The Tool Page: Tour Reviews

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10/02/2002

Review written by: seeyouauntie (fuckreviews@nosuprise.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 00:03:29 ET

This was this reviewer's 9999 Tool show

hey dont bother reading reviews because tool plays the same setlist for every show and your ruining it for youself. trust me that you will enjoy the experience more you beligerent fuckers

Review written by: Maynard is bald and 5'5" (toolsucksballz@toolsucks.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 01:27:45 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

I am sure these tools played the same setlist as their summer tour. And tool is not the man so fuck you maynard, I mean buddy!

Review written by: FuckYou (Stupidfuckers@fuckoff.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 02:09:47 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Hey, you suck...go listen to your linkin limp slip bullshit...TOOL ownz you jackass.....And btw i guarantee they will change it some they are playing 3 shows in some states...In conclusion go back to your limp bizkit site leave us alone

Review written by: sweating and breathing (n/a) Review posted on: 10/03/02 02:39:32 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

lucky me i saw the show tonight and i am happy to report it was fantastic. Setlist was to be expected with some suprises, im too tired to go into much detail but everything you've heard is true. Tool is phenomenal live, The Grudge, Triad and Lateralus were my personal highlights. ...later days...

Review written by: Just Another Fish (decagoness@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 02:52:26 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

It's the same setlist as usual, so just find someone else's redition and I'm sure they'll have it right. Having been to a few other shows over the summer, let me just say that TOOL has easily been the best show ever for me. The intermix of the visuals, (lighting, animation screens, backdrops and props) with the music is astounding. As opposed to a lot of the other crap out there, it seems TOOL is actually concerned with their music and want the visual aspect to reflect the moods and ideas they are trying to convey. I don't want to give too much away for those that want to keep it a bit of a mystery, so I'll just say that effects during parabol were awesome, and the initial two songs (particularly the satin-looking cloth during sober) set the mood for the rest of the show. My only complaint...leave the thrash metal mosh pit for ozzfest, or some other "we're metal-gods-blending-loud- offensive-guitars-with-lack-of-talent band". Tool is too sophisticated for that, so learn to appreciate the music without depreciating others enjoyment of it. That is all from me. Tool is by far the greatest band today, and their live show just depicts it further. If you have a problem with that, then fuck you. why don't you go kill yourself? Just kidding... TOOL FUCKING TOOL.

Review written by: Bane (Bane@yourmom.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:03:19 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

WOW what a night tool was amazing this is my second time seeing them and key arena was blessed tonight. Maynard dedicated the last song Lateralus to Layne Staley which was awsome of him, Adam Jones and Danny Carey were magical when they exchanged glances and Justin Chancellor was flying on his bass, Thank you tool for comming through this tour hope to hear some new songs soon.

Review written by: Hateyouhumans (adamnbass@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:10:17 ET

This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

the real Setlist (sorry for any mistakes/TOOL's set was the same as Anchorage) Sane the Sickening Glints Collide Rational Gaze Suffer in Truth New Millenium Cyanide Christ Closed Eye Visuals maybe i'm wrong, it was really intense and i was the asshole dancing in section 128 row 17 seat 3, yeah i move to the music it makes me feel good/better.... there are a lot of bands that use such insane rhythms, but Meshuggah are by far the most beatifully intense/heavy *as in 'as fuck' here's a great article by STEVE VAI about polymetrics and polyrhythms http://www.vai.com/LittleBlackDots/tempomental.html TOOL was awesome as ever, i missed Lollapalooza 97, didn't see them until Seattle 8/98, so seeing H. was definitely the highlight... who do you think should open the next TOOL tour??? i say ISIS! TOOL just get better and better... EVOLUTION BABY!!!! seven one eight!

Review written by: Logistic (perfect.symmetry@verizon.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:21:52 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Setlist: Sober The Grudge Stinkfist H. Schizm Parabol Parabola Aenima Intermission Reflection Disposition Triad (F. Thomas from Meshuggah) Lateralus (Dedicated in memory of Layne Staley)

Review written by: Chris (jafo_punk_19@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:37:49 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Just got back from the greatest experience ever. If you can find 40 dollars lying around the house...yea right...go see TOOL. Trust me, it's worth it! Being my first TOOL show and all, I guess I'm probably a little too excited about the whole thing, but I think that the lighting, backdrops, projector screens, everything was awesome. There were a couple songs in there that I didn't think I would hear. I think Meshugga was alright, they need haircuts man. Here's the set list. Intro (Adam and Justin with Effects and Feedback) Sober The Grudge Stinkfist (Extended) H. Schism (Extended) Parabol Parabola Intermission (Bass Feedback for about 5 minutes) Disposition Reflection Triad Lateralus Overall awesome show. I wanted to see Ticks and Leeches, and The Patient...oh well, that set blew me away.

Review written by: Chris (poo@shit.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:43:56 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Shit. This is the real one. Sober ions(-) Grudge Stinkfist H. Schism Parabol Parabola Aenima Intermission Disposition Reflection Triad Lateralus

Review written by: NOT THE SAME SETLIST (murph@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 03:58:03 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

THIS WILL BE MY FORTH TOOL SHOW IN TWO MONTHS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THEY WON'T CHANGE THE SET. OH WELL ITS STILL TOOL AND THATS ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS I GUESS BUT IT WOULD STILL BE COOL TO HEAR SOME SONGS FROM OPIATE.

Review written by: Basshead (Notachance@phishhook.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 04:02:04 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Sick show. Maynard is a sick man. My anus is bleeding. There is a sick recording of the seattle show. :) Its out there in trade land... search hard... maynard...seek help...

Review written by: Joe Tool-Worshipper (sadgrinner@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 04:13:49 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

