concert reviews firsthand, immediate, from the heart

04/29/2002

Review written by: Matt Coffey (little.raven@effect.net.au)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 10:13:46 ET


This was this reviewer's 9th Tool show

  Canberra Royal Theater, Australia
29th April 2002

Intro
The Grudge
(-) ions
Stinkfist
46 & 2
Parabola
Schism (extended middle with Osseus Labyrint)
Undertow
Merkaba (well, a bit anyway!)
Sober 
Disposition/Reflection

Parabol/Parabola Video

Triad (w/ Dale from The Melvins & Osseus Labyrint).
Opiate
Lateralus

Stunning!!!!!











Review written by: mr happy (stinkfisting@toolface.com)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 10:17:41 ET


This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

  awesome show. awesome set. awesome band. every time its 
magic.

possibly THE best ever performance of Stinkfist ever. people 
alway say how good the songs were played, and it's true but 
Stinkfist tonight was absolute perfection. Triad was great 
too, the froggies were quiet after Mark and Hanna finished 
their deal then Danny snuck unnoticed onto the stage and 
did a quick roll on the drums and my friend jumped and 
went "fuck!"

it makes me think about how touched everyone is by Tool 
live. look at everyone here, everyone comes away with the 
positive experience and comes here and shares the joy of 
just witnessing this magical happening. and i wonder if Tool 
know they touch people like this. they would know to a 
degree i suppose but i wonder if they realise the extent of 
their music.
at about 9.30 on tuesday i was listening to 4 Degrees and at 
about the same time in Newcastle Tool were probably 
playing it to the very happy people. that makes me kinda 
happy. makes me smile.








Review written by: Jmh (jomohke@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 11:03:12 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Wow. They were just amazing.
The setlist above looks pretty accurate. Maynard said a few 
things, just after either (-) ions or stinkfist he welcomes us 
and says "We are... Nsync" the croud cheered and they 
started off with the next song in which the croud cheered 
again, then started chanting "Nsync.. Nsync.. Nsync"

He said other things, I can't remember exactly what it was 
but near the end he was talking about how everyone should 
think about what they are feeling at this very moment, and 
in a day, week or months time, use this feeling to be 
creative or productive. It was something along those lines, 
don't quote me.

Near the end, he said the usual kind of goodbyes, it looked 
to be then end, until they started standing arounnd in a kind 
of semi-circle around danny's kit, facing him with their heads 
down. Then came on the familiar riff from lateralus and the 
crowd cheered. Lateralus was probably my favourite song for 
the night, it was a great ending. Especially just at the bit 
when it gets heavier.. the crowd went psycho.

The melvins were alright, Nothing amazing, but were loud 
and the drumming was pretty cool.

I was quite fortunate, getting there a few hours early and I 
was able to get an incredibly good position,  on the floor 
right at the front row in the very center. It wasn't that big of 
a stage so I could see the band really clearly.

During schism Osseus Labyrint came out, walking on all 
fours with their heads bobbing back and forth, completely 
nude. A guy in that position is not a good sight. They also 
came out during Triad, Doing various weird shapes witht heir 
bodys while hanging off a rope on the top of the stage. The 
drummer from the melvins also came out to do some 
drumming on some kind of weird drums, it really added a 
good drum beat with him and carrey together.

Maynard whipped out his guitar during shism and triad too. 
He sat behind the screen during triad, with his shadow up 
against it. nice effect. He was very visible for the rest of the 
concert though, on his little stand.

around the time of the parabola videoclip, I gave up my 
position to go around the second person from the front, 
which I found was much much better, (instead of being 
squahed against a metal fence you were squashed against 
other bodys. - but I could still see fine - thanks to my 
tallness)

At the very end they threw some stuff out into the croud and 
I was lucky enough to catch a waterbottle that maynard 
threw out. Nice thing to catch. I wish I was the bastard that 
got the skin from one of the drums on dannys kit which he 
frisbeed out near the back of the audience.

