concert reviews firsthand, immediate, from the heart

08/17/2002

Review written by: benpedro murphy (benpedro2001@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/17/02 23:09:32 ET


This was this reviewer's 9 Tool show

  TOMAHAWK was great, much to the chagrin of anxious TOOL 
fans. Mike Patton was characteristically funny and on point 
with his vocals. "101 North", a new track and a cover (not 
sure of the title) which closed the show were the highlights.  

This was an average TOOL show. Maynard blew his voice out 
halfway through Parabola, slammed down the mic, and 
stormed off stage. Adam, Danny, and Justin forged on 
finishing the song in stellar fashion with the barely audible 
vocals of 10,000 fans singing the remainder of the lyrics. 

Certainly everyone's is entitled to a "bad day at the office." 
It's just hard to see it happen to someone when it will affect 
others. It was easy to sense that others were also cheering 
him on hoping to raise his spirits. 

For the rest of show Maynard did his best to do the songs 
justiice, but it was obvious he was struggling. It was tough to 
watch at times, like he was a baseball player swinging at 
every pitch just to get back to the bench. 

Triad saved the show from a total loss, and it seemed 
Mynard saved something for Lateralus.
  
I hope all is well with Maynard, and that this is not a 
lingering problem. 

Enjoy the rest of tour.....

Sober
The Grudge
Stinkfist
H.
Parabol
Parabola
Aenema
______

Disposition
Reflection
Triad
Lateralus








Review written by: A C H (LOZ@TOOL.COM)
Review posted on: 08/17/02 23:16:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 5th Tool show

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Review written by: Steve T (stavares@sprynet.cp,)
Review posted on: 08/17/02 23:33:12 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Tomahawk was not as bad as I had feared, and certainly 
better than Fantomas was last year, but I still had no 
reservations about going for a beer during their set.

Tool...

Wow.

Setlist has already been posted of course, so I'm not going 
to repeat it.   AEnima was the highlight for me (and many 
others apparently, judging from the crowd's response to the 
opening "Hey, hey").  I was wondering what happened to 
MJK during Parabola, though?  He looked pissed off after he 
stopped singing.

Danny was, as usual, unbelievable.   Justin and Adam 
played their asses off, but would it kill them (Adam 
especially) to move just a little?   

MJK was dressed the same as at previous shows on the tour 
(starts with the black leathers, winds up in the black 
speedo,  and a black stripe down his face).   Are we ever 
going to see the bra/panties/wigs again?

Not too chatty tonight, until Triad was over (which was 
AWESOME!, by the way), and he thanked Mike and ??? from 
Tomahawk for playing and that "he was glad they were back 
on the the tour healthy.  They just had surgery.  Mike had 3 
testicles and ??? had only one, so Mike donated one of his 
to ???, so now they both have a pair".   Also he thanked us 
for sharing this moment with them, and that they hoped to 
share another one.  See you soon"  (Fall tour stop 
maybe??)  Also "Good night".

After Lateralus, the obligatory group hug and throwing of the 
artifacts.  Damn - something bounced off my seat and 
landed on the floor, but I couldn't see what it was.

I know it's been said by other reviewers, but if you can get 
your hands on tickets - SEE THEM!   (Surprisingly, there were 
MANY empty seats in the arena tonight!)








Review written by: Alex Virital (Alex_Virital@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/17/02 23:38:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Okay. set list has been posted, and it's right, so i'm not 
going to rehash it.

Tomohawk: Eh...they _do_ suck, but. I commend them for 
trying. and you could tell, they really were. What was up with 
the two guys in the "Sumo" suits? Funny, but...confusing. 

The Crowd: AWFUL. I say this because i sat behind a group 
of people who knew NOTHING about tool but Sober and 
Schism, and found it really funny to pour beer on people. I 
sat infront of a gorup of others who knew even less about 
tool, and kept talking about" Put some parts on!" to 
Maynard, and yelled at him when he stormed off (see 
below). I wanted to turn around and sock them one in the 
face...but...yeah.

Tool Themselves: AWESOME. just AWESOME. I would trade 
my hearing a thousand times over to see them again. Poor 
Maynard tossed his voice out in Parabola, which pissed him 
off. The real Tool fans in the crowd sang his part as he sat 
there, trying to recover. I think i speak for all of us in hoping 
that he's okay. Maynard, if you read this, take care man. 
Following that, AEnima was...less than spectacular. I could 
tell that he was suffering, but it actualyl made the "Learn to 
Swim" all the more...powerful. Lateralis at the end was 
powerful and tied together all of the energy that the band 
had given us that whole night. The group hug at the end was 
all the more poignant knowing how much Maynard must 
have been pained at that point.

Video: Incredible. I recognized some from the Music Videos, 
but the new artwork (What was the guy's name?) and the old 
stuff by Danny meshed toegether perfectly. The "simple" 
Orobourus (Snake consuming itself) during H was 
so...simple, yet wonderful. Everything worked perfectly with 
the songs.

Tool "concert" is a misnomer. It's an experience for all six 
senses.








Review written by: Kevin  (yeah)
Review posted on: 08/17/02 23:55:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  Woa woa woa
just an incredible experience, overall.

Tomahawk kinda sucked in that hey at least it's original, 
even though i can't stand it way.

Tool was just amazing, MJK is the man period, even after 
throwing his voice out half way through Parabola, he let the 
fans finish that for him, he came back and gave it his best 
shot for the rest of  the concert and you could barely even 
notice his struggling.  Just goes to show how much he cares 
about his craft and his fans.

Best was the post-intermission stuff, just really trippy and 
rocking and epic, the drumming was thouroughly nuts.   

Only complaint was the crowd, seemed to be filled with tough 
guy posers who didn't really care about the music, just 
getting drunk, and they were all pissed that they couldn't 
mosh.  The created this whole negative energy atmosphere 
that really detracted from the experience.

Despite that the concert was great, i think i had the chills for 
the whole time.  Truly moving experience.








Review written by: Geoffrey (vb60@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 00:20:00 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  Incredible show. I enjoyed Boston a little more, but tonight 
was still great. I don't know why they didn't play The Patient, 
but I wasnt too disappointed. We did get H tonight and 
Aenima was incredible as usual. At one point, someone 
managed to climb onto the stage and then dived head first 
into the crowd, I thought that was pretty funny. The visuals 
are incredible at these shows, you cant understand until you 
see it, especially during reflection when the sacred mirrors 
come down. Alex grey is an amazing artist. Thank you Tool 
for another unbeleivable performance, and I'll see you 
tommorow night in Manchester. 









