Tool

Merkin Baller

BV84003 said:

Merkin Baller said:

my2hands said:

BV84003 said:

Vitalogensia said:

Haven't seen Tool since 2012! I plan to do Pittsburgh. If anyone happens to get a pre-sale code (assuming there is a pre-sale of course), I'd appreciate a heads up!

If you're a ToolArmy member, there's a VIP presale tomorrow afternoon - I think $500 for a premium seat/meet and greet, maybe a $300 version without the meet. Any leftover stock from that will go to public sale afterwards. I don't think they do any presales for regular tickets anymore unfortunately.

That's pretty weak

Tool army was a ripoff. They offered presale ticket access as a perk, but since joining around '07 / '08, I've never seen one presale for regular tickets, only the absurd VIP packages which isn't worth it IMO.

TA used to be wayyy better when it first started. They actually would have real presales and a working message board. And it was just a one-time fee to join. Apparently now it's an annual fee? Screw that.

This band still refuses to sell their music digitally, so it only makes sense that their website looks like it's about 15 years old as well.

I thought it was a lifetime membership. That's ridiculous. I can't fathom paying a fee for the opportunity to buy insanely overpriced VIP packages. At least in Pearl Jam's case you get the best seat locations at a few bucks less than face.
After just checking the site, It looks like the regular toolband shop is also restricted to current TA members, I can't log in. I can still log into TA under my password, but no shop access. (Not that I'm looking to buy more merch from any band, if anything I'm looking to unload, but its the principal involved).

It's pretty amazing how non-fan friendly this band is. The music & live experience keep bringing me back, but God damn they don't make it easy.

mr bungle

Merkin Baller said:

Vitalogensia said:

Tool might have the worst website for any band I frequently check out, too.

Agreed, I could give a shit about Volto at the Baked Potato.

Hilarious! or Monday night jamz.

BV84003

Merkin Baller said:

BV84003 said:

Merkin Baller said:

my2hands said:

BV84003 said:

Vitalogensia said:

Haven't seen Tool since 2012! I plan to do Pittsburgh. If anyone happens to get a pre-sale code (assuming there is a pre-sale of course), I'd appreciate a heads up!

If you're a ToolArmy member, there's a VIP presale tomorrow afternoon - I think $500 for a premium seat/meet and greet, maybe a $300 version without the meet. Any leftover stock from that will go to public sale afterwards. I don't think they do any presales for regular tickets anymore unfortunately.

That's pretty weak

Tool army was a ripoff. They offered presale ticket access as a perk, but since joining around '07 / '08, I've never seen one presale for regular tickets, only the absurd VIP packages which isn't worth it IMO.

TA used to be wayyy better when it first started. They actually would have real presales and a working message board. And it was just a one-time fee to join. Apparently now it's an annual fee? Screw that.

This band still refuses to sell their music digitally, so it only makes sense that their website looks like it's about 15 years old as well.

I thought it was a lifetime membership. That's ridiculous. I can't fathom paying a fee for the opportunity to buy insanely overpriced VIP packages. At least in Pearl Jam's case you get the best seat locations at a few bucks less than face.
After just checking the site, It looks like the regular toolband shop is also restricted to current TA members, I can't log in. I can still log into TA under my password, but no shop access. (Not that I'm looking to buy more merch from any band, if anything I'm looking to unload, but its the principal involved).

It's pretty amazing how non-fan friendly this band is. The music & live experience keep bringing me back, but God damn they don't make it easy.

Yeah, they're honoring old memberships to be lifetime, but they changed over to another company a couple years back. That might be why you can't access the store. You might have to link the accounts together or something? They don't make it easy at all. I've never ordered a physical product from their store ever since I ordered a pricy signed Lateralus vinyl way back in like 2006 and it never showed up. They wouldn't even respond to emails. I ended up just having my Credit Card company reject the charge.

maynardsux

FrankY59 said:

Woooooooooooh Detroit! I remember they played a warm up gig here before a major tour. It was at the then State Theatre, a 2000 seat venue. I think it helps Maynard lived in Michigan briefly.

