesome:
Likewise.

Prison Sex is just that :awesome:.

[halo eighteen]

Personally, I think Aenima and Lateralus were creative peaks for them, Undertow/10K Days somewhat missing the mark, and Opiate being even less than that.

That said, there's great songs on all their albums.

[Carbo]

I like 10,000 Days' concept which is why it's such a standout point for me. Vicarious, Jambi, Rosetta Stoned and Wings are all such amazing tracks. Lateralus is an equally amazing album, its all a bunch of maths and scientifical stuff which is also interesting in its own way.

I have this huge problem in categorizing my favorite albums with Tool because I love all the albums on different accounts. Apart from Undertow because they sold their soul to make a record that we bought its not really that memorable apart from the first half.

[ninsp]

10,000 is excellent from start to finish :erm:.

And Undertow, just 'meh'? It's a fantastically ballsy, riffy, powerful debut album. I actually think Lateralus is their weakest album if I'm honest :LOL:.

Aenima has always stood out above the others for me.

10,000 Days is weak after Rosetta Stoned. I mean, the only reason Lost Keys and Lipan are passable is because they are, well, lead-ins to Rosetta. Intension, Right in Two, and Viginti Tres = filler. And Undertow is just pretty basic.

I don't understand how anyone can call Lateralus weak. It's near perfect. Same with AEnima,

[boomeraangsquad]

10,000 Days is weak after Rosetta Stoned. I mean, the only reason Lost Keys and Lipan are passable is because they are, well, lead-ins to Rosetta. Intension, Right in Two, and Viginti Tres = filler. And Undertow is just pretty basic.

Right In Two is one of my favorites from 10K Days and one of my favorite Tool songs overall but other than that I agree, that albums does have its weak spots/filler moments.

[Clunge]

Right In Two is the highlight of 10,000 Days for me, astonishing piece of music.

I don't think Lateralus is weak, so to speak, I just don't think it's their magnum opus.

[Carbo]

10,000 Days is weak after Rosetta Stoned. I mean, the only reason Lost Keys and Lipan are passable is because they are, well, lead-ins to Rosetta. Intension, Right in Two, and Viginti Tres = filler. And Undertow is just pretty basic.

I don't understand how anyone can call Lateralus weak. It's near perfect. Same with AEnima,

It's not that it's weak. It just feels a bit too unvariable at points. Reflection still bores me on the ocassion.

I hate to use this term to compare records since it's so simple but overall I feel as if 10,000 Days has a "better sound" to it since all Tool albums seems to shift in some way. Intension is a nice interlude though, sweet change of pace, and Right in Two is an amazing track. I don't see how it could be categorized as filler. As for Viginti Tres, it's just standard brooding Tool outro. You could say the same thing for Faaip De Oiad.

[nick913]

sweet jesus. Theyre playing 3rd eye and the patient.. and intolerance live

:stunned:

[cheddatom]

10,000 days is by far the best sounding Tool album, but the sound doesn't determine how "good" an album is. Personally, it's my favorite album but you have to listen to the whole thing. If you just want a few tracks to skip through then any other Tool album is better.

[halo eighteen]

Right In Two is the highlight of 10,000 Days for me, astonishing piece of music.

Yeah, if not for Right in Two and the amazingly awesome two-part title track, I'd probably consider 10K days to be a complete waste of time. The rest is all just kind of paint-by-numbers tool... or at least Lateralus pt. 2, and if I want that, I'd just listen to Lateralus.

[ninsp]

sweet jesus. Theyre playing 3rd eye and the patient.. and intolerance live

:stunned:

AND I SAW IT!!

[Milky Joe]

And Aenema. Plus (-)ions is a personal favourite of mine

[nick913]

Dam dude. I just saw a live version of 3rd eye on youtube and I..
ooph, i'm glad to know that Tool still care about the music man.

there was so much shit talking that tool is done as a band, ever since 10k days came out on the tool forums. but lota ppl said this would be the same setlist as last yr, and it certainly is not.

