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07/18/2002

Review written by: erohm (aenimal@NOSPAMatmosfire.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 03:06:00 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd? Tool show

  SOBER
FLOOD :)
STINKFIST
THE GRUDGE
46&2
SCHISM
PARABOLA
EON BLUE APOC
THE PATIENT
AENEMA
DISPOSITION
REFLECTION
TRIAD
LATERALUS

hope thats right.

I just walked in. This is my second TOOL show. And by far 
the best of the two. The Phoenix show was good, but it was 
an outdoor venue, so alot of the subtleties of TOOLs music 
tends to get lost.
Eon blue and the Patient may be switched, but this is the 
best i can remember. I may have missed one. 
Flood was awesome. They nailed it.

I wont even start to explain the visuals. I dont want to spoil 
it. TOOL has really outdid themselves.
Dont miss the new show.
erohm








Review written by: Patrick Valenzuela (povvy@mac.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 03:18:31 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Amazing show.

This being my first concert (I'm 14) of any kind *ever*, it was truly
unforgettable. Everything was perfect except we were sitting so close we
couldn't see Danny or his kit (there was a large speaker in front of him
from your vantage point). And, oh, Tomahawk was decent, they got more
energy from the crowd than I was expecting. At the end of their set Mike
Patton threw a cooked ham into the audience (more on this later). As for
the TOOL setlist...

(I *think* this is the correct order.)
-Sober
-Flood (without intro)
-Stinkfist
-The Grudge
-Forty-Six & 2
-Schism
-Parabola (totally killer)
-Eon Blue Apocolypse / The Patient
-AEnema (probably the best of the night)
---INTERMISSION---
-Disposition
-Reflection (best visuals of the night)
-Triad
--The whole "positive" speel by Maynard... he also thanked Tomahawk for 
providing dinner (see above).
-Lateralus (there seemed to be a Third Eye 'teaser' before, some people got 
really excited)

A common setlist, but amazing nonetheless. There was so much energy just... 
flowing. Thanks to the fans I shared the night with, and much thanks to 
Maynard, Adam, Danny and Justin. Spiral out...









Review written by: Lydian (mixolydianali@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 03:46:37 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  Sober
Flood
The Grudge
Stinkfist (extended)
Forty Six & 2
Schism
Parabola
Aenema
The Patient
Disposition
Reflection
Triad
Lateralus








Review written by: jon (jsfeinbe@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 04:23:45 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  wow. pretty amazing how far i had to scroll down the page 
just to get to actual reviews of this show...
anyway, posted setlist is correct, so i suppose i probably 
should resist the temptation to be the FOURTH person to 
put it up.
damn, i was about to write about how much the tucson fans 
by far exceeded my expectations and helped to make this 
such a fantastic show, and then they have to go make 
fucking idiots of themselves on this board. i guess i'll have 
to try to overlook that...

on to the show...
tomahawk:  actually quite interesting. they had a lot of 
material that i thought was quite good. i don't imagine 
myself ever buying a cd of their's, but at least i was 
entertained. what else do you want from an opener? 
however, they did fall into the same trap that every opener 
in the history of mankind has fallen into: they played way 
too damn long. alas...

tool:  ahhh, what can i say? this show was so much better 
than phoenix last fall. MUCH better sound ("the grudge" 
and "46 & 2" were nearly unintelligible in phoenix, but clear 
and clean in tucson), better crowd, much more spirited 
performance from the band (they were DEFINITELY into this 
show; amazing performance), and the visuals...fuck, you've 
got to see this for yourself. i was blown away by the visuals 
last fall, but this...they've added so many more dimensions 
to complement the videos...as i say, you have to see it for 
yourself.
"flood" was fucking amazing, as was "aenema." actually, the 
funniest moment of the show came just before "aenema." it 
transpired roughly as follows:

MJK: "by a show of hands, who here lives in california?"
(large chunk of audience raises their hands and cheers with 
pride)
MJK: "how unfortunate for you."
(band proceeds into ass-kicking performance of "aenema", 
who's "arizona bay" line got more than a few cheers of its 
own)

too many highlights to mention without going through the 
entire setlist, so i'll just reiterate that the extent to which the 
band threw itself into this performance really made a huge 
difference and really made this show special.

final thought: since the last time that i saw tool, i have, of 
course, seen the "lord of the rings" movie several times, 
and, seeing maynard painted blue and writhing passionately 
onstage, i came to the rather stunning conclusion that 
MAYNARD IS GOLLUM. with a better voice, of course. food for 
thought...








Review written by: Blastrid (blastrid@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 04:28:04 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  "tucson, ay?"
"sounds more like phoenix....
that's better"
god damn the boys were on tonight. maynard was in blue 
paint with florescent lines, maybe a skeleton.  The show was 
overall much better than phoenix, better setlist, better 
performance, better sound, better stage setup (btw, no one 
has mentioned that the light rig above the stage is a 7 
pointed star, as in the parabola video when the apple is cut. 
i thought this was so damn cool).  best visuals during 
reflection, all that sacred geometry and stuff was giving me 
goosebumps. ahh and all the 7pointed stars all over the 
place were awesome.  there were so many great new slides 
for the lateralus songs, they keep getting better and better, 
perfectly peaking during reflection and lateralus.
i thank tool for making me feel the thoughts and feelings i 
would when tripping, that reminds me of Maynard's quote 
about psychedelics.
oh a note about Tomahawk: Assholes! god damn they tried 
so hard to make our ears bleed, i swear.. he had mic 
troubles for most of his songs, and produced annoying 
sounds at the highest frequencies i've ever heard.  it was 
hard to tell if it was on purpose or they were having sound 
problems. then he started throwin around his mic, and their 
overall dissonance and glassbreaking high frequencies left 
me so annoyed and my head throbbing. i shall repeat 
previous posters...: THEY SUCK DONKEY BALLS.

I will hold this experience with me til my death. I'm honored 
to have witnessed such a genious moment.

"fuck all you gun-toting hip cowboy wannabe's"  -'Aenema', 
Tucson AZ style








Review written by: Logan (FBM311@HOTMAIL.COM)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 04:31:08 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  HOLY SHIT!!!!! THAT WAS SOOOOOOOOO INCREDIBLE!! 
danney went off!! i thought tomahawk had good energy but 
werent that great. this was definetly the best night of my 
life!!! for those who didnt go, i feel bed for you. setlist was 
perfect! awesome images in the backround! great job az 
fans!








Review written by: Imodium (imodiumite@msn.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:01:45 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Before I begin my first review, let me just say that posting 
for the sake of posting is very stupid and I hope those who 
do choke... just a little bit.

I don't have the setlist, although I could probably remember 
if I tried. I'm sure (and hoping) somebody will post it.

The day started out at 3:30pm, when I left for Tucson. The 
drive lasted about 2 1/2 hours with us having to check at a 
restaurant to see where exactly the TCC Arena was. We 
eventually found it, and parked at around 6:30pm. An hour 
before show start.

We walked up to the security, and I saw they were using 
metal detectors. I took out the recorder I had in my pants 
and put it back in the car. Good thing I did, because even if 
I made it past the detectors, the pat-down was thorough. 
They checked everything, and was complete madness. I'm 
hoping the show will eventually get posted at 
deadohiosky.net, or even trading circles, but I HIGHLY doubt 
it will happen. Ah, well.

I decided I wouldn't get a T-shirt this time, because I saw 
the exact same one at the mall for $20 ($10 less then what 
was at the show). We had General Admission seating so we 
went down at sat on the floor for awhile. I've never had G.A. 
seating other then Ballpark concerts, and I hate that they 
take your ticket stub, now I really have nothing to remember 
it by exept for the wrist band. Ah, well.

Tomahawk eventually came on. The lead singer had a pigs 
head and asked if anyone wanted it. He threw it to the crowd 
at the end of the set, after taking a small bite out of it. The 
music continued from there. Some people were really 
digging them, but I didn't think they were anything special. 
After songs the guy added some mindless cliche's. The 
usual "Who hates Cops? Fuck cops. Die pigs die" speaches 
that are so overused in rock music. Whatever. He did, 
however, before the final two songs say "I see all the little 
girly girls here to see Maynard. I don't know if he's going to 
come out. Everyone chant with me "Maynard, Maynard, 
Maynard," (crowd repeats), "I think he'll be coming out". We 
were in the front for Tomahawk, which we really didn't need 
to be, and which wore me out a bit for Tool. The moshpit up 
there wasn't very respectful to people not wanting to be 
involved. I was shoved around a couple of times. Just get 
out of the way, I suppose.

