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Tool's Adam Jones Discusses 'Opiate' EP Reissue + State of Band's Next Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:51:51 +0000

As of March 10, 2013, Tool's debut EP, 'Opiate,' is now old enough to legally drink in the United States. To commemorate the 21st anniversary of 'Opiate,' Tool are set to re-release the EP on March 26 with a limited-edition string of CDs along with new artwork from guitarist Adam Jones. In a new interview with Jones, the guitarist talks about writing and recording 'Opiate,' how the album holds up after all these years and, of course, when Tool will put out a new record.

Tool Drummer Danny Carey Suggests New Album Will Drop in 2013, Talks About Vespa Crash

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:27:38 +0000

Tool fans were disappointed to say the least when singer Maynard James Keenan announced that there would be no release from the band in 2013. The modern experimental legends have been working on a new album for some time, and drummer Danny Carey says, along with a bunch of other news, that a 2013 release is still planned.

Report: Maynard James Keenan Says Tool Will Not Release New Album in 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:12:21 +0000

Fans who have been patiently waiting for Tool's next album will unfortunately have to hang in there a bit longer according to vocalist Maynard James Keenan. In a recent interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, Keenan apparently stated that Tool will not be releasing a new album in 2013.

Tool Member Badly Injured in Vespa Crash, Songwriting for New Album Delayed

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:22:43 +0000

An unidentified member of Tool recently suffered serious injuries after crashing his Vespa scooter along icy roads. The accident left the musician with several broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder, thus pushing back jamming and writing sessions meant for Tool’s massively anticipated fifth full-length album. Posted on the band’s website on Jan. 26 as a [...]

Tool Guitarist Adam Jones Proposes to Girlfriend at WWE 'Royal Rumble'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:29:29 +0000

Congratulations to Tool guitarist Adam Jones for becoming engaged to his girlfriend Korin! When one thinks of the most romantic ways to propose, the minds of some drift to fancy restaurants, long walks on the beach or during an intimate family get-together, but not Adam Jones. The guitarist and filmmaker arranged a unique proposal from ringside at the WWE Royal Rumble event.

Tool — 2013 New Album Preview

Tree Riddle — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:24:07 +0000

Tool are set to return in 2013 with a new album, which will mark the fifth release from their 22-year reign as the kings of prog metal. According to a timetable that drummer Danny Carey set forth in a March interview, work on Tool’s new album would likely be complete by the end of 2012. [...]

Slash, Deftones, Tool + Stone Sour Join Ozzfest Japan Lineup

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:46:44 +0000

Ozzfest may leave quite an impression on Japan next year. The longtime hard rock and metal festival turned a few heads earlier this year when it was announced that Slipknot and Black Sabbath would headline the two-night destination festival in Japan. Now comes word that four more heavy hitters have signed on to play.

Maynard James Keenan Offers Advice for the Apocalypse in New Editorial Column

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:05:49 +0000

As we reported a few days ago, Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer singer Maynard James Keenan has signed a deal with the Phoenix New Times to write a bi-weekly column for the newspaper. Now, Keenan has jumped into his role as a gonzo journalist, as the Phoenix New Times has published the first textual offering from the prolific creator.

Maynard James Keenan Talks Winemaking in CBS Interview

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:23:52 +0000

Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) was recently the subject of a CBS news piece. Instead of focusing on Keenan’s music, the topic was one that the frontman has been passionate about for a long time — his winemaking career.

Tool Plan To Record New Album This Summer

Tree Riddle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:50:55 +0000

Although it’s been nearly six years since the release of Tool‘s last album, drummer Danny Carey says that the wait is almost over. In a new interview, Carey says the band plans to enter the studio this June and talks about how the new songs are shaping up thus far.

Tool's Maynard James Keenan Calls for More Creativity in Music

Tree Riddle — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:50:15 +0000

As the frontman for prominent avant garde rock acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer — Maynard James Keenan knows a thing or two about originality. In a new interview the reclusive vocalist says that music piracy is stifling creativity in the industry.

Tool's Entire January 14th Reno Performance Posted Online [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Miss Tool? So do we. Until they finally hit us with the long awaited follow-up to ’10,000 Days,’ we will have to make due by watching this (surprisingly good quality) fan-shot video of their recent performance in Reno, Nevada. If your city wasn’t among the lucky ones to have a stop on Tool’s current tour [...]

Tool At Work On New Album For 2012 – Music Preview

Tree Riddle — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:06:09 +0000

One of the albums we're looking forward to the most in 2012 is the fifth studio album from the masters of art metal -- Tool. The band has been writing the new material for some time now, leaving everyone curious about whether or not the highly anticipated follow-up to '10,000 Days' will surface in the new year.

Tool Announce More 2012 Tour Dates

Tree Riddle — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:15:16 +0000

Tool may have pulled a fast one on us with a cryptic message in their November newsletter that had many sites crying wolf, or “new album” as it were, but the latest string of tour dates the band announced seem to be totally legit. While Tool may not yet be in the studio going full [...]

Maynard Says Tool Is Writing New Album

Tree Riddle — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:59:36 +0000

Maynard James Keenan was hesitant to assign a percentage to the process, but did give some insight on how things are coming together on Tool’s long awaited fifth studio album. Things have been awfully quiet in Camp Tool the past few years — the first we heard of a new album was months ago when [...]

Tool's Adam Jones Rocks The National Anthem At WWE SummerSlam

Tree Riddle — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:00:57 +0000

Remember Tool? That really cool band that writes long, weird, riffed out songs. That Maynard guy from A Perfect Circle was their singer...they were awesome! Last week Tool guitarist Adam Jones made a rare appearance at WWE SummerSlam of all places. Watch him jam 'The Star Spangled Banner' here.

Tool, Primus, Rush, And Police Members Form CCCP

Tree Riddle — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:52:53 +0000

One of the weirdest "supergroups" has taken shape with CCCP, it's comprised of three drummers and a bassist. Tool's Danny Carey along with Primus bassist Les Claypool, have joined Police drummer Stewart Copeland and Rush stickman Neil Peart in CCCP. You can check out the resulting "song" that was conceived between the quartet: 'Count Drumula'.

Rage Against The Machine Vs. Tool: A History Lesson By Tom Morello

Tree Riddle — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:31:12 +0000

In the days leading up to Rage Against the Machine's L.A. Rising show, the band has been posting a series of 'Guerilla Videos' to promote the event. The latest video features Rage guitarist Tom Morello talking about the band's origins and their competition in those early days: a band named Tool.

Maynard Talks New Tool, A Perfect Circle, And Puscifer Albums

Tree Riddle — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:26:26 +0000

Maynard James Keenan is one of the hardest working singers in rock. Not only does he handle vocal duties for prog-metal giants Tool, but also alt-rockers A Perfect Circle, and his outlet for every other musical genre he wants to tackle; Puscifer.

Tool And A Perfect Circle's Maynard Names His Top 10 Playlist

Tree Riddle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:35:59 +0000

Maynard James Keenan; The enigmatic singer for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer is often shrouded in the darkness of the stage or in disguise during performances. The usually private singer gave fans a peek into his world this week when he spoke with Seattle Weekly about the 10 most played songs in his iTunes library. I think you'l