I'm just praying that when they release a new album, their tour heads over this way, to south america
AND I SAW IT!!

so lucky dude..

/jealousy

[Gemsy]

So what if it is the same setlist every fucking year, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[Carbo]

So what if it is the same setlist every fucking year, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

If this board had a rep system, I'd give you a plus one.

It's nice to see that Tool is finally reviving and giving Third Eye the respect it deserves. It's probably the best live song ever.

[Muse Engine]

So what if it is the same setlist every fucking year, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

A little bit of spontaneity is good, no?

[Velouria]

I tend to move to the back as soon as Aenima starts if I need to make a quick getaway, as you know it will be the final song. :LOL:

[Gemsy]

A little bit of spontaneity is good, no?

More albums would be better

[Lucifer Sam]

We put on a classic metal radio station at work yesterday, a few songs from Opiate came on, 'twas badass.

[Wind Sorcerer]

Wanted to get into Tool.
Bought Lateralus.
Got blown away.

[Gemsy]

Wanted to get into Tool.
Bought Lateralus.
Got blown away.

*likes this :D*

[seregon]

I want to see this band so much

[Milky Joe]

I want to see this band so much

They are 3rd on my list of bands I need to see, behind The Cure and Porcupine Tree.

[ninsp]

Tool is incredible live. Despite The Patient, Third Eye, and Intolerance being rarities on the new set, AEnema is STILL the best of the show.

[nick913]

Wanted to get into Tool.
Bought Lateralus.
Got blown away.
haha sweet. if your gonna buy another album, I suggest aenima, or salival.. aenima is imo the best album ever
Tool is incredible live. Despite The Patient, Third Eye, and Intolerance being rarities on the new set, AEnema is STILL the best of the show.

dam you think aenima was better then the patient and 3rd eye, ooph they must've really played a good concert to have a kick ass closing song..

i'm so jealous still that you saw them live play 3rd eye, nd the patient :mad:

[JessicaSarahS]

Undertow is so underrated. like its name. :awesome:

So true! It still stands as my favorite album.

13 more days til Tool!!!!!

[ninsp]

haha sweet. if your gonna buy another album, I suggest aenima, or salival.. aenima is imo the best album ever


dam you think aenima was better then the patient and 3rd eye, ooph they must've really played a good concert to have a kick ass closing song..

i'm so jealous still that you saw them live play 3rd eye, nd the patient :mad:

They were absolutely great, and the crowd was getting intense right around AEnima. That song just reeked of pure anger live.

[JessicaSarahS]

Tool was fucking amazing last night!! Loved it. I woke up today with Third Eye still scorched on my mind. :eek: Intolerance was another highlight for me. And watching Ænima is like going through an exorcism. I felt so clean and renewed afterward. :LOL:

The only thing that always bothers me is their stupid no cellphone/no camera policy. A crappy cellphone pic never hurt anyone. With that said, here's a couple :) :


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4792124023_1baa13cca4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/4792124023/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4792353569_e1b65f2b2c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/4792353569/)

[Flynn]

Tool are the only band I need to see now.

[JessicaSarahS]

Tool are the only band I need to see now.


I wish I could go to the So. Cal. shows next week :(. Tool is fantastic and they have their energy back.

[robjemetalmuse]

awesome band!! just LOVE lateratus:p

[Madam Harkonnen]

I used to listen to a shedload of Tool, then it dried up for a while. Over the last few weeks, a lot of my shared interest in their interests has aprked up again and I'm listening to more.