It was purely amazing. The only complaint from me was that 
they could have turned the volume of the vocals up a bit in 
some of the songs that were heavier, as you could barely 
make out mayards singing (even though the whole croud 
was singing along).

I came out completely soaked because of all the sweat that 
was there, damn... It wasn't that bad though, but you can 
reek after having about 300 different peoples sweat all over 
you and your new tool tour shirt. oh well. All this trouble, to 
get the tickets, to line up, to part with the cash, to wait for 
them to start... was all definitely worth it. I can't wait to go 
see nsync again, I hope I do get another chance.








Review written by: Junior (juniormaj@earthlink.net)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 11:43:15 ET


This was this reviewer's ? Tool show

  The actual setlist, for all those who asked for one on the way out
(only to be told "No"):
Grudge
Stinkfist
46&2
Parabola
Schism
Undertow
-Jam-
Sober
Disposition
Reflection
-Video/Osseus Labyrint-
Triad
Opiate
Lateralus











Review written by: Daff (daff02@optusnet.com.au)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 18:48:51 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Well, a slightly different setlist for the Nations Capital 
providing a totally awesome show! Can't believe how nervous 
I was before seeing this show, and how mesmerised I was 
by their amazing performance. Highlights for me were The 
Grudge (such a powerful performance); 46&2 (which just 
went off) and Sober. Maynard sounded great though he 
started flat in Schism; his dynamic range and pure emotion 
in Reflection and Lateralus were truely magic moments to 
behold.
The Canberra crowd were receptive and switched on, they 
were literally a single mass, pulsing to the hypnotic rhythms 
of TOOL. Never before have I been to a concert where the 
crowd stood there, swaying in time, transfixed by the artistry 
that unfolds before them, awakening to the knowledge that 
this was a truly special experience.
Thanks TOOL for making it downunder again so soon, and 
bringing your muscial wizardry to Canberra. 








Review written by: Alex (alexflood@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 19:24:11 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Great show, hard to decide if it was better than 1st Sydney 
show last year. Disappointed not to hear Flood before 
Grudge, but the Grudge really got the crowd going. Extended 
version of Stinkfist was great to hear. Maynard 'had a lot of 
nothing to say', saying hi and introducing themselves as 
N'Sync before kicking into a tight & solid Parabola, even 
without Parabol to introduce it.They almost paused in the 
middle of Schism to play a bit of a jam. Undertow was the 
highlight of the set, they nailed it...'shut up, shut up, shut 
your enemies...' with Maynard doing the wicked swaying, 
Maynard was really ON tonight, with his face painted with a 
blue stripe. A long intro, with a bit of Merkaba to introduce a 
crowd favourite, Sober. Then they slowed it down with 
Reflection and Disposition, with Danny doing a really nice 
cross-over between the two songs. Parabola video clip was 
quite trippy on the big screen, I don't think all the crowd had 
seen it before. Triad was amazing, with Osseus Labyrinth 
hanging from the roof and Dale (Melvins) and Danny going 
mutant on the drums. Awesome version of Opiate, Maynard 
was really getting into it. Lateralus showed us that it's their 
hardest song to play (consistently!!), and Danny brought it 
home big (apart from a tiny half-missed beat). Stunning 
gig, Danny went off, Maynard was pretty animated in his 
dancing, Adam stared into the crowd alot, and Justin kicked 
it!








Review written by: Toby (tobobo7@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 23:18:35 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Amazing! I went to the Sydney show as well and it was 
everything I expected and more. I'm glad I decided to go to 
2 shows because they did mix up the sets slightly. I was on 
the barricade right in front of Adam. There were times when 
I would stare into Adam's eyes and wonder: 1. what goes on 
inside his head when he creates the awesome images that 
are shown in time with the music and 2. if he was actually 
looking down at me.

