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Tool Creating 'Little Bits and Pieces' of New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:51 +0000

We know … patience is a difficult virtue to put into action when it comes to the subject of Tool's next album. Tool followers haven't been gifted with new material since the band unleashed '10,000 Days' in 2006, but fans remain hopeful that 2013 will host the release of a new Tool record. During a recent interview with a New Zealand publication, drummer Danny Carey and vocalist Maynard James Keenan spoke about the progress of the new album and Tool's songwriting process.

Tool Include 'Seal of Xatanitos' Certificates in Five Copies of 'Opiate' EP Reissue

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:48:50 +0000

Remember reading or watching 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' as a kid? What horrific atrocities wouldn't you commit to nab one of those golden tickets and take a tour of Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory? Better yet, how many times did you open up a Hershey's bar pretending that a golden ticket may be inside? Well, that very fantasy is about to become a reality for five very lucky Tool fans who purchase the band's 21st anniversary edition of the 'Opiate' EP.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:51 +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.

Maynard James Keenan Speaks of 'Jamming' Sessions for Tool + A Perfect Circle

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:21:23 +0000

As Maynard James Keenan and the rest of Puscifer prepare for the release of their new EP 'Donkey Punch the Night,' many fans are holding out hope for a 2013 release date for a new Tool album. While singer Maynard James Keenan recently insinuated there would be no new Tool album this year, he offers hope by stating in a new interview that he has been jamming on new material from both Tool and A Perfect Circle.

Corey Taylor, Maynard James Keenan, Dave Navarro + More Criticize 2013 Grammy Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:21:15 +0000

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night (Feb. 10), and it was business as usual for the famed awards show. Music's biggest names walked the carpet, while shiny golden gramophones were given out to rock artists such as the Black Keys, Halestorm and Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross. However, a sense of disarray resonated with various musicians, who took to Twitter in order to vent their disapproval of the Grammy Awards.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:27:38 +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 22:29:29 +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's Upcoming Album 'More Than Halfway' Done

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:39:52 +0000

Keep salivating, Tool fans, because we’ve got another update on the band’s upcoming fifth studio album. In a recent post on Tool’s official website, an in-depth statement has been released, revealing that the psychotropic four-piece are possibly “more than halfway” finished with the writing process. Although frontman Maynard James Keenan has not begun to track [...]

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:46:44 +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.

Tool Drummer Danny Carey Offers Update on Upcoming Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:37:49 +0000

Tool are currently in the process of writing one of hard rock’s most anticipated albums. With the band’s last album, ’10,000 Days,’ having been released in 2006, Tool fans have been mentally pacing in circles, awaiting a taste of new materials from their psychedelic heroes. Luckily, drummer Danny Carey has offered an update on where Tool are in their writing process.

Tool Return to the Stage Over the Weekend

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:56:50 +0000

It had been well over a year since Tool took the stage to perform but the absence from live playing is over. The band kicked off its brief winter run over the weekend in Reno, Nev., performing a set list filled to the brim with classics and fan favorites.

Tool Officially Announces 2012 Tour Dates

Dru — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:21 +0000

And yours truly couldn’t be happier!!! Check out the dates and start planning your road trips. A couple days ago rumors floated around that Tool had secretly posted two concert dates on ticketmaster, only to have those dates taken down before anyone had a chance to see if it was true or not. Now, the [...]

Staind, Rob Zombie & Other Bands Talk Halloween

WQBK — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:17:46 +0000

Today is Halloween. Staind, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie and some other bands were asked recently by The Pulse Of Radio to share their Halloween memories, experiences and horror stories. Staind, who will be performing in Albany at the Washington Avenue Armory November 26th has performed numerous times in costume on Halloween. Staind guitarist Mike [...]

A Perfect Circle Is Slowly Working On New Album

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:43:37 +0000

American rock quintet A Perfect Circle have been together for 12 years, and have only released three studio albums, with the last one being 2004's Emotive. APC fans are getting quite eager to hear some new stuff and receive news of an upcoming album, but it doesn't seem like they will be getting one any time soon. The band are working on new material, however it's just not enough right now to begin recording or promoting a new record.

A Perfect Circle To Make New Album

WQBK — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:52 +0000

Members of A Perfect Circle reunited to tour last year with Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan. Now, it seems that they might make a new album, too. Guitarist Billy Howerdel told The Pulse of Radio that the band is thinking about recording and already have a couple of songs ready to go but has problems finding a place to [...]

Why You Should Go to Rock on the Range: Reason #2

amanda.medina — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:37:48 +0000

I've got a 101 reasons for you to go to Rock on the Range., and this is only reason number two:

Reason #2: A Perfect Circle will be headliner at the show.

A Perfect Circle hasn't made a new album in quite some time, but they certainly have produced great albums in the past. Mer de Noms, The Thirteenth Step and Emotive have debuted songs such as "Judith

Metallica Guitarist Jams with Tool in Hawaii [Video]

DaveHunter — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:32:12 +0000

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett joined Tool in Hawaii last Friday for their show at Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Center. See the video. Hammett jammed on “Lateralus,” which segued into a portion of Metallica’s “Orion,” before returning to complete the title track from Tool’s 2001 release. Tool – Lateralus/Orion/Lateralus, With guest Kirk Hammett of Metallica Neal [...]

Beatlemania Hits iTunes

Bryen — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:54:08 +0000

This week iTunes finally landed The Beatles – long absent from their iTunes Store. About damn time! It’s been a long time coming and now that The Beatles are onboard, there aren’t too many artists holding out. Many were cynics about the arrival, claiming that fans of The Beatles had already purchased their entire catalog [...]