Feels odd, reconnecting with music that I love so much but haven't heard for so long :happy:

[Velouria]

Tool was fucking amazing last night!! Loved it. I woke up today with Third Eye still scorched on my mind. :eek: Intolerance was another highlight for me. And watching Ænima is like going through an exorcism. I felt so clean and renewed afterward. :LOL:

The only thing that always bothers me is their stupid no cellphone/no camera policy. A crappy cellphone pic never hurt anyone. With that said, here's a couple :) :


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4792124023_1baa13cca4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/4792124023/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4792353569_e1b65f2b2c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/4792353569/)

It's was even worse at the last couple of UK shows I went to, as they didn't even want you to take bags in. I managed to take in the smallest handbag ever as I don't really have clothes with pockets in and needed somewhere to put my keys, phone, money etc. Absolute balls.

There were loads of people taking pictures with their phones towards the end when the lazers came out, so suck on that, Tool. :p

[JessicaSarahS]

It's was even worse at the last couple of UK shows I went to, as they didn't even want you to take bags in. I managed to take in the smallest handbag ever as I don't really have clothes with pockets in and needed somewhere to put my keys, phone, money etc. Absolute balls.

Uugh. That sucks! That happened at a couple puscifer shows I went to as well. I had to check my bag in before being seated. :mad:

[ninsp]

I wish I could go to the So. Cal. shows next week :(. Tool is fantastic and they have their energy back.

Maynard still copped out like a bitch in Vicarious, though.

[Me Rug I Sty]

They don't do it to be pricks, guys :erm:

[JessicaSarahS]

Maynard still copped out like a bitch in Vicarious, though.

He's getting older and he can't do the same things vocally as in his younger days. I'm fine with this since we had a fucking crazy performance of Intolerance and Ænima.

[Killer Rabbit]

An ex-friend (I say that because he's a d**k), got me listening to Tool.

I like a good chunk of their material, but not everything. I've tried listening to their albums front to back I don't know how many times, but I can't make it. The "next" button ends up getting hit.

Maybe I can list the songs I really like and you all can recommend where to go from there?


I love (5* rated in my iTunes):

- Vicarious
- Sober
- The Pot
- Schism
- Parabol/Parabola (the only way to listen is both pieces together)
- 46 & 2
- Lateralus
- Pushit


So, which songs should I look closer at if I like those?

[Mark]

I love (5* rated in my iTunes):

- Vicarious
- Sober
- The Pot
- Schism
- Parabol/Parabola (the only way to listen is both pieces together)
- 46 & 2
- Lateralus
- Pushit


So, which songs should I look closer at if I like those?

Firstly, look at 'Ticks And Leeches' from Lateralus, because that song is simply drumming perfection.

Also, on 10,000 Days, if you listen to 'Lost Keys' going into 'Rosetta Stoned' it makes it that more epic (if you can stand the overall 14 minute length that is, but then if you can't how can you be a Tool fan? lol)

I would also recommend listening to more songs off Undertow as well as 'Sober'. 'Prison Sex' is one of my favourite Tool songs ever, it's just pure brilliance.

More off Aenima as well. 46 & 2 is great but by far not the best on the album. 'Stinkfist', 'jimmy' (Listen to 'Intermission' first for the full feel of that), 'H.' and the title track itself are all incredible songs to get into.

Also, look out for the new album, whenever it gets released ;) I have a feeling it will be redonkulously awesome :awesome:

[JessicaSarahS]

Everything that Mark said. Word for word! :)

And yes, Undertow deserves more love.

[Veronica_cy]

I listened to 10,000 Days for the zillionth time today.. They never fail to blow my mind, no matter how many times I listen to them. Wings Pt.2 always sends shivers down my spine. Especially this part:

You're the only one who can hold your head up high,
Shake your fists at the gates saying:
"I've come home now!
Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended
It's time now!
My time now!
Give me my,
Give me my wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiings.."

Massive goose bumps.