Intermission

An intro plays on the video screen. The crowd becomes crazy 
and people try to jump the wall. This intro lasted for about 5 
minutes, and then a dim light came on where you could see 
everyone in the band and Maynard rocking back and forth. 
The band then kicked into "Sober", which was performed 
perfectly and amazing. The band then kicked into "Flood", 
which I didn't recognize at first, because I haven't listened 
to 'Undertow' in awhile. The band then went into the rest of 
the set, which was amazing. I love Maynard's movements 
that he does, and he played guitar on a couple of songs. 
Danny's drum set was huge, too. He was the only band 
member you could really see. Maynard wore a tight suit, I 
guess it is, that looked like it glowed in the dark. Cool. 
Some of the comments he said were:
"Tuscon, I presume."
"It sounds like Phoenix out there. Ah better."
"You know, sometimes we get caught up in the bullshit, and 
forget why we do this. Thank you for reminding us why we do 
what we do."
"I want a show of hands, who here lives in California (a 
couple hands go up) How unfortunate for you" then they kick 
into "Ænema".
"Well, thank you for being here with us. Hopefully you can 
go home, look back on this experience, and turn it into 
something postitive."
"(Mentions names of two guys who came out and did some 
drumming and synthising, I think it was) Yeah. We want to 
thank them. They own a Denny's in California. We also want 
to thank Tomahawk for bringing dinner (referring to Pigs 
Head)
Major Tool fans were at this. I was suprised at the female 
turn-out. Four girls next to me were singing along with every 
word Maynard said. 
Anyway, back to the show.

The band eventually went into "Intermission" I guess you 
can call it with the video screens. After played "Disposition", 
"Reflection", and "Triad" with those guys whom I don't know 
the names of I mentioned earlier.
Then into an ass-kicking version of "Lateralus".
The band then thanked the crowd, and Adam clapped along 
with us, then left. 

A couple of notes, the songs best responded to 
were "Stinkfist" and of course, "Ænema". Everyone was 
pretty into those the most. The set was cool, with Danny on 
the right of the stage, Adam in front, Justin on the other 
side, and Maynard in the sort of middle to the left. The 
video segments played on the screen were cool, too. As was 
the background.

Best concert I've been to. Tool are as amazing live as they 
are on the CD.

Thank you, Tool.








Review written by: ben (crafts2974@msn.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:06:11 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  My second time seeing tool fellas- and i was blown away.  It 
seems to be that to truly feel a full concert experience you 
have to experience it close hand.  At my first show i only 
managed to sit well far back of the seats- leaving me 4 little 
blurbs to look at playing.  The music was phenomenal- but 
the sound suffered greatly from the outdoor venue.  
However- here tonight was a slightly more intimate venue 
with better acoustics and a serious crowd of fans!  I could 
feel a much better vibe from all you mugs.  So for 1- the 
music was again outstanding and uplifting, and 2- i was right 
in the thick of it, which is really the place to be to really feel 
it.  To me there is nothing better than when i move to a 
piece of great music and i look and see a sea of people 
doing the same thing.  It brings it all together- and lifts the 
band up to new highs as well!  I could tell they were 
definitely more into it tonight.  
The favorite moment for me was the same as the first 
concert- the opening salvo of Stinkfist.  That song packs so 
much power it just about knocked me flat!
Tool, you're making excellent music, keep it up and i'll be 
there again









Review written by: Audie (squirrelinavw@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:14:21 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Wow!!!  I wasn't planning on going to this show, because I 
didn't want to fork that much cash to see the bands in a 
huge arena.  But thanx to radio station give aways, I didn't 
have to fork over any cash, and I got GA on the floor tickets 
for free.  The drive from Phoenix to Tucson was loaded with 
too much traffic getting out of phoenix...I think we got to 
the TCC around 7:10...and the line took longer than any 
line I've been in at a concert.  I guess aroudn 7:30 from the 
outside I could hear music...I was hoping it was just 
something on the speakers...but then I recognized it as 
Tomahawk...I was erked that I was there...but missing their 
first 2 songs cuz of a slow line.  Oh well...I got in...and 
looked out below at the stage, there was Patton and the 
boys on stage...with wild eyed stairs, big fun 
grins...everything you'd expect from Tomahawk.  They 
played 2 non album songs...I think they were covers...sure 
did a good job on them.  Patton didn't thrash around as 
much as he did the last time I saw Tomahawk, but his 
stange presence was intense with a good sense of humor.  
He crouched behind his effects gajets and switched off 
between 2 microphones.  One mic for clean vocals and one 
for distorted screaming...it was great.  His maniac glare just 
cuts right through to you.  The Band was decked out in 
Police Atire...which was pretty slick...Patton kept making anti 
cop remarks, and had the audience resite things like..."Die 
Pig"...and then inbetween one song he said something to 
the effect of...I need your help one more time....if your 
going to get him to come out of his dressing room your 
gonna have to say his name real loud and then Mike and 
the Crowd yelled "Maynard...Maynard...(and then mike 
screamed MAAAAYNARD"....Mike said somethinga bout all 
pigs being gay...and then he mentioned something about 
the girls in the front row who weep for maynard...while the 
tuff guys in the cowboy hats are further 
back...anways..enoughp about his funny banter.  The 
music...I can't think of the set list right now...but OMG I 
havn't seen mike sound that good...he hit some amazingly 
high notes with such power, it was awsome...and Dwuane was 
making some of the most inovative guitar tones I've 
heard....Kevin just rocked out and had a good time and 
John...had a fun, but serious look on his face as he 
pounded away at the skins...it was great....They all seemed 
to be having such great fun...even though the crowd didn't 
really know who they were...although I ended up next to 
some guy who was singing along, which was cool...people did 
start some pits...and the bobbing around during jock strap 
was great...it was more like dancing than the usual rock 
show jock moshing.  SEE TOMAHAWK LIVE.  Buy the 
RECORD...THEY ROCK.

Oh yeah, and these Tool guys...they were pretty cool too.








Review written by: Jahan Khamsehzadeh (DecayedHalo@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:14:48 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Breathless         Words Cant even decribe the feeling and 
the show        the energy just flowed everywhere     definalty 
one of the best nights of my life       definalty a religious / 
spiritual /and emotional experience       Thanks you ToOl








Review written by: s.araujo (sjaraujo@lycos.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:26:07 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  "Hey, I hear Tool's in town." 
"Cool, It'll give us a chance to drink, and listen to Sober"

Love TOOL, dislike the radio-controlled fans. Yeah Sober, 
Yeah Stinkfist, Yeah 46&2, Flood?, Disposition?, Reflection? 
Triad? Yeah 46&2. 








Review written by: s.araujo (sjaraujo@lycos.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:29:40 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  oops:

 "Hey, I hear Tool's in town." 
"Cool, It'll give us a chance to drink, and listen to Sober"

Love TOOL, dislike the radio-controlled fans. Yeah Sober, 
Yeah Stinkfist, Yeah 46&2, Flood?, Disposition?, Reflection? 
Triad? Yeah Aenema! 










Review written by: mc (mclarich@mail.mc.maricopa.edu)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 05:41:04 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  First of all, I want to get the "fuck you's" out of the way.  First off, fuck you to Tucson.  
I hate that town, full of crackheads and what not.  But, you know what, Phoenix isn't 
much better.  With all due respect to those who lost their homes, it's my opinion that 
those forest fires should have moved South, not North.  Fuck you to the Tucson 
Convention Center for taking my ticket stub and giving me a neon green bracelet 
instead.  Yeah, that's a conversation piece.  Fuck you to the moshers and the like.  
Look, I'm all for searching for emotional outlets, but if you want to kick the shit out of 
people, go to a Dropkick Murphys show, OK?  I will never understand moshing for the 
sake of moshing.  If you mosh because you truly are angry at everyone, and the 
music inspires you to release it in that manner, by all means, go ahead.  Much 
respect.  But I doubt most fall into this decription.  In fact, as my roommate was 
nearly getting her ribcage smashed from the asshole pushing her into the barricade, 
she turned around and asked him to stop.  His reply?  "This is what you do at shows."  
A big juicy fuck you to that guy.  Finally, fuck you to the fake reviews taking up half 
this section.  Yeah, we have a sense of humor.  You're just not funny.  Way to 
represent Tucson, AZ.  Now, on to the show.

Tomahawk opened.  Mike Patton is great.  He came out with a roasted pig's head, 
and asked if we like pig meat.  Many did, so he told us that if we behaved, we'd get 
some.  Apparently, we did behave, because at the end of their set, he took a bite out 
of the head, and threw the piece, and the rest of the head, into the crowd.  He also 
made fun of a kid for being gay because he was wearing a folded up cowboy hat.  It 
was all tongue in cheek, he took it well.  Anyways, they worked well as an opener, but 
they weren't everybody's taste.  Lots of noise, distortion, feedback, but the band was 
great.  It was a typical Mike Patton project (see Mr. Bungle).  Can't wait for that 
Dillinger Escape Plan EP with his vocals.  Anyways, enough of them.  

After about 20 minutes of rest time, including a couple people almost getting thrown 
out for smoking (lame ass Tucson again),  Tool came on.  A side note before Tool.  
If you are about to get thrown out of a Tool show for smoking, drop the cigarette and 
don't get kicked out.  If you want to smoke, and risk it, fine, go get your ass kicked 
in the pit.  You deserve it.

So Tool came on.  Is there a more inspiring band live right now?  No.  Ever?  Probably 
not.  In-fucking-credible.  I saw them last year in Phx, and it was a great show, but I 
was further back, and being so close, amongst good people, really made the show an 
experience (positive) beyond words.  Very emotional, uplifiting.  Anyways, here's the 
play by play.  The order may be a little off, as I was in a different state of mind for 
most of the show

1.  Sober-enjoyed this better than The Grudge as an opener.  There's just something 
about using a CD's first song as an opener that just too....predictable.  The crowd was 
great, except of course, the moshing.  You know, I don't even mind pushing for 
position that much, as long as respect was shown.  Tonight, there wasn't.  But by this 
time, I had moved back to about 15 rows, along the right side.  Great view.  Also, to 
those I let in front of me, I hope you appreciate it.  Just do the same sometime, 
reciprocate it.