Stinkfist was performed brilliantly and Undertow was 
definitely a sweet surprise. Dale played very well on Triad 
but everything, lights, Osseus Labyrint, images, the whole 
show was just amazing. All of their songs are very powerful 
especially Lateralus. A beautiful song to finish the night on.

I don't know if it's just me but when I think about TOOL 
overall, music + images + everything about them, I think 
about what they've contributed to this world so far. Seeing 
them live tops it off and for me it was very inspiring. I'd love 
to be that creative but I have no idea what I could do. Sorry 
I rambled on but I needed to get that thought out.

About 14 and a half hours after the show my ears are still 
ringing. I was surprised at how much Maynard got into it. 
Also the Melvins I thought were very decent. Although I 
didn't hear a thing Buzz sang.








Review written by: Rod Hungus (PenisHungus@aol.com)
Review posted on: 04/29/02 23:45:04 ET


This was this reviewer's yeah Tool show

  In response to the cat question:
You're an idiot.

In response to the guy who said those lyrics:
"Shut up, Shut up, Shut up, Shut up, you're saturating me."

Thats all for now.








Review written by: Brett (brett@webone.com.au)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 01:38:36 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  The words 'Totally encompassing Audio Visual Brain 
Swallowing Encounter' are the first of many to emanate from 
my Tool soaked mind the morning after what I would have 
to say was the best public sensory experience that I have 
ever witnessed!

Finally I had come to see the 'Entity' that is Maynard, Adam, 
Danny and Justin collectively. And as I'm sure of each of the 
other Tool going members of the community there last night 
would agree that none of us could walk out of there 
dissatisfied.

'The Grudge' as an opening went off. However, I must be 
honest and give my own humble opinion. I think at first it 
was a little sad to hear that Adam's guitar was lacking in 
volume and presence. However in credit to him I think it 
may have been the fault of the Guitar Tech (although I'm 
sure he's a good tech). I must also say that Maynard's 
vocals were a little off in the first song or two. Probably a 
result of not having 40 minutes worth of mind numbing 
performance behind him at that stage in the show. However, 
to all of our delight, he was quick to warm up to it and get 
into the blistering deliverance of our Souls to a higher level.

None the less they were intense in every way from the 
beginning. I remember sitting there watching the stage 
anxiously searching for a familiar silhouette as they primed 
and prepped us with the ambient roar of an intro sound 
scene that tells the mind as well as the senses that Tool 
were about to blow them respectively away. The synthetic 
sound that flooded the arena, along with the accompanying 
peppering of guitar, tricked us, for several minutes into 
thinking that they would come out on stage at any second. I 
guess this built up the excitement when the final lingering 
lighting faded that one last time before the Royal Theatre 
was 'Tool struck'.

Once the Grudge had subsided and left the crowd needing 
more of them, they eased into a short reflection of negative 
Ions. Of which I may say must have been radiating from the 
band the entire night, because as Negative Ions imbibe all 
manner of sustaining, healing, heartening, fulfilling energy 
on it's subjects, so too were Tool.

Maybe this is the effect they were after? What do you think?

So delighted was I to see, hear, and more importantly feel 
Stinkfist finding it's way to my individual space. A classic at 
the worst of times, an entire experience merely on average. 
Although some seem to think this was an extended version, 
if anything I believe it was shortened. Still, complaints are 
far from my mind as I reflect on the whole situation.

If all this wasn't good enough, Tool, in one fleeting moment 
had answered my prayers. I had been disappointed when 
reading some of the reviews from the other Aussie shows on 
this tour, discovering that they had not played 46&2. But as 
I had hoped for, they decided to change their set list 
reflecting this spiritually fulfilling collection of sound and 
feeling upon the unsuspecting Canberra crowd.

To my utter delight, I was now experiencing live a song that 
has held so much meaning for me since the first time I had 
glimpsed into what it all meant. And more importantly, what 
it meant for me. I was, one could say, in my element.

