Tool's current Tour

Mondo Bungle · 01-10-2012, 09:49 PM

Let me get back to you on that, I'm young lol. Don't usually go to shows by myself. But yeah, I'll have to think about it.

ThePhanastasio · 01-10-2012, 10:49 PM

They're not coming close, unfortunately. Toledo isn't too bad, but I'd probably still have to get a hotel room, and I really don't have money to spend right now; it's already spoken for.

Though last time they were here, some dude laughed (joyously, not meanly) when the band walked out, and Maynard seemed to get uncomfortable...and sang the entire show from behind a speaker.

Mondo Bungle · 01-10-2012, 11:38 PM

That dude's a weirdo.

Astronomer · 01-11-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

Though last time they were here, some dude laughed (joyously, not meanly) when the band walked out, and Maynard seemed to get uncomfortable...and sang the entire show from behind a speaker.

Maynard always performs the entire show in the shadows/ behind something/ at the back of the stage. I was lucky enough that he was somewhat visible when they came to Aus!

blastingas10 · 01-11-2012, 12:48 AM

I think a lot of Tool fans are really just Maynard fans. The man has some serious fanatics for fans. He has some pretty good lyrics and his voice is okay, but what really draws me into Tool is Danny, Justin and Adam. Their music is pretty insane, and then you add Maynard to it and they make a really great band.

ThePhanastasio · 01-11-2012, 01:24 AM

Tool wouldn't be Tool without the rest of the guys! See: A Perfect Circle, who aren't nearly as good (in my opinion) as Tool.

Then again, I don't think there should be any argument as to whether or not Maynard is one hell of a frontman; he is. Very strange, but compelling 100%.

blastingas10 · 01-11-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

Tool wouldn't be Tool without the rest of the guys! See: A Perfect Circle, who aren't nearly as good (in my opinion) as Tool.

Then again, I don't think there should be any argument as to whether or not Maynard is one hell of a frontman; he is. Very strange, but compelling 100%.

Yes, he is strange. And can write some pretty interesting lyrics. Combined with the music, they give off a pretty strange vibe. I'm more a fan of his lyrics than his voice.

I also don't think APC is near as good as tool. I saw Puscifer last month, it was a great show. Maynard came out and had some pretty interesting dialogue with the crowd, said some spiritual things that were pretty thought provoking. I liked Puscifer before I saw them live, but I wasn't that big of a fan. After seeing them I certainly came out liking them more. I've never seen Tool and I am thrilled to. Only 9 more days, I can't wait. I'm sure it's going to be 100x better than Puscifer.

BastardofYoung · 01-11-2012, 04:22 AM

love Tool - cant stand 99% of their fans - I swear they have some of the most pretentious fans on the planet. Nothing is worse than that Tool fan who feels the need to educate those around them on why Tool is so great. Not to mention the ones who listen to Tool for a week and come back thinking they have a degree in psychology and the arts. Uggh.

Personally I think APC are great, and "Thirteenth Step" being the high point of Maynard's musical career, "The Noose" is "heavier" than anything Tool has ever done.

blastingas10 · 01-11-2012, 04:36 AM

I know what you mean about their fans.

I just don't think anything that Maynard has done outside of tool is as good as tool because Danny, Justin and Adam aren't there. The rhythm between those 3 guys is just insane.

KMS · 01-11-2012, 03:35 PM

It does help Tool that Danny Carey basically has no contemporary drummers on his level. His style is unique, skills virtuosic and always has the right groove for the right piece.

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ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	They're not coming close, unfortunately. Toledo isn't too bad, but I'd probably still have to get a hotel room, and I really don't have money to spend right now; it's already spoken for. Though last time they were here, some dude laughed (joyously, not meanly) when the band walked out, and Maynard seemed to get uncomfortable...and sang the entire show from behind a speaker. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Tool wouldn't be Tool without the rest of the guys! See: A Perfect Circle, who aren't nearly as good (in my opinion) as Tool. Then again, I don't think there should be any argument as to whether or not Maynard is one hell of a frontman; he is. Very strange, but compelling 100%. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	love Tool - cant stand 99% of their fans - I swear they have some of the most pretentious fans on the planet. Nothing is worse than that Tool fan who feels the need to educate those around them on why Tool is so great. Not to mention the ones who listen to Tool for a week and come back thinking they have a degree in psychology and the arts. Uggh. Personally I think APC are great, and "Thirteenth Step" being the high point of Maynard's musical career, "The Noose" is "heavier" than anything Tool has ever done. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

01-11-2012, 12:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	I think a lot of Tool fans are really just Maynard fans. The man has some serious fanatics for fans. He has some pretty good lyrics and his voice is okay, but what really draws me into Tool is Danny, Justin and Adam. Their music is pretty insane, and then you add Maynard to it and they make a really great band.

01-11-2012, 04:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	I know what you mean about their fans. I just don't think anything that Maynard has done outside of tool is as good as tool because Danny, Justin and Adam aren't there. The rhythm between those 3 guys is just insane.

01-11-2012, 03:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
KMS Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 117	It does help Tool that Danny Carey basically has no contemporary drummers on his level. His style is unique, skills virtuosic and always has the right groove for the right piece.