2. Flood-honestly, I haven't ever been a big fan of this song, but it was great 
anyways.  How would I have loved to heard "H" right here, or anywhere for that 
matter.  That was probably the night's only disappointment.  Also, it seemed odd that 
all the Undertow stuff was played right away.  Oh well, no big deal.

3.  The Grudge - great, great song.  Liked it much better here.  Not many bands can 
keep 9 minutes of intensity in 1 song.  Tool can.

4.  Stinkfist (extended) - I like the extended a lot better.  Not really much to say, still 
lost in my own mind.  (I was sober by the way).

5 & 6. Schism/46+2.  I can't remember the order.  It's one or the other.  Both great, 
but at this point, I'm starting to realize that the setlist will pretty much be the same 
as the Phoenix show, which means no "H".  I'm sad.  But then.....

A side note  - around this time, as I was somewhere else, a girl with brown hair and a 
brown\black sleeveless shirt kinda grabbed on to me for a while, then spent a song or 
two in front of me.  I think you were friends with the skinny kid in the blue shirt and 
his girlfriend, I don't know.  Anyway, I think you are really cute.  I didn't say anything, 
because I was lost in my own mind.  Hopefully, you read this, and then, I don't know 
what.  I was the guy with the half-bald\half-fro hair, with glasses and a blue collared 
shirt, on the right side of the set.  Yeah, you were cute.  I'm an idiot.  Please see 
bottom.

7.  Parabola - Incredible song.  Even better live.  Gave me the chills the whole time.  
Brown hair girl gone.  I'm sad again. 

8.  The Patient - this was a great moment.  Not just because of a great song, but the 
image of a big pit opening up in front of me as the falling confetti flickered in the red 
light.  The contrast was beautifully ironic.

9.  Aenima - A highlight of the night.  Of course, moshing for everyone!  With this 
song, I didn't mind.  I love the power behind the song, very angry, so I guess it fits.  
Although "fuck all these gun toting, hip gangsta wannabes"  Plently of them tonight.  
Once again, the irony was beautiful.

10. Dispostion\Reflection\Triad - The highlight of the night for me.  Absolutely 
incredible.  For those who have said\say\will say that this part is "slow", "boring", 
"anticlimatic", etc....I question if you really understand the art of what's going on at 
this time.  Perhaps I don't either.  But to me, the beauty of a Tool show isn't the 
ability to bounce around to the harder parts, it's the perfection to which they perform 
songs like these.  Dispostion in particular, such a beautiful song.  As you may have 
notice, I haven't mentioned much about the visuals.  It's because my eyes were 
closed about 75% of the time.  I don't think I opened my eyes but once during 
Disposition.  Wow.

11.  Lateralus - great, great closer.  Of course, the usual positivity speech.  I don't 
like this.  One, after saying it after every show, it starts to lose it's meaning.  But then 
again, if this is someone's first show, it's probably great to hear.  Secondly, and more 
importantly, it doesn't need to be said.  If someone walks out of a Tool show and 
isn't inspired\uplifted\etc....well, I shudder to think.  Anyways, this is one of my 
favorite Tool songs, and the ending "spiral down" part really brings the show to a 
close in a very powerful way.

To end it all in one word - respect.  Tucson, you already lost yours before tonight.  
Mike Patton, yours has been reconfirmed.  Tool, yours has always been nothing but 
the utmost from me.  I can honestly say I have never left a show feeling as inspired 
as I did tonight.  Also, respect to the cowboy hat guy, the people that truly 
appreciated my numerous sacrifices so they could see or be with their friends, the 
skinny kid in the blue shirt with the girlfriend.  In fact, everyone about 15 rows back 
on the right side on the floor.  You guys helped create one of the best vibes I've ever 
had at a show.  To the funny security guards.  To the hottie brown hair girl.  To the 
girl who was fucking everything up in the pit about midway through the show.  Any girl 
who steps in a pit with so many clowns had automatic respect.  So, if you agree, 
disagree, have comments, want to give me a valid, logical reason for moshing, or if 
you think you are the brown h








Review written by: J-Rod (jerrod_harris@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 08:28:44 ET


This was this reviewer's 2st? Tool show

  Great show! So much better than the pain the so called band 
Tricky put us through on the night before halloween in PHX 
last year. If you were there you know the hell I speak. Tricky 
was death to all ears and it ruined the whole environment for 
that show. THIS show was different... While Tamahawk was 
not great they were good for an opening band and they set 
the the night up just right...  It was a cool calm night in 
Tucson for being summer. While the dew point was well 
above the summer threshhold for T-Storms, there was none 
to be. The only excitement in the air tonight was saved for 
the show at hand. Like the thunder and lightining of days 
past Sober came in followed by a FLOOD far beyond any 
seen before in Tucson. Then the words LEARN TO SWIM... 
LEARN TO SWIM... If I could have walked away I certainly 
would have by now, but I was swimming in a sea of perfect 
music far beyond anything heard by ears before me. My 
mind would not let me go. The show was perfect... even 
better than the Perfect Circle show at club Rio ... and far 
better than the open air show of the PHX show on 10-30-01.  
The venue in Tucson was small only about 9000 people at 
TCC, and even having upper-level was llike being on a lower 
level at any other venue. The crowd was amazing and the 
only thing that could have made the concert better was if 
Tool played longer... To all you people reading this and are 
about to go to an upcomming show you will not be 
disappointed. If you are a person contemplating going... 
BUY THOSE TICKETS! If there is one band you must see in 
life see Tool. Do something with your life damnit ! What you 
should do is open up your wallet / purse and check the 
contents... if there is money inside great thats a start... if 
not sell all your shit, buy a plane ticket get on the next flight 
(unless they are playing in your hometown!) and see Tool 
ASAP. What more can be said... To my friends in PHX who 
said they were to broke to even pay attention...(you know 
who you are KEVIN, MIKE, CASEY, ERIC, AND JOHN)  Now you 
can live with the regret of not being at one of the best 
concerts there ever has been. To all those that  were there, 
thanks for making it a great show!!!!!! 








Review written by: rob (eatme@imondrugs.org)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 11:28:43 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  A few quick thoughts...

Adam was off.  He must have been nursing a severe 
hangover or something.  Don't get me wrong, the show was 
great and from Aenema on they seemed to get it back 
together, but the performance was *not* in my humble 
opinion better than that of the Phoenix show last year.  The 
sound quality on the other hand was superb -- kudos to the 
soundboard crew -- and had a major impact on the show's 
enjoyability.

The green bracelets were kinda lame, but in my case only 
because i managed to get through the line (and give up my 
ticket stub) without getting one!  I spent the entire 
intermission between Tomahawk and Tool cowering amidst 
my friends so the rent-a-cops wouldn't drag me away.  Oh, a 
few security dudes were handing out ticket stubs as we left, 
so I don't know what your excuse it for not having that 
souvenir...

All in all a great show, and the TCC is such a better venue 
than Desert Sky... or Blockbuster Pavilion... oh wait, Cricket 
Pavilion?









Review written by: merkaba (not@vailable.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 11:56:08 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  It was tight. 

Just a note: the rafters that the lighting hangs from is in the 
shape of the seven pointed star that's on the toolarmy site. 
it's subtle details like this that makes you understand the 
time and effort put into the show.

perfection is underachieved.








Review written by: Goddess (goddessofluck@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 12:18:20 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  I just saw Tool for the first time last night in Tucson and it 
was the most amazing experience.  Awesome visuals and of 
course the guys were at their best.  I'm dying to see them 
again already and I'm hoping I can catch then at another 
show on this tour.  The only bummer and something you 
might want to remember if you are going to see them is that 
the vendors who sell the shirts and hats and such only take 
cash.  That really sucks because I didn't know that and only 
had credit on me so unfortunately I couldn't buy anything.  
So remember that if you are going to catch a show, bring 
plenty of cash!  Otherwise Tool gave me such an amazing 
experience!








Review written by: Jim (7LRanch@excite.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 12:45:42 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  How can I describe last nightst show in Tuscon?

Intricate.
Meticulous.
Haunting.
Sincere. 

The set was the same as previous reviews, and they didn't 
miss a note.  Mostly sillouetted stage left right by Danny, 
Maynard was in full blue, moving and swaying like some 
kind of angelic snake.  He was perfectly mystic and spritual, 
and it was interesting to see that while he's singing, I think 
he is completely oblivious to everything around him.  I say 
this becuase after a song would end, he'd open his eyes, 
and the look on his face was like, "wow, oh yeah, concert... 
stage...  people.." He taunted the crowd by saying, "Tuson, I 
presume?    Sounds more like Phoenix...."  The crowd (which 
if it wasn't sold out, it was damn near close) reminded him 
otherwise.   

The sound was crystal clear, you could distinctly hear any 
parts being played. (or sung) Justin and Adam were in top 
form.   What can I say about Danny except WOW.  These 
three wailed in perfect syncopation with Maynard and gave 
me the best live experience EVER!   Thanks guys! (if you 
ever read this)

Maynard also thanked the crowd by saying, "Sometimes we 
(the band) get caught up in all the bullshit, and then we 
come out here and you remind us why we do what we do...  
Thanks for reminding us"  

Way Cool.  