To my surprise the next pleasure to my senses came from 
Parabola. I wasn't expecting this as I knew it was going to 
be played on the screen during the intermission. Not that 
I'm complaining of coarse! This song is in fact currently my 
favourite. It, like 46&2 before it means allot to me in it's 
delivery and meaning. I guess we all take a little out of each 
Tool song and relate to it in some way. But so far I have not 
been able to relate to any of them as much as I have with 
this one. Brilliant, springs to mind instantly. Am biotic comes 
next. And then finishing off with perfection.

Schism was an event unto itself with Osseus Labyrint 
delighting the crowd with their heads bobbing almost like 
their genitals weren't. Very expressive, and both amusing 
and intriguing. This was followed up by Undertow which was 
brilliantly performed. Maynard's vocals really shined in this 
display of cohesion. Then came (after a bit of Merkaba), 
Sober, which was instantly recognized and enjoyed by all. 
Disposition and reflection followed and added their own 
unique effect, flowing into the intermission which saw the 
Parabola clip. Although, Adam did drag that on a little too 
far for my own liking, but that's just me. I don't intend that 
to reflect in any negative way to what he was striving to 
accomplish.

The clip was visually stimulating as usual. I'm sure there 
were allot of people in the crowd who had not seen it before. 
I was not one of them, however, given that it was projected 
onto two screens, with one in reverse, and also being the 
larger of the two, I was able to almost experience it for the 
first time. Most enjoyable.

When the screen had faded, out came Danny to his kit and 
began to entertain us all, along side the drummer for The 
Melvins, with a great display of cohesively liquid like 
percussion experience. The skill and feeling of the two 
together was something that can't be done justice by 
anything in my vocabulary.

Opiate's intensity was a huge hit for the crowd, and for 
myself. I've always loved this song, and it's meaning came 
through stronger in this environment.

Which brought us to Lateralus, and the end of the concert, 
but not before some words from Maynard which were few, 
apart from introducing themselves as NSYNC, which was very 
amusing. I cannot remember his word for word speech but 
he thanked us all for coming and stated that he hoped that 
they had provided a vehicle of inspiration. And that they 
believe that everyone on our planet has the potential to be 
a fully functioning being and asked us to in the hours, days, 
weeks, and months to come to remember back to the 
moment that we shared and use it as inspiration to create 
something positive. (this is of coarse along the lines of what 
he said, not word for word by any means).

This is exactly what I love about Tool. Their thoughts and 
ideals are always their own, and they are always there to lift 
people up rather than push them down. This is why I invite 
anyone who hasn't already to listen, read, pay attention to 
what they express. But don't follow it. Don't be sheep. Listen 
to it, read it, hear it, and think for yourself. Make your own 
mind up, and bring forward your own piece of what they may 
or may not have planted.

Lateralus was amazing. And what more can I say (I've said 
too much already), but to leave you with words from the 
band themselves. Again, make your own mind up about it 
all. Design your own thoughts and use that to manufacture 
your experience. It's the Tool way...

"This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality. 
Embrace this moment. Remember. We are eternal. All this 
pain is an illusion".









Review written by: Spoon (everybodylovesspoon@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 02:23:07 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  OK, I'm going to piss off a lot of people here but here we go.

The Melvins, as expected were the highlight of the night.  
These guys are the undisputed kings of rock and have been 
going strong now for nearly 20 years!  They should've at 
least had another 20 minutes, but hey - in a perfect world 
Tool would be the support act.

This is their setlist for those who care -

Revolve
Honeybucket
Brain Center at Whipples
Let It All Be
?
Youth of America
Anaconda
Black Stooges

Now for Tool - good show, certainly a lot better than that 
pathetic one hour performance they did last time they were 
here.  Although I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have 
because I frankly just wanted more Melvins.  Great show 
none the less.

The version they did of Stinkfist was excellent.  It was funny 
listening to the crowd who didn't expect the extra jam and 
began to shout "liar."  The thing that I also found funny is 
how Tool boasted about their fans intelligence when it's a 
shame that a majority of the crowd were either ignorant kids 
or meat head jocks with too much testosterone.