[Wind Sorcerer]

Something you need to do is to listen to Disposition/Reflection during a storm, while all the lights in your room are switched off. :happy: :awesome:

[Mark]

Something you need to do is to listen to Disposition/Reflection during a storm, while all the lights in your room are switched off. :happy: :awesome:

Or listen to Faaip De Oiad in pitch black. That's pretty fucking creepy right there, remember the first time I did that I swear something was coming to kill me

[Killer Rabbit]

Firstly, look at 'Ticks And Leeches' from Lateralus, because that song is simply drumming perfection.

Also, on 10,000 Days, if you listen to 'Lost Keys' going into 'Rosetta Stoned' it makes it that more epic (if you can stand the overall 14 minute length that is, but then if you can't how can you be a Tool fan? lol)

I would also recommend listening to more songs off Undertow as well as 'Sober'. 'Prison Sex' is one of my favourite Tool songs ever, it's just pure brilliance.

More off Aenima as well. 46 & 2 is great but by far not the best on the album. 'Stinkfist', 'Jimmy' (Listen to 'Intermission' first for the full feel of that), 'H.' and the title track itself are all incredible songs to get into.

Length doesn't bother me. (*in before "that's what she said"*)

I'm a Rush fan. I can sit through long songs/suites. :D:p

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look closer at the songs you mentioned.

[Flynn]

I listened to 10,000 Days for the zillionth time today.. They never fail to blow my mind, no matter how many times I listen to them. Wings Pt.2 always sends shivers down my spine. Especially this part:

You're the only one who can hold your head up high,
Shake your fists at the gates saying:
"I've come home now!
Fetch me the spirit, the son and the father
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended
It's time now!
My time now!
Give me my,
Give me my wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiings.."

Massive goose bumps.

I love that part so much, it's perfect.

[Mark]

Thought I'd try and listen to the entire discog before going out tonight. Got through about 2 and a half albums and it was time to go :LOL: don't know WHY I thought I'd make it through it all. Oh well, now I'm back, time to listen to the rest!

[samanthrax]

i just saw tool for the first time on the 9th and it was soo epic. wish they had played more songs, but it was still like a 2 hour set. heres a few of the pics i took, theyre really shitty cuz i took them with my phone, and once i got rly close i couldnt take any more pics cuz cameras werent aloud i guess and this security guard infront of me was being a total nazi..

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs058.snc4/35279_453444371110_713631110_6569487_526627_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs078.snc4/35279_453444396110_713631110_6569492_2505745_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs078.snc4/35279_453444411110_713631110_6569495_6373962_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs066.snc4/34656_453444481110_713631110_6569504_3459868_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs026.ash2/34656_453444491110_713631110_6569506_3330962_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs066.ash2/36643_453444521110_713631110_6569508_5408189_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs066.ash2/36643_453444541110_713631110_6569512_2659731_n.jpg

:D

[ninsp]

He's getting older and he can't do the same things vocally as in his younger days. I'm fine with this since we had a fucking crazy performance of Intolerance and Ænima.

a) he still sang in Third Eye
b) that was 4 years ago

[JessicaSarahS]

a) he still sang in Third Eye
b) that was 4 years ago

a) There was a lot of vocal distortion on Third eye, whereas Vicarious would not use that.
b) It's understandable that his voice isn't as great, given how much he's toured and used that voice in the last 4 years.

SF audio torrent with good example of vocal distortion on Third Eye: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=313060

Edit* Also:

CraveOnline: How do you keep it fresh on tour? How do you build on these songs you’ve been playing for so many years at this point?

Adam Jones: This tour has been great because we’re actually doing a different setlist than we’ve been doing in the past. We’re getting older, and Maynard has trouble sometimes singing the older songs, from back when he was young and screaming his fucking head off all the time. His vocal chords are getting older and he can’t really do what he used to do all in a row in a string of back to back shows. So we’ve changed up the set a little bit, which feels really good. Once we actually get together and start playing, it’s so great. It’s so great hanging out with the guys and playing the songs. It comes back to keeping it fresh.

