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Tool (formed in 1990) is a Grammy Award-winning American alternative metal and art rock band that also lends influences from progressive and psychedelic rock, hailing from Los Angeles, California, U.S.

With dreams of lives in the film industry, bassist Paul D’Amour and guitarist Adam Jones moved to Los Angeles during the 1980s, which is where they met singer Maynard James Keenan and drummer Danny Carey. Upon forming in 1990, the band spent two years performing live shows around Los Angeles, and recording demos to raise their profile. In 1992 Tool signed with Zoo Entertainment, who issued the band’s debut EP “Opiate” the same year. Led by the singles “Hush” and “Opiate”, the record was a hard-hitting, heavy release and was supported with a tour alongside Rollins Band, Fishbone and Rage Against the Machine.

With Nirvana augmenting the successful grunge period of the late eighties and early nineties, Tool toned down the metal themes on their debut full-length, “Undertow”. Released in 1993, the record rose to No. 50 on the Billboard 200, and was marked by its nihilistic and haunting aesthetic. Following the release the band played a successful series of shows on the 1993 Lollapalooza tour, where they moved from the second stage to the main, and were introduced by comedian Bill Hicks.

Tool’s second studio album, “Ænima” was released in March 2003 marked by the departure of bassic D’Amour and arrival of Justin Chancellor. Produced by prog-rock producer David Bottrill, the record was dedicated to the late Bill Hicks, who had shared many of the band’s ideals. Later earning triple platinum certification despite the falling popularity of alternative rock, the record was led by the Grammy-winning titled track and led Tool to become figureheads of alternative metal.

Once again supported by an extensive touring schedule, the band’s third full-length “Lateralus” followed in 2001, this time marked with art rock themes with greater atmospheric accompaniments both visual and auditory. Rising to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, an impressive feat for an alt-metal group, the record spawned the single “Schism”, which went on the win the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2001. Two years of solid touring followed, including dates alongside King Crimson, following which the group’s members took time away from Tool to focus on other interests.

Led by the single “Vicarious”, Tool’s fourth full-length album, “10,000 Days”, arrived in May 2006, once again topping the U.S. Billboard 200. Proving not quite as popular as its predecessor, the album’s packaging later won the Grammy for Best Recording Package, and was supported with constant touring alongside Isis and Mastadon.

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What a show. I can not believe I never saw Tool in my high school years. I've wasted half of my life not having seen them. There are really three shows when you go to a Tool concert. We'll start from what I saw on the left to what I saw on the right:

1) The visuals. The screen behind the band was CONSTANTLY filled by amazing images and videos. The images and light coming from so many angles could be a show all its own. Beautiful.

2)Duh. The band. Drummer, Guitarist, Bassist, and Maynard's little raised stage area were all lit perfectly well. MJK was wearing riot gear, interestingly enough. The drummer astounded me. They often do, but this guy was surrounded by percussion and made me feel like I was the one in the drummer box. Guitarist and Bassist played with the crowd constantly. Professionals and obviously so thankful for the admiration. What talent in each performer.

3) The crowd. Initially, my wife and I were in the pit and caught the opening act (3Teeth...think Tool, NIN, and Marilyn Manson cloned into a band. We had so much fun with them). After they finished and we got our first round of beers, we made our way to the balcony nearly all the way to the edge stage right. We had full view of the band and it was only then that I realized how packed in people were down below. We got to watch the moshers and laugh at the crowd surfers who were yanked out of the crowd by security as if they were tissues being taken from a kleenex box. I'm so glad we weren't up front. Anytime someone tried recording with their phones (Seriously, idiots. Please stop this), the staff would wave mag-lights into their lenses. Great idea BUT it also menas you're blinding everyone between you and the recorder. I can imagine that'd be a bit jarring.

Great show from beginning to end.

