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Eraserhead · March 17

I'm guessing there's some small-print when buying the tickest about things "subject to change" which will stop a lawsuit dead in its tracks. Compare with Madonna being sued... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68027965

Merkin Baller · March 17

In a rare fan friendly move... Tool's doing something on this tour we've been clamoring for around these parts for some time now... you can preorder the tour merch from their website, posters and all.
https://store.toolband.com/dept/tour-merchandise?cp=109315_109661

JT167846 · March 17

I'm not sure if the stock of posters will be numbered or signed. What I will say is there were a heap of the CDMX posters when I snagged my merch and there were hardly any people I saw with them. Of course I bolted after the gig ended so didn't check on the tent but I'd say they may be able to satisfy demand with the leftovers.

Merkin Baller · March 17

JT167846 said:

I'm not sure if the stock of posters will be numbered or signed. What I will say is there were a heap of the CDMX posters when I snagged my merch and there were hardly any people I saw with them. Of course I bolted after the gig ended so didn't check on the tent bit I'd say they may be able to satisfy demand with the leftovers.

I can't imagine the posters that ship from the website will be signed or numbered - I know the show prints are usually numbered, and from a limited run (they were 3 years ago at least). I can appreciate having a numbered print, but if I knew I was guaranteed the same print with no number from the website, I would preorder online and skip the merch stand 10 times out of 10. (it's also nice to know what the print is going to be before you invest any time in waiting for it, especially considering some of the posters Tool's put out there in the last few years)

I'm curious as to why they're doing this now & wonder if this move is to get ahead of the bootlegs being sold on ebay... if so, that's more $ for the band (and possibly artist), a big W for the consumer, and a huge kick in the junk for the flippers... I love it.

JT167846 · March 24

So they streamed a two camera pro shot video of Lollapalooza Argentina. Both cameras were from a distance so I'd say the band specified that condition. Looked great-and made me think I was closer to the front in CDMX than I thought.

Audio was very good-clear enough to see what parts Maynard needs help with backing tracks. Just the harmonies really-he does well. Adam messed up Pneuma but they got back on track.

Fun has started already though as all the links to see it are being taken down. It is frustrating as a fan to have zero official live releases on video. I get them wanting to try something like a hybrid of their videos/light show and their playing but like anything they do it seems coming to a consensus is almost impossible and communication about the most basic stuff seems to be neglected.

Eraserhead · March 25

yeah, could have easily knocked out a decent live double album/DVD, etc in all the time between albums!

mr bungle · March 25

Both Lolla sets looked awesome!!

tempo_n_groove · March 26

JT167846 said:

So they streamed a two camera pro shot video of Lollapalooza Argentina. Both cameras were from a distance so I'd say the band specified that condition. Looked great-and made me think I was closer to the front in CDMX than I thought.

Audio was very good-clear enough to see what parts Maynard needs help with backing tracks. Just the harmonies really-he does well. Adam messed up Pneuma but they got back on track.

Fun has started already though as all the links to see it are being taken down. It is frustrating as a fan to have zero official live releases on video. I get them wanting to try something like a hybrid of their videos/light show and their playing but like anything they do it seems coming to a consensus is almost impossible and communication about the most basic stuff seems to be neglected.

lol, yeah the novelty of being mysterious has worn off for me.

Merkin Baller · March 26

tempo_n_groove said:

JT167846 said:

So they streamed a two camera pro shot video of Lollapalooza Argentina. Both cameras were from a distance so I'd say the band specified that condition. Looked great-and made me think I was closer to the front in CDMX than I thought.

Audio was very good-clear enough to see what parts Maynard needs help with backing tracks. Just the harmonies really-he does well. Adam messed up Pneuma but they got back on track.

Fun has started already though as all the links to see it are being taken down. It is frustrating as a fan to have zero official live releases on video. I get them wanting to try something like a hybrid of their videos/light show and their playing but like anything they do it seems coming to a consensus is almost impossible and communication about the most basic stuff seems to be neglected.

lol, yeah the novelty of being mysterious has worn off for me.

Based on their level of activity on Instagram, I think the novelty of being mysterious has worn off on them too.

If I had to guess, it's more about having control over how their live shows are represented than it is about appearing mysterious or anything else.