Sometimes in the middle of a song we’ll start jamming, or go off on some tangent of a song and come back. That’s a great way to keep it fresh too. Also we keep adding to our show, we put a lot of money back into the show because we want it to be stimulating. We want all the senses to be on overdrive. More lights, more visuals, more lasers, more soundscapes. That’s what I would want in a show

[allypap]

I just got 10,000 days, Lateralus and AEnima and :awesome:

In particular, Die Eier von Satan :chuckle: When it started I was like "OK, nice opening riff" then the vocals started and it took me a couple of lines to realise it was German (as I wasn't reading the leaftet at the time) then I worked out what it says :D

Also, Intermission :awesome:

[Wind Sorcerer]

Die Eier von Satan is fucking hilarious in case you fully understand German. And I do.

[Madam Harkonnen]

Just made an executive decision to NOT buy Salival on ebay. I feel a bit sad... but also £36 up on life :LOL:

[Gemsy]

Just made an executive decision to NOT buy Salival on ebay. I feel a bit sad... but also £36 up on life :LOL:

tbh... it's a lovely thing to have, but it's not amazing. Well it was when I got it 'cause I hadn't seen any of the videos, but now they're on youtube haha. The actual cd is totally great but not really £36 worth of great... and also, probably on youtube. :chuckle:

[Madam Harkonnen]

tbh... it's a lovely thing to have, but it's not amazing. Well it was when I got it 'cause I hadn't seen any of the videos, but now they're on youtube haha. The actual cd is totally great but not really £36 worth of great... and also, probably on youtube. :chuckle:

Yeah, I like the videos but not enough to fork out that sort of dosh for them!

[nick913]

Ok so heres like a little tool secret. The youtube channel by this guy "HuntingtonSt" is basically all Tool/maynard stuff. The video quality is fucking phenomenal, and most definitely filmed with pro equipment and damn good seats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em_dQi_KpuM&feature=related

Thats a live version from 7-12-2010 of Jambi and stinkfist.
Jesus just listen to that added guitar solo in stinkfist...
:happy:

[Graveyard]

"You must've been high!"

[Carbo]

That's the first live video of Tool I've ever seen.

Goddammit, get going on the new album and get your awesome live show back to Europe. There's only so many American one-off tours you can do every year.

[Jessicat]

Tool playing in Australia for the 2010 Big Day Out!!! So fucking happy!

[MuzikChik]

Tool playing in Australia for the 2010 Big Day Out!!! So fucking happy!

Tool are awesome, but they've play BDO before. Same goes for Iggy and the Stooges.
The only other acts I would be interested in seeing are: Birds of Tokyo, Dead Letter Circus and Gyroscope. All of which I have seen multiple times... just this year! I'd probably go see Die Antwoord for the lols...
A very unimpressive lineup for me. I'm so freaking disappointed :(

[nick913]

Tool playing in Australia for the 2010 Big Day Out!!! So fucking happy!

where did you hear/see that?

[MuzikChik]

where did you hear/see that?

http://www.vmusic.com.au/#/Explore/News/1257/big-day-out-lineup-announcement

[Lucifer Sam]

Tool are awesome, but they've play BDO before. Same goes for Iggy and the Stooges.
The only other acts I would be interested in seeing are: Birds of Tokyo, Dead Letter Circus and Gyroscope. All of which I have seen multiple times... just this year! I'd probably go see Die Antwoord for the lols...
A very unimpressive lineup for me. I'm so freaking disappointed :(

Err. Rammstein?

To be fair it's just the first announcement. I reckon it's pretty good. Though I saw Tool at the last BDO they were here, so they're not as much of an interest for me.

[MuzikChik]

Err. Rammstein?

To be fair it's just the first announcement. I reckon it's pretty good. Though I saw Tool at the last BDO they were here, so they're not as much of an interest for me.