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Sometimes it is nearly impossible to remove yourself from your surroundings when attending a concert in a giant corporate arena. While others times, suspension of disbelief is achieved effortlessly. When it comes to a Tool show, the venue itself literally ceases to exist. That was the case at the Pepsi Center last night. Hypnotized by Can Buyukberber’s alien/reptilian visuals and Maynard James Keenan’s deviant psychology, the sold-out crowd took flight on a journey into the furthest reaches of the human mind.

Transitory life was put on hold as we were forced to look inward instead of forward. The words and ideas of controverisial visionaries such as Bill Hicks, Carl Jung, and Karl Marx joined with the industrial heartbeat provided by Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Adam Jones; all while MJK preached the gospel of poisoned religion, astrological phenomenon, unified consciousness, and Armageddon.

Tool shows have shown very little variety since the last album, but that doesn’t mean each one isn’t a unique experience. Like a mushroom or LSD trip, the vehicle and destination are same, but the journey is something completely different each time.

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Been a bucket list band for some time now.... Finally got close enough to make it.

Entertainment value 5

Fan base 10

Maynard remained in the dark the entire performance and once just left the stage for whatever reason letting his fellow band mates play continuous rifts until his return. He made a brief walk across stage after the show was over and the lights turned on.

The extremely long instrumental rifts were TOOL fashion but they could have easily squeezed in 5 more songs if they just dialed that back a bit.

Show lasted just over 2 hours..... Expected a longer show. Everyone did.

No pics or video were allowed except the very last song when Maynard let everyone know they could. This was strictly enforced as a guy was removed for doing so.

They released new album date during the show.

They did not play "Sober".... The one song I was hoping to hear live...

The drummer played some killer solos...

Maynard was sporting a "red and black striped" mohawk.

Overall a pleasant trip.... The fan base truly didn't disappoint by cheering loudly.... And letting TOOL know they were still loved and supported....

I still want to hear "Sober" live..... Ugh

One of the best shows I have ever seen, and I have been to many. This was my 3rd time seeing Tool, and this was their best performance. Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor were having an out of body experience. These guys were playing out of their minds! I have never seen anyone rock a gong the way Danny did. They were both spot on. Tool may have the best rhythm section in the world right now. The light show was amazing as well. The screens and laser effects was out of this world. I personally like the no camera policy these guys have too. It was great to not have to watch a show through someone's phone screen for a change. They did let everyone take out their device for pictures and video on the last song. Nice compromise. As always, the Tulsa crowd was great too. I believe they are the reason Tool keeps coming back here. They get a lot of love from us down here. Now I have to find a way to get to another city and see this one again!

I've been a Tool fan since I first saw the video for Sober back on Headbangers Ball with Riki Rachtman (that shows hold old I am), but I've only seen them three times. Let me just say that they don't tour often, and when they do, it's not always close to home, but it is ALWAYS worth the drive/flight! Tool never disappoints and ALWAYS brings their "A game". Danny was sick as hell and STILL brought down the house with his skills! Adam and Justin delivered unrivaled precision on all my faves, well almost all, and I say that just cause I'm greedy and want to hear MORE! Then of course Mr. Maynard James... the dude stands in the background the entire time and lets the rest of the band take the spotlight. The dude is weird as hell... but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love these guys and hope to go to dozens more Tool shows before I kick the bucket. #legendary

I expect the sound at the dome to be poor, but, this was utter crap. The floor usually has acceptable sound, and for $150 I expect that I will get my bang for the buck. I got hardly any vocals, and a muddy distorted mess. I also expect to get nothing from Maynard, and we got a little more than that. The band has so little stage presence, that, I ended up watching the impressive visuals probably 80%of the show. And for half of it I even forgot the band was playing. Danny Carey the drummer did his best to take center stage and he did an admirable job, and Justin Chancellor the bassist also attempted to draw some attention. Stoned out of your gourd you will truly appreciate the visuals, but, stay home throw on any or all tool cds,search for visuals and enjoy. Or just watch your screen saver, and you will feel like you are there but better.

