Tool's drummer Danny Carey and his long-running project VOLTO! will release their debut album today, July 23rd on iTunes, and August 6th via Fantasy/Concord Music Group everywhere else. The jazz fusion album is called Incitare. They've already released their first-ever video for "Tocino" which you can see at this location. Furthermore, you can already listen to the whole album over here and enjoy it right now.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Tool

Tool have announced an Australian arena tour which will kick off in Melbourne on April 27th at Rod Laver Arena. Australians are set to see a lot of Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan in 2013 with his other 2 bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer hitting out shores later this month for Soundwave and a tour respectively.

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Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool

The line-up for the first-ever Ozzfest Japan 2013, set for May 11th and May 12th, 2013 at the Makuhari Messe arena just outside of Tokyo - keeps getting stronger. Tool, Slash, Deftones and Stone Sour have now been confirmed and will join previously announced headliners Black Sabbath and Slipknot.

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Source:	facebook.com
Event:	Ozzfest Japan 2013

Danny Carey, the drummer of US progressive metal act Tool, has stated in a recent interview with his drum sponsors Vic Firth that the band plans to start the tracking for their new album in June/July. He speculates that recording, mixing and mastering could take around four months and so the record could be ready at the end of the year.

This album would mark Tool's first release in six years, since 2006's 10,000 Days. You can watch the full video interview with Danny Carey at this location.

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Source:	vicfirth.com
Band profile:	Tool

Blood into Wine, the documentary that follows Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and his work towards creating a credible winemaking region in Northern Arizona, has won the Golden Drover Award for "Best Feature Documentary" at the 2011 Trail Dance Film Festival.

Said co-directors Christopher Pomerenke and Ryan Page: "Our entire team is absolutely thrilled about winning the Trail Dance Film Festival documentary award. We made the film with great care and it's been a wonderful honor to see it recognized by such a prestigious festival."

Blood into Wine, which was released in 2009 and was independently distributed to over 125 theaters in the United States, was made available on DVD/Blu-ray and Netflix in September of 2009.

More info can be found over here.


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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Tool

Guitar pedal and effects manufacturer Dunlop recently posted videos about what kind of gear Tool uses. Here they are:

"Ever wonder how these pioneers of progressive metal get their psychedelic sounds and monstrous tones? We take a look at the rigs of both bass player Justin Chancellor and guitarist Adam Jones during their set up at a show in San Francisco. Check out the awesome demo of our Heil Talk Box in the Adam Jones interview. Tool fans and tone chasers prepare for an overload! On Adam Jones' rig we saw: Phase 90, Micro Amp, 535Q Crybaby, Heil Talkbox. On Justin Chancellor's rig we saw: MXR Bass Envelope Filter, MXR Bass Octave Deluxe .Check out the videos below."


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Source:	jimdunlop.com
Band profile:	Tool

Tool has announced some shows for a forthcoming tour of North America. The tour will kick off this June and will continue in July. Tickets go on sale May 8th. The tour schedule wraps up as follows:

June 19 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Arena
June 20 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
June 22 - Cedar Park, TX - Cedar Park Center
June 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Arena
June 25 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
June 26 - St. Charles, MO - Family Arena
July 01 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Center
July 04 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
July 05 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
July 07 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
July 09 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place
July 12 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic

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Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: North American Tour

Tool will tour the United States again from mid-November to Christmas. So far the following dates have been confirmed:

Nov. 14 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
Nov. 16 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Nov. 17 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
Nov. 23 - Casper, WY @ Casper Events Center
Nov. 27 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Dec. 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre
Dec. 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre

Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: N. American Tour

As previously reported in February (here), Tool had to reschedule their North American Tour, due to an injury of drummer Danny Carey, who tore a bicep.

Rescheduled dates are now announced, and are as follows:

List has been Updated on 19-04-07, thanks to lordz]
Apr. 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
Apr. 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
Apr. 30 - Reno, NV @ Reno Event Center
May 02 - San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
May 03 - San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
May 05 - Las Cruces, NM @ Pan American Center
May 06 - Tucson, AZ @ Convention Center Arena
May 08 - Albuquerque, NM @ Tingley Coliseum
May 09 - Colorado Springs, CO @ World Arena
May 11 - Wichita, KS @ Kansas Coliseum
May 12 - Council Bluffs, IA @ Mid America Center
May 15 - Southaven, MS @ DeSoto Center
May 17 - Bossier City, LA @ Centurytel Arena
May 19 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Ford Center
May 21 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
May 22 - Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center
May 24 - Baton Rouge, LA @ River Center
May 25 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
May 26 - Birmingham, AL @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
May 29 - Tampa, FL @ USF Sundome
May 31 - Orlando, FL @ Amway arena
Jun. 01 - Sunrise, FL @ Bank Atlantic Center
Jun. 02 - Jacksonville, FL @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Jun. 04 - Duluth, GA @ Gwinnette Center
Jun. 05 - Greenville, SC @ Bi-Lo Center
Jun. 07 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Coliseum
Jun. 08 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
Jun. 09 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hotel
Jun. 13 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Joel Lawrence Coliseum
Jun. 15 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Festival
Jun. 17 - Little Rock, AR @ Alltell Arena
Jun. 19 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ US Cellular Center
Jun. 20 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
Jun. 22 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Arena
Jun. 26 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Center
Jun. 27 - Chicago, IL @ Sears Center
Jun. 29 - Cincinnati, OH @ US Bank Arena
Jul. 01 - Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Amphitheater
Jul. 03 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena

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Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: N. American Tour

The following post was posted yesterday (February 21) at the official Tool website:

"Tool will be rescheduling their upcoming North American tour due to an injury in the band. Over the weekend, drummer Danny Carey tore a bicep. Danny underwent surgery today and is recovering well. Rescheduled tour dates will be announced shortly."

Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool

Alternative metal band Tool, announced the following North American tour dates:

March 15 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
March 16 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
March 18 - Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center
March 20 - San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
March 21 - Tucson, AZ @ TCC Arena
March 23 - Albuquerque, NM @ Tingley Coliseum
March 24 - El Paso, TX @ Don Haskins Center
March 26 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
March 27 - Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center
March 29 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Ford Center
March 30 - Southaven, MS @ Desoto Civic Center
March 31 - Baton Rouge, LA @ River Center
April 02 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
April 03 - Tallahassee, FL @ Leon County Civic Center
April 05 - Tampa, FL @ USF Sundome
April 06 - Orlando, FL @ Amway Arena
April 07 - Coral Gables, FL @ Bank United Center
April 10 - Duluth, GA @ Gwinnett Center
April 11 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Joel Lawrence Arena
April 13 - Birmingham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheater
April 14 - Greenville, SC @ Bi-Lo Center
April 15 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Coliseum
April 17 - Reading, PA @ Sovereign Center
April 18 - University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Arena
April 20 - Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
April 21 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall
April 22 - Portland, ME @ Cumberland County Civic Center
April 27 - Quebec City, QC @ The Colisee
April 28 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Center
April 29 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum

Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool
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According to Spanish concert promoter Gamerco, the opening concert of Tool's Europan tour ? originally scheduled for November 3 in Barcelona, Spain ? has been cancelled due to "logistical" problems. As a result, the band's tour will now kick off on November 4 in Madrid, Spain.

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Source:	gamerco.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: European Winter Tour

After months of speculation and rumors, Tool have officially been confirmed to headline the Big Day Out festival tour of Australia and New Zealand, which begins January 19 in Auckland. Muse, emo heroes My Chemical Romance and Australia's JET have also been announced for the trek.

Tool Australia/New Zealand tour dates:

01/19 - Auckland, New Zealand - Big Day Out
01/21 - Gold Coast, Australia - Big Day Out
01/24 - Sydney, Australia - Entertainment Centre (Tool show)
01/25 - Sydney, Australia - Big Day Out
01/28 - Melbourne, Australia - Big Day Out
01/31 - Melbourne, Australia - Myer Bowl (Tool show)
02/02 - Adelaide, Australia - Big Day Out
02/04 - Perth, Australia - Big Day Out

Tickets for the Big Day Out go on sale on October 13 for AUD$115 from from Red Eye, Ticketmaster outlets and bigdayout.com.

Source:	ultimate-guitar.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Big Day Out Tour

Mastodon have announced that they will be supporting Tool on their upcoming European tour this winter. The trek will last a month and a half and cover over a dozen countries.
According to the band's official Myspace page : "We are honored and elated to be joining Tool for their European tour. Having the privilege to share the stage with such an inspiring and admirable artist will truly will be a unique experience for Mastodon ? a dream come true."
Additionally, before the band leaves they will be performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on November 1st.

Mastodon opening for Tool:

Nov. 03 - Barcelona, SPA @ Badalona
Nov. 04 - Madrid, SPA @ La Cubierta
Nov. 05 - Lisbon, POR @ Atlantico Pavilion
Nov. 08 - Leuven, BEL @ Brabanthal
Nov. 09 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Rotterdam Ahoy
Nov. 10 - Brussels, BEL @ Brussels Forest National
Nov. 12 - Torino, ITA @ Palaisozaki
Nov. 13 - Florence, ITA @ Mandela Forum
Nov. 15 - Rimini, ITA @ Palasport
Nov. 16 - Jesolo, ITA @ Palasport
Nov. 18 - Munich, GER @ Zenith
Nov. 19 - Vienna, AUT @ Stadthalle
Nov. 22 - Dublin, IRE @ Point
Nov. 24 - Manchester, UK @ Arena
Nov. 25 - Glasgow, SCO @ SECC
Nov. 27 - London, UK @ Wembley Arena
Nov. 30 - Cardiff, UK @ Arena
Dec. 01 - Nottingham, UK @ Arena
Dec. 03 - Oberhausen, GER @ Arena
Dec. 04 - Leipzig, GER @ Arena
Dec. 05 - Stuttgart, GER @ Porsche Arena
Dec. 07 - Lyon, FRA @ Halle TG
Dec. 08 - Nantes, FRA @ Zenith
Dec. 10 - Paris, FRA @ Zenith
Dec. 12 - Mannheim, GER @ Mainmarket-Halle
Dec. 13 - Zurich, SWI @ Hallenstadium
Dec. 16 - Athens, GRE @ Olympic Fencing Hall

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Mastodon

The press reports: If you know nothing about Metallica, "Enter Sandman" does sound like it could be the title of a lullaby.
A company called Baby Rock Records has released lullaby versions of tracks by Metallica, Coldplay and Radiohead.
Baby Rock Records did the lullaby tributes because they love the music of all those artists. Executive producer said they tested the CDs on babies they knew and she can vouch that one crying baby fell asleep while listening to the Coldplay disc.
The Metallica, Coldplay and Radiohead versions came out on August 29.

Future editions will feature lullaby versions of Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Bjork, Nirvana, Queens Of The Stone Age, No Doubt, The Pixies and Pink Floyd. Aiello said while a lot of the music works well in this format, some songs just don't work. She said even though "Rape Me" by Nirvana was a hit, it just wasn't the best choice for babies.

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Metallica