The screens added nicely to the atmosphere and Osseus 
Labyrint were good too.  Didn't expect them to get naked 
though.











Review written by: crisis_king (crisis_king1@yahoo.com.au)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 03:14:25 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  SETLIST:

The Grudge
Stinkfist (extended)
46 & 2
Parabola
Schism (extended )
Undertow
1/2 Merkaba
Sober
Disposition/Reflection

Parabola Video

Triad (feat. Dale from The Melvins & Osseus Labyrint).
Opiate
Lateralus

REVIEW:

fanbloodytastic!!! Pure Magic.


Tool are not just a band








Review written by: hooker with a penis (useful_idiot04@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 03:28:27 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  FUCKING AWESOME...

I hate all security personell.  Because of them i had to wait 
in line for 40 mins almost pissing my pants.  I missed OL 
and all of the Melvins except for one song.  All i remember 
about their performance was some guy looking like sideshow 
bob.

I think everyone was wondering what that irriating noise was 
at the begginging but we all loved what it led too.  Tool 
came on and i finally felt released from everything.  I was 
shitting myself with anticipation fot the whole day and the 
time had finally come.

It was an amazing concert, except the mixing was a bit 
shoddy.  I was happy to see the band looking alot more 
positive than they did in Sydney last july.  This was 
emphasized by maynard being up the front of the stage 
rather than the back.  

I was quite amused by OL and thier little show of Acrobatics.
I loved the show, it was amazing and thank ypu tool for 
being who you are and producing such amazing music









Review written by: Josh (josh_13@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 05:02:29 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  The Melvins were pretty crap. The crowd didn't really get into 
them, except for one guy who was moshing by himself. That 
was pretty tragic. I spose that any band that opens for Tool 
is going to look pretty medicore.

I dont think there are any words to describe Tool, they have 
to be seen to be believed. I liked how we could see 
Maynard, probably because its a small stage. I've heard of 
other people talking about this, but I was right infront of 
Justin, I think he was looking directly at me. That is 
something I'll never forget. 

TOOL ARE AMAZING








Review written by: Master Reviewer (parabol@ojb.net)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 07:15:21 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  personally i liked the Melvins. Unlike the fucking Cosmic 
Psychos last year they were a good support band and played 
almost Toolish music i think. I also picked up on a bit of a 
drum fill from "The End" by The Beatles. i was extremely 
impressed by them.

Tool were as to be expected. pure enjoyment. music at its 
very best. everyone who has said anything is right, 
especially Mr Happy's review at the top. an awesome 
amazing show.

my personal highlight was 46 & 2. the part where Maynard 
says "see my shadow changing, stretching up and over me" 
and in Reflection where he says "It's calling me" and the 
end of Schism where Danny is on his double bass.

thanks to Tool and everyone hopes you come back soon.








Review written by: Phoebe (fee_bee00@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 09:46:41 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  While leaving the Royal Theatre, hugging friends, grinning 
my face off, and basking in another 2 hour highlight of my 
life, I realised I had just discovered a whole new aspect to 
the live Tool experience.
Seeing Tool live is life changing, a time of complete contact 
with one's soul, no matter where it happens. I had the luck 
to see the guys in Sydney as well, and it was unbelievable. 
But now I have also seen them in my home city, with many 
close friends, and aquaintances , and the energy is 
different. 
Apart from the personal experience, I had the knowledge 
that loved ones were around me on the floor (represent!), 
and behind me on the seats, being a part of it all with me. I 
can't thank them enough for this, just understanding how I 
feel , and letting me ramble on about it whenever I need to.
I wore the grudge like a crown for you guys, hope it was 
everything you could have asked for and more.