He also said right before Lateralis, "Thanks for coming 
tonight and sharing this experience with us.  I hope you can 
take some part of it home with you when you leave, and do 
something positive."  True appriciation in my book.  

What a show!

You might notice that I didn't mention Tomahawk until now.

Enough said!








Review written by: Walter (goncalvw@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 12:56:19 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  Last night was my first Tool concert.  It was a great 
experience...most of the people on here said a lot about the 
Tool set, visuals, and whatnot, so I won't go into that.  I will, 
however, say a word or two about Tomahawk.  For those of 
you that are Mike Patton fans, or have followed Faith No 
More, Mr. Bungle, and his other side projects, I think 
Tomahawk is just as good, if not better, than anything he's 
ever done.  I bought the CD weeks before the show, so I 
had an appreciation for all songs played, even though two of 
them weren't on the CD.  The performance was really cool, I 
thought, and Mike Patton's humor got the crowd going a bit, 
especially when he spoke a little Spanish and threw part of a 
pig's body into the crowd after the set.   A friend and I 
actually drove around the Convention Center that afternoon 
and noticed that there was some type of roasted pig 
convention of sorts taking place at another part of the 
premises--that explains the pig.  Mike Patton was also right 
to mention that cops in Tucson don't have a good wrap, 
given last year's riot on 4th Ave after the U of A lost to 
Duke...but anyway...they put on a great set--Melvin's bass 
player, the drummer from Helmet, and the Jesus Lizard's 
guitar player didn't disappoint.  It seems that the band's 
been jamming forever, when they've only been playing 
together for a few months.

Tool was awesome...this was first time seeing them, and 
they were great.  Overall I gained a greater appreciation for 
the intrumental part of the band.  Everyone talks about how 
Maynard is such a great performer, which he is, but the 
guitar player, and the rest of the band just blew my mind 
away.  They rocked.  I give the show a 9/10.










Review written by: tom (thirdeyeopen@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 12:57:19 ET


This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

  SETLIST

intolerence
the grudge
- ions
stinkfist
46&2
prison sex
sober
the patient
eulogy
eon blue apocalypse
parabol
parabola
Ænima
pushit (salival version)

INTERMISSION

no quarter
disposition
reflection
laterlaus
third eye


what a set list..... 3 hour plus show!!!!
















oh wait, that was just a dream i had last night, sorry guys...








Review written by: Damon (fovh2k@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 13:02:11 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. 
Well, i think if anyone knows Tool they already know that it 
was a soul cleansing expierience last night. I will follow them 
anywhere to see them live and wish i could only see them 
more and more. My biggest complaint is that 90 percent of 
tools fans are too simple minded to fathom what they are 
actually trying to say. there is a underlying message hidden 
within tools music that americas youth doesnt understand. 
people want to drink beer and moish and show themselves 
as apes should go to a linkin park show, we have no time 
for disposable human waste such as yourselves. and thanks 
to the asshole jocks who pushed me so hard into the railing 
i have massive bruises. and to the guy that told my fiance 
when she asked to please move his billabong wearing, asu 
loving, beer drinking, ignorant ass elbow from her back only 
to the reply of " its a show, what do you expect" fuck you. 
every moron pushing, every ape moshing, if i had the 
chance i would gas you mysef and stare into your eyes as 
your soul drifted from your limp body. thank you for almost 
ruining my night. but still, nothing could persuade me to 
have a bad time. the set list was almost perfect and 
maynard was a spectacle to watch as usual. i only wish i 
could see tool in a studio or something so i wouldnt have to 
get crushed trying to appreciate the artwork they they 
produce for us. to all the pricks, wake up, a war is coming 
and its coming for you. you want to get pushed and banged 
into....come to where i live and ill run your pathehtic simple 
minded asses over. and for tool and those who understand 
the essence of what they do, thank you for sharing and 
hope to see you all soon.








Review written by: damon (fovh2k@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 13:25:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  ha, i said moish! thats me getting points for being clever!! i 
love you lauren! thank you tool! i got mail...YEAH!!! THANKS 
TO THE NICE GUY NEXT TO ME WITH LONG HAIRWHO WAS 
COOL TO MY FIANCE, THANKS TO ALL THE PIGS STARING AT 
MY GIRL IN HER HUSTLER SHIRT, DAMN SHE IS HOT AND 
YOU CANT HAVE HER! I DIDNT WANT TO WRITE ALL 
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, ( BESIDES, THER WASNT ENOUGH 
ROOM FOR ME TO FINISH )IT STILL WAS ONE OF THE BEST 
SHOW IVE EVER BEEN TO. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER 
SIDE................









Review written by: JE007 (jeffeastman2000@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 13:50:08 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  What a show....  I have to agree, Adam hit a few sour notes, 
and in the last phoenix show he was right on. But hey, we all 
have the right to miss a few notes. Maynard was actually 
pretty decent on guitar. 
Other than that this was way better compared to phoenix 
due to the high amount of energy from the crowd, where the 
phx show was lame cause the crowd was weak.
Tomahawk, i hate to say really sucks. they are noise, and 
nothing more. i mean they SUCK. REALLY SUCK. but Tricky 
was not much better so...
Thanks to that drifter guy (Ray was his name) for sneaking 
in that pipe so i could smoke the dank. also the guy in the 
98 KUPD shirt who i also smoked dank with...
Tucson, you suck. You are phoenix's uglier little sister. BUT--
 damn there were some hotties i talked to tonight-- all from 
PHOENIX!
Jeff








Review written by: xizen (xizen47@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 13:51:35 ET


This was this reviewer's 7th Tool show

  complaint,, ive seen tool 5 times in the last year and the 
setlist is pretty much staying the same,, it got to the point 
where i was close to bored at the last show,, if the second 
leg of this tour dosent change much i probrably will not go 
see them again, something i thought id never say..
they really need to drop disposition & reflection imo, we 
could get 3 or 4 killer songs to replace that slow boring part 
of the show...








Review written by: JaHaN (DecayedHalo@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 16:44:43 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  That would be baddas if they record this tour for a home 
video \ DVD. I would do anything to see that concert again. 
Prolly wont be seeing Tool for a while since A Perfect Circle is 
gonna be doing their thing and prolly touring late this year 
or early next year. Damn Patience.



"Flew too high and burnt the wing,
 Lost my faith in everything" ~ Trent Reznor








Review written by: hybrid (hybrid@100degree.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 17:28:37 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Setlist has been posted so I won't deal with that, but I am a 
little dissapointed they didn't play H.  Ah well, can't 
complain.  Anyways, off to the review.

The show was fucking incredible.  Sober was an excellent 
song to start with and they played it almost flawlessly.  
Crowd really started getting into it during Stinkfist, two mosh 
pits started and me and my friend were right in the middle 
(I was the wall of one and my friend behind me was the wall 
of the other).  I could have done without the moshing, but it 
was nice to see that the moshers would help each other out 
(when one fell about 3 or 4 of them stopped to help him up 
and make sure he was ok-kudos on that guys).  Anyway, 
back to the show.

I got really lost in the music during Parabola, wow, that song 
is incredible live.  The fact that Tool can reproduce 1/2 their 
songs live is simply incredible, but to do it with the finesse 
and power that they can, simply undescribable.  Afterwards 
was Aenima.  The crowd went wild for this one, and right fully 
so it's an angry song.  This was the one time I really didn't 
mind the moshing.

Intermission was next; good placement because I was 
starting to get tired from pushing people around.  About 15-
20 minutes went by and then Tool came back with what I 
believe was the highlight of the show: Disposition, 
Reflection, and Triad.  Disposition was very soothing to hear 
live again, simply an incredible song.  Next was Reflection, 
also simply incredible live, Adam missed a few notes but all 
was well.  And then Triad.

Triad, WOW, am I the only one that thinks that song was 
the best played song of the night?  I don't have any words 
to describe it, just WOW.

And of course, the ending consisted of the usual "I hope you 
can take this experience home and do something positive 
with it" from Maynard, and the Lateralus.  Great finishing 
song but sad because the show was now coming to an end.

And now a few complaints: there were some people there 
that really shouldn't have been there.  I saw lots of people 
that didn't know a single word to any song and that were just 
standing there, talking with other people or moshing.  I 
myself sang every word to every song, and really just got 
lost in my enjoyment of the music.  There was a few other 
people I saw that were singing along with Maynard and 
myself, but not as many as I'd hoped.  On the way out, with 
my limit hearing capabilities, I managed to hear some guy 
complaining about how long the songs were.  Some guy 
asked him if he knew what band he came to see, and he 
answered "No".  Jesus people are dumb fucks; go waste 
your money on some other concert and let somebody that 
really wanted to see Tool come instead.

Overall this concert kicked major ass; I simply cannot 
believe how awesome Tool is live.  The visuals were 
stunning: the big face design on the back wall changed as 
the lighting on it changed, in some instances you could see 
only the face, in others you could see the entire canvas.  
Incredible.  The whole night was filled with changing visuals 
that simply mind fucked your senses.  The Phoenix show 
was good, but Tuscon, though at a smaller venue, was way 
more energetic.  The crowd was making so much noise and 
overall were just enjoying the experience.