Review written by: Melina (distortedeyes777@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 00:22:12 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  This show was simply amazing, tomahawk sucked, i cant 
stand mike patton screaming like a little girl...quite 
annoying..this is my 2nd time seeing TOOL in less than a 
year, i saw them back at the tweeter center spet 21st 
2001...that show was awesome...Maynard had me scared 
when he threw out his voice but i was singing along with the 
crowds...set list was posted...i really wanted to hear 46&2 or 
opiate...but concert was just amazing as it was...no words 
can describe it, 

the crowd wasnt too great, there was alot of posing college 
frat boys, that just wanted to get drunk, i wish everyone 
would see what tool is really about








Review written by: Aceldama (consumm@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 00:57:36 ET


This was this reviewer's 13th Tool show

  I did not have tickets until 3 O'clock today...I went to the DD 
Center box office and bought  some crappy seats in section 
230 HOWEVER, security was so laxed that my husband and I 
were able to move to section 112 3rd row which is a side view 
but we could see everything really well.  

The Setlist as I remember it...

~ Sober
~ The Grudge
~ Stinkfist
~ H.
~ Schism
~ Parabol
~ Parabola
~ Aenema
~ Intermission ~
~ Disposition
~ Reflection
~ Triad
~ Lateralus

Maynard's microphone broke during Parabola and he 
through it down, walked off stage, returned with new mic, 
then he sat with new mic in squatted position and did not 
finish the song.

Justin played on the ground a few times too, I'm not sure if 
he was tired or if it was just a special pedal thing.

Danny as usual was insane on the drums banging away like 
a madman.

Adam was pumping out the amazing music as usual.

All in all it was a tremendous show.  We did not get to hear 
The Patient, however I am thankful and happy to have just 
seen them no matter where I was in the venue.  We are 
there to experience the music live and see the band.

Thanks for a wonderful night...Adam, Danny, Justin & 
Maynard.









Review written by: Mike Kinton (aba2424@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 00:58:15 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  Great show tonight, although not quite as amazing as 
Boston last night.  I was pretty close on the floor and it 
definitely added to the experience.  Tomahawk was even 
better tonight, even though they didn't play Laredo.  Tool 
sounded great as usual and H. was a treat.  I know that 
some people were pissed off at what Maynard did during 
Parabola, but I felt really bad because I know that he was 
very frustrated and he just wanted to give us the best show 
possible.  I hope his voice gets better so Tool can dazzle 
the rest of their audiences during the remainder of the tour.








Review written by: devin (toolparabols@netscape.net)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:11:32 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  I would have to say that that was the most amazing tool 
concert i have ever been too. The set list was great, i had a 
good spot on the floor up front.

Tomahawk- They were pretty good, i enjoyed some of there 
songs especially 101 north- good song.

Now when all the lights went out it was just a great 
experience. To the start of sober, very amazing everything i 
expected plus more. The crowd was fine were i was located . 
Maynard seemed to loos it during parabola yikes... looked 
pretty pissed slammed the mic to the ground. The 
drumming during triad was very very nice unexplainable. 
Stinkfist ROCKED!!!!!!  Haha some guy managed to get up 
onto the stage, slipped on the ground as he got up and ran 
behind adam and nose dived into the cowd, wonder what 
happened to him. 

All and All if u dont have tickets go there and buy them u 
dont want to miss this tour, Art work and everything else is 
SO INCREDIBLE!!









Review written by: Ted Krapf (Metoolika@juno.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:18:39 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  I'm fairly certain this is it:

Sober
The Grudge
Stinkfist
H.
Schism
Parabol
Parabola
Ænema
Dispostion
Reflection
Triad
Lateralus

...seems to be pretty much the same as the rest of the tour, 
except H. was played instead of 46 & 2... Overall, great 
show- i dont know if this is part of the show or not, but 
Maynard definitly stopped singing halfway through Parabola 
and walked offstage.  And he inserted the Elvis lyrics in 
Stinkfist, and i seemed to be the only one who caught on. I 
was dissapointed by only one song from Undertow and only 
a few from Ænima,. but that was expected.... ya know, aside 
from Ticks and Leeches and The Patient (which was on the 
setlist, i caught a glimpse of the light techs copy) they 
played all of Lateralus.  It was bitchin, tho, i had a great 
time. Trippiest projections on the screens i have ever seen. 
Oh, the jam on Triad with Mike Patton and the drummer 
from Tomahawk was wicked cool, too.  All of Adam's solos 
were very much on, and Justin played his bass like a mofo.  
Justin, of course, supplied the backbeat wonderfully.  Tool 
rocks. I will see them again without hesitation.









Review written by: Jared (asdftool@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:23:42 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Well I went to TooL again after seeing them in Boston last 
night.  Again, it was more than amazing.  I enjoyed last 
night more, but thats with different things considered.  Last 
night was my very first Tool concert, so it will always hold a 
special place in my heart.  Anything it's second time around, 
meaning this setlist, backdrops, etc, isnt as good as the first 
time.  The crowd tonight definately sucked and you can tell it 
reflected on Maynard.  He really didn't say anything at all.  
I'm sure this also had something to do with the mood he 
was in.  He just looked really pissed off the whole night, not 
moving around as much as he did last night.  I feel really 
bad for him.  Maynard: you did a kickass job tonight, it was 
hardly noticable if you hurtin.  Tonight I definately payed 
more attention to the visual aspects of the show, not 
focusing as much on the band itself.  I really loved the 
screens with the videos on em.  I realized how trippy they all 
were tonight.  The floating atoms were great too.  The 
posters of the skeletons and the seven pointed star were 
cool too.  Other than that, the later part of the show still still 
made my night.  Disposition, Reflection and Triad sounded 
just as good if not better than last night and singing along 
to Lateralus again definately made my year.  My friend even 
loved the show and she hardly even knows any of their 
songs.  (dont get me wrong, she wasnt there just to get 
drunk and she wasnt trying to be a poser.)  Another 
amazing night by the quartet.  Keep on rockin guys.