Zod · April 3

JT167846 said:

So they streamed a two camera pro shot video of Lollapalooza Argentina. Both cameras were from a distance so I'd say the band specified that condition. Looked great-and made me think I was closer to the front in CDMX than I thought.

Audio was very good-clear enough to see what parts Maynard needs help with backing tracks. Just the harmonies really-he does well. Adam messed up Pneuma but they got back on track.

Fun has started already though as all the links to see it are being taken down. It is frustrating as a fan to have zero official live releases on video. I get them wanting to try something like a hybrid of their videos/light show and their playing but like anything they do it seems coming to a consensus is almost impossible and communication about the most basic stuff seems to be neglected.

It's on the internet, the files are circulating now. They can't really stamp it out. Maybe cease and desists on youtube, but on torrent sites and what not. Good luck. Both the Argentina and Brazil shows are circulating. The Brazil one is in 4k, both look pretty good.

23scidoo · April 6

https://youtu.be/a4wh61sWY5k?si=IaK-wGXtLvDb0xag

Eraserhead · April 7

thanks for posting!

pjl44 · May 15

Second time I've attended a non-PJ show, rolled up to the merch table, and oh hey a Klausen print

Merkin Baller · May 15

pjl44 said:

Second time I've attended a non-PJ show, rolled up to the merch table, and oh hey a Klausen print

This would have been a killer print if not for the 3 band members in front. The Primus poster was awesome, as was the show. Josh Freese is a f’ing machine and I could watch Ler Lalonde play guitar all day long.

ST66483 · May 15

Going to this tour next week. Are they doing 4 posters for every show I.E. one for each band, and one with all 3 bands? I haven’t been following too closely, but looks like there’s been some great designs and the set list looks really good.

pjl44 · May 15

Merkin Baller said:

pjl44 said:

Second time I've attended a non-PJ show, rolled up to the merch table, and oh hey a Klausen print

This would have been a killer print if not for the 3 band members in front. The Primus poster was awesome, as was the show. Josh Freese is a f’ing machine and I could watch Ler Lalonde play guitar all day long.

You made it! And look at those seats. We were opposite side 11th row. Yeah those guys crushed and I was really happy I didn't pass.

(And I kinda like the band member busts)

pjl44 · May 15

ST66483 said:

Going to this tour next week. Are they doing 4 posters for every show I.E. one for each band, and one with all 3 bands? I haven’t been following too closely, but looks like there’s been some great designs and the set list looks really good.

Yep one for each band and one with all three (that's oversized)

ST66483 · May 15

Great thanks for the response

Loujoe · May 15

Merkin Baller said:

pjl44 said:

Second time I've attended a non-PJ show, rolled up to the merch table, and oh hey a Klausen print

This would have been a killer print if not for the 3 band members in front. The Primus poster was awesome, as was the show. Josh Freese is a f’ing machine and I could watch Ler Lalonde play guitar all day long.

How did this show go. Lots of colabs?
Excited for primus's new drummer.watched all those audition videos. Sure it was great.

Merkin Baller · May 15

pjl44 said:

Merkin Baller said:

pjl44 said:

Second time I've attended a non-PJ show, rolled up to the merch table, and oh hey a Klausen print

This would have been a killer print if not for the 3 band members in front. The Primus poster was awesome, as was the show. Josh Freese is a f’ing machine and I could watch Ler Lalonde play guitar all day long.

You made it! And look at those seats. We were opposite side 11th row. Yeah those guys crushed and I was really happy I didn't pass.

(And I kinda like the band member busts)

I was genuinely on the fence up until about 5:45 yesterday evening… w/ the exception of a few songs, it’s pretty much the same show we saw at better venues last year, but the pull of Freese being back w/ APC was too strong. I hit the road at 6:00 & pulled over to buy that ticket ($150!) right before I got on I95. (It was supposed to be 2nd row, but I slid into an empty seat in the front row 1/4 of the way through the show).

I’m so glad I made the drive. A year was long enough that it felt fresh again. All 3 bands f’ing killed it (Hoffman’s awesome, I need to see a breakdown of that kit) and I have a new appreciation for Algorithm & Pablo’s Hippos after the show. Highlights were Groundhogs Day, & of course W&P, The Noose, The Outsider & Judith. I really hope APC & JF tour again down the road. They’re a different animal when he’s behind the kit.

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