Absolutely incredible show! The sound was perfect, the visuals were spectacular and the band sounded super-tight (no surprise there). That is no easy feat considering the complexity of their music (especially their new material). They're one of the very few bands that actually sound the same or better live than the studio album. Maynard is finally more visible on this tour as they've added two platforms on each side of the drum riser where he crouched, danced, slithered and delivered his exceptional vocals. He even engaged the crowd a little bit, which was shocking. You could tell he and all his band mates are in a good head space and were really enjoying themselves. Truly memorable show from one of the greatest rock bands ever!

Tool concerts tend to stick with you for quite a while. The visuals alone are captivating, inspiring, working with the music, creating a synchronicity few bands have achieved.

Adam Jones is the artistic force that really drives the group, Maynard James Keenan providing lyrical emotion and commentary. Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor take the songs and drive them to a new level with brilliant drum and bass overtures.

The sum of the parts continually push the limits of progressive music and the best way to experience this is in person. I'll always support this band, their creative vision is something to witness, hopefully they will tour and create music for us to consume. If you haven't seen them, do it before they stop!

The band was unreal as always.

I attended a Montreal show a couple of years back and this was just as good along with the addition of some new album tracks.

Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the crowd here. The fans were far more connected to the music in Montreal. They understood the ebb and flow.

But, for some reason, we've got fools in Toronto who show up, get trashed and are somehow louder than the band. People here don't seem to get the idea that they're there with 12 - 13 thousand other people so it's really not about them. But, hey, that's the maturity level of kids old enough to drink legally, but not self-aware...

If ever they're back again, I'll see them, but never at Scotia again.

I have been waiting for over 20 yrs for Tool to come back to Dallas and Jam out. Well that's exactly what TOOL did on 22January2020 in Dallas, TX at American Airlines Arena. From start to end nothing but excellence from all 4 Gentleman. lanyards voice was Top form and the musician's jammed do hard I know they have to have blisters on their fingers. They are a very fine tuned head banging, fist in the air rocking Rock and Roll band of the Decade. If you happen to get a chance to see TOOL within the next 4 shows, only in the states, get there. Because you dont want to miss this show. SHOW OF THE YEAR!!!!! Guaranteed!!!

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TOOL Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour

TOOL returns to the road this fall, expanding on its recently announced festival appearances ( Power Trip , Aftershock and Louder Than Life ) with an additional six weeks of performances, including the band’s first Canadian dates since 2019.

The tour announcement follows TOOL 's debut live performances of 2023, headlining both Welcome To Rockville and the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in recent weeks.

Tickets for all non-festival shows are on-sale this Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. local time. In advance of the forthcoming on-sale, TOOL Army has opened additional memberships, with pre-sale tickets available exclusively to members on June 8 at 10 a.m. local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be initially available to TOOL Army members, with remaining options, including premium tickets, soundcheck access, exclusive merchandise and more, available to the general public as the on-sale begins on June 9.

TOOL tour dates:

Sep. 22 - Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival Oct. 3 - Loveland, CO Budweiser Event Center Oct. 6 - Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival Oct. 8 - Indio, CA Power Trip Oct. 10 - Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center Oct. 12 - Idaho Falls, ID Mountain America Center Oct. 14 - Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center Oct. 15 - Spokane, WA Spokane Arena Oct. 17 - Eugene, OR Matthew Knight Center Oct. 19 - Portland, OR Moda Center Oct. 20 - Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome Oct. 22 - Kelowna, BC Prospera Place Arena Oct. 23 - Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena Oct. 25 - Edmonton, AB Rogers Place Oct. 27 - Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome Oct. 29 - Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Center Oct. 31 - St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Nov. 1 - Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum Nov. 3 - Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boiling Arena Nov. 4 - Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum Nov. 6 - Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena Nov. 7 - Allentown, PA PPL Center Nov. 10 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena Nov. 13 - Manchester, NH SNHU Arena Nov. 15 - Boston, MA TD Garden Nov. 16 - Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center Nov. 19 - Montreal, QC Bell Center Nov. 20 - Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena Nov. 21 - Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

Quite possibly the era's most highly anticipated album, TOOL 's latest LP, "Fear Inoculum" , arrived in August of 2019. Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard 's Top 200, the album earned heaps of critical praise with NPR saying, " 'Fear Inoculum' was worth the 13-year wait," Revolver proclaiming the album "a masterpiece to be dissected for years to come" and Consequence saying the release finds " TOOL in peak performance."