Tool is Tool, no other band can do what this band can, live 
or on CD.  The show was worth every penny and I would 
gladly pay any sum of money to see this band perform live.  
If you haven't seen a Tool show yet, I can tell you are 
missing out on a LOT.








Review written by: ThirdEyeSi (Metalfan26@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 17:32:22 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  WOW! That show was nothing less than an intoxicating treat 
for all the senses. The lights, the backdrop, the films, 
maynard, those three joints i smoked, everything was 
indredible! It was all way to much for one to cosume at one 
time. Although Adam did have somewhat of an off night, I 
do forgive him, haha. I must say, that show blew the 
Phoenix show out of the water. I was pleased when they 
played sober and Aenima, I was upset they didn't play either 
the last time they were here, but they more than made up 
for it! Now I just wish I hadn't spent all my money last night, 
or else I would have already been on my way to vegas. 
That's my .02.








Review written by: MasterTool (leftnut25@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 17:45:19 ET


This was this reviewer's 25 Tool show

  A note of caution to those who will be seeing Tool on this 
tour: 

show up an hour late and skip Tomahawk. I'v never in my 
life heard such shit. I literally spent half of thier playing time 
with my fingers in my ears (I noted that close to a quarter of 
the people around me were doing the same). The feedback 
was constant and the singers shrill shrieks actually provoked 
me to anger. My personal take is that they spent all day 
before the show swilling semen and penetrating one another 
with stuffed horse dongs. I can see no other way that 
anyone could go out on stage and put on such an awful 
performance, than with a stomachful of man-gravy.


Tool was extremely on and the visuals were intense, I spent 
most of the concert feeling like I was tripping balls. I can't 
say enough about the visuals and the Alex Gray artwork. A 
must see for anyone with a cerebral cortex and an 
appreciation of true art.








Review written by: The Joe (jaudino@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 18:04:43 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  A friend of mine won soundcheck and "toolbox" passes from 
a local radio station and took me, so we got to stand behind 
the soundboard for the show, and I can verify that there was 
a video camera set up near the front of the board on a litte 
tripod, and it was running during the show. I'm not sure 
whether it was recording, or if it was just there to show their 
video guy what was going on from that angle, but it was 
there, so there is a possibily of there being a live Tool video 
is there as well.
BTW, soundcheck is kinda neat, if any of you get an 
opportunity to go, DO IT! In soundcheck we heard little 
previews of Stinkfist, Disposition, Reflection, The Grudge, 
Schism, and Parabola. They played Sober all the way 
through as well. Afterward we got to browse the stage setup, 
and Adam was still up there, so we met him. Seemed like a 
genuinely nice guy, and for the record, as of about 2 and a 
half hours before Tomahawk came on, Adam didn't seem 
like he was "on" anything at all. Danny was on stage as well, 
so I said Hi to him too. Apparently he got some new 
electronics for his kit so he'd been working on those all day, 
and still was just a few hours before the show. This was the 
first show he really used all the new stuff he has apparently. 
As an interesting side note, we were told that the power 
supplied to this Tool show is enough to power about 10 city 
blocks.
Actual show was good as well, Tomahawk was a good 
opener, got some energy into the crowd. Mike Patton was 
very good, and thier bassist (Kevin Rutmanis?) was top 
notch.
The best word I can use to describe Tool's playing is tight. 
They were really always on the same page throughout the 
whole show, Sober was a great opener, and I liked hearing 
some of the more popular songs that everyone could get 
into (46&2, Schism, etc). Would have been nice to hear H, 
but I'll live without that. Also cheers went up everytime 
Maynard got to "Arizona bay" in Aenima. The highlight for 
me though, was the Disposition/Reflection/Triad sequensce. 
When I listen to Lateralus, I always end up repeating these 
anyway, so the live versions created a special experience. I 
guess I didn't realize it until last night, but Lateralus is really 
an album that's tailor made for touring. Grudge, Patient, 
Parabola, and the big 4 song finish are all fabulous to play 
live, and come out better than on the album. This also 
speaks to Tool's incredible synergy on the live stage. All in 
all a very well done show. I thought the visuals and 
extravagent lighting were a little overly distracting, but 
perhaps that's just my personal taste. I really wouldn't mind 
just seeing them play with more regular lighting, no video 
screens, and a regular backdrop. In any case, hope 
everyone had as much fun as I did!








Review written by: Tommy (Dissimilar5@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 18:29:17 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  Like most of the greatest experiences of my life, 
remembering them is like trying to remember a dream I 
had a week ago.  I might remember specific things, but 
most of it is just a blur.  This absolutly amazing concert is 
no exception.  I don't remember the set list, but if you really 
care, you can check the list made by all the other reviews.

Okay, first of all Tomahawk opened, and I don't know if it 
was just bad sound for their set or that's the way they always 
sound, but shit!  It didn't even sound like music.  All the 
parts kinda meshed together until it sounded like static.  
Plus the whole "Die, pig, die" cliche was annoying.  Only the 
thought of Tool is what kept me sane.

Then, finally, after me, my friend, and another girl there 
talked about Tool, other concerts, and "Die er Von Satan" for 
probably about 15 minutes, Tool came on and opened with 
a flawless experience of Sober.  This is when things start 
getting blurry.  Therefore, I can't really give a set-by-set 
review, like some others did.  I can say that this far 
surpassed any experience I've ever had.  It almost felt like 
some kind of a religious experience.  All the audience was 
so varied, but we all seemed to be connected together, 
bound only by our love of Tool.  

There was so much that I can say was great performance-
wise.  The artwork, stage setup, and videos that played on 
the side projectors were amazing, and Tool played well.  
Aenima was probably the highlight of the night, especially 
the surge I felt after Maynard gave his little "who lives in 
California" question and I realized what was to come.  The 
Disposition-Reflection-Triad block was also incredible.  Word 
fail me.

 As far as bad things, well, unfortunetly there were some, all 
dealing with the audience.  All the jocktards that only wanted 
to mosh made the experience have a down side.  Also, I 
have to say this.  If you want to smoke or get high, why 
don't you fucking wait until the show is over or 
something???  I saw one guy without a shirt get pushed right 
into a girl who has holding a cigarette that ended up getting 
jammed right into his back.  Shit like that happens when you 
can't just fucking wait.

Other than that, the show was indescribably incredible.  I 
can't wait until Tool comes back to Arizona so I can feel the 
same natural high I felt that night (And no it wasn't all the 
pot in the air...). 








Review written by: Ryan (GuitaRyan5432@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 18:41:52 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  OK FIRST OF ALL......ME AND MY FRIEND RICH WAITED IN 
LINE FOR 6 HOURS TO GET FRONT ROW. TURNS OUT WE 
DID THEN EVENTUALLY WE GET PUSHED BACK TO 
8TH........MORE OF THAT LATER. OK SO WE GET INTO THE 
ARENA AND THEY TAKE OUR FUCKING TICKET STUBS WHICH 
PISSED ME OFF, THEN WE WAIT FOR TOMAHAWK. THE GUYS 
AROUND US WERE COOL. THEN TOMAHAWK PLAYED AND 
THAT WAS INTERESTING......MIKE PATTON DID ALOT OF GAY 
CRAP THAT DIDN'T NEED TO BE DONE, LIKE THROW A PIG 
HEAD INTO THE CROWD? 

SO THE LAST 2 SONGS OF TOMAHAWK ME AND RICH ARE 
GETTING CRUSHED, IT WAS FUN AT FIRST, BUT THEN IT GOT 
REDICULOUS. IT WAS TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T 
BREATHE. I WAS TELLING ALL THE FUCKS TRYING TO GET 
OUR SPOT TO STOP AND THEY DON'T GIVE A SHIT. WE 
FUCKING WAITED FOR 6 HOURS YOU FUCKING COCK 
WHORES!!!! DIE AND BURN IN HELL FOR THE REST OF YOUR 
GAY MISERABLE LIVES!!!!! SO TOMAHAWK GETS DONE 
PLAYING, AND I'M DYING IN THE CROWD, BY THE TIME 
TOMAHAWK GOT DONE ME AND RICH WERE ALL THE WAY IN 
THE 8TH ROW. SO WE DECIDE TO GET OUT OF THERE 
BECAUSE I WAS GASPING FOR AIR AND I THOUGHT I WAS 
GONNA DIE. WHILE BEING CROWD SURFED THEY TRIED TO 
GRAB MY SHOES AND TRIED TO DE-PANTS ME. LUCKILY I 
GOT OUT WITH NOTHING TAKEN OR PULLED DOWN.

SO I'M WAITING FOR RICH, FIVE MINUTES LATER I SEE HIM 
COME OUT WITH ONLY 1 SHOE ON. HAVE SOME FUCKING 
RESPECT PEOPLE, FOR FUCK'S SAKE GROW UP. IF THE ARENA 
WAS ONLY FILLED WITH REAL TOOL FANS THEN THIS SHIT 
WOULDN'T HAPPEN. FUCK JOCKS!!!! I HATE YOU ALL! DIE! 
DIE! DIE! DIE! SO WE GET GOOD SEATS AND WAIT FOR 
TOOL. 

TOOL GETS ON AND PUTS ON THE BEST SHOW, BETTER THAN 
THE PHOENIX ONE. IT TOTALLY KICKED ASS AND MADE MY 
NIGHT. THE VISUALS AND EVERYTHING WERE GREAT. YOU 
GUYS ARE THE BEST!