I'm not really a Rammstein fan... Although I have heard they have an amazing stage show. Still not enough for me to go buy a ticket. They're going to have to pull something really amazing for the 2nd announcement to convince me to go....
Maybe I had my hopes too high, based on the rumours, so when the official announcement came around it was a let down :( I was really hoping to see Soundgarden :(

I'm quite happy with my Soundwave ticket :D

[nick913]

damn dude, now I wish I lived in australia :supersad:

just saw the tour dates confirmation on the official tool website.. wonder why it took em so long to confirm it lolz

[Gemsy]

i am so tempted to go.

[Jessicat]

Err. Rammstein?

To be fair it's just the first announcement. I reckon it's pretty good. Though I saw Tool at the last BDO they were here, so they're not as much of an interest for me.
I saw Tool at the 2007 BDO to, but they are a band you could watch over and over again. Plus I heard that they were gonna play some new stuff, not sure if I believe it though but I ain't gonna miss out if they do.
i am so tempted to go.
Do it do it!!!! What an excuse for a holiday down under :)

[seregon]

I don't get how someone can not get excited about a Rammstein and Tool headline act. That's enough for me to change my underpants within seconds

[nick913]

ya, and with the setlist that tool is now belting out, its almost like watching a completely different band from their 2007-2009 shows.

I saw em last year, and the setlist sucked, and I was amazed.

Then I saw the videos on that dude HuntingtonSt's youtube channel from their show, and just holy shit...

The energy Tool is putting into this years shows, compared to the semi-slacking shows of the last 3 years, where maynard barely sang (and 3rd eye, intolerance, the patient or intension where just not parts of the setlists), is just outstanding.
Jesus I wish I was in australia.. and to be honest, I might even try to find a way to get my ass over there for the shows in a few months, even tho I dont know a word of australian..:LOL:

[Lucifer Sam]

I don't get how someone can not get excited about a Rammstein and Tool headline act. That's enough for me to change my underpants within seconds

I'm super pumped for Rammstein, that's the main reason I'm going. Tool are up there too. I think I was a bit too far away from the stage last time they were here, and it was outside so the sound wasn't as great. It's a smaller venue in Auckland, which is the one I'm going to so it should be a fair bit better.

even tho I dont know a word of australian..:LOL:

lolwut

[seregon]

Haha wtf.

[JessicaSarahS]

I might have to make a trip to Aus... :ninja:

[MuseForPresident]

I think the fact that this band waits so long to put out albums is the reason they have such a cult following. It's like people are constantly starved so they jump on anything they do, which is rare.

Saw this band in '07, one of best shows ever. Aside singing, I think Maynard said 2 words the whole show.

"Greetings"

and

"Farewell"

[nick913]

Ya ill most likely be flying my magic carpet over to australia to see a show or 2. After all 3rd eye is in the setlist..

Speaking of 3rd eye, check out this live video of 3rd eye from 1996 that HuntingtonSt released on his youtube channel.. The quality is just so epic that your gonna have to watch it to understand...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gqRe8c7nTM

[Lucifer Sam]

http://www.rarerecords.com.au/12inch/index.cfm?action=item&id=45364

Salival
12 Inch Vinyl
EXTREMELY RARE!!! - Only 350 Made!!! -

[Lucifer Sam]

Bitches aren't even playing a Sydney sideshow :indiff:

[MuseForPresident]

It really has been 10,000 days since their last album...

[Wind Sorcerer]

Forty Six & 2.
What a song.

[JoshyBarth]

Forty Six & 2.
What a song.

Definitely :LOL: Along with Lateralus and Vicarious!

[Carbo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm2glu3WLGk

This is just divine

[Jessicat]

Saw Tool for the second time last night, and OMG was it amazing. So much better than there 2007 set at the BDO.
I shed a tear with how fantastic it was.
Was also quite surprised when Maynard made a few jokes up there!

[Wind Sorcerer]

Anyone else who considers 10'000 Days as their best?
Ænima is a close second, though.