Review written by: MJK (Maynard@toolband.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:27:50 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  Thank you RI for your energy,and induring a long wait to see us again,every venue we have been to on this tour didnt have the energy that the people in WV had. Until now. Peace.........

Sprial out








Review written by: ToolinRI (Eos1625@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:27:56 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  THE OH MY GOD!!!!!!
 
IT WAS GREAT. And i thought i loved tool as much as i could.
 
The Crowd was ok, there were a few mishaps, Some guy 
jumped off stage (it was quite funny, hope your ok man), 
one guy wasn't allowed in and the Staff had to keep pushing 
him to the exit, and someone was trying to punch one of the 
staff ???. i'm not sure.

Well, i still can't hear that much, the band was awsome.
THE DRUMS WERE KICKASS!!!!
Hope your voice is ok MJK.


P.S. Dude in seat KK 15-16 in 122, in the No Fear t-shirt. 
Sorry i kept bumping in to you, also thanx for being cute!

TOOL IS GOD!!!!!!








Review written by: Jeremy (KoRn62787@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:29:52 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  oh my....this show was fucking amazing. Tomahawk was 
much better than I heard, I think a lot of Tool fans are just 
arrogant. They were not wonderful, but I did enjoy some 
stuff. Waiting for Tool was just like the way up on a 
rollercoaster and when they came on, it was the first drop.

the set list (or close to it)-
Sober
The Grudge
(-) Ions
Stinkfist
H.
Parabol
Parabola (about half way through, Maynard did one of the 
following: 1. Forget/Mess up a line or 2. have his 
microphone crap out. After that he chucked the microphone, 
and got off stage. When he came back, he just kneeled the 
rest of the song.)
Ænema
Eon Blue Apocalypse (Intermission)
Disposition
Reflection
Triad
Lateralus

and amazing show, if you can, check it our near you. 








Review written by: Moridin, Naeblis (Pm5k_5000@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:32:18 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

   Wow, 2nd Tool concert in two days, and it was amazing. Different
from Boston, but good just as well. The new stage show is
mind-blowing (check out the backdrop),, and Alex Grey's artwork
was...transcendant :D. They played H!!!! It's too bad Maynard's voice
cracked during H and Parabola (I'm glad I got to hear the whole thing
in Boston). Maynard had sort of a latex black strip on his head,
looked cool. He also got down to his Speedo. Oh, one more thing, less
Tomahawk is good Tomahawk :P.









Review written by: Dave (dpomeroy@student.umass.edu)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:36:58 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  Tool was great despite Maynard's problems during 
parabola.  I found that the seating on the floor was a bad 
idea.  Usually the people in the front really want to be there -
 the true fans will put up with being squeezed against the 
front just to be closer to the band.  I found myself sitting 
next to morons that didn't deserve the seats they had.

During lateralus a fight broke out in my section (the front 
left if facing the stage).  I could see how frustrated MJK was 
with it because he was staring at it for a while, then as he 
turned away he put up his middle finger with his mic hand.  
Just wanted to see if anyone else caught that.








Review written by: Aziz (azizaddy@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:41:11 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  ok all i gotta say is that the crowd out in providence was full 
of some real faggots. the crowd was horrible maynard 
stormed after the stage probably because the crwod was 
gay. and  the event staff was gay for trying to stop us from 
having a small ass lpit. all in all tool rocked  and authority 
can go and likc my fucking sac same with geourge w bush! 
try to take away the clean air act my ass!








Review written by: tom style (tom@tomstyle.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:47:42 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  tomahawk was great, although they didn't play sir yes sir...i love
the roman centurions they had on both sides of the stage, kind of
dancing. 

as for tool...mediocre show for tool's standards...amazing compared
to anything else. maynard scared the hell out of me during parabola,
and i felt bad for him the rest of the show. i enjoyed it less than i
could have. the place was almost fucking half empty...what the hell?

i thought i saw the confetti from the patient fall during
disposition...maybe it was just the glowing wires reflecting the lights.

but the show's highlight hands down:
I    I        I DON'T MIIIIIIIIIIND

see you soon...
tom









Review written by: TOM (tomtest01@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:55:10 ET


This was this reviewer's 8th Tool show

  OK... MY 8TH TOOL SHOW
PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY REVIEWED THE SHOW... I JUST 
WANNA STATE
TOOL FANS ARE GAY....GODDAMN FUKING MORON LOSERS.... 
WELL WAIT A MINUTE!!! THATS RIGHT THOSE GUYS ARENT 
EVEN TOOL FANS... THEY ARE THE FRAT BOY POZER TOOL 
FANS WHO GO TO THE SHOW TO SAY THEY WENT AND ALL 
THEY KNOW IS SOBER AND SCHISM. DURING A BEAUTIFUL 
PIECE OF MUSIC YOU DONT RIP UP THE CHAIRS AND START 
MOSHING AND PUSHING I WAS CENTER FRONT ROW AND.... I 
CAME TO EXPERIENCE TOOL NOT TO KILL SOMEONE.. YOU 
WANNA GET HAMMERED AS YOU CAN AND MOSH? GO TO 
SLIPKNOT... FUKING LOSERS.... WORST CROWD AT A TOOL 
SHOW I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE
REAL TOOL FANS KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT
DANNY.... I LOVE YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO.... YOU 
ARE NOT FUKING HUMAN.... HOW DO YOU PLAY LIKE THAT!!!









Review written by: Michael Taylor (Freedumb101@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 01:57:12 ET


This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

  Contrary to what some people wrote above -  tonight in 
Rhode Island Tool was in the middle of Parabola when 
Maynard botched the lyrics. Clearly frustrated with himself he 
whipped the mic down on the stage then walked off into the 
wings as the band continued to play. He returned a minute 
later sipping from a bottle of water. He crouched on his riser 
with his head hung (as though he were ashamed of himself) 
while the band completed the song with no singing. It was 
strange to see, but I liked it. It reminded me of something I 
find easy to forget - my favorite band (and to a certain 
extent my hero’s) is human.

Great show reguardless… 2 Tool shows down, 2 to go.