For those of you who haven't seen Tool yet, I give to you this advice: You only live once... and you haven't lived until you've seen Tool. Their stage in the Key Arena was virtually symmetrical. The sound was beautiful. *48* speakers faced the 'pit', 24 on each side. At least 17 speakers were on stage facing the band at various angles. And two *panels* of speakers (each about 12 wide and 4 deep) hung from the ceiling. Each of these speakers looked about 4 feet by 2 feet. Two screens also hung from the ceiling, at least 15 x 15 feet. (Life is in the details - so what if I'm overly observant?) I started out the night by recording a 'Station ID' for Funky Monkey 104.9, the hardest rocking radio station in the Seattle area, and was on the air - whoohoo 5 seconds of fame - it was the sign of good things to come. And good things did come! -Erm, that is, they did once Meshuggah left the stage. I was planning on posting the setlist for the opening act, just because it seems most people don't do that. This was my first time hearing Meshuggah, so I was going to write down a little bit of lyrics to each song, then do a search on the internet with the lyrics to find each song title. But HA! What an effort in futility. I COULD NOT MAKE OUT A SINGLE LYRIC. The vocals were SO muddy I was seriously panicked about how Tool would sound. The only thing I bothered to write down for Meshuggah was 'Say'... that's the only word I know for sure he said (that was in their first song, by the way). Between songs, the lead singer said "I can't fucking hear you" and kept talking about how everyone was hear for only one reason - to hear Tool. Duh. I guess he was aware of how much they suck. In case anyone cares, here is how Meshuggah looks on stage: Hair- extremely long. Early Metallica long. Headbanging - I thought they were trying to autofellate themselves, they were hunched so far over. Stage antics - their guitarist spun in counterclockwise circles at high velocity. He looked drunk. I realized at this point that it looked like they had no cables for their instruments. Were they playing cordless electrics? Do such things exist? Meshuggah exemplify all that is metal. Their fret hands barely move (if at all), their pick hands spasm wildly, and their hair is SO FUCKING LONG. We're no longer in the '80's. C'mon, people, snap out of it. When the singer said "This is our last song" the cheering was out of control. Tool happened, by this time I had snuck down from the noisebleed seats to the 100 level seats. It was a very good decision. Here is my synopsis of the show: SETLIST: ________ Sober Undertow The Grudge Lateralus Stinkfist Ænima H Ænima Schism Lateralus Parabol Lateralus Parabola Lateralus Ænema Ænima Noise/Static (Intermission) Disposition Lateralus Reflection Lateralus Triad Lateralus Lateralus Lateralus ___________ TOOL - the Inside the Outside Tour The sound was amazing and clear. At all times I could make out each individual band member's contribution to the music. During Parabol the balls from the video rose up and spun - I finally figured out (maybe) how it's done: a whole lotta black balloons tied together and 'pushed' upward by air jets. The artwork and visuals were spectacular. I cannot say enough about the stunning images and colors and lights and vibrant psychadelia blasting forth from the stage. So I won't say much other than that I kept thinking 'This is what acid must be like'. Tool are the art-rock GODS. Even more than the television-like panels with the pseudo- music videos playing (which were unsettling and beautiful), I enjoyed the backdrop behind the band. It was an enormous curtain; prior to intermission it was a lady's face staring straight out, her ears were faces looking to the left and right, and looking right into her from each side were two skulls. After intermission it became the 1000+ Lateralus eyes. Awe-inspiring. What a trip. Maynard got down to his speedo after 'H'. He was intense. For a good many of the songs he had his guitar-like instrument, anyone know what that is? He nailed all the songs, including the 30 second scream in the Grudge. Maynard was totally into the music, wildly dancing and jumping around on his platform in the back. He looks a lot like the creepy creatures in their stop-motion videos. He did not say much - after the Grudge, he said slowly: "Seattle." (applause and cheering) "Seattle." (applause and cheering) Then: "Are you sure?" Right before Ænema, he said: "Thank you very much for your support." (applause and cheering) "Now a few words about Los Angeles." Other interesting bits: Danny used his gong!! Danny made the music tribal, frantic, thunderous, DAMN. Right before Triad this other drummer came out and helped and they ROCKED. I am in love with Tool's drums now like I've never been before. Pure muscle, pure force, powerful. I thought the drummer guy looked like Danny's tabla instructor, but I don't remember his name. I do remember Maynard saying "Thank you Thomas." He then went into his 'Thomas has a used car dealership in California, and if you say 'Tool sent me' you'll get a discount' speech from there, and the 'do something positive with this energy speech', which came too fast for me to transcribe. He said "I hope we leave you feeling inspired, healed on some level, or just extremely horny." He wanted us to all go home by the fireplace and play _____ (some CD here which started with the letter M, but I couldn't make out what CD he was talking about) and have sex. He advised us to bring someone home to have sex with as well. Then it was on to Lateralus. I almost wept. At this point huge screens dropped from the ceiling, maybe six total, in a series starting with a skeleton, moving to a muscular form, then 'deeper' into the body (like the Lateralus face, only these screens were of the entire body) until the last two screens were of the Parabola body becoming energy. A seven-sided star descended - oh, I'd sell my soul for this band. Or have I already? Tool, thanks for making this such a great show. Though you did not bring me to orgasm, you did bring me close.

Review written by: Master Reviewer (lessofthesame@moreofthesame.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 04:26:22 ET

This was this reviewer's last Tool show

It's true, we are all sinners but what's up with the summer tour setlist MINUS some songs? Is Maynard still sick? Just throw a different song, any song, after Sober and everyone will be happy. What TOOL played: Sober The Grudge Stinkfist H. Schizm Parabol Parabola Aenima Intermission Reflection Disposition Triad (F. Thomas from Meshuggah) Lateralus (Dedicated in memory of Layne Staley) What TOOL did not play: Santa Monica & Orange Sweat Hush Part of Me Cold and Ugly Jerk Off Opiate (mingled during summer) The Gaping Lotus Experience Intolerance Prison Sex Bottom Crawl Away Swamp Song Undertow 4 Degrees (mingled during summer) Flood (mingled during summer) Disgustipated Eulogy Useful Idiot Forty-Six & 2 (mingled during summer) Message to Harry Manback Hooker with a Penis Jimmy Die Eier Von Satan Pushit Cesaro Summability Third Eye Message to Harry Manback II You Lied (Peach Cover) Merkaba No Quarter LAMC Maynard' Dick Eon Blue Apocalypse (mingled during summer) The Patient (mingled during summer) Mantra (mingled during summer) Ticks and Leeches (mingled with Ozzfest 02 Europe) Faaip de Oiad The show was amazing and yes every show is different even if the setlist is the same but pleeeeeeeeeeeease guys!

Review written by: Boy Elroy (n/a) Review posted on: 10/03/02 04:45:05 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

well the show would have been much more enjoyable if everyone would leave the fucking pot at home. other than that the show was great, i didn't let that get in the way of a good time. when justin started to play H all of that was tobe forgotten and i enjoyed the rest of the show

Review written by: Pot smoker (shoveitupyourass@fuckoff.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 05:01:09 ET

This was this reviewer's 8th Tool show

Why don't you just leave your ass at home while the rest of us burn one. Glad it didn't "ruin" the experience for you dick.

Review written by: Fellow Tool Freak (RememberTheOldies@LetsMixItUp.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 05:07:16 ET

This was this reviewer's 12th Tool show

This was my 6th show of this tour (eugene, seattle, seattle, portland, tacoma, seattle) and I must agree with many of the other reviewer's that have been voicing their concerns about the amount of stage time being spent on songs from Lateralus. I've been making lots of excuses to myself about this fact but after seeing them again tonight.......well....damn.....I'm really worried now. I can understand how they would enjoy the hell out of having new songs to perform after touring on Ænima for 4+ years but enough is enough. Don't they realize that its the same fans that are going to their shows each time they come through town and that we've just recently been through the Lateralus journey? Yes its an amazing experience that no other band comes close to replicating but come on guys.......take us back down some paths that aren't so fresh in our minds. I'll still be first in line to get my GA ticket next time they come through town but now I'll be going expecting more of the same and maybe there will be some suprises.

Review written by: Mandy (N/A) Review posted on: 10/03/02 05:46:40 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

this show was ya... word cant say how great it was! The pot heads need to smoke before they come!