Hands down still one of the best concert going experiences I have ever had.....went there that day with a buddy with no tickets or expectations......spoke with Danny and Justin outside the show before soundcheck, made friends with security, and watched as many friends "connected" with the band got turned away because tickets were scarce.....just as we were about to give up hope, security told us to wait a minute and out pops this guy....turns out he was Tool's tour manager.....security had tipped him off to us being out there all day....he peeled off 2 tickets and told us to enjoy the show.....as soon as I turned around, someone offered me $200 for my ticket....to quote "Hush", I told him "go fuck yourself" lol....great show!

FrankY59

maynardsux said:

FrankY59 said:

Woooooooooooh Detroit! I remember they played a warm up gig here before a major tour. It was at the then State Theatre, a 2000 seat venue. I think it helps Maynard lived in Michigan briefly.

Hands down still one of the best concert going experiences I have ever had.....went there that day with a buddy with no tickets or expectations......spoke with Danny and Justin outside the show before soundcheck, made friends with security, and watched as many friends "connected" with the band got turned away because tickets were scarce.....just as we were about to give up hope, security told us to wait a minute and out pops this guy....turns out he was Tool's tour manager.....security had tipped him off to us being out there all day....he peeled off 2 tickets and told us to enjoy the show.....as soon as I turned around, someone offered me $200 for my ticket....to quote "Hush", I told him "go fuck yourself" lol....great show!

Great story. I was in the balcony second row center. I have a flyer from the show framed and hanging on a wall in my office.

What's up with your ID?

tempo_n_groove

Merkin Baller said:

BV84003 said:

Merkin Baller said:

my2hands said:

BV84003 said:

Vitalogensia said:

Haven't seen Tool since 2012! I plan to do Pittsburgh. If anyone happens to get a pre-sale code (assuming there is a pre-sale of course), I'd appreciate a heads up!

If you're a ToolArmy member, there's a VIP presale tomorrow afternoon - I think $500 for a premium seat/meet and greet, maybe a $300 version without the meet. Any leftover stock from that will go to public sale afterwards. I don't think they do any presales for regular tickets anymore unfortunately.

That's pretty weak

Tool army was a ripoff. They offered presale ticket access as a perk, but since joining around '07 / '08, I've never seen one presale for regular tickets, only the absurd VIP packages which isn't worth it IMO.

TA used to be wayyy better when it first started. They actually would have real presales and a working message board. And it was just a one-time fee to join. Apparently now it's an annual fee? Screw that.

This band still refuses to sell their music digitally, so it only makes sense that their website looks like it's about 15 years old as well.

I thought it was a lifetime membership. That's ridiculous. I can't fathom paying a fee for the opportunity to buy insanely overpriced VIP packages. At least in Pearl Jam's case you get the best seat locations at a few bucks less than face.
After just checking the site, It looks like the regular toolband shop is also restricted to current TA members, I can't log in. I can still log into TA under my password, but no shop access. (Not that I'm looking to buy more merch from any band, if anything I'm looking to unload, but its the principal involved).

It's pretty amazing how non-fan friendly this band is. The music & live experience keep bringing me back, but God damn they don't make it easy.

So true!

I tried to PM other members with no avail.

Tried to navigate the site and didn't get very far.

Wrote a few times to inquire where my sweatshirt is for joining and have never received a reply, nor said sweatshirt.

$500 is enticing for a great seat, swagbag and meet and greet even if it is just with Adam.

I'm curious if I can get a ticket tomorrow.

Merkin Baller

tempo_n_groove said:

Merkin Baller said:

BV84003 said:

Merkin Baller said:

my2hands said:

BV84003 said:

Vitalogensia said:

Haven't seen Tool since 2012! I plan to do Pittsburgh. If anyone happens to get a pre-sale code (assuming there is a pre-sale of course), I'd appreciate a heads up!

If you're a ToolArmy member, there's a VIP presale tomorrow afternoon - I think $500 for a premium seat/meet and greet, maybe a $300 version without the meet. Any leftover stock from that will go to public sale afterwards. I don't think they do any presales for regular tickets anymore unfortunately.