Manchester, NH Tomorrow :)









Review written by: Rich (COXR612@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 02:05:18 ET


This was this reviewer's 9th Tool show

  i suppose you could call me the ultimate downer in a BLUE 
SHIRT WITH WHITE STRIPES.  but i am still going to say 
that TOOL is my favorite band.  Your music is like a rain 
dance.  its like a prayer.  You guys are ruthless.  and you 
didn't let some idiot member of the audience let you think 
otherwise.  all i have for the suggestion box is to 
put "Hooker with a Penis" back into the set list...












Review written by: Jeff (Ihteu2439@cs.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 02:45:20 ET


This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

  Ok..there is not much I can say about this show that hasnt 
all ready been said.   I thought Tomahawk was fukin 
amazing tonight.  they sounded great.  Um  unlike most 
reviews ive been reading I sat in a section amongst many a 
true tool fan....no real fake people to thing of....everyone 
near me new every word to every song not just the Two that 
some of you are mentioning.....um this was my 3rd show of 
this tour and the first time I got to see them do H.  wich was 
most definetly the highlight for me.  Im sure yove read 
allready that MJK didnt do to well with Parabola tonight, wich 
is kool with me I thought it was kool to here it with no 
vocals....most people are saying he threw his voice out, wich 
he did,  but I dont thing he left the stage untill he missed a 
line or two...It sounded to me like he got a little ahead of 
him self, got pissed and left the stage.....that said it was 
still a great show, I wouldnt trade for anything see most of 
ya In Manchester im sure......enjoy.....

MESHUGGAH next leg of the tour?????!!!!!!!!!








Review written by: dave (threethirteen@cos.net)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 03:00:22 ET


This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

  ok, it was exactly the same as last nights show...FUCKING 
AWESOME!  except for the part where mjk's mic stopped 
working and he threw it against the backdrop...thought that 
was kindof amusing.  he didnt seem to be so into the show 
as he was in boston...no "hello providence" or even 
a "hey"...but who cares?  i just saw tool for the second night 
in a row...maybe im going tonight too in manchester. then 
new haven...who knows?

and again i stress, Why dont you people like Mike Patton!??! 
the man is obviously a genius...a little different than you or 
i...but definately a genius.  obviously tool likes him...this is 
like their forth tour together.

and guys, those seats on the side where you can see strait 
into the stage are def the best.  you cant see the screens or 
the head-on visuals...but you can watch danny go insane 
from like fifteen feet away...its impressive.








Review written by: nurgle23 (nurgle23@aolcom)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 10:32:43 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd? Tool show

  Tool made you quickly forget who even opened for them, or 
what panet you where standing on. The sound and energy 
blasting from the stage was powerful and moving.   Too bad 
RI seems t be infested with drunken, frat boy, "look at my 
tattoos" assholes who spent most of their time trying to act 
like cavemen. I Guess Slipknot, Korn, or some other bunch 
of sad motherfuckers was'nt plying last night. Bunch of shit.
Tool has to be expeienced to be beleived.  Even with the 
retarded audience and the minor problems others have 
already postd tool still stands light years above the weak, 
shit bands that populate the airwaves and people's  t-shirts 
these days... 
 








Review written by: nurgle23 (nurgle23@aolcom)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 10:32:57 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd? Tool show

  Tool made you quickly forget who even opened for them, or 
what panet you where standing on. The sound and energy 
blasting from the stage was powerful and moving.   Too bad 
RI seems t be infested with drunken, frat boy, "look at my 
tattoos" assholes who spent most of their time trying to act 
like cavemen. I Guess Slipknot, Korn, or some other bunch 
of sad motherfuckers was'nt plying last night. Bunch of shit.
Tool has to be expeienced to be beleived.  Even with the 
retarded audience and the minor problems others have 
already postd tool still stands light years above the weak, 
shit bands that populate the airwaves and people's  t-shirts 
these days... 
 








Review written by: Greg Armstrong (fmf1000@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:11:16 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  The Tool show last night was awsome, they played 
everything that i wanted to hear, it was to bad that maynard 
blew his voice during parabola. other than that the whole 
show kicked ass.. and i have to give props to the guy who 
got on the stage and stage dived.









Review written by: abalaban (adambalaban@attbi.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:16:55 ET


This was this reviewer's 6 th Tool show

  6th s h o w    ----->   1st   r e v i e w

i got a completely different impression from
the   P A R A B O L A mic incident...............
Anyone on the Front - Center/Left side of the floor,
got to know the Flashlite-Fettish-FuckHead Security.
This 1 jackass (who thought his job was to shine his
flashlight in my face the whole show) was outta control
from the begining of the show....ANYWAY...
so, this Same dude, who must have thought some "fan" 
was questioning his ability to bench a BUCK-TWENTY 
decided to prove it by dragging him out by the neck
in a 1/2-NELSON (he musta been a backup wrestler in 
High School)!...just as this happened maynard threw 
his mic down to the floor, & stomped off....MAYBE JUST
COINCIDENCE, but it sure seemed to be what happened.
maybe he threw his voice out, maybe it broke, who knows?
1 more thing.........
dont take this the wrong way....but......
TOOL is a redneck band, they have been, they are, & they
always WILL BE...which means REDNECK fans...so be it....
if you cannot deal,...sit back a bit, not in the front, cuz you
dont know what youre gonna get, maybe a broken seat, 
a stage diver, a shoe in the head...try sitting in the middle
of the floor...THE VIEWS BETTER, THE SOUNDS BETTER, &
the crowd might be more to your liking........
BOSTON-PROV.----->manchester (?) can't decide......








Review written by: Steven (mannis@rpi.edu)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:37:35 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  TOOL was simply TOOL.  

I really don't know any other way to say it.  This experience, 
my first TOOL concert, shattered all of my expectations.  

The band was phenomenal.  Maynard was unbelievable.  
Danny, Justin and Adam were amazing as well.  The crowd 
was a little off, and something happened with Maynard 
halfway through Parabola (who am I to judge or strike you 
down?).  He was still the driving force and energy behind the 
experience, and I consider myself priviliged to have been 
able to see him and the band doing what they do best.

The setlist has been posted by other fans, so I will refrain 
from putting it up again.  

Whole show was extremely good, with 
Disposition/Reflection/Triad into Lateralus the high point for 
me.  There was a lot of positive energy in the arena.  
Maynard thanked the crowd for their support. and told a 
anecdote that was drowned out in large part, by the 
screaming of drunken fans.  I think I may have heard 
something about three testicles?  Only low point besides 
drunken fans was the kid who jumped the barricade and got 
on stage, totally disrupting my connection with the band.