Lateralus is very good aswell, but it should've stopped after Reflection. I think Triad's boring and too repetitive.

[boomeraangsquad]

Anyone else who considers 10'000 Days as their best?
Ænima is a close second, though.

Lateralus is very good aswell, but it should've stopped after Reflection. I think Triad's boring and too repetitive.
It is definitely close to Ænima for me. :yesey: As a whole album, it's the most consistent of the four. There are so many excellent moments on it as well.

[|Megalomania|]

Hi guys, i have started making guitar covers now, and the first one is Lateralus from Tool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld5wIAxMwF8

Please let me know what you think from my cover, and send it to all other Tool fans if you want, you can subscribe too! :P

In the near future, i will upload more covers from tool and other bands like Radiohead, SOAD, and Muse of course! ;)

[JessicaSarahS]

^^Cool!

Tool is doing a spring US tour. I'm not posting the dates because they haven't announced a CA date. :phu:

(Kidding. I'd post them, but I'm on my phone at the moment. But I'm not kidding about the lack of a CA date. :phu:)

[_silverrose_]

Seeing them on the 26th :happy:

[boomeraangsquad]

Seeing them in less than 2 weeks! :D

[JessicaSarahS]

Seeing them on the 26th :happy:

Seeing them in less than 2 weeks! :D

Lucky bastards. :indiff:

If they don't announce a CA date soon, I might have to make a trip up to Reno. :unsure:

[progmetalfan]

I mighty have a new job in Toronto soon and there's a show on the 26th.

F
U
C
K
Yes.

Cross your fingers, people. You know who you are. :awesome:

[_silverrose_]

Lucky bastards. :indiff:

If they don't announce a CA date soon, I might have to make a trip up to Reno. :unsure:

You should just come see me and we'll go see Tool together :yesey:

I mighty have a new job in Toronto soon and there's a show on the 26th.

F
U
C
K
Yes.

Cross your fingers, people. You know who you are. :awesome:

Toronto date is on the 25th ;) London's the 26th.

[JessicaSarahS]

I mighty have a new job in Toronto soon and there's a show on the 26th.

F
U
C
K
Yes.

Cross your fingers, people. You know who you are. :awesome:

:awesome:

You should just come see me and we'll go see Tool together :yesey:


I want to! :(

[progmetalfan]

You should just come see me and we'll go see Tool together :yesey:



Toronto date is on the 25th ;) London's the 26th.

Toronto, London, Belleville, Timmins, whatever - all good with me. :awesome:

(as long as I'm able to go...)

[_silverrose_]

Toronto, London, Belleville, Timmins, whatever - all good with me. :awesome:

(as long as I'm able to go...)

Well in that case, I hope you can go!

[JessicaSarahS]

Reno show sold out... :indiff:

And my weekend just cleared up too. :'(

[boomeraangsquad]

They sure put on a hell of a show! :D Absolutely amazing.

[JessicaSarahS]

Can't believe they played Hooker with a Penis during this round of shows. I'd love to hear that song live. Glad they're changing up the setlist a bit.

[Milky Joe]

I'm gonna be in New York when they're playing one of the NJ shows, and it's only an hour away by bus... but I'm gonna be hella jet-lagged on my first day in the US, there will be no one who will want to travel with me and the ticket I would get would be expensive and in a poor position.

Guess I'm just gonna have to wait until they play sunny England :(

[JessicaSarahS]

That sucks.They played three hours away from where I live. Didn't know if I could get the weekend off because of work, then I did just a couple days before the show.

They really needed to add more tour dates. I can't believe they didn't have a single CA date. :mad: I never have much luck working out time to see Tool. I've only seen them a few times because of conflicts, sold out shows, etc. :(

Guess I'll have to stick to Puscifer for my Maynard fix this year. :unsure:

[JessicaSarahS]

Still one of the best videos ever.

F5sIXUbMgF0

I've been on a Tool kick lately.