OK NOW MY RANT ABOUT MOSHERS.....YOU'RE ALL A BUNCH 
OF RETARDS THAT HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE. IF YOU 
WANT TO MOSH GO TO A FUCKING DEATH METAL CONCERT. 
LET REAL FANS ENJOY THE SHOW. I SAW PEOPLE MOSHING 
EVEN WHEN THE BAND WAS TALKING TO THE CROWD....I 
HATE YOU ALL! JOCKS NEED TO BE BANNED AT SHOWS AND 
SHOULD ALSO BURN IN THE FIREY PITS OF HELL FOR 
ETERNITY.

THAT'S MY REVIEW. TOOL KICK'S ASS








Review written by: Buttercup (xtm@qwest.net)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 20:35:10 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  
Beer anyone?? This is the first concert arena-style that let us 
down a couple!hell ya.  In Phx the beers at a ball game are 
@ $7.xx, not at this venue.  $3.75.

I've had the distinct opportunity to see maynard at the Big 
Fish Pub with A Perfect Circle, and again with the NIN venue; 
however, Tucson was a mouth open-head turned to the side 
awe-struck adventure.  What a little devil Maynard is!  He 
becomes one with the music coupled back on a raised 
platform.  

Adam and Justin held their heads down in concentration and 
ommage of the greatness of the mechanical melodies.  

No bullshit opinion from me boys-

TOOL's music exubes some hard core tostesterone, but 
when I am angry or stressed their music mellows  me out 
like a baby.  The same effect with the crowd.   No moshing 
no pushing room to breathe, space to take it all in if you can!
The center reflected awesome acustics, and from any given 
vantage I could absorb the show.

tomohak needs a different style, more bass, less something

The whole slide show and animation designs add up to an 
energy, things change, but we are all apart of everthing and 
nothing a the same time.  

Triad and the drums, it is possible to hear and know a song 
of Tool's and claim to be a fan.  It's a transformation into 
your blood, your mind, and your life to hit a Tool show.

I was left feeling sad that it was all over, and glad to have 
the chance to go again.  -phx- that is that for now!








Review written by: Master Reviewer (ass@hole.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 21:43:49 ET


This was this reviewer's poop Tool show

  they played ticks and leeches in sacramento, all the rest of 
you idiots suck.








Review written by: Jacob Heasley (ridethespiral@msn.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 21:51:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  I've been to two TOOL concerts and they were both 
awesome. The stage was perfect I loved the art by Alex. 
There was a giant "general admission" area up front so I 
drug my (little)girlfriend as far as we could go and when we 
got there we were about 10 feet from the stage. It was so 
awesome being that close, you could really feel the energy 
coming from the band. I don’t know if they did it on purpose 
but they played some different songs then last year’s 
performance in Phoenix. Right after Sober they played 
Flood, which was awesome. Then went on to play some 
others that didn’t make it to Phoenix last year like 46&2 and 
Aenima two songs I really wanted to hear. It got a little 
rowdy during Aenima. Some people were being real ass 
holes. Maynard was being a smart ass as usual. There were 
two additional guys on Triad that Maynard said were "co 
assistant managers for a Sizzler in Riverside county 
California"...heh. Adam was perfect what can I say? Danny 
was great especially because we were so close and got to 
see him pound the drums. The whole band joined at the end 
for the group hug very special. And that was it, another great 
show couldn’t ask for more. Except Ticks and Leeches but 
maybe next time. 








Review written by: Christina (Incu182@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 22:21:10 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Alrighty, just to get it out of the way, yes, Tomahawk sucked 
major ass...the bass player highly amused me because I 
knew that the audience was filled with amazing musicians 
that could play what he did on the bass in their sleep and 
yet he's the one opening up for TooL....rrriiiiiiiiggght.  And, 
just curious, was there a guitarist?  I couldn't quite tell, 
maybe he was there behind all the feedback and horrid 
shrieking by Mike, but I dunno, that could just be me. At 
least I know a few others were enjoying themselves as much 
as me as I stood with my arms crossed and the girl next to 
me yelled for them to get the hell off the stage.  Ok, now 
that I've gotten that outta my system, on to TooL...
     TooL has once again put me in a place that I can only 
reach by seeing them live.  The Tucson show was amazing 
and better than the PHX show, even though the Phoenix 
show was awe-inspiring, especially getting the title of being 
my first TooL show, a hard obstacle to overcome.  The 
minute the lights went down and the intro of the third eye 
came on the projection, the crowd started up and I knew I 
was in for the ride of my life in a matter of moments.  Sober 
opened up the show and I knew immediately the sound 
quality was better and this was going to be one hell of a 
show.  It was nice to see that the crowd was into it and TCC 
finally filled up.  Flood was a pleasant surprise.  I had never 
given the song a whole lotta time, but the concert made it a 
new fav!  Stinkfist was one of the highlights of the show for 
me being one of my favs and the crowd got massively into it 
which I always enjoy.  It's nice being in a place where the 
fans are all there for the same reason and have at least one 
thing in common.  Grudge was awesome as I knew it would 
be along with the great lightshow that went with it.  The 
lights played a huge part I thought in the show and did a 
wonderful job in emphasizing TooL's art for the ears.  I 
thought the incorporation of the spiritual stars into the lights 
above and as the backdrops was cool.  I was utterly 
thrilled/surprised to hear 46&2 come on, I didn't expect it 
but got thoroughly involved in it.  Didn't need to mosh or 
smoke anything, TooL gives me enough of a high as it is.  
The moshing wasn't as bad as I had envisioned; it would 
break out occasionally and I just moved over a bit to the left 
and all was well.  The group around me was pretty good, it 
was great to see some guys getting as involved into as I 
was.  Seein people sing was awesome, but I know knowing 
the words doesn't make you a fan, any dumbass can 
memorize some lyrics and pretend to be a fan.  The true 
fans find a way to truly take in and appreciate the music, 
and that can occur either by singin, head bangin, swaying, 
closin ur eyes, or by whatever means suits you.  Schism 
rocked, enough said. Parabola and Patient blew me away as 
I knew they would. The glitter reflecting the red lights was a 
very nice touch;  it really was like being on a trip hearing 
TooL and seein red lights come down upon the crowd.  
AEnema was great because of MJK's remarks and the fact 
that everyone basically knew it so the crowd participation was 
outstanding.  The Reflections, Disposition, Triad set was 
indescribable.  It put me in such a trance I had my eyes 
closed for most of the time.  I just let the music surround 
me and envelop me.  It was cool because every time I 
opened my eyes, everything looked different to me.  Alex 
Grey's artwork that came down during the later parts of the 
show and seen throughout the visuals were truly awesome!  
He is amazing and they added such a great affect to the 
show.  I was lucky enough to be somewhat in the front and 
see the band decently so I was so taken with them, I didn't 
observe the visuals as much as the Phx show, but when I 
snapped outta it for a few moments, I noted the visuals 
were remarkable.  Lateralis was an orgasmic experience.  It 
was the final touch to the show, bringin you to ur peak, 
leaving you completely whole for the time being, and yet as 
ur hot and sweaty, you knew that you would want more but 
for now it was over. As I walked zombie-like back to the 
hotel I was staying at, (Inn Suites where I saw many other 
fans) I knew I prolly wouldn't see TooL again for a bit, since 
they've been to AZ a couple times already and MJK will be 
workin with APC.  I will go see APC like I did at Club Rio, and 
then see TooL once again when they hopefully come back to 
Phx.  
     Thanks to all the fans that appreciated TooL with me and 
were there to truly see them, not to run brainlessly into 
other people.  Thanks to those I laughed at Tomahawk with, 
and thanks to TooL for putting me in an other world for a 
night, their world.  








Review written by: don65 (nospamatall.net)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 22:28:40 ET


This was this reviewer's 666 Tool show

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Review written by: Staci (harpygirlS@aol.com)
Review posted on: 07/19/02 23:58:57 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  This was an incredible Tool show!  They totally nailed it, and 
it was (in my opinion) far better than Phoenix last fall.  
Everything sounded so clear, and every member of the band 
seemed totally into the music.  Being a not-very-tall person 
I can't say much about Maynard's bodypaint or Danny's 
drums because at most I could only see pieces of the stage 
at a time in maybe 3 second intervals.  Which leads to the 
ONLY negative thing about the concert, which were the fans.  
Everyone is complaining about it so I won't say much, but 
since the first time I saw tool in 1996, the fanbase has 
obviously grown and gotten more obnoxious and immature.  
Perhaps most of them aren't really fans but adolescents 
wanting to take out their rage on others.  What's so hard 
about not pushing your way in front of a short girl and 
blocking her view with your thick skull??  Anyway.. ok, there 
was another negative thing- TOMAHAWK.  Why the hell did 
Tool choose these guys?  They were horrible.  I'm seeing 
Tool again next week and plan on arriving late so I miss this 
pathetic excuse for a band.