The grudge kick off was, as always, powerful and intense, 
leading into a heavy opening. Undertow was unexpected and 
excellent, and I was shocked to find that 46 & 2 could 
actually exceed my expectations. I hadn't seen it live yet, 
and it was amazing. Once more, the show centered around 
Disposition, Reflection and Triad, and these songs shone, 
tapping deep into the soul. I lived Opiate for all those guys 
behind me who hadn't seen it live yet, and once again, it led 
into the end of Lateralus. 
This song has got into my bones in a special way. It's 
meaning, for me, is the core of Tool. It's a ride, an 
experience that is taking us places we havn't been, 
something so important it keeps us Alive. And this applies 
to the band as well as us the audience. Of course we 
still "remain human", and I thankyou, Tool, for whatever you 
guys have given up to do this. But its been worth it, hasn't 
it? :)   
Lateralus is the perfect ending in meaning, as well musical 
brilliance. 

Once again, my soul is full, and again I thank Tool, 
audiences Sydney and Canberra, and every person who has 
allowed this to happen. As an eloquent fan bid us goodbye 
in Sydney "spiral out" , and be happy.








Review written by: foolish tule (d@d.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 18:38:15 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Great show. Seen last years first sydney show, though, and 
i'd have to say that was better. This canberra show had 
terrible sound! Actually quite quite bad. Can a concert ever 
be TOO loud? Yes, when it gets to be distorting the sound, 
breaking up and making it sound like nothing but sub bass 
fuzz. After the break they seemed to fix it a bit though, so 
lateralus sounded awesome.








Review written by: Master Reviewer (iujmis@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 04/30/02 19:43:24 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  I CANT BELIEVE YOU THINK THE MELVINS WERE THE 
HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT. YOU DONT DESERVE TO POST ON 
THIS PAGE. 
undertow was the highlight of the night for me. i was totally 
not expecting it...that what i love about tool.

great show thank you tool








Review written by: Lilia (lilia.james@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 05/01/02 00:24:58 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  This was the most highly anticipated concert of my life, and 
the band didn't disappoint. Being in a a somewhat altered 
mental state, it was surreal to hear tracks 
like "Stinkfist", "Undertow" and "46&2" in the crappy old 
royal theatre from my seat at the back, but at the same 
time I felt oddly detached from the whole thing.  In case 
anyone is interested, my recommendation is that MDMA and 
Tool is not as fantastic as you would think.

The boys did the best to do my head in, particularly some of 
the trippy images being thrown up on to the big screen.  I 
wonder how long it is until we can get all of their film clips on 
a DVD?

My one complaint for the show was that bit with the guitarist 
playing that same chord progression over and over for what 
felt like 10 minutes.  I'm sure some of you die hard fans 
are going to go on about what an inspired moment it was, 
and how it's just Tool breaking new ground etc., but to me it 
was self-indulgent and pointless, and the only blemish on 
an otherwise perfect evening.
In conclusion, Maynard is a maniac, and the most 
consummate stage performer I have ever seen, and Danny 
Carrey the most brilliant drummer of our time, and maybe 
even in modern music altogether. 
Thanks Tool, make sure you come to Canberra again some 
time!









Review written by: Andrew (aza@deltride.net.au)
Review posted on: 05/01/02 04:41:57 ET


This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

  Tool are extremely competent performers and I love their 
work, but seing that everyone's posted the positives:

The Canberra concert, from the seats (floor might have 
been different) was TOO LOUD. Volume is good but not 
when it gets to the stage where the sound distorts into bass 
drum and guitar fuzz. The concert souded nice with ear plugs 
in firmly and it shouldn't be that way (by comparison 
Wollongong was perfect without plugs - nice fidelity)

Maynard is obviously feeling the tour strain, or has some 
sort of cold, because he was really struggling during the 
middle of the set (especially during reflection and schism). 
Reflection he started at least a semitone out of tune and 
continued that way for most of the show. Given Tool the 
credit they deserve, Maynards voice problems were covered 
very well (I think I caught them changing the setlist at the 
last minute with a few quick verbal exchanges.