Coming out of the concert, I could definitely feel the change 
within myself, especially the change of perspective that deep 
introspection brings.  Everything was easier to deal with after 
the concert.  

I will be seeing TOOL in New Haven on Tuesday, and I highly 
recommend the experience to anyone who has the slightest 
interest in Tool and an open mind.

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

Thank You TOOL, Maynard, Justin, Danny, Adam.  Please 
keep doing that which you do best.










Review written by: PAUL B. TOOLUGY462 (TA2L@AOL.COM)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:40:37 ET


This was this reviewer's 8TH Tool show

  SETLIST                                                                           
                                                                                      
SOBER                                                                            
THE GRUDGE                                                           
STINKFIST*EXTW/SUSPICIOUS MINDS&WHITE LINES*          
H                                                                                   
SCHISM                                                                          
PARABOL/PARABOLA                                                        
ANIEMA                                                                           
______________________INTERMISSION_____________________ 
REFLECTION                                                                   
DISPOSITION                                                                  
TRIAD                                                                             
LATERALUS                                                                      
                                                                                     
MAYNARD WAS SO PISSED OFF WHEN HE HAD THAT MIC 
PROBLEM DURING PARABOLA  THAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED 
TO PLAY THE PATIENT AFTER THAT & THEY DID'NT.              
THEY HAD 4 SHOWS IN NEW ENGLAND THIS WAS THE ONLY 
ONE THAT WASN'T SOLD OUT.PLACE WAS LIKE  3/4 FULL. 
THEY SOUNDED REAL GOOD AGAIN TO NIGHT.                     
3 DOWN 2 TO GO.  MANCHESTER&NEW HAVEN THEN THEY'LL 
BE BACK IN TNE EAST COAST IN NOVEMBER.                        
THE AFTER SHOW PASS IS THE BEST.GIRLS WITH THERE 
FACE PAINTED LIKE MEMBERS OF KISS SUCKING DICK.         
SPIRAL OUT.......








Review written by: PAUL B. TOOLUGY462 (TA2L@AOL.COM)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:41:26 ET


This was this reviewer's 8TH Tool show

  SETLIST                                                                           
                                                                                      
SOBER                                                                            
THE GRUDGE                                                           
STINKFIST*EXTW/SUSPICIOUS MINDS&WHITE LINES*          
H                                                                                   
SCHISM                                                                          
PARABOL/PARABOLA                                                        
ANIEMA                                                                           
______________________INTERMISSION_____________________ 
REFLECTION                                                                   
DISPOSITION                                                                  
TRIAD                                                                             
LATERALUS                                                                      
                                                                                     
MAYNARD WAS SO PISSED OFF WHEN HE HAD THAT MIC 
PROBLEM DURING PARABOLA  THAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED 
TO PLAY THE PATIENT AFTER THAT & THEY DID'NT.              
THEY HAD 4 SHOWS IN NEW ENGLAND THIS WAS THE ONLY 
ONE THAT WASN'T SOLD OUT.PLACE WAS LIKE  3/4 FULL. 
THEY SOUNDED REAL GOOD AGAIN TO NIGHT.                     
3 DOWN 2 TO GO.  MANCHESTER&NEW HAVEN THEN THEY'LL 
BE BACK IN TNE EAST COAST IN NOVEMBER.                        
THE AFTER SHOW PASS IS THE BEST.GIRLS WITH THERE 
FACE PAINTED LIKE MEMBERS OF KISS SUCKING DICK.         
SPIRAL OUT.......








Review written by: uncleernie50 (uncleernie50@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 11:41:34 ET


This was this reviewer's 6th Tool show

  Ok i will start by saying tool is my favorite band on the planet...
but that still doesn't mean they are without flaw.   I saw them in
shitty seats in boston and decided that it would be a great idea for
me to bring my 15 year old sister to her first concert at the
providence show... (so all yof you losers who say the seats on the
floor are a bad idea... screw you... you think muscle bound asswipes
are the only ones who deserve front row)   However i gotta say this
was maybe the worst tool show i have been to.  But at least it was
dramatic.  

So... tomahawk.... Mike patton is god... seriously this man is just
amazing and i thank him wholeheartedly for mAking my sisters first
concert not be a complete wash.  He and his projects are TRULEY the
most progressive thing to come out in metal since tool.  

So... tool... im sorry but i have to say this MJK is a dick. I know
we here at TDN are all about hero worship and all.. but what kind of
asshole decides he is too good for his fans,.. He fucked up and
instead of apologizing or trying to make ammends (play some rarity)
he sits on the stage like a whiney girl.  And  those who really
looked at the band on stage you could clearly see that Danny was
non-plussed by MJK's behavier.  In fact me and my group were
seriously afraid the band was not going to come back on stage after
the intermission and there was gonna be a full scale riot.  
Also many of the "fans" in RI  really need to re-evaluate their lives
if taking the risk of getting hurt and maimed and thrown out of the
concert  is worth getting a few inches closer to tool... All of  you
folks who say tool is the greatest show in their lives really need to
go see a band where the lead singer.... moves.. and talks with the
people who paid $50 or more to see them and dumps $30 bucks on shirts
with their name on it.  And for a bunch of people who like to quote
their hero "think for yourself Question authority" need to question
the authority of their metal idol MJK...










Review written by: Hey (None@none.none)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 13:02:04 ET

  I'd just like to say to the last guy who posted, you're not 
paying 50$ to see Maynard. You're not paying 50$ to see 
Maynard move or talk. If you are, then YOU should go see 
another band.


You're paying 50$ to see an amazingly talented band who 
puts on probably the best live show amongst current rock 
bands. 



As for Maynard, I don't know why he did it. I wasn't there. All 
answers seem plausible. But if he did it because of the kid 
who got Nelsoned by the Sec Guard, then he's not being a 
whiney bitch, he's standing up for real Tool fans. 


Also, whoever said Tool is a redneck band, I really disagree. 
Two from midwest, and two from west, does not equal 
redneck. It equals Fruity Good Ol' Boys.