Review written by: Jared (pyschoholic@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:09:07 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Just got back from the show... Oh. My. God. Third time i have seen them and deffinately blew both other shows right out of the water.... intense new screen visuals, brand new stage set up, new art, and some little surprises. I'm not gonna ruin anything. The place was packed. They played H. H. finally! oh man. Such a good show.. just wanted to leave a post and tell any of you NOT to miss a show on this leg... jared

Review written by: Jared (pyschoholic@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:09:10 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Spiral In/Out/In.... (satan@hell666.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:31:01 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Oh please you pathetic little fuckers, stop moaning about the fuckin' setlist !!! Just be glad TOOL is playing the songs they are playing, go to the shows and EXPERIENCE something you will never experience with other bands, or else stay home in your pitifull holes and kill yourself. TOOL Rulez.... keep going.....going....

Review written by: Spiral In/Out/In.... (satan@hell666.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:31:25 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Review written by: Spiral In/Out/In.... (satan@hell666.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:32:44 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Review written by: Wade (waa777@address.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:47:26 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Not gonna bother listing the setlist, but the reviews I've read so far here and over at TOOLARMY have been missing Eon Blue Apocalypse. I honestly forget when in the set they played it, but they did. I hate to bitch, especially this soon after the concert, but maybe Tool should consider (that is, once the enrollment here is much greater) to only have GA for TOOLARMY members just as Pearl Jam has done so in the past with their club. Main reason: RESPECT! There were too many guys (didn't notice any of the females) disrespecting Tool and all of us die-hard fans. Main thing that comes to mind, is the jerk who repeatedly yelled at the stage numerous times throughout the set to "pick up the pace", and "play Opiate". WTF! I feel for those around me who were recording it, because they're gonna have that show up all throughout Disposition & Reflection. Of course that didn't ruin the night at all for me, and quite frankly, nothing could. Way, way better than the Tacoma Dome show last November, however that might be attributed mainly to the fact that I was near the front the whole time as opposed to sitting in the back corner on the second level last time. Each time any new Tool material comes out and after each time I attend their performances, I get in this state of mind where I don't even wanna hear any other music for a long period of time for it ALL pales in comparison.

Review written by: Wade (waa777@address.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:47:37 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: Wade (waa777@address.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:47:52 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: Wade (waa777@address.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 06:48:26 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: the gemini (goobrett@yahoo.ca) Review posted on: 10/03/02 08:37:09 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

I too hoped that they would change the set list cause i really want to hear PUSHIT live i think the lateralus tour is more than amazing though i will take what ever they give and they give so much

Review written by: Jason (lilmac0025@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 09:01:59 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

I feel that as a devout Tool fan, it is my duty to post the setlist again since the one that I saw first of all did not have as much detail as the following, and second of all because they couldn't even get some of the songs in the right order (Disposition THEN Reflection, not the other way around) nor spell them right. So, the REAL setlist, 100% accurate (I took in pen and paper with me and I'm not one of those assholes posting fake setlists): Intro (Adam on Keyboards, Justin on bass) Sober The Grudge -Maynard says "Seattle" twice, then asks "are you sure?"- (-)Ions Stinkfist (Extended w/Elvis Suspicious Minds lyrics during bridge) H. Schism (with intro and extended bridge) Short Jam Parabol Parabola -Maynard thanks us for our support, then asks for a cheer for L.A.- Ænema -Intermission- (Heavy Bass, Loud Noise) Disposition Reflection Triad (extended w/ Thomas from Meshuggah on roto toms) -Maynard thanks Thomas, says a joke, etc. (see below for detail)- Lateralus Tool never ceases to amaze me no matter what they do, it seems. This show was even better than the last. They had more visuals, for example, the backdrop that Alex Grey helped out with. The floating balloons during Parabola (which were also out for Ænema, I might add) were also a wonderful addition, as well as the 7-pointed star that decended from the ceiling during Triad. And did anybody else notice that the light fixture above the stage was also in the shape of a 7-pointed star? The set up was the same as usual. Adam on the left, Maynard just left of center towards the back, Danny on the right, Justin standing in front of Danny. As the intro began, Adam made some sound effects on his keyboard and I believe (though I didn't see, so I can't tell for sure) that Justin added some bass notes. The Intro flowed perfectly into Sober, which I think is an amazing song to open with. I'm very tired right now since it is 12:45 at night and I just got home from the concert, so I won't go into great detail about the show, you'll just have to see one for yourself. But I will add a couple of details. Maynard started out in his leather jacket, then just before Parabol, he stripped down to his black boxer briefs and painted a black stripe down the center of his face...at least I think he painted it on at that point. I didn't see him do it, though I don't remember seeing it before that song. Just before Ænema, Maynard thanked the crowd for their support, then said something along the lines of "let's hear it for L.A." And at that point, I knew what was coming. Not at all surprised since I've seen them play this on many of their previous stops on this tour, nonetheless, very pleased that they played Ænema (as well as H. and Sober, for that matter, which I did not have the pleasure of hearing last time). Just after Triad, Maynard thanked Thomas from Meshuggah for coming out and helping on roto toms. Then he made a joke about taking your ticket stub to some car dealership and getting a discount on I believe a Honda Civic. While the band jammed a bit, he thanked the crowd for sharing this moment with them and he also added that he hoped this left us in some way inspired, healed, or just very, very horny. He then asked that we do something in the coming weeks to create something positive. But in the mean time, to go home, put on some music, pour a glass of some form of alcohol, and have sex. He then added that it would be best to have somebody to take home and have sex with. After this, he said "This next song is dedicated to Layne Staley." and they played Lateralus. It appeared that during Lateralus, Maynard was on a rotating platform since at the very end, he was moving around the stage without lifting his feet. The very last words of the song spoke to me at that moment. The following: With my feet upon the ground I lose myself between the sounds and open wide to suck it in, I feel it move across my skin. I'm reaching up and reaching out, I'm reaching for the random or what ever will bewilder me. Whatever will bewilder me. And following our will and wind we may just go where no one's been. We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's been. Spiral out. Keep going. I had my feet upon the ground, was losing myself between the sounds, opening wide to suck it in, and most DEFINITELY feeling it across my skin. I then acted upon the rest of what the lyrics said, reaching up and out, and so forth. But nonetheless, wishing that I would have been able to experience this concert with my friend Kelly, who has never been to a Tool concert, though he had too much work to get done and he couldn't make it. I would've loved to have him there with me, holding me close to him, his arms wrapped around me, experiencing this with me, though maybe that will happen next time around. Sorry you had to miss this, Kelly, but I'll see you tomorrow...and I think I may just have to bring up something that Maynard said right before Lateralus :) After the song, the group got together and had a group hug. They then proceeded to throw drumsticks, cymbals, bass picks, bottles of water, and other various objects into the crowd. Unfortunately, I didn't get anything, but I was just happy to experience another Tool concert. If you haven't seen a Tool concert already, go to one. By ANY means necessary. Spiral Out.