As far as the songs went... really I loved them all. Sober was 
great, 46&2, Stinkfist.. and Flood was interesting to hear 
live.  Patient was beautiful, and I found a new apprecation 
for Schism after this performance.  Aenema had some 
intense energy, especially after Maynard's bashing of 
California!   I love the D/R/T set that they do, and they 
sound better live than on CD, but I found myself wishing 
they woud play more of their older songs, such as H.  At 
least for some variety.  It's always nice to be surprised now 
and then.. i

But the bottom line is they rocked.. Maynard's voice was at 
100%, the visuals were supb, and they just totally clicked as 
a band.  Can't wait to see them next week in... (ew) 
Wichita.  You know you're obsessed when you schedule a 
trip to see your family around a TOOL concert!  :)









Review written by: josh (jkj25nc@cox.net)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 00:13:49 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Well what can i say tool put on a hell of a show again.  They 
are such an awesome band.  Danny is amazing.
We got to the show real early so we could try to find a way to 
get on the floor.  This was the first time i was on the floor for 
a tool concert and it was freakin amazing.  I was right at the 
front.  Right in front of danny.  They started out with sober, 
which was awesome.  aenima and lateralus had to have 
been my favorite songs in the concert.  I couldnt really see 
the video screens because i was so close to the stage but i 
can imagine the videos were cool.  And to top off all of that I 
caught one of maynards water bottles.  I totally disagree 
with every one who says that disposition reflection and triad 
shouldnt be on the set list.  I think that there perfect for this 
tour.  If you dont like than and are complaining about it just 
dont go to there shows.  Another thing that made me mad 
was all the fags throwing shoes and hats at the band and on 
stage, one of them hitting justin.  Why do you even go to a 
tool show if all you want to do is throw stuff at the band.  
Thats the kind of stuff that pisses them off and make them 
not want to come back.  But other than that it was the best 
concert i have ever been to.  I agree this show was better 
than the one in phoenix because the crowd was more 
together than the spread out cricket pavillion.  Hopefully 
theyll come back before going on a long break








Review written by: Sara (chickboxer@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 02:37:10 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Last night was my first Tool concert, I enjoyed every second 
of the show. Tomahawk is a tight band, I really dig their 
music. During the set, Mike Patton was surrounded by sound 
equipment which he controlled while singing-- very original. I 
bought the Tomahawk CD a few weeks ago, their style takes 
a little while to get used to but after hearing the CD a few 
times I can't seem to get enough of them. They were great 
live, Patton's wild stare and occasional thrashing around the 
stage was entertaining...not to mention his good sense of 
humor. At one point he had the entire crowd chanting 
("Whisky," "Cerveza," "Mayynarrdd"," ect) and cut them off 
by saying, "shh...musica." If that was the first time you 
heard (or are going to hear) Tomahawk, give them a 
chance...their music takes a little while to get into.. I 
thought it was pretty funny when Mike Patton threw a piece 
of roasted pig and the head into the crowd. Congrads to the 
shirtless guy who caught the head-- you looked pretty happy.

About 10 minutes after Tomahawk finished TOOL came on. 
Their opening song, Sober blew me away. The guitarists are 
amazing and it was cool to see the spotlights on 
them...Maynard didn't come forward until after the first few 
songs. Ahh, Maynard. He is an awesome performer. Not only 
did his singing rock, but I must say that his attire (tight 
underwear and a blue paint on his body) was amusing. The 
visuals were interesting, most of them were some mind 
blowing portrayal of the human body. My favorite part of the 
show was when they played Schism- the instrumentation was 
awesome. 

All in all it was a great experience. The venue was nice and 
the sound was great. When I walked out I thought for a 
second that I had lost my hearing. This was the first metal 
show I've been to- man, what a good start. 








Review written by: s.araujo (sjaraujo@lycos.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 04:02:35 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

               BITTERNESS AND THE INFINITE PRAISE

The Praise:

01. The highlight of the night came towards the end of the 
night in the form of the 'Disposition-Reflection-Triad' trilogy. 
It is amazing live. I was speechless during 'Disposition'-
'Reflection'...The lighting/visuals hypnotized me, and it felt 
as if I was floating in some other world. " Amazing. And the 
pounding 'Triad' finished off the experience rather well. I'm 
sure many of the "fans" found this part of the concert 
boring. SORRY KIDDIES, NOT ALL SONGS CAN HAVE A 
CATCHY LITTLE CHORUS!

02. The new visuals, and lighting perfectly complemented 
the music and added to the mood. The best example being 
during 'Disposition-Reflection-Triad'. (Sorry, I can't 
compliment these songs enough.) 


The Disgust:

Now the obligatory complaints. If it weren't for the following, 
I would have enjoyed the experience even more:

01. "Fans" walking around during the performances to get 
beer. (If you want to get drunk...go to a f****** bar.) 
02. Two girl "fans" giggling and feeling each other up 
during 'Sober', 'Stinkfist', and '46&2'.  "Oooh Sober I love 
this song, tee hee hee." (Did I somehow end up at a rave, 
without even knowing it?)
03. Some sterotypical jock trying to feel up the above 
mentioned females.
04. The same jock giving his friend big high fives every five 
minutes (YEAH! HIGH FIVE, BRO!)
05. Moshing...during 'The Patient'! (Well at least they didn't 
mosh during Disposition, then again I wouldn't be surprised 
if they did)
06. The "fans" with the "I'M BORED, IS THIS ALMOST OVER" 
look on their faces during the Disposition-Reflection-Triad 
trilogy. (Next time do us all a favor and leave after they 
play "Stinkfist" and "Aenema"!)
07. Not really a complaint but more of a question: Why does 
everyone get so excited when "See you down in Arizona Bay" 
is sung? (OH MY GOD..HE SAID ARIZONA! DID YOU HEAR IT? 
AAAAAAH! It reminds me of a Simpsons episode where Lisa 
is asked if she is going to marry a carrot, and she responds 
with "Yes, I'm going to marry a carrot. Her harrass'ers reply 
with: "OH MY GOD, SHE ADMITTED IT! SHE'S GOING TO 
MARRY A CARROT"...but I digress.)

The Afterglow:

Overall, the concert was great. With the addition of the new 
visuals and lighting, it added to a very special experience. I 
would have gladly traded in the 'hits' (Stinkfist, Aenema) for 
the sounds of Pushit or H. But hey I can't complain...I got to 
experience 'Disposition-Reflection-Triad', once again! THANK 
YOU TOOL. You are one of the few bands actually make 
music that moves me; emotionally and spiritually. THANK 
YOU. 



















Review written by: GHS drummers (Fhinojosa@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 06:51:55 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Damn, technically speeking, HOLY SHIT. they did it once 
again, they made me shit my pants. This was the perfect 
concert, they combined old school with new school shit, this 
was the dream set list, they opened with a bang and never 
stopped kicking ass throughout the entire concert. Tool kept 
us yelling for more. They are true entertainers and can't wait 
to see them again!!!








Review written by: Michelle Lanier (AscendingSaturn@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 12:52:21 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  (The Tucson Tool Concert Ramble) Climb to a New Place 

Now! Escape from a mundane existence through my twilight 
desert passage.  Let the moon guide you home, as you 
synergize speed and time with the rhythm of a passing 
train.  Eyes focused on the horizon, blurred with thoughts of 
transcendence and exhaustion.

The Music> The Movements> The Mirrors> The Men> The 
Madness> The fucking Pigs Head?

And where was I among this mosiac of mayham?  Another 
dimension, another reality, another world high above 46-2.  
My angelic platform perched above the flood.  I did not 
watch the show, I became the show.  Perfect acoustics and 
clarity from this vantage.  Completely devoid of Ego.  Truly 
my virginal crucifixion.  Body now released to magically 
dance my unique interpretation of each song, each spark, 
each hymn.

Have you seen a common building of average structure 
transformed into a Divine Temple of Tranconfigurations?  
Universal Mystical Symbols (heptagrams) Placed above and 
behind our Luminary Demi Gods of Truth and Esoteric 
Wisdom.  "Mirrors" released from above to reflect the 
interior fundamentals of us all, and what we hope to achieve.

Tears of relief and ecstasy mix with sweat.  Alchemy of the 
mind, body and soul.

Which is stronger; the dense notes ringing in my ears, or 
the love and unity I now and forever feel?

Brothers, Gods, Deities of Light and Sound, Mages, Muses, 
Masters.  Tool!

You are my salvation, my solace.  The conductors of the 
soundtrack and path of my life.  How could you see?  How 
could you know?  The ability to touch and lift this humble 
loving being from mortality to infinite!  I stood beside you 
on your lotus flower stage.  I danced with Maynard, Danny, 
Adam and Justin on their level, my level, our level! 

Toy with the fools!  Inspire the lost!  Merge the masses!  
Paint divinity!

July 18th 2002 CE
With my nerve endings and third eye naked for all to see.  
(Wink-Ryan, Layal and Crew)
I was reborn by the Reverend Maynard and his Apostles.  
Baptized by the Lateral Light of Love.  I thank you, and bid 
you farewell.  I live now in the Holy Reality of Tool!

Love and Light----->Michelle

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or 
the mirror that reflects it."
--Edith Wharton--








Review written by: Nick (ksunampak@Hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 23:10:04 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  I just wanted to say that the show was incredible.  Tool did 
not dissapoint.  The sound quality was much better than the 
Phoenix show.  So was Adam!  Note to Tool:  The songs 
released on the radio are not necessarily your strongest 
songs.  Mix in more songs from Undertow and songs that 
have not been played live for awhile.  Also, what's up with 
playing "Ticks and Leaches" at other shows but not here?