That's pretty weak

Tool army was a ripoff. They offered presale ticket access as a perk, but since joining around '07 / '08, I've never seen one presale for regular tickets, only the absurd VIP packages which isn't worth it IMO.

TA used to be wayyy better when it first started. They actually would have real presales and a working message board. And it was just a one-time fee to join. Apparently now it's an annual fee? Screw that.

This band still refuses to sell their music digitally, so it only makes sense that their website looks like it's about 15 years old as well.

I thought it was a lifetime membership. That's ridiculous. I can't fathom paying a fee for the opportunity to buy insanely overpriced VIP packages. At least in Pearl Jam's case you get the best seat locations at a few bucks less than face.
After just checking the site, It looks like the regular toolband shop is also restricted to current TA members, I can't log in. I can still log into TA under my password, but no shop access. (Not that I'm looking to buy more merch from any band, if anything I'm looking to unload, but its the principal involved).

It's pretty amazing how non-fan friendly this band is. The music & live experience keep bringing me back, but God damn they don't make it easy.

So true!

I tried to PM other members with no avail.

Tried to navigate the site and didn't get very far.

Wrote a few times to inquire where my sweatshirt is for joining and have never received a reply, nor said sweatshirt.

$500 is enticing for a great seat, swagbag and meet and greet even if it is just with Adam.

I'm curious if I can get a ticket tomorrow.

Toolband.com posted something tonight...... for lifetime members, it may be as simple as registering a new password w/ the shop, it doesn't sound like you have to pay another fee.

http://www.toolband.com/index_frames.html

Don't take my word for it.... I haven't gone through the steps yet, but it's there for you to check out if interested.

FrankY59

Why is VIP $499.98...not an even $500? Just curious. If someone actually gives them $500...would they really get 2 pennies in change?

maynardsux

I hope for that price that the ticket to the show is included...no mention of possible seat location.....love Adam but price kind of steep if its just for a chance to ask him a question and get a possible picture

manitouman

Gorge would be freaking awesome!!

Merkin Baller

maynardsux said:

I hope for that price that the ticket to the show is included...no mention of possible seat location.....love Adam but price kind of steep if its just for a chance to ask him a question and get a possible picture

I don't think there are any photo opportunities. According to the fine print, you have to turn your cell phone over before entry to the Q&A.

BV84003

maynardsux said:

I hope for that price that the ticket to the show is included...no mention of possible seat location.....love Adam but price kind of steep if its just for a chance to ask him a question and get a possible picture

Yeah, it includes a ticket to the show, but you probably won't know the seat location until you pick up the tickets at will call. I assume they would be among the very best the venue has to offer. At least it should be for that price.

It would be nice if Justin or Danny made an appearance too, as well as Adam. Maynard would never do anything like that, but I'm surprised he doesn't have a wine tasting like he usually does with Puscifer and APC shows. It does say a photo opportunity is included too, but I have no idea how that works. Maybe a photographer takes your pic and sends it to you later?

I've never done the VIP before, but I'm gonna try for Detroit today. Tool isn't a band that comes around often, so I might as well splurge.

Merkin Baller

BV84003 said:

maynardsux said:

I hope for that price that the ticket to the show is included...no mention of possible seat location.....love Adam but price kind of steep if its just for a chance to ask him a question and get a possible picture

Yeah, it includes a ticket to the show, but you probably won't know the seat location until you pick up the tickets at will call. I assume they would be among the very best the venue has to offer. At least it should be for that price.

It would be nice if Justin or Danny made an appearance too, as well as Adam. Maynard would never do anything like that, but I'm surprised he doesn't have a wine tasting like he usually does with Puscifer and APC shows. It does say a photo opportunity is included too, but I have no idea how that works. Maybe a photographer takes your pic and sends it to you later?

I've never done the VIP before, but I'm gonna try for Detroit today. Tool isn't a band that comes around often, so I might as well splurge.

I missed the line about the photo op..... my bad.