Review written by: Chicken Scratch (lickmyballs@theareabeneathmypenis.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 11:55:07 ET

This was this reviewer's @*% Tool show

The setlist for the Seattle show was as follows: 1.I want your sex (great intro) 2.Hungry like the wolf Walk like an Egyptian (Singer from Meshuggah assisting Maynard on whistling part) 3.Devil went down to Georgia 4.Love lift us up where we belong 5.Jessie's girl 6.Mr. Roboto 7.Come on feel the noise 8.I like big butts 9.Smokin' in the boyz room 10.I'm too sexy (Danny really jammed on this one) intermission 11.Carma Camellion (Maynard nailed the 30 second scream) 12.Faithfully (Steve Perry joining in on vocals) Overall great show. Even if the setlist is the same as it has been for the last 16,253,859 shows. Adams flute solo was the shit! If I missed any of the songs feel free to make corrections. I was in the bathroom taking a shit for part of the show, and couldn't find my seat for another portion of the show, and then i realized that I wasn't even at the show at all! Man it was a real bummer when I realized I was at defensive driving. Especially after eating 4 hits of acid, smoking 13 bowls of kind bud, and snorting 2 & 1/2 grams of coke. Anyway, it was still a great show. I particularly liked the visuals and artwork by Alex P. Keaton. What an artist! Thats it for now, see you at the lala land show tomorrow. See Toolband.com to learn the 212 ways you can become a soldier in TOOL ARMY while earning money for college!

Review written by: bob (bob@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:45:46 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

i got tickets for 3 shows for free for anyone im not gonna waster my time seeing the same setlist they should know die hard tool fans go on trips and see many show s for the different exp, but i guess when you a big fancey pop band like tool is now you can just play the same drab yah you heard me drab setlist so have fun MSRKS looks like TOOL's play9ing for the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ this tour oh well apperently nothing at alll.............................................................

Review written by: bob (bob@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:46:07 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Review written by: Ronnie Dobbs (comondieyoung@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:51:29 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

First off, i'd like to thank the 20 or more people for the entertaining mob plowing through the guards to get in GA during sober. That was hilarious. I wonder if any of those got to stay in GA without getting caught. Meshuggah wasn't too bad, reminded me alot of pantera or sound like that. I didnt really care about which songs they played. The first reviewer was right, if you just go to the show without expecting them to play "your song" and so fourth, you probably wont be able to enjoy it as much. This show was much better than the tacoma dome concert. Much more energetic and maynard seem to be very into the show this time. Alot of newer videos on the screens too i noticed. I loved how during reflection, they dropped those huge pictures of alex grey's art, from sacred mirrors i think? All in all, this show just seemed perfect. Timing was right, the crowds attitude towards the band and interaction couldn't have been any better. Everyone was really respectfull during the show, and I remember maynard mentioning "Thanks for your support" during the show. OH also, at the end when they were tossing the water bottles out, i think maynard nailed someone because he threw it to the side and he lifted his hands up like "You should have cought it". Anyways im rambling on, I havent slept in a couple days... All in all, best show I've been to / Most likely any future show i'll go to.

Review written by: Ronnie Dobbs (comondieyoung@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:51:36 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: Ronnie Dobbs (comondieyoung@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:51:48 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: tterB (no email) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:59:14 ET

This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

You know, having seen tool exactly 10 times since February 1994, I can honestly say that they are the best band for live performance, and my personal favorite band. But there are somethings that have gone WRONG in TOOL over the past 3 years: 1 STOP PLAYING THE SAME SETLIST. ITS BORING! 2 MAYNARD...STOP PREACHING, GO BACK TO THE BASTARD YOU ONCE WERE, AND STOP TELLING ME WHAT TO DO. YOU SAY THINK FOR YOUR- SELF, YET YOU GO TELL A BUNCH OF IMPRESSIONABLE, UNABLE TO THINK FOR THEMSELF AMERICANS WHAT TO DO. HOW ABOUT YOU GO MASTERBATE BY A FIRE MAYNARD! 3 VISUALS ARE NICE, BUT YOU'D BE A MUCH BETTER BAND IF YOU STIPPED THE SET DOWN TO JUST YOU GUYS PLAYING. I love the band, but they are to high on themselves, and are forgetting who they once were, and what they meant to their original fan base. WHAT HAPPENED TO STINKFIST? WHAT HAPPENED TO SHIT, BLOOD, AND CUM? WHAT HAPPENED TO "SHOOT YOU MYSELF"?? WHY IS IT ALL OF A SUDDEN "BE PATIENT" AND "WATCH THE WEATHER CHANGE"?

Review written by: tterB (no email) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:59:18 ET

This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

Review written by: tterB (no@email.ca) Review posted on: 10/03/02 12:59:33 ET

This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

Review written by: tterB (tterb@yahoo.ca) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:00:44 ET

This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

Review written by: Bleeding Gums Murrah (bleedinggums@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:37:33 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

I'm not going to post the setlist. I'm not going to complaint about the fact Tool's been playing the same setlist the entire tour. But there will be complaining, so bear with me. This is a rant, and I dedicate it to all of the bumblebee security wanna-bes guarding the GA entrance. Fuck you all, you and your damned military style tactics. I was forced to buy Seating, but I won't let that get to me. I got past you pricks, and you chased me. But you didn't catch me. Next time, don't go through the trouble of trying to stop a small army of Tool fans from getting near the stage. If I'm dumb enough to move through tight crowd of mostly males, I should be let in with a smile and a wave. Tool was incredible. BUT NOT FROM THE SEATS. My poor friends didn't get past you, and had to squint the entire show. I'm not going to blow 24 bucks on binoculars. I'm going to get up front. By any means necissary, even if it means making your lives a living hell. Hope they take the hint and fire some of you incompetant fucks. Your barely formidable in groups. If I ever see another yellow jacket by GA I will personally come down there and puke all over your cheap t-shirts.

Review written by: Bleeding Gums Murrah (bleedinggums@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:37:46 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Review written by: Bleeding Gums Murrah (bleedinggums@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:37:57 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Review written by: Bleeding Gums Murrah (bleedingprofusely@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:38:53 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Review written by: Bleeding Gums Murrah (bleedingprofusely@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:38:57 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Review written by: HBC (hotblackcoughy@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:57:41 ET

This was this reviewer's 11th Tool show

In response to the outcry of displeasure for the same ol' setlist-- go listen to Hush one more time, guys. I think they've made it pretty clear that they'll fucking play what they want to. So either go to the show or don't. Easy decision. This show rawked, BTW. I really enjoyed Sober as an opener, just to kinda get it out of the way. Grudge is when everyone really seems to get going, with the exception of the mullets. I hope they close with Lateralus every time, because it's perfect in the sense of the flow of emotion and sound for their shows. But now I'm sad because I probably won't see them again until after tne next album. Poor guys have been touring practically non-stop since May 2001. They need a nap.

Review written by: HBC (hotblackcoughy@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 13:57:50 ET

This was this reviewer's 11th Tool show

Review written by: hardcore (cory180@earthlink.net) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:02:21 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Hey you! Read reviews already posted for your show to see if somebody already posted the setlist. saw the show last night it was incredible!I saw them kast year and this show blew that one away the crowd was electric. for you of those who are complaing about the set list i would just say enjoy the fact that you have a band of this quality and cherish every time you can see them

Review written by: dissapointed (drifika@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:02:42 ET

This was this reviewer's 5th Tool show

I will keep this short. I can't believe how many people thought that last nights Seattle show was "Stellar" and that thsound was good. That was easily the worst Tool show I have seen. Message for the guys in the band: Play smaller venues, and play multiple nights if necessary. Good set list, horrible sound, Maynard's voice was muddy (Key Area sucks for concerts), and it kind of looked to me like the band was running through the motions.