I seriously doubt Maynard did it because of the "drunk frat 
boys who only know Sober and Schism" as they are 
commonly called here. That would b unfair to the true fans. 
And I seriously doubt some moron in the audience could tell 
how Danny was feeling at that moment.








Review written by: Tim (dopessociety@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 13:14:42 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  i only read about half of the reveiws so far but i didn't see 
anyone post about maynards voice cracking during schism. 
the show in boston, stage presence wise was much better, 
he was very pissed off in prov. i feel bad for the guy but it 
was cool to hear parabol instrumental.after that jis voice 
wasn't at it's best but it was pretty good. the crowed really 
dug tomahawk which was cool. a couple people even knew 
who they were. one guy in front of me was even singing 
along. i was very pleased with this as i thought i would be 
the only tomahawk fan there tonight. maybe patton will 
come back on some headlining tours now. all in all great 
show. i finally got to see H. live. hope they will be back soon









Review written by: Steve T (stavares@sprynet.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 17:26:52 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Did anyone else notice that they got ripped off if they spent 
$30 on the "official" tour T-shirt last night (The one with the 
cities listed on the back)?    Apparently the T is for the first 
leg of the tour only, and the list stops at East Rutherford, NJ.
The Boston people probably had the same deal.   

I hate to complain, since Tool is my all-time favorite band, 
and practically all I listen to.  BUT I would think they might 
want to keep an eye (the third one, maybe?) on the 
merchandising people and make sure they aren't screwing 
the fans.










Review written by: DEE (CDWOOD@optonline.net)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 20:08:52 ET


This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

  Well the set lists posted are correct.  It was the same set as 
Radio City except no "Patient".  
What happened to Maynard none of us can be sure...this is 
what I saw:  in Parabola the verse that he sings right after 
ALIVE his voice cracked once or twice, his mic went down and 
he took off back stage.  He did come back and crotch down 
though the remainder of the song....when he came back 
after leaving the stage Adam went right to him, the whole 
band was at attention, and yes even though the stadium 
wasn't sold out the fans took care of the rest of the lyrics for 
him.   You know people have things that go on in their lives 
maby something stuck a cord, brought on some 
feelings...who really knows.
But I can tell you before and after the Parabola incident 
Maynard sounded magnificent!  I've been noticing at the 
end of Stinkfist he sings something like "I can't walk out 
cause I love you too much baby"  reminds me of that Elvis 
song but you have to hear him sing it....it's breath taking! 
Danny, Adam and Justin all kicked ass.  TOOL is truly an 
amazingly talented group of people!   
Go see these guys!! Take it from me it was worth going 9 
hrs from home and taveling these crowded New England 
roads on 90 degree hot humid days to partake in the 
experience!
Spiral out.....but keep it going








Review written by: Jason (nicelyj2@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 20:34:31 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  I was a little underwhelmed by my first Tool show but still 
grateful for my 11th row seats.  I was hoping to hear a bit 
more of a spread of songs, maybe a couple lesser-known 
from Undertow, but I ain't one to scoff at Lateralus tunes.

After hearing the show sold out in Boston, I was more than 
surprised that Providence only seemed 80% capacity, if 
that.  And as others have said, the crowd make-up was 
surprising.  A lot of the over-muscled, obviously-there-to-
drink-overexpsneive-beer-and-sing-along-to-that-song-they 
heard-on-the-radio-while-reminaing-completely-motionless-
to-every-song-they-don't-know type.  I had a row of people 
like that in front of me, but luckily got seated next to a fan 
that was all about moving to the music as much as I was.  I 
can't understand how people can watch Danny Carey and his 
Mark McGuire-sized arms going to fucking town on that 
insane drum set and just stand there like they're watching a 
lecture on the intricacies of Watching Paint Dry.

Technical glitches were also disappointing.  There were at 
least half a dozen times where the audio cut out for just a 
split second.

Okay, is it just me, or am I completely off with my take on 
the Parabola incident?  It seemed to me that he messed up 
the words.  I've heard Parabola about 700 times like the 
rest of y'all and I was 99% sure before I read these show 
reviews that he messed up the words and THAT'S what led to 
his slamming the mike.  The blowing out the voice theory is 
sound too.

Still, all that aside, a worthwhile show and I'm definitely 
looking forward to seeing them again if this is just an 
average show for them.  Favorite moments:

- During The Grudge, just standing there calmly during the 
build up to his primal scream- and we all know it's coming- 
then wrapping up the mike around his hand and letting loose

- As someone else said, during H. when the band broke off 
into an instrumental before the "I don't mind" part which 
made it all the better when he finally let loose

- Aenima.  I've been wanting to see that live forever.

- Jason 








Review written by: Kristine (taluladmb@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 20:38:40 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  well i was going to post aobut boston too, but there are NO 
WORDS to describe boston - boston was unbelieveable...but 
last night's was...odd. the crowd was COMPLETELY different. 
it seemed people were only there for the cheap beer and to 
scream a lot at inappropriate times. as soon as my 
boyfriend and i walked in, we felt a completely different 
feeling...not as vulnerable and healing as boston. we 
missed tomahawk this time (oh damn, cuz they were soooo 
good. NOT) and got there just in time. 

having seen the boston show, dancing like a mad banshee 
throughout the whole thing, then getting up for a long day at 
work and THEN to drive to providence, i was pretty fucking 
tired. but it was ok because i felt i could sit down and close 
my eyes to relax a little more.

but tool always manages to surprise. i was hoping for H. all 
day long, having heard 46&2 before and all i wanted was H. 
I could have died happy right then. so then parabol and 
parabola start. we notied they didn't do anothe rin betwee, 
like the previous night's with The Patient. everyone's been 
talking about this....i could swear i heard maynard fuck up 
his lyrics and that's why he stormed off, but then again, he 
didn't hit many more high notes for the rest of the night 
until the very end of Lateralus. Who knows, maybe he 
fucked up his voice, maybe he fucked up his lyrics. either 
way, it was ok. he seems to get VERY odwn on himself when 
stuff like that happens. i mean, it's obvious this music is 
EVERYTHING  to him, it's his blood, his heart; he can't live 
without doing it. i was almost in tears when he walked off 
and then crouched down, all i wanted to do was run onto the 
stage and hug him. but what made the moment better was 
when everyone in the place started singing his parts for him 
and we were all cheering, and that in itself was purely 
euphoric. the dedication this band has is unprecedented, 
and can be matched or compared by no other. it's true, last 
night was not their best, but they give everything every time, 
and we still thrive for this music. it's all got a special place in 
our lives, and that's exactly what maynard wants for us. 
that's why everytime he does a show he thanks us all for 
sharing the moments with them and to try to heal and make 
something opositive out of it. becuase it's not about 
moshing, or how drunk you can get, or what you're wearing. 
it's about all of us coming together for an evening to have a 
conversation with these guys. and as long as we keep that 
up, they'll keep healing us.