Last year, TOOL released "Opiate2" , a re-imagined and extended version of the 1992 EP's title track and an accompanying short film, marking the band's first new video in 15 years. The band also unveiled the first incarnation of "Fear Inoculum" vinyl, dubbed the Ultra Deluxe edition, the limited offering included five 180-gram vinyl discs emblazoned with a unique etching and accompanied by an elaborate pictorial booklet including never-before-seen artwork.

TOOL formed in 1990, releasing five studio albums: "Undertow" (1993), "Ænima" (1996), "Lateralus" (2001), "10,000 Days" (2006) and "Fear Inoculum" (2019); two EPs: "72826" (1991) and "Opiate" (1992),and the limited-edition boxset "Salival" (2000). The band has won four Grammy Awards : "Best Metal Performance" (1998, "Ænima" ),"Best Metal Performance" (2002, "Schism" ),"Best Recording Package" (2007, "10,000 Days" ) and "Best Metal Performance" (2020, "7empest" ).

TOOL is Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass), Adam Jones (guitar) and Maynard James Keenan (vocals).

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TOOL Announce Dates For 2023 North American Tour

TOOL return to the road this Fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock and Louder Than Life) with an additional six weeks of performances, including the band’s first Canadian dates since 2019.

The tour announcement follows TOOL’s debut live performances of 2023, headlining both Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in recent weeks.

Tickets for all non-festival shows are on-sale this Friday, June 9 at 10 am local time. In advance of the forthcoming on-sale, TOOL Army has opened additional memberships, with pre-sale tickets available exclusively to members on June 8 at 10 am local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be initially available to TOOL Army members, with remaining options, including premium tickets, soundcheck access, exclusive merchandise and more, available to the general public as the on-sale begins on June 9.

TOOL Tour Dates 2023:

September 22 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival

October 3 Loveland, CO Budweiser Event Center

October 6 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival

October 8 Indio, CA Power Trip

October 10 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center

October 12 Idaho Falls, ID Mountain America Center

October 14 Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center

October 15 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena

October 17 Eugene, OR Matthew Knight Center

October 19 Portland, OR Moda Center

October 20 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

October 22 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place Arena

October 23 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

October 25 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place

October 27 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome

October 29 Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Center

October 31 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

November 1 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum

November 3 Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boiling Arena

November 4 Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum

November 6 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena

November 7 Allentown, PA PPL Center

November 10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena

November 13 Manchester, NH SNHU Arena

November 15 Boston, MA TD Garden

November 16 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

November 19 Montreal, QC Bell Center

November 20 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

November 21 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

Since the 2019 release of TOOL’s critically-acclaimed album, Fear Inoculum , the band has won a GRAMMY Award® (Best Metal Performance for “7empest”), completed sold-out tours of both the U.S. and Europe, and headlined Bonnaroo, Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Arts & Music Festival. TOOL marked the 30th anniversary of the Opiate EP with the 2022 release of “ Opiate 2 ,” a re-imagining of the EP’s title track, released in tandem with a breathtaking, 10-minute short film crafted by Adam Jones and visual artist Dominic Hailstone (“Alien: Covenant”, “The Eel”).

Reviews from TOOL’s sold-out 2022 tours praised the four-piece, with Loudwiredubbing the performances as “a masterclass of immersion, sound and stage design, musicianship… and levels of ungodly tightness.” The Austin Chronicle described the incomparable live experience as an “unbridled exchange of catharsis between performers and fans.” More recently, Revolver, covering Welcome to Rockville 2023, said “TOOL delivered a stunning… set featuring classic fan favorites, newer Fear Inoculum standouts and choice deeper cuts … the striking visuals also included a psychedelic laser and projections show bar none.”