Review written by: dissapointed (drifika@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:03:40 ET

This was this reviewer's 5th Tool show

Review written by: Darek (dkusn@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:06:17 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Well let me say it was worth the trip from Chicago to see them. Maynard's voice sounded rested, and Danny, Adam and Justin just rocked. The set list is pretty much the same as the other shows I saw this year, but I was really happy to hear H., Aenima and Parable/Parabola in the same night. Who am I kidding...I WAS HAPPY TO HEAR EVERY FUCKING SONG THEY PLAYED! Kristen and Sara...hope you guys see this at home...I wish you were hear with me.

Review written by: Darek (dkusn@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:06:22 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Review written by: Darek (dkusn@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:06:31 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Review written by: Stumpy (liquorbox@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:13:47 ET

This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

Hi. I've been to many tool shows and this was by far the best. At the last 5 I was forced to watch the band gyrate and make music with little in the way of visuals to bring the experience together. This time, all I got was that backdrop and video screens and smaller murals. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST that two loyal and dedicated OGT mother fuckers had the cohones to SAVE US from that mundane existance and enlighten us with their MASTERFULL display of wiggly laser pointers.... joy... rapture...

Review written by: Chrissy (vr6chrissy@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:35:51 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

All I have to say is the show was just amazing. I was very pleased to hear H. I'm not going to say anything about the set list, it doesn't matter, I'm just thank-ful that I had the chance to see them again, even if it was at the Key. Hopefully the next time I have a chance to see them they will have some new stuff for us fans. Thanks guys for another rockin show!

Review written by: Chrissy (vr6chrissy@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:35:57 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Review written by: Derek (Likwid420@msn.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 14:54:25 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Im not sure what the setlist was but i know they started with Sober, i felt like i was on drugs but i wasnt, thats the best way to explain the show last night at the key arena, went through some bullshit to get some tickets, i wasnt going to go unless i had general admission so i was willing to score some from a scalper, me and my buddy finally got some for $80 a peice, it was well worth the extra money, this was a very good show for visual aspects, but the sound sucked, there wasnt enough bass and danny carrey's drums sounded like shit but he still tore it up, the last show was better because they had those people walking around the stage i forget what there called, the key arena sucks for concerts

Review written by: Andrea* (Daydreamerplayboy@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 15:07:47 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

The concert was great... Tool *IS* great. Need I say more?

Review written by: Steve the idiot (seatowner84@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 15:31:40 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Ok, I don't remember the whole setlist, but who really cares anyway? I know they opened with sober and they did the extended stinkfist, the grudge, schism, aenima(my favorite) This being my first REAL Tool show, I got what I wanted to get out of it-a great experience. We had a bunch of fuckers behind us telling us to sit down, because 'they didn't pay 50 bucks to look at the back of my T-Shirt'. Losers, sitting down at a Tool concert. Anyway, Maynard didn't get too crazy, just stripped down to his normal speedo shorts and had a black stripe painted down the middle of his face. The lighting was awesome, and the fucking drum solo....can't think of a word for it, so I will make one up. The drum solo was scrumtrilescently amazing. Danny has such endurance. Well, time to go to bed, im dead tired and I have school tomorrow.

Review written by: Going to Concert in Philly (superman46n2@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:06:30 ET

This was this reviewer's 0th Tool show

... So how was Mushuggah wor whatever they are called? Are they worth goin early?

Review written by: Going to Concert in Philly (superman46n2@aol.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:06:48 ET

... So how was Mushuggah wor whatever they are called? Are they worth goin early?

Review written by: budaman (norml@norml.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:06:53 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

I was suprised that the show started with sober. I was expecting something from opiate to open the show but didn't. The show was amazing as usual it was definately better than the T-dome last year but, I liked the 98' Portland,Or. set list and lighting the best. The visuals in this were by far the best, at times the moment felt transcending into another form of consciousness. I haven't seen, heard or felt anything like that from any band out there (except pink floyd & zepplin) It's a shame anyone could complain about a band that has a mainstay in our society like TOOL, there is only a handful (if that) of bands that have been aroud as long and put out as much "good music" as tool does. There were definate overtones of patterns that are found in the Qabala, Flower of life and the Tree of life that were present in there visuals. I'd advise anyone who likes TOOL to take some time to look into it, and I can almost guarantee it will enhance your experience at a concert. Nothing they did was bad they are a top notch band and if they could open with the Def Tones it would make the venue much more incredible then with Meshuggah=( I like the fact that they play their songs in a peculiar timing (5/8 5/7 5/6) it's funny to see the people who want to mosh not really know what to do because the timing is hard to really mosh to. HAHA suckers is this what you wanted, because this is what you get. And to anyone who looks down on pot, if we were to decriminilize marijuana we could save 10$Billion a year and could put that money to school books.

Review written by: budaman (norml@norml.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:07:19 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Review written by: Keep Going.... (satan@underworld.hell) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:48:10 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Oh please you pathetic little fuckers, stop moaning about the fuckin' setlist !!! Just be glad TOOL is playing the songs they are playing, go to the shows and EXPERIENCE something you will never experience with any other band, or else stay home in your pitifull holes and kill yourself... or something like that. TOOL Rulez.... keep going.....going....

Review written by: Keep Going.... (satan@underworld.hell) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:48:22 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Oh please you pathetic little fuckers, stop moaning about the fuckin' setlist !!! Just be glad TOOL is playing the songs they are playing, go to the shows and EXPERIENCE something you will never experience with any other band, or else stay home in your pitifull holes and kill yourself... or something like that. TOOL Rulez.... keep going.....going....

Review written by: Keep Going.... (satan@underworld.hell) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:48:37 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Oh please you pathetic little fuckers, stop moaning about the fuckin' setlist !!! Just be glad TOOL is playing the songs they are playing, go to the shows and EXPERIENCE something you will never experience with any other band, or else stay home in your pitifull holes and kill yourself... or something like that. TOOL Rulez.... keep going.....going....

Review written by: Red. (h@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:48:53 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Hey i was at the show it was great. One thing, I dont mind moshing, but starting a circle pit for a song like sober. What the fuck? Some of you are real fucking idiots. You want to have a circle pit go to a slayer show.

Review written by: Red. (h@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:48:59 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Keep Going.... (satan@underworld.hell) Review posted on: 10/03/02 16:49:12 ET

This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

Oh please you pathetic little fuckers, stop moaning about the fuckin' setlist !!! Just be glad TOOL is playing the songs they are playing, go to the shows and EXPERIENCE something you will never experience with any other band, or else stay home in your pitifull holes and kill yourself... or something like that. TOOL Rulez.... keep going.....going....