kristine









Review written by: JJ (impulz1@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 20:56:17 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Tomahawk.........A+ for originality.....I am not sure of 
the "genius" of Mike Patton(sp?) but found the bands 
unique style of music entertaining at least.  Unlike reviews 
from other shows, I did not find them offensive or hostile 
and actually give them major respect for being professional  
musicians able to be on the same bill as TOOL.  When the 
immature/drunk idiots in crowd who were heckling them can 
put out a piece of music and open for TOOL (or anyone for 
that matter) then maybe their comments will mean 
something to someone!!

TOOL .........Since this is only my second show, I can only 
compare it to the November 2001 show I saw in Hartford.  
Musically, except for the MJK incident, I thought it was worth 
every penny I spent  (Floor seats, Section 2), NOT sure 
exactly what happend  (I personally don't think ANYONE 
knows EXCEPT for Maynard) but thought his vocals were a 
little strained leading up to "the incident".  I think what we 
have to remember is that MJK is a dedicated artist who 
strives for perfection at EACH performance!  What he does, 
the way he acts, how he recovers from his personal 
setbacks/equipment failures is HIS business....who the hell 
are we to judge?  We (as true fans) should be damn glad 
he's around at all with  the neverending load of "corperate" 
garbage  that gets labeled as "music" today!  I think these 
guys played their butts off for us....and I (for one) 
appreciate their hard work and effort.  Hartford show was 
done on a larger stage.......and the guys we on their first leg 
of the tour so I think they sounded a bit better there.  I was 
very surprised to see MJK pick up a guitar and bass guitar 
during the show....hmmmm, now if the guy didn't care about 
the performance why would he do that??  Good job 
Maynard...

FANS:  Though the folks who act "the fool" never read these 
posts.....I don't know why I'll add this but; I agree that this 
show had the normal percentage of drunk, immature, "lets 
see if I can run past security", selfish idiots!!  If a venue has 
floor SEATING it means if YOU have a SEAT in the floor area 
then (guess what?) - you sit there!!   IF NOT....you DON'T!  I 
don't know how many times THE SAME people tried to bum-
rush security perosonnel in order to try to get closer to the 
stage....One question:  Why?  Do you think those of us who 
made sure WE had the best seats we could get our hands on 
wanted YOU interrupting us?  I personally give security alot 
of credit for putting up with these people as well as they 
did.......I don't think the band could be classified 
as "rednecks" and have read they DO NOT appreciate 
moshing anyway (can anyone get them to personally 
address this issue??)  I believe it goes against what the 
band/music is ALL about......

Great night........great music.......Looking forward to 
Tapeworm project.....









Review written by: Mark (mark839@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 22:14:06 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  I can honestly say that before yesterday I never had really 
heard Tool before,  I had heard that song Schism but thats 
it.  A firend of mine had a extra ticket and told me to go 
cause it would be a great show.  I love talented and 
intrigant  musicians and find that there is alot of crap out 
there in the world of music.  I thought that i had basically 
seen it all in the world of music and that all i'd see tonight 
was alot of powerchords.  Was i wrong,  experiencing Tool 
last night was one of the most amazing nights of my life.  I 
have never seen anything quite like that,  it was unfucking 
beleivable.  That fucking drummer is Neil Peart times 10 and 
Maynard has some pipes even though he ran into some 
problems it seemed.  All i have to say is Tool is fucking 
awesome and made a fan of me in 5 minutes.  I can't wait 
to go to my next show.  The only thing that sucked is I had 
3 meatheads infront of me that were pounding beers and 
acting like meatheads do.  But the true Tool fans in back of 
me in sec 106 thanks for telling me things during my first 
Tool experience.  Thanks for being patient with a first timer,  
you true Tool fans fucking rock.

P.S.- That drum jam was out of this fucking world!!!!!!!!!








Review written by: siokaos (siokaos@siokaos.org)
Review posted on: 08/18/02 22:31:07 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  The show was beyond words. My senses felt seperated and 
rejoined in an unfamiliar fashion. I have never done acid, 
but I have tripped many a time in my life, due to my 
occupation as an amateur psyconaut. And yes, I did have a 
toolgasm the first time I saw them. However, this time, the 
band instantly opened up something inside me, and took 
me up down left right and around all any everything, letting 
my senses feel and witness the incredibly masterful art 
before me. Sure, there were some technical fuckups, but in 
the end, it enhanced the experience. Partly: Watching 
Maynard sit there and focus, and wondering what he is 
evaluating in his mind, even if it is just allocating the 
stressful energy and responsibility he has as such an artist. 
As a whole, seeing the entire band 'recover' from such a 
small glitch- feeling dannys warm rightward vibe, towards 
maynard, much as a mother loving a wounded child... 
beautiful. Not to mention the connections I felt at various 
parts of the show. 

I'm pretty sure some of the AV equip was overheating. The 
tube lights and (red/yellow, black/white) oscillations seemed 
quite shallow. The purple hue, and the scrolls solidified and 
anchored the visual experience, however.

The entire 'time' I was either dancing with the beautiful 
rhytmic stimulation, reevaluating my reality... feeling my 
body being aligned, feeling all my senses being purified, 
recognising on patterns and music within the stimulus, or all 
of the above.  I felt very strangley mutually connected with 
adam. Also, the visuals he compiled for the two screens 
served as triggers activating thoughts, emotions, "circuitry" if 
you will, in my being.

Tool are masters of their domain. I am amazed and 
inspired to continue to probe the boundaries of reality, tool 
has, and I continue see the amazing result. 

PS. I peed in my pants.








Review written by: Jojo (Harrison@brainiac.com)
Review posted on: 08/19/02 00:15:51 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st Tool show

  People have already posted the setlist, so like others, i 
won't post it. 