Finally The Melvins are as bad as Tool is good - untalented 
bass, Sideshow Bob lookalike feedback overusing screaming 
vocals, although no complaints with the Dale.










Review written by: aliaress (aliaress@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 05/01/02 08:59:08 ET


This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

  There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said about 
Tools performance, but i did experience something rare the 
day after. 
While walking past the Crowne Plaza on Tuesday afternoon, 
just after I had visited Ticketek to see if we could get our 
tickets back, My frined spotted Adam Jones standing out the 
front of the hotel with his girlfriend. They were helping a 
friend of theirs put some run-away children back in their car 
and waving goodbye to them as they drove away.
I approached him, preparing to be told to piss off... 
As it happens, Adam is one of the nicest guys I have ever 
met. He probably noticed that i was fairly intimidated and so 
he offered to sign my setlist from the night before. He wrote 
my name and signed it for me and then he decorated it a 
little bit too. He initiated all the conversation, he smiled this 
huge toothy smile from-ear-to-ear that i had never seen 
before (it was a bit of a shock actually... but a good shock) 
and then he extedned his hand for me to shake it. It was so 
damn cool!
I know he's just a person and all, but i've never actually met 
someone that i think so highly of... 
I walked away with a smile on my face that is still there 
today ... and it's really starting to hurt my cheeks now.








Review written by: Shaun (src_17@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 05/01/02 10:42:09 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  Well having missed them last year and on the Aenima tour 
both times because I was bedridden with illness, it was to 
my extreme delight that I was finally well and able to go and 
see one of my favourite bands play live.

People have been saying the mix was bad but honestly I 
thought it was great, possibly a bit loud (I was on the floor) 
generally about 10m back from the stage directly in front of 
Danny's kit. My ears were ringing until Wednesday morning :)

I must admit I mostly listen to Aenima and Lateralus 
mostly, but hearing a few of those older ones have got me 
right back into Opiate and Undertow, which is great.

The Grudge was simply awesome, the whole crowd going 
ballistic  when it got to "Defining, confining, controlling" was 
simply insane, as were the reactons to Stinkfist and 46&2. 
I'll admit the extra bit in Stinkfist caught me, I started to 
sing along "i'll keep digging" then stopped as I realised 
what was going on. I got a few smiles from people around 
me from that effort!!

The rest of the show was superb and the parabol/a clip was 
excellent, and to see it for the first time in that atmosphere 
was just the best.

Can someone email me and explain to me about Odessius 
Labarynt or whatever they're called. Don't get me wrong, 
they were cool with their inverted naked gyrations, but I just 
don't want to miss a point. Are they a Canberra thing? Or 
are they part of the TOOL live show? I only got to the 
concert towards the end of the Melvins so yeah....

It was definately one of the best 2 hopurs of my life, and 
next time they come to Oz I will definately make the trip to 
Sydney, and maybe even Melbourne to get as much as I 
can!!!

Take care, and have fun!!









Review written by: Spoon (everybodylovesspoon@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 05/02/02 01:58:46 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Osseus Labyrint are contortionist artists from California and 
are in the Schism video.








Review written by: J "Buzz" V (warped__7@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 05/02/02 02:01:16 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Hi

Good show, very lould, but still pretty cool.  Half way through 
the dude from the melvins came out and did some cool 
beats on the roto toms.  Very cool light show,  gave it a very 
present feel. guitars and bass mixed very well, and the 
drums sounded huge.  
After the show we scored some afterparty passes, and hung 
out with Adam and Camila backstage.
They are quite nice and Adam answerd all the question that i 
asked and even signed a smoke pack.  
pretty rocking,  all in all good show and it's nice to see that 
even being as big as they are, they still have the time to be 
cool to the fans.

J"Buzz"V

P.S. Quote "the new silverchair album is wet panty music, I 
wish that guy would stop stealing my riffs"

Adam Jones on the new silverchair album