Review written by: Ryan (flxmstr@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:05:19 ET

This was this reviewer's 9th Tool show

First off, thanks to Tool for doing what they do……..and sharing it with us. Second, thanks everyone at Toolarmy for having the pre- sale, I wouldn’t have been able to get GA tix w/out them!! Sober ‘02 This was my 9th show since Portland in ’98 when I got completely hooked on Tool. Since then I’ve taken two separate road trips to the Bay Area to see them, not to mention all the times I’ve seen them here in Seattle. Why do I do it?? Because these guys are so damn good!!! Watching Danny’s arms and legs blur behind the drums (damn I wish I could play like that guy), seeing Maynard stomp the ground and writhe around like a maniac, and feeling the music around me just kicks ass. A lot of people have been bitching about the set list being the same the whole tour, well, you’re not fucking paying attention. There have been a few songs here and there that they throw in from the old skool (Flood in Oakland was killer!) or they play rare stuff like Ticks ‘n’ Leeches, which I’ve seen twice!! But a lot of the changes are in the songs they always play, like the extended version of Stinkfist. Most of the changes are subtle, small extensions in the song or different drumming patterns. Ya, it would have been sweet to hear some old shit like Hush, Jerk-Off, Crawl Away. But just be happy and feel fortunate that you got to see them at all. I know they appreciate the support of the fans, but I really don’t think they give a shit about people bitching about not hearing the songs they want to hear. They’re doing what they want, if you don’t like it……..fuck you, buddy…….why don’t you just go and kill yourself? Anyway, hopefully this won’t be the last tour for a while. But if they need some time to record a new album or shoot videos…….that sounds good to me!!! Until next time……

Review written by: Ryan (flxmstr@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:05:34 ET

This was this reviewer's 9th Tool show

Review written by: Ryan (flxmstr@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:05:37 ET

This was this reviewer's 9th Tool show

Review written by: dumbass (dumbass@dumbass.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:07:30 ET

This was this reviewer's duh? Tool show

sorry about the tripple post........I am a dumbass......... Sincerely, Dumbass

Review written by: Rev Jim Jones (jizzsmack@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:07:34 ET

Dear Joe TOOL worshipper (Ooh, thats just ironic), There is a lot more out there to Music than just TOOL I know, it might be hard to believe, but it's true. I just wanted to make you painfiully aware, that as noble intentioned as it was to ty to provide a review of TOOL's support act, you rendered your words near mute and practically worthless with your narrow comprehension and shallow references to appearance, in- audible vocals, and stage antics and mostly by a lacking of knowledge in the realm of Music that exists outside the mainstream. Extreme or different-than-radio Music has more to offer than you think. In my opinion (and one I don't believe to be alone)You made yourself a complete ass commenting on their hairstyles numerously and posture and dating their material to the 80s'. Totally juvenile and condescending IMO. Anyone that likes to ignorantly stereotype and generalize a band based on their appearance and one concert experience or the internet is lacking to provide a review that can be taken as objective and of consideration. I hope you don't belong with those that over the years have taken part in booing, disrespecting, and gennerally of a closed nature on TOOL's previous supporting bands, who deserve credit for attempting to open for a band of such magnitude as TOOL. So, I just wanted to say congratulations for making your self look like a ignorant and of narrow perception "jerk-off" and great job alienating people like my self with your lack of insight considering Meshuggah. And on a board that has the potential to be seen by thousands. Great job! Pat yourself on the back. Exactly what TOOL expects from the majority of their "fans".If I might offer some advice from someone who has been it the game of life and Music obviously longer than yourself, maybe in the future try to approcah matters of, at least a Musical nature, with less scrutiny, judgment and opinionation and life can be a lot better. Have a good life. Rev Jim

Review written by: John Doe (max2196@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:46:20 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

I guess I got lucky in austin, tx june 26th. They played flood right after sober and that fucking rocked. I'd heard it earlier that day and hoped to God they would play it but didn't think they would. Then I hear the riff for flood and it was all visceral orgasm from there. I know this is not a review but from all the complaints about lack of variation in their sets I'm here to say they do fluctuate from time to time...if your lucky enough to be around when they do.

Review written by: John Doe (max2196@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:46:25 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: John Doe (max2196@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:50:21 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: tool junkie (pranagaia@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 17:50:47 ET

This was this reviewer's 5th Tool show

maynard is a genius. This was the best show yet, and despite the lack of nudity there was talk of sex. They must have had a good night because the energy was high and the band's response to the crowd was the most positive I have witnessed in 8 years. Maynard teased us by not singing the refrain to parabol and others but would make up for it in the end. The show was like a delayed orgasm and by the last tune, the last "spiral grow keep going!" The intensity had reached an insane high and the audience was left screaming for more. No encore

Review written by: colin (colin@noahsarcade.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:02:50 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

i saw tool play h now only jimmy, hooker, and third eye remain

Review written by: Nick (nddurst@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:39:54 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

You know what's funny? I'll tell you. What's funny is when people have the audacity to bitch and moan because they went to FOUR or FIVE Tool shows in the past four months and the setlist was almost the same each time. Boo hoo. It just makes me laugh. Don't go to every fucking show on the tour then, asshole! Or, wait a minute, you could NOT BITCH because you didn't hear your dream setlist. How about that? Damn! What a great idea! I think I'll give myself oral pleasure for thinking of that one! Ignorance makes me laugh! :)

Review written by: Nick (nddurst@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:40:08 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Review written by: Nick (nddurst@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:40:44 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Review written by: Jeff (dissident_alive@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:52:16 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

The only concert that can top a Tool concert.... is another Tool concert. This was seriously the best concert I've ever been to (title previously held by last November's show at the T-dome). Meshuggah (eh sorry if i spell it wrong) was a little boring.. definitely good and all and fun to watch, but the music isn't really my thing. Then came Tool. Just fucking amazing. I was down on the floor, and that is the way to see a Tool show... once the crowd calms down. I'm sorry, but we don't need fucking circle pits. Don't come to a Tool concert to mosh and get high (although I dont have a problem w/ people getting high, it doesn't interfere w/ me watching the show), come for the damn music. Respect the band. But back to the show, hearing Sober was just amazing, but the highlight of the show (besides Stinkfist, which is my favorite live song) was definitely reflection. Although cliche, with the glitter coming down on me, it was just surreal. Fucking awesome show. And people bitching about the setlist dont bother me, the real people that pissed me off were the people bitching to the security guards about "next time have a fucking moshpit" Yeah, don't come to a Tool concert just to fucking mosh. Assholes.

Review written by: Ktuluvic (ktuluvic1@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:54:40 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Setlist: Sober The Grudge (-)Ions Stinkfist H. Schism Parabol Parabola Ænema Disposition Reflection Triad Laturalus It was a great show, even better than when I saw them in Sac the time before last they played there. The set changes are way cool, and it's a lot more elaborate than the last time I saw them. I loved the Alex Grey art work for back drops and other things. The guys also mixed up Stinkfist and H. a little from the norm, which was pretty cool. They're great in concert, all that can be said. If they're playing anywhere near you, go, you won't regret it.

Review written by: Ktuluvic (ktuluvic1@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:54:43 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Ktuluvic (ktuluvic1@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 18:54:51 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Brent (loot_elliott@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 19:44:14 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Hey you! Read reviews already posted for your show to see if somebody already posted the setlist. The waves of energy and emotion left me helpless in their wake. It's futile to express a tool show in words, so I will just say that the disposition, reflection, triad piece was the highlight for me. Seeing H for the first time was also amazing. Great crowd response (as expected from Seattle) and perhaps the best show I've seen yet. I applaude Tool for coming up Calgary and Edmonton, as we Candadians can't get enough. Hey Maynard, how about donning the ole mullethawk and come out to headbang with Meshuggah. That would be classic.

