Saturday, 9/06/08

Guitar Hero Confirmed

It has finally been confirmed by the band that Tool will indeed be included in the upcoming Guitar Hero 4. Here is the press release that blair posted only stating what weve already told you:
Hugely popular alternative metal band Tool, known for their epic, intense musical arrangements and killer visual arts, will also soon be known for their contribution to the upcoming Guitar Hero� World Tour. Guitar Hero fans from all over the world will be able to rock out to "Parabola" and Grammy-award winning "Schism" from Tool's critically-acclaimed 2001 album Lateralus in addition to "Vicarious" from their 2006 Grammy-award winning album 10,000 Days. The game will also feature an all-new venue designed in collaboration with the band and highlighting the art style that has become a staple in their music videos, live shows and album artwork.

Watch for me on the xbox360 version kicking ass online(ninedead0).

Reported by ninedead at 09:10

Saturday, 8/16/08

Not anything, really.

Toolband has been updated? with more hints towards something.
Good things are coming... Be patient... Don't speculate or over analyze. Don't search the message boards for rumors or look for this on anyone's Myspace page... Just know that good things are coming (albeit under easy sail)... So, to reiterate,... just relax...

and there is a photo of a laptop that i guess Maynard was pissed at.

Reported by ninedead at 10:38

Tuesday, 8/05/08

Maynard records with Jubilee

As pointed out over at the other hotline, Maynard can be found recording vocals for the band jubilee by following that link.
This is a preview of Maynard James Keenan of Tool recording the song "I Don't Have An Excuse, I Just Need A Little Help" with Jubilee at their studio, Shabbey Road. Maynard sings with Aaaron on this song, Trent Reznor programmed the beat and Julian Gross from The Liars played real drums over the beat. This song will be included as a B-side on the band's second single, "In With The Out Crowd".

Reported by ninedead at 20:08

Monday, 8/04/08

Book of Tool

From: REVOLVER Magazine

Already a highly desirable collector’s classic that sold out its first printing in a matter of days (and has been spotted on eBay going for as much as 35 bucks a pop!), Revolver’s 100-page special The Book of Tool is finally available for purchase online right here.

The Book of Tool is an unprecedented exploration of one of the most innovative, intriguing, and mysterious bands in the heavy-music scene, featuring exclusive interviews with all the band members, never-before-seen photographs and conceptual sketches, an exhaustive album-by-album oral history of the band, an interview with collaborating artist Alex Grey, looks at the instruments and techniques that Tool have employed to achieve their unique sound and compelling visual style, and much more.

The issue is a must for the library of any Tool fan.

The second printing is sure to sell out soon, so order your copy today!

Thanks Psychoacoustics for the info.

Reported by isdfx at 16:28

Thursday, 7/24/08

Guitar Hero 4 update *updated* **8/1

NME.com has put up the "official" leaked tracklisting for the upcoming Guitar hero which includes the following TOOL tracks:
'Stinkfist'
'Lateralus'
'Schism'
With the next version of gh including a drumset, i couldnt be more excited about this info(givin the fact there is a Floyd track also!)
Thanks to sleepz for the info!

*not a confirmed setlist, according to a recent posting on Fourtheye its a fake. You can still bank on there being a Tool set though.

**i received a tip from someone who asked to remain anonymous stating an inside source on the tracklisting and that the three songs are Vicarious, Schism and Parabola. this is not confirmed nor official but just in case, there you go.

Reported by ninedead at 09:16

Tuesday, 7/15/08

Tool on Guitar Hero 4?

FourthEye reported that Adam's brother Alan(Tool's legal counsel) blogged the following, " After getting all of my work done and closing a deal for Tool (GH4) ". Now, it seems, he posted too much as that has currently been removed from his blog. Doing a search on the matter has brought up many rumors regarding Tool being in the next GH and i, for one, hope them to be true.

Reported by ninedead at 01:44

Tuesday, 6/24/08

Danny at work.

In light of the recent update heres a video i found of Danny in the studio doing what he does best.

Reported by ninedead at 10:28

Danny is healed!

A recent posting by Blair has updated us on the Danny's hand situation, apparently "it appears that all's well and that he should be ready to perform with VOLTO! on July 16th". There is also a hint towards TOOLish news "he's that much closer to getting back to jamming with his day-job band".

Reported by ninedead at 10:18

Sunday, 6/22/08

SIGNED REVOLVER ISSUES

Alex Grey has some signed copies of the "Tool Revolver" up for sale over at his site, $25.00 plus shipping.

Reported by isdfx at 14:58

Hardcover ED. of IJYNX / Danny & Blair project

IJYNX

"For more information or to ORDER A COPY please visit www.amazon.com and type Ijynx (by Blair MacKenzie Blake)."

Also Blair posted a few updates on ToolArmy. One being a new book project with Danny.

"I've a few book projects in the works (including one with Danny), and that has taken much of my time. But returning to the Tool front: I still haven't heard of any new developments with regards to last month's meeting with the band members, their lawyers, and management. I believe this to be good news. Ditto with regards to the other band project in the works, although with this one it's just a matter of time and not a question as to whether or not they will agree to do it."

Toolband newsletters to be posted soon.

Reported by isdfx at 14:34

Saturday, 6/14/08

Hooker With a Penis

Reported by isdfx at 20:33

Puscifer on All Access

Mania TV - Airdate: 06-10-08

Reported by isdfx at 20:14

Friday, 6/06/08

Interview with Maynard

LiveDaily interview, talk about possible Puscifer shows for next year.

"Are you going to tour in support of Puscifer?

Probably next year. Then it's not really going to be a tour. It'll be more of a cabaret, an installation in one town for four or five nights. Once again, with different players each night. That way it's fun. It's fresh. More people get to be involved. It's noncommittal, so you don't have to be too precious about it. You can just really have fun and be in the moment with it.

Thanks kgb4215

Reported by isdfx at 19:36

Wednesday, 6/04/08

Curse of the Drummer.

Blair posted at Toolband that Danny was injured, back in feb.(This aquatic critter was most likely a sea urchin or a scorpion fish...), whilst on vacation and that this injury will keep him from performing anytime soon with VOLTO! or that other band.
Smells a little fishy to me.
Stop by your local Borders and skim thru the pages of Blender till you come upon a Motley Crue review of one of Maynards wines. After you have read the review put the magazine back on the rack and walk away.

Reported by ninedead at 07:53

Friday, 5/23/08

The Melvins

Some interesting updates found on The Melvins MySpace page:

The Melvins will be celebrating 24 years in the business this year and have absolutely NOTHING planned for it, maybe next year when they turn 25? However, along with their new album, Nude With Boots, they do have a shit load of things happening THIS year that include: 1. A lot of touring 2. The vinyl releases of (A) Senile Animal, which will be in a super deluxe quadruple gate fold sleeve with four etched, one-sided 12 inch records 3. Two more 12 inchers with double surprises 4. A secret 7 inch (so secret that not even the band is aware of it) 5. More fun with Haze XXL 6. A split 7 inch with Rancid Vat 7. The Fantomas Melvins Big Band DVD. 8. A huge limited edition Ipecac box set of everything the Melvins have done with the label as well as stuff you haven't heard at all **Plus other stuff we forgot all about or don't know about or something It's a big world out there and nothing is ever as hopeless as it seems.

Thanks Ben

Reported by isdfx at 17:50