ABOUT TOOL: TOOL formed in 1990, releasing five studio albums: Undertow (1993), Ænima(1996), Lateralus (2001),10,000 Days (2006), and Fear Inoculum (2019); two EPs: 72826 (1991) and Opiate (1992), and the limited-edition boxset Salival (2000). The band has won four GRAMMY Awards®: Best Metal Performance (1998, “Ænima”), Best Metal Performance (2002, “Schism”), Best Recording Package (2007, 10,000 Days) and Best Metal Performance (2020, “7empest”). TOOL is Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass), Adam Jones (guitar) and Maynard James Keenan (vocals).

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Tool Add 2024 North American Tour Dates

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Tool have announced a new slate of tour dates for early 2024, expanding on the North American leg that’s currently underway. They’ll pick up again in Baltimore in January, wrapping up in Las Vegas a few weeks later. See the band’s full itinerary below.

After last year’s busy touring schedule, Tool have played a handful of festival dates in 2023, including stops at Florida’s Welcome to Rockville, Ohio’s Sonic Temple Arts & Music Festival, plus the Power Trip and Aftershock festivals in California. The band last issued an album in 2019 with Fear Inoculum , which arrived 13 years after their previous LP, 10,000 Days .

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10-11 Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center 10-12 Idaho Falls, ID - Mountain America Center 10-14 Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center 10-15 Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena 10-17 Eugene, OR - Matthew Knight Center 10-19 Portland, OR - Moda Center 10-20 Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome 10-22 Kelowna, British Columbia - Prospera Place Arena 10-23 Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena 10-25 Edmonton, Alberta - Rogers Place 10-27 Calgary, Alberta - Scotiabank Saddledome 10-29 Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada Life Center 10-31 Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 11-01 Milwaukee, WI - Fiserv Forum 11-03 Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boiling Arena 11-04 Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum 11-06 Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena 11-07 Allentown, PA - PPL Center 11-10 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena 11-13 Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena 11-15 Boston, MA - TD Garden 11-16 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center 11-19 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Center 11-20 Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena 11-21 Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena 01-10 Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena 01-12 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 01-13 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 01-18 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 01-19 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 01-21 Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center 01-23 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 01-24 Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena 01-26 Birmingham, AL - The Legacy Arena at the BJCC 01-27 Biloxi, MS Mississippi - Coast Coliseum 01-31 Austin, TX - Moody Center 02-02 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 02-03 Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center 02-05 Denver, CO - Ball Arena 02-09 Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center 02-12 Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center 02-14 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena 02-15 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena 02-17 Ontario, CA - Toyota Arena 02-18 Las Vegas, NV - T-Mobile Arena

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Last night (January 10th) at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland, TOOL played their first show of the new year, kicking off the latest leg of their continuing tour in support of 2019's Fear Inoculum .

The prog-metal titans were in fine form, fresh off their October appearance at the stacked Power Trip festival and their November headlining tour. As for the setlist, well, the songs remained the same. Fear Inoculum cuts dominated, with Undertow' s "Intolerance" representing the oldest offering.

Check out the full setlist, courtesy of Setlist.fm , below. The tour continues this weekend with two back-to-back shows at NYC's Madison Square Garden.

TOOL setlist, 1/10/24:  Fear Inoculum Jambi Rosetta Stoned (Lost Keys intro) Pneuma Intolerance Descending The Grudge Chocolate Chip Trip Culling Voices Invincible Stinkfist

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Tool – Stunning Photos From the Band’s First Tour Since COVID

It was a night filled with catharsis and big riffs as Tool visited Long Island, New York, last night (Feb. 23) on their first tour since COVID halted the live music industry. From the brand new Belmont Park stage, the legendary Tool performed almost all of Fear Inoculum live, and we snapped some of the most gorgeous photos you’ll ever see of the band.