Review written by: Brent (loot_elliott@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 19:44:27 ET

This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

Review written by: Chris Freytag (hitman_chris@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 20:18:41 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Hearing distorted, voice temporarily impaired. My neck hurts from the head banging, and the other body motions from getting deeply implanted in the music. TOOL delievered yet again, at Seattle Washington's Key Arena and left thousands satisfied: especially me. Maynard was on top of his game, with his amazing vocals which echoed throughout the venue while Danny, Adam, and Justin took the music to a whole new level. Before I proceed any further, let me begin this review in chronological order, if you will. Myself and the rest of my group of friends/family arrived at Seattle Center a few hours before the concert. We found a parking spot right outside Key Arena, and was then on our way to enjoy all the incredible activities the Center had to offer. Only, I, decided to hang out at the back entrance of the venue, and I ended up seeing Danny Carey ride up on his motorcycle. He stopped and was conversating with one of the security guards at the gate while I snapped some photos, and then proceeded inside the venue. Then around half an hour later, I watched a van with tinted windows pull in. A van that raised by suspicion, and justifiably so. I took a good look inside and seen Maynard sitting down with some of his bags, and behind him were Adam and Justin. They entered through the gate, and their driver proceeded to give the security a hard time, before finally showing the guard their all access pass. The show itself was kicked off a few minutes before 7:30 (starting time) with Meshuggah taking the stage. They immediately begin playing after getting themselves positioned appropriately, and I right away developed my impression of them. Meshuggah was "alright", but not a band I'd follow, or listen too often. The hard screaming, Slip Knot style of music, just doesn't strike my fancy. Their music was hard, and rocked, however the vocals just aren't what I'm looking for. A little over an hour later, the lights went out again leaving the arena pitch black. The crowd exploded, and that all too familiar, yet eerie sound buzzed through the massive speaker set up, and rumbled the building. The Lateralus art appeared upon the two jumbo screens positioned on both sides of the huge stage and through the little light provided, we seen the band walk out to claim their positions and instruments. Our trio began sounding off the unique sounds that have been heard as an extended intro to Sober, and minutes later Maynard appeared jumping out onto his own smaller stage to a huge ovation, clad in his leather pants, shirt, and strapped up boots. A few minutes later, and we kicked off the show. SOBER: New visuals were provided for this opener, however I did recognize some pieces of them from last year's tour. Everyone was singing along with this song and it was perfectly performed. THE GRUDGE: The precussion drumming made the building, and our chests and stomachs rumble. They pounded their way into this song and this was one of the concert's highlights. The Grudge was performed beyond perfection. Very good visuals that have been modified from last year. Maynard was amazing on the microphone, also hitting that 30 second scream towards the end. Then the echo of Maynard's voice that pumped through the speakers at the end of the song, seemed to rip a large reaction out of the crowd. "Let go, let go, LET GOOOOOOOO!" "Seattle..." the crowd erupts. "Seeaatttle..." the reaction continues. STINKFIST [Extended]: This was one of two, personal highlights for me. Stinkfist has long been my favorite TOOL song and right upon the first cords of this song, pummeling through the Key Arena, I was immediately jacked up. The lighting effects and visuals were by far, amazing. I was also thrilled at this being the extended version, one in which Maynard added on those other few lines; "They call it a trap. I can't walk out...because I love you too much baby..." H: The second of two highlights for me. I can't describe the feeling I got from hearing the two songs I wanted to hear above all else at this show, and they were back to back. This song couldn't have been any better. A song that makes me think of someone special. The entire crowd was into this song, singing along. Maynard's voice seemed to penetrate me at times, and I can still hear his echos; "I...I...I...I DON'T MIND!" SCHISM [Extended]: This song began with their new intro, which then lead into the original intro. This song was what I expected and rocked the venue. The crowd was really into this song as well, and sang along from beginning to end, especially in the final moments when Maynard wrenched on the microphone spewing out that fine and aggressive tone. "I know the pieces fit! I know the pieces fit!" PARABOL/PARABOLA: At this point, Maynard undressed down to his boxers which is a usual occurance at a TOOL performance. Parabol started out in its usual calm manner, and lighters were of course held up all over the venue. Everybody then erupted when Adam's drawn out cords lead us into Parabola. This song was superb, as were its visuals. Which are still entirely the official music video. Maynard's voice again echoed in the final moments, seemingly never ending: "We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion...ion...ion...ion..." "Thank you very much for your support." Maynard walked around a few times speaking to us, then hunched over and gripped the microphone with both hands and began hyperventilating, much to the crowd's delight, leading us into the next song. AENEMA: "Learn to swim! Learn to swim!" This was an awesome performance, which also demanded a lot out of the crowd who were really into this song as well. Maynard was especially active during this song, as well as Justin and Adam who were moving around a bit as well, wrenching on their respective guitars. -- A breif intermission was held. -- DISPOSITION/REFLECTION/TRIAD: Disposition kicked things off in a mellow manner. "Mention this to me...and watch the weather change." The mellow song continued with breath taking visuals now all over the venue, as well as on the two big screens. Reflection then grew a bit tense and the crowd looked on in amazement. The final cords of Reflection were then slowly drowned out by the loud precussion drumming of Triad, which was a very astonishing crossover. Triad [all instrumental] then got the crowd pumped up yet again. Maynard then spoke to the crowd once again. This time being quite vocal. He gave us the message about creating something positive. Stating that tonight might have left us "inspired" or "incredibly horny." Whatever the case, take the feelings and make something good. Maynard then dedicated the last song, Lateralis, to the late Layne Staley who was the frontman/vocialist of Alice In Chains. Layne was a Seattle native. LATERALIS: The visuals for Lateralis were beyond excellent. The crowd exploded with this song and I don't think there was anybody who wasn't singing along or in someway, being active in their body motions. Maynard's stage then began spinning, with a glowing spiral shining down upon it as he sang on, then concluding..."SPIRAL OUT! KEEP GOING!" The show ended with a huge bang and the entire band tossed out remaining water bottles and of course the drum sticks. The band then all came together and slapped hands and embraced in a group hug. The band then walked around for a few moments waving at the fans. Thank you TOOL, for again delievering. It made the near 500 mile trip from Oregon and back, worth it. Spiral Out... ...Keep Going

Review written by: mike (my_7_names@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 20:39:52 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

how long does it take for a tool show to sell out?? im wondering if it's 2 late to ask for my b-day to go to the show on the 29th?

Review written by: mike (my_7_names@yahoo.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 20:40:01 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

how long does it take for a tool show to sell out?? im wondering if it's 2 late to ask for my b-day to go to the show on the 29th?

Review written by: Snoogins (gallorn@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:01:32 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

TOOL is and always will be my favorite band. Watching them perform is like stepping out of reality into a world where their music fuels life. I've never seen and doubt I'll ever see a better group of musicians. They play as one entity. I could die today and be fulfilled.

Review written by: Snoogins (gallorn@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:01:44 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: Snoogins (gallorn@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:02:37 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

Review written by: Tool Fan ONE DOWN L.C N.M (johnnysucks@nmsu.edu) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:05:56 ET

This was this reviewer's 46@2 Tool show

Dearest Tool People: Maybe you can perhaps possibly please play Pushit or Jimmy in Albuquerque? kindest regards.