Is the soundcheck also part of the VIP package? (Something else Maynard bails on, what else is new)
That would be cool regardless, any time you can see Danny Carey play in person is pretty awesome.

Good luck getting tickets!

Thirty Bills Unpaid

Their site sucks for sure, but I joined quite a while ago and never renewed- discovering that I didn't have to (my old log in works and I'm an active member still).

Love this band, but agree with many posters here about the frustration one can experience loving this band.

BV84003

Well that was a joke. Credit Card kept getting declined despite having way more than enough room, and despite my authorization after my phone yelled at me about fraud protection getting set off due to a huge purchase attempt. Guess they're not getting my money. Found a season ticket holder selling their dead center row J-VIP tickets for half of what Tool wanted, so I just went with those. I'll just bring a bottle of Caduceus to the parking lot and have my own VIP party haha.

tempo_n_groove

BV84003 said:

Well that was a joke. Credit Card kept getting declined despite having way more than enough room, and despite my authorization after my phone yelled at me about fraud protection getting set off due to a huge purchase attempt. Guess they're not getting my money. Found a season ticket holder selling their dead center row J-VIP tickets for half of what Tool wanted, so I just went with those. I'll just bring a bottle of Caduceus to the parking lot and have my own VIP party haha.

Cadueces is very sweet to me. I had the 08 Naga and it wasn't cheap. I'm curious to try it again but it's tough to find on the east coast.

So, my TOOL membership must have been grandfathered in too because I was able to get in after renewing my password, so that's nice. Now if I want to travel 8hrs and spend $500 on a VIP ticket I'm golden!

BV84003

tempo_n_groove said:

BV84003 said:

Well that was a joke. Credit Card kept getting declined despite having way more than enough room, and despite my authorization after my phone yelled at me about fraud protection getting set off due to a huge purchase attempt. Guess they're not getting my money. Found a season ticket holder selling their dead center row J-VIP tickets for half of what Tool wanted, so I just went with those. I'll just bring a bottle of Caduceus to the parking lot and have my own VIP party haha.

Cadueces is very sweet to me. I had the 08 Naga and it wasn't cheap. I'm curious to try it again but it's tough to find on the east coast.

So, my TOOL membership must have been grandfathered in too because I was able to get in after renewing my password, so that's nice. Now if I want to travel 8hrs and spend $500 on a VIP ticket I'm golden!

Yeah I think the FAQ says anyone signed up before Nov 2015 is grandfathered in for lifetime. I would've gladly given them money, but I'm content with what I ended up doing. DTE is such a horrible place to score good seats to at face value anyway. I'll never forget what EV had to say about it in 2003 and it's no surprise at all that PJ 's never been back since.

I can second that the 2008 Naga was a great vintage. I think I might still have an 09 hanging around. I could say Naga and Kitsune are probably my two favorite Caduceus wines. We make it a point to have a Judith every New Years and while that one is great too, it's pretty much double most of his other wines. He's got wines for a fraction of the price that are quite fine. I'm a sucker for anything with Sangiovese though, and I've even gotten hooked on some Tempranillo thanks to his club, too.

HesCalledDyer

tempo_n_groove said:

HesCalledDyer said:

I thought 10,000 Days was kinda lackluster. But I'll still buy the new album (if it ever happens) on release day.

Give it another listen. Focus particularly on the drums on Right in two and Rosetta Stoned. You might see the album a little differently.

Those are 2 of the 5 songs I actually dig (w/ Vicarious, Jambi, The Pot). To me the album just seemed to have a lot of filler. Too much ambience, too little screaming Maynard.

Vitalogensia

Anyone know how much normal tickets will be tomorrow? I thought I had seen $89 on Ticketmaster, but that info isn't there anymore. Don't want to plan how many tickets to get right when the gates open.

pjsteelerfan

Vitalogensia said:

Anyone know how much normal tickets will be tomorrow? I thought I had seen $89 on Ticketmaster, but that info isn't there anymore. Don't want to plan how many tickets to get right when the gates open.

pretty sure they are $90, that is what I saw too