Major shout out to photographer Kevin RC Wilson , who brought the colors of Tool to life behind the lens of his camera. You may have seen Wilson's recent work documenting Ghost’s early 2022 tour with Volbeat and Twin Temple, but he may have outdone himself with these shots of Tool and The Acid Helps.

You’d be forgiven for not knowing much about The Acid Helps. The fuzzed-out band currently has just two songs on Spotify and their YouTube channel simply features the message, “this account has been terminated.” Influenced by west coast desert rock and the voice of Layne Staley , the two-piece band buzzed through a nine-song set featuring “This Thing Will Not Die,” “Sink Pisser,” and seven yet-to-be-identified songs. Altogether, The Acid Helps were a solid choice by Tool, and the psychonauts of Long Island were given something sick to vibrate along with.

Tool began their set playing “Fear Inoculum” behind a custom string curtain. Designed to expand on Tool’s lighting and projection effects, the half-circle curtain gives the illusion of the band performing inside a psychedelic cylinder. As the curtain finally opened, the crowd roared as they got their first clear look at Maynard, Adam, Justin and Danny. And yes, after 18 years of being shrouded in darkness, Maynard James Keenan (whose voice sounded strong following his two hellish bouts with COVID) was well-lit during certain sections of the concert.

Minus the interludes and the Grammy-winning “7empest,” Tool performed the entirety of Fear Inoculum , but not before blessing fans with lesser-performed favorites such as “Right in Two” and “Hooker With a Penis.” Following  Danny Carey ’s drum feast, “Chocolate Chip Trip,” and the beautiful “Culling Voices,” Keenan finally invited fans to bust out their phones and record the final song of the night, “Invincible.”

No matter when you see Tool live, you’re guaranteed a masterclass of immersion, sound and stage design, musicianship, and AC/DC levels of ungodly tightness. If you’ve never witnessed Tool’s headlining arena show before, you’re truly missing out on one of rock and metal’s most essential experiences. So stop being unexperienced!

Check out our exclusive photos of Tool and The Acid Helps below and click here for the tour’s remaining dates.

Tool + The Acid Helps (2/23/22)

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TOOL Surprise Fans With Special Performance For Maynard's Birthday

Maynard James Keenan is celebrating his 60th birthday on the road. Since the beginning of the month, the rocker has been on tour with his bands Puscifer and A Perfect Circle on the celebratory Sessanta Tour with Primus . Over the weekend, Maynard—who officially turned 60 on April 17—surprised guests in his hometown of Los Angeles by bringing out his bandmates Danny Carey, Adam Jones and Justin Chancellor to perform TOOL 's 1997 hit "Ænema" with Primus' Les Claypool. He even let fans film the surprise performance (something that's not usually allowed during a TOOL show). This was reportedly the first time in 25 years that the band's performed the song with Maynard at the front of the stage.

See fan-shot footage of the performance below.

The members of TOOL have been vocal about when fans can expect new music . "TOOL is a more complicated beast with a lot of egos and a lot of other things going on in our lives,” Maynard said recently. “But all the creativity’s there, the songs and the ideas can flow and the arguments ensue.”

“As soon as we get past the arguments, we can get s*** done!" he added with a laugh. "I think we could do it more efficiently. And I think everyone’s on the same page that we have to get through that, because we can’t drag this out another 14 years. ”

“Most of the people that you hear from on those things – like, ‘When’s your next record?’ – when you do finish it, they’re like, ‘OK, when’s your  next  one?’ You can’t make people happy." Jones said in the same interview. "We have this very selfish approach to art. It’s our rules. When you start trying to make people happy, you’re losing yourself. You’re losing that burn inside you of why you do what you do.”

TOOL's last album was 2019's  Fear Inoculum , which came out 13 years after its predecessor, 2006's  10,000 Days .