Review written by: Tool Fan ONE DOWN L.C N.M (johnnysucks@nmsu.edu) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:06:07 ET

This was this reviewer's 46@2 Tool show

Dearest Tool People: Maybe you can perhaps possibly please play Pushit or Jimmy in Albuquerque? kindest regards.

Review written by: Tool Fan ONE DOWN L.C N.M (johnnysucks@nmsu.edu) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:06:16 ET

This was this reviewer's 46@2 Tool show

Dearest Tool People: Maybe you can perhaps possibly please play Pushit or Jimmy in Albuquerque? kindest regards.

Review written by: philo (removetoreply@earthlink.net) Review posted on: 10/03/02 21:21:35 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

Damn...it was good! The wife asked "why after not going to a 'rock' concert in over ten years, do you have to go to this one?' I said 'Tool speaks to me'. How do you explain it to a non-believer? As an old fart +~45+, this is the shit! I was up in the cheap seats +101/27+. Most people all around stood until the break...I couldn't sit down. What a great crowd. All of the good things have been said already, fuck the bad stuff. I wished I could have talked my 17 YO into going...this is the SHIT! L T S

Review written by: Jase (odonneja@cba.com.au) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:05:10 ET

Hey you! Read reviews already posted for your show to see if somebody already posted the setlist. Go...............listen...........watch.........appreciate........ To the set list whingers, stop it you fucks! Be happy that you have the chances to hear this stuff LIVE maybe once or twice a year. see you in Oz

Review written by: Jase (odonneja@cba.com.au) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:05:30 ET

Review written by: Jase (odonneja@cba.com.au) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:07:44 ET

Hey you! Read reviews already posted for your show to see if somebody already posted the setlist. Go..........listen...........watch........appreciate....... To the setlist whingers, stop it you fucks! be happy that you have the chances to hear this stuff LIVE maybe once or twice a year. See you in OZ

Review written by: Paranoid (Chaotic_devil@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:20:42 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Well Hey This was not only my first Tool show but my first show alltogether. It was aweomse i was probably 3 people back from the barrier. To be honest i'm not much of a Tool fan never was and after seeing them probably never will be my freind on the other hand biggest frickin Tool fan there is and also a lucky basturd he got a Drumstick from Meshuggah and a half empty bottle of water from Tool. But, anyways i will say the show was amazing best i've seen but, i have nothing to compare it to. I had listen to Meshuggah a bit a few weeks before the show and i dident like there music but i thought they were frickin amazing live better Tool on some levels. They actully got into it. the guitarist spinnin around the headbangin and shit very nice. and i liked that the lead singer was actully at the front walkin back and forth unlike Tool they just stood there dident move much and frickin Maynard way at the back of the stage i thought that was crappy. And for all those who say Meshuggah needs to cut there hair fuck you. and fuck you to all the potheads to there was tomany of you basturds there. Well i guess thats all i got to say the show was awesome i'm fuckin happy that went and now i cant wait for DIO, HAMMERFALL, KINGS X to start there US tour in November that will in my mind outdo Tool because HAMMERFALL is fuckin awesome anyways good show hope everyone had fun i did

Review written by: Paranoid (Chaotic_devil@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:21:19 ET

This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

Review written by: futant (ria46and2@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:34:41 ET

This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

I have seen TOOL before, but being on the floor is such a different experience: more intimate and sensual. The backdrops and such were done by Alex Grey. See the two large backdrops, Interbeing and Collective Vision, here: http://www.alexgrey.com/posters.html (there is a popup but you can also scroll to the bottom of the posters page). Midway through the show, six smaller screens dropped from the ceiling. On the left was Skeletal System, and two of Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, or Viscera (I forget which two). On the right was Psychic Energy System, Spiritual Energy System, and Universal Mind Lattice. These were from Alex Grey's Sacred Mirrors: http://www.sacredmirrors.org/mirrors_view.html There were two relatively small video screens as well, displaying their music video clips, naked figures, and other kaleidoscope-type psychedelia. My favourite image was of what appeared at first to be a textured ring, but was really a snake swallowing it's tail, and moving around in a loop eating itself. What really impresses me about their live show is that it is overall a psychedelic, mind-opening experience, and that is what they try to create. Maynard asked that everyone go home and have sex after the show. He also asked for evryone to try to initiate some positive change in their lives over the coming monthes. I hope that evryone will really take that to heart, including myself. You may all think I am some TOOL freak, but not many bands have the ability to create music that is so intimate to me, that really makes me want to learn and grow and be a better person. The only other group I can compare this to would be Pink Floyd. Okay, rant over now.

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:46:37 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

One word and only one word about this show.... Meshuggah. Tool just made dry humor (as they always do) towards the crowd. I mean when you write a song about ridding the scum of the world away and they come to your show, why not make fun of them. Well anyways, back to Meshuggah. Meshuggah, Adam Jones favorite band, blew Tool away in my opinion. Tool just OPed (over produded) the whole thing out of proportion. Meshuggah on the other hand did not. Just the NOTHING tour settup - the nothing face - was all they needed. The singer standed in the middle of the mouth and everyone else scattered around. Meshuggah gave me the intensity of existentiaism and that was the only reason I bought that goddamned tool ticket which is precisely what it was. This being my third tool show didn't give me much forward to since the other shows were more of a comedy hour than a concert (man did i laugh when i was people singing "fuck all you juckies and fuck your short memories," and smoking a joint at the same time. This one bald guy facing up at the ceiling during Parabol - like he was having sex or something - and when Parabola kicked in he opened his eyes real slowly like some religious experience or something. He wasn't even facing the same way as the stage. I was on the ground laughing, I can't take that kind of shit). Like i said, Meshuggah definitely blew Tool the fuck away this time. Comedy Einstein metal is more fun to me than alterna-comedy metal King Crimson wannabes. Man life is great when you can say something like that and be serious. Travel safely.

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:46:47 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:47:01 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:47:15 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:47:49 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

Review written by: Fozzy the hairlip (smellytounges@hotmail.com) Review posted on: 10/03/02 22:50:31 ET

This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

One word and only one word about this show.... Meshuggah. Tool just made dry humor (as they always do) towards the crowd. I mean when you write a song about ridding the scum of the world away and they come to your show, why not make fun of them. Well anyways, back to Meshuggah. Meshuggah, Adam Jone's favorite band, blew Tool away in my opinion. Tool just OPed (over produded) the whole thing out of proportion. Meshuggah on the other hand did not. Just the NOTHING tour settup - the nothing face - was all they needed. The singer standed in the middle of the mouth and everyone else scattered around. Meshuggah gave me the intensity of existentiaism and that was the only reason I bought that goddamned tool ticket which is precisely what it was. This being my third tool show didn't give me much forward to since the other shows were more of a comedy hour than a concert (man did i laugh when i was people singing "fuck all you juckies and fuck your short memories," and smoking a joint at the same time. This one bald guy facing up at the ceiling during Parabol - like he was having sex or something - and when Parabola kicked in he opened his eyes real slowly like some religious experienc