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Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:35 pm
by hellboy
I agree that Descending is a little bland.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:50 pm
by Bill Hilly
It's bland because it sounds like more rehashed Tool. Me personally, I first listened to this jam over the internet when they started introducing it, and then live in person. My opinion hasn't changed. It sounds like several older Tool songs and it's not interesting to me at all.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:50 pm
by hellboy
Bill Hilly wrote:It's bland because it sounds like more rehashed Tool. Me personally, I first listened to this jam over the internet when they started introducing it, and then live in person. My opinion hasn't changed. It sounds like several older Tool songs and it's not interesting to me at all.
I agree, it sounds pretty recycled to me. That's not a significant problem, as Tool recycle stuff pretty frequently, but in this particular case it just sounds like B-side type material to me.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:18 pm
by Ravenpig
Didn't Adam say in a Q and A that its actually just a gutted version of a really long song?

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:23 pm
by hellboy
Ravenpig wrote:Didn't Adam say in a Q and A that its actually just a gutted version of a really long song?
Probably. I don't mean to suggest I think it's a complete song.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:22 pm
by Bill Hilly
I really dig the new Opiate breakdown and am surprised that it's just that. It would fit more into an evolved Tool sound that is taking 10 + years to come to fruition. The Descending jam, whether or not it is just a gutted/looped version of a really long song, doesn't give me the same warm and fuzzy as the re-worked Opiate. The Opiate breakdown doesn't even fit with the fracking song! Also, Wings for Marie was played in gutted form during the Lateralus tour and even that version sounded new and awesome to my ears.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:09 am
by Ettan
Apparently Aftershock uploaded a picture of Tool then removed it. Interesting

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:20 am
by hellboy
There seems to be stuff around on social media that suggests Danny spoke about festival shows at a recent Volto show, so given this weight of evidence I suspect it's pretty likely to happen.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:28 am
by fortysixand2
Ettan wrote:Apparently Aftershock uploaded a picture of Tool then removed it. Interesting
Also on the picture: Korn, Disturbed, and Avenged Sevenfold!!! :roll:

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:36 pm
by aenimal
Bill Hilly wrote:I really dig the new Opiate breakdown and am surprised that it's just that. It would fit more into an evolved Tool sound that is taking 10 + years to come to fruition. The Descending jam, whether or not it is just a gutted/looped version of a really long song, doesn't give me the same warm and fuzzy as the re-worked Opiate. The Opiate breakdown doesn't even fit with the fracking song! Also, Wings for Marie was played in gutted form during the Lateralus tour and even that version sounded new and awesome to my ears.
Agreed, I think it's great but I don't feel that it really fits with the song...I just hope when they eventually release the video, they'll include some kind of downloadable version of the re-recorded song that we can listen to, outside of watching the video (which I have a sneaking suspicion won't be the case).

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:13 pm
by fortysixand2
This was the photo Aftershock Festival inadvertantly uploaded on Friday (June 3)
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Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:16 am
by Krazy_blah
Adams latest IG post shows a baby on the way.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:28 am
by brewdog123
Krazy_blah wrote:Adams latest IG post shows a baby on the way.
good for Adam, bad for fans

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:41 am
by Ravenpig
Was just told Tool posted on FB that they're playing Little Rock, Arkansas on October 28. Anyone wanna check?

Edit: it's up on toolband now

Denver
Salt Lake City
Little Rock, Arkansas

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:07 am
by fortysixand2
October 24th - Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 10th at 10:00am MDT at all Smith's Tix locations, smithstix.com and the venue box office.
TICKETS

October 26th - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Tickets on sale Friday, June 10th at 10:00am MDT at Altitude Tickets.
TICKETS

October 28th - Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena
Tickets on sale Friday, June 10th at 10am CDT. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.
TICKETS

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:34 am
by Krazy_blah
Damn, another mini tour that doesn't come within reasonable driving distance. :/ Expected it this go around at least.

Will have to sit these out most likely unless work manages to put me in a one of the spots, unlikely though.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:38 am
by the chill
Looks like I am going back to "Happy Valley" Utah where I grew up! I have lots of friends that love Tool and haven't been able to travel to see them the last couple of tours. So I am happy they finally get to see them live since 2009. I of course am excited to see them live but sad that there won't be any new material by then.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:51 am
by Ettan
What a busy year this has been for Maynard, and people still give him crap for being lazy / delaying the Tool album. Unbelievable. Also, two mini tours in one year? Tool is a weird band.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:39 pm
by xZ1mM3r
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October 26th - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center. Tickets on sale Friday, June 10th at 10:00am MDT at Altitude Tickets.
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Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:45 pm
by badkittygothgirl
It appears they are selling ANNUAL TA memberships. All previous memberships will be honored. Good to know I won't have to renew annually.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:37 pm
by brewdog123
badkittygothgirl wrote:It appears they are selling ANNUAL TA memberships. All previous memberships will be honored. Good to know I won't have to renew annually.
saw that too. not sure how they can justify these, at this point

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:03 pm
by nxrm
brewdog123 wrote:
badkittygothgirl wrote:It appears they are selling ANNUAL TA memberships. All previous memberships will be honored. Good to know I won't have to renew annually.
saw that too. not sure how they can justify these, at this point
Pure speculation, but based on the introduction of an Annual Membership I imagine a Toolband & Tool Army website re-design will happen within a year.

An annual membership fee would be difficult to justify without something new being worked on, that's for sure.

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:44 pm
by Kittaan
nxrm wrote: Pure speculation, but based on the introduction of an Annual Membership I imagine a Toolband & Tool Army website re-design will happen within a year.

An annual membership fee would be difficult to justify without something new being worked on, that's for sure.
C'mon Norm... I know you've been paying attention for the past decade or so... they have had ZERO problem ignoring justification all this time... why start now?

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:05 pm
by nxrm
Kittaan wrote:
nxrm wrote: Pure speculation, but based on the introduction of an Annual Membership I imagine a Toolband & Tool Army website re-design will happen within a year.

An annual membership fee would be difficult to justify without something new being worked on, that's for sure.
C'mon Norm... I know you've been paying attention for the past decade or so... they have had ZERO problem ignoring justification all this time... why start now?
Oh man, no joke...I'm busting up laughing over here. :lol:

It's so true...nothing's going to happen.

I oscillate between delusional optimism and total disappointment as a Tool fan (no pun intended)...and I was just feeling good for moment there.

Thanks for bringing me back down. :D

Re: Random Tool Social Media thread

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:14 pm
by Krazy_blah
Aftershock Fest is now on TM...

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