Review written by: Travis Kennedy (sidespin314@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 07/20/02 23:28:31 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  
*Puts on his pretend reporters cap* 

Okay all, here it is; my take on the Tucson show. 

Okay, well first of all, I think Satan actually has a home in 
southern Arizona. I don't think it could possibly get any 
hotter in that part of the country. I weighed about 220 lbs 
before I went, and by the time I got to the concert, I 
weighed probably about 175. LOL I'm Just Kidding ;) 

Okay anyway, after finding the TCC, we get in. I grab a 
beer, talk to some people, and what not. By a t-shirt, check 
out some of the ladies (some girls are just so damn sexy in 
pink and red and black hair) and tell the Cops and the Staff 
they are lucky cause they get to see Tool for FREE!! 

Lights go down, and Mike Patton is telling us if we were good 
we will get some pork.  HAHA Tomahawk did a pretty damn 
fine performance. I enjoyed the music as well as Mike's 
showmanship.  It was good. Hey Teased the little girlies in 
the crowd about coming to see Maynard, about how he felt 
the pain of some guy wearing a cowboy hat and how he felt 
his pain, made us chant for Maynard and Mike spoke of his 
distaste for law enforcement officers.  hehe well I must say, 
Mike and the rest of his band mates put on a good 
performance. 

Okay lights up, smoke break, pee break, beer break (mind 
you I only had 2)! 
Okay lights down. Kind of like anticipating sex. Your heart 
pounds, your legs get a little shaky. Although most males 
anticipating sex get erections, I did not. HAHA 

Now here is where I am going to be a little quiet. You see, 
the stage setup is something I don't want to spoil for those 
going to see the show at other venues. Those who have 
seen it.... sssshhhhhh. After the tour we can tell those who 
haven't seen it all about it. 

Okay my seats where pretty good. About 50ft from the 
stage, however Maynard was hidden behind a wall of 
speakers most of the night and I got to see him a couple 
times. BUT I was not disappointed. I got to watch Danny 
play the drums, Justin hammer on the bass, and Adam lived 
up to the reputation of the most non-moving guitar player in 
the big circuit today. He didn't move at all, and watched the 
crowd the whole time. It was amazing to see him there, just 
standing, taking in all the crowd was giving. Justin proved to 
be on the mark. His mastery of instrument was unmatched.  
He grooved to his own bass lines, keeping time, and making 
it interesting. Him and Adam had a commanding presence 
there. Just playing. Enjoy what some of us only wish we could 
do.  Danny played his drums flawlessly. He used ever piece, 
the bass hit would hit me in my chest, rocking my bones, 
rocking the essence in me. And he played, like his 
counterparts, as if in a trance-like state, with a commanding 
presence.  Towards the end of Triad, Danny was swaying in 
his chair a little, moving in time, and then he did something, 
as he was wrapping up the song, Danny smiled. It was cool. 
He was happy, in a space that can only be described by 
him.  That same smile he had in the picture at the 
Grammy’s was on him. Maynard was also phenomenal. I 
didn't see him much, but what can I say except the man can 
sing. His voice completed the quartet and with him singing, 
all the pieces fit, and the energy filled the air. Every care you 
could ever have was non-existent. They just took up the 
whole reality. I can imagine Maynard as a baby, crying and 
waking up the neighborhood. "HAHA. Yes that boy has a set 
of pipes on him." I can see his father telling the cops when 
the arrived at his house because the neighbors reported the 
Keenan house for public disturbance.  He teased the crowd, 
teased California some, and sang the words to the songs 
that make you cry. 

The crowd it self was full of energy. I was right by the floor. 
Two rows up. 
People were trying top bum rush the staff to get down on the 
floor. Girls where smoking pot, stinking the place up, lovers 
held in each other in the arms and swayed to the rhythms of 
Tool. I thought of my friend Ben who likes the band as much 
as me, and how next week he gets deployed to Afghanistan. 
I wish he could have been there.
People cried, people sang, people cheered. I did see two 
unfortunate souls trying to start a mosh pit, but c'mon this 
isn't some kick the shit out of each other show. This is Tool. 
A spiritual experience if you ask me.  They soon stopped. 
Some people were there I imagine just cause it was a 
concert and had no real love for the band.  I even seen a 
couple hip-gangsta wannabe's they’re screaming something 
along the lines of "who’s gotta lighter up in the 
muthafucka." 

As for myself, I gave as much as I could. I took my shirt off, 
and let the sweat and tears flow together and glisten on my 
tan skin. Yes, I didn't stop moving. Even during 
intermission, I strained my head up to see the screens and 
swayed to the gentle rhythm that was playing. Brief breezes 
of cool air would blow over me. It was refreshing. As I said 
though I was sweating like I was in Southern AZ, oh wait I 
was. Anyway, My Holy Reality T-shirt became a towel for my 
face as the sweat stinged my eyes. Yes this is why I came, 
to give Tool every ounce of energy I had, and I feel as I did 
that. I remember during one song, the entire crowd was 
jumping up and down. It was amazing to see that many 
people all jumping up and down. Towards the end of the last 
song, a bright light filled the arena and I looked around to 
see the entire place full of people and how amazing it was. I 
imagine it looked quite amazing from the stage as well. 

And when it was all done, I was sad. I knew it would be 
awhile before I saw them again. Playing those songs. 
Moving those people, moving me. I got in my car, and 
ejected the Tool Cartridge out of the CD changer. I wanted 
the concert to still ring in my head as the ringing in my ears. 
I played some SoaD until my companions asked me to put 
something else in. 

As for song lists, it is always hard for me to remember such 
things.  I do remember some, but I don't know if it would 
make a difference if I told you all. I will say that they played 
from about 8:35pm to about 10:45pm.  At the end, they 
waved at us; all of them, hugged each other, waved some 
more, and then in Tool fashion, left the stage.  I waved 
back knowing that it would be the last time I got to see 
them for a while. 

I also want to add that it was all about the music, the entire 
show

And here is where the story ends. The rest of the night was 
good. We got something to eat, and made the 5-hour trip 
back to Flagstaff. 

I am going to miss them guys when the tour is over. I am 
pretty partial to Tool. See there was, nevermind, a story for 
another time. 

In any case, my brother looked at me on the way home, 
and said to me, “I have never seen you so happy, except 
for the when we  went to Ft. Lauderdale.” I chuckled a little 
and we moved the conversation on to other things. 

So that’s my review. I know, there is no setlist, but then I 
wasn’t there to get a set list. I was there to expierence Tool, 
and I hope I have brought a little of that to those who won’t 
get to. 

And if the band is listening, until next time, I bid you 
farewell and good Luck! 

Travis. 
*Takes off the pretend writers cap* 
Spiral Out.









Review written by: MondoMusica (travailous@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 07/21/02 13:02:15 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  I cannot remember the set list exactly, but here's what I 
recall to the best of my ability (the first three songs are 
definitely in order--after that, I might have jumbled the 
order):
Sober
Flood
The Grudge
Stinkfist
46 & 2
Schism
Parabola
Aenima
Lateralus
This is obviously a partial set list. Anyway...this was a great 
show--not as good as the one I saw last October, but still a 
stellar performance. The computer graphics on the screens 
(on either side of the stage) were amazing, and the light 
show was captivating (as usual). Mid-set, some strange, pod-
like things fell from the ceiling and hang down over the 
stage for several songs. Sound-wise, this show was flawless. 
It amazes me that Tool is able to duplicate their in-studio 
sound onstage. Maynard performed the whole show in his 
underwear, standing behind the rest of the band in shadow. 
Perhaps this is to remind us that Tool is not just Maynard, 
but three other enormously talented musiciansas well. 
Maynard also played guitar on a few of the songs. The show 
ended with a long jam leading into "Lateralus", when Tool 
was joined onstage by the former guitarist and drummer 
from the Cocteau Twins. Tool rules.
     Now, I must say a few words about the opening band, 
Tomahawk. With a line-up that consists of  former Jesus 
Lizard guitarist Duane Denison, former Helmet drummer 
John Stanier, former Melvins bassist Kevin Rutmanis, and 
former Faith No More singer Mike Patton, I really expected 
something great. The band was actually very good, and if it 
hadn't been for Mike Patton's horrid, incessant screeching 
and the mountains of shrill feedback, I might have actually 
been able to hear the band better. Patton spent the band's 
entire set banging out weird, shrieking sounds on machines 
and screeching like Yoko Ono on crack. By the time they 
were done, I had a terrible headache and felt like I'd been 
tortured. Thank God they only played for 40 minutes. 











Review written by: hmmmm (cryofthecarros@mail.com)
Review posted on: 07/21/02 17:56:01 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  So Nobody mentioned the 2 very large rasberry things that 
popped up floatin and twirling and what not. I dont think i 
could have imagined these... does anyone know what the 
hell they are? Im quite familiar with all the sacred geometry 
mumbo jumbo (sorry fundamentalists i dont have to beleve 
everything tool stands for to be a fan) but they just didnt 
ring a bell. And dont tell me theyre from the video also 
cause im not a dumbshit (they played the video off to the 
side for all to enjoy)

What i also thought was cool but i didnt notice until almost 
the end of the show was that maynards little square stand 
was spinning.