This was my first Tool concert, all i can say is, it was like a 
Religious Experience. I walked out emotionally drained. But 
judging from other reviews, i should have bought tickets to 
the Boston show. As soon as i walked in, i felt a little 
alienated, because of my age. (i was the 13 year old 
wearing the King Crimson shirt when i walked in) 

Tomahawk was great. I keeped an Open mind, and from 
thier Thrash-metal-slamdance-screaming style, they 
seemed really original. 

Tool was awesome, my jaw was dropped for the whole show, 
as i was playing Air-bass, and trying to get a look at Justin's 
rig. Maynard, with the Parabola incident, it was like a Parable 
(pun intented) that reminded me the Maynard as well as the 
other member of Tool are human. My God-Brother though 
was chanting something in Wiccian, hoping to heal Maynard. 
I have no idea if it worked though. I was a bit disapointed 
that they didn't do The Patient, Pushit or Third Eye, but you 
can't have anything. I will defenitly be going again.

Be Patient...








Review written by: sharon (bes976@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/19/02 01:10:10 ET


This was this reviewer's 10th Tool show

  Hey you!  Read reviews already posted for your show to see 
if somebody already posted the setlist. 
 I using a laptop.God I hate laptops so bear with me.
Well Providence was the last stop on My Tool Tour.Started in 
Baltimore did all the show except Boston.RadioCity was the 
highlight .Not only was it the pefect venue for the band but 
on a personal note i met my  hero Alex Grey(and yes he 
painted Maynard) that evening on my subway ride home.An 
inspiration to me and a gracious man.I'm still beaming from 
the experience.
 Baltimore and Trenton were great shows but the Continental 
Arena was brilliant.Just walked in with my VIP GA tix and 
stolled up to the rail!No queing in the heat for hour,just 
walked in.Being up from right under Justin .couldn't believe 
my luck.To watch them up close ,it's jaw dropping.Decked in 
leather Uber Maynard and Co.break into The Ramones 
Commando.The treat of the evening other than Maynards 
speedo clad herculean form was Opiate.reflection disposition 
and Triad are the highlight of the evening for me.Their 
musicanship is astounding.
 Then there was Providence.Missed tomahawk because traffic 
from new york all the way up 95 was hideous.Get there and 
find my seats were total crap.That wouldn't do.I wound up 
standing on the isle right by the soundboard next to Adam 
and Maynard.Nice and close. All was fine until Maynard blew 
his voice during Parabola.Very upsetting to see.Still they 
played through.By Lateralus however the crowd were 
disgusting.By the last verse Maynard just stood there and 
finished the number.I was heartsick for him and the band 
and totally repulse by the "audience".
 well I finished up the tour by having a cuban sandwich a 
evening with Jim Beam.Not the Jim i'd would prefer an 
evening with but one must make do.Thank you Tool for a 
wonderful week.I love you.Peace.
www.alexgrey.com









Review written by: The Patient (skireland99@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/19/02 09:53:12 ET


This was this reviewer's 4th Tool show

  I guess the only thing I have to add that most people 
weren't too clear on was that Maynard screwed up the lyrics 
during Parabola.  His voice did crack twice before that 
(probably the wear and tear of three shows in three nights - 
but I saw them on the fourth show in four nights in 
Manchester and he sounded great - go figure).  But I was 
singing along during Parabola and when MJK came back in 
with the lyrics, I thought I was singing the wrong part - then 
I realized he was.  He paused for a second and tried to 
recover but he couldn't mesh with the other three and he 
threw the mic.  (I feel bad for the poor roadie who had to 
crawl around and find it in the dark to put it back on the 
stand.)  But after the show, I guess Maynard was pissed and 
went right on the tour bus.  I hung around for about an hour 
and a half and met Justin (thanks for the autograph 
Justin!)  I saw Danny and Adam come out a little while later 
and said hi to them.  People were asking for autographs and 
Danny was very nice and just said sorry - we gotta go.  So he 
and Adam waved to us and hopped on the bus and the bus 
took off.  A hell of a show dispite Maynard's vocal trouble.   








Review written by: luna (lunaesa@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/19/02 10:18:52 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Alright..

providence was the 2nd stop on my weekend long tool 
extravaganza.  now that ive had time to process the last 3 
days, i thought this would be a good time to write out my 
thoughts on what was the most incredible performance ive 
ever had the fortune to see.  I missed tomahawk in 
providence, but made my way to the 8th row on the floor, 
over to the left in an awestruck fashion.  The night before i 
was in the balcony in boston, so being this close was just 
incredible.  Being right in front of the speakers, the bass 
pounded through my body in waves, giving me a body high 
better than any drug ive ever consumed.  I had 
goosebumps for the entire show.  

When H. began, i was nearly in tears- one of my absolute 
favourite works of beauty.  I felt spiritual at this event.  very 
connected to the band and the feeling of the crowd.  my 
section was very respectful of eachother.  no moshing, no 
shoving, just everyone singing along and absorbing the 
music.  i had my hands up in the air often, trying to take in 
as much as i could, as well as hear and watch and sense.. 
truly overwhelming.

As for the parabola issue, from where i was it was very clear 
what happened.  maynard's voice had cracked twice already 
in the show, and he had reversed a few lyrics.. he botched a 
line and obviously got upset with himself.. threw the mic 
down and walked off.  eventually he came back and just 
crouched, breathing, regaining composure.  he seemed 
really upset with himself.  the entire crowd finished his lyrics 
for him, almost to encourage him and remind him that it's 
alright.  i really really wished i couldve gone up there to give 
him a hug, help him back up and thank him for caring so 
much.

There was so much energy in this show.. the heptagrams 
everywhere had me giddy like a child.  7 points... 7 
chakras.. the tree of life.. the Kabbalah.. the imagery was 
just incredible.  the symbolism knocked the wind out of me.  
even the lights above the stage were in the form of a 
heptagram.

To finally hear Disposition/Reflection/Triad as the one song 
they were meant to be was profound.  It was perfection.. it 
was enchanting and inspiring.

THEN, for lateralus, to watch all of the beautiful artwork drop 
down in the order it fell... to watch the human body 
transcend.. to show the heptagram so blatantly.. the 
gateway, all while the entire crowd sang "i embrace my 
desire to feel the rhythm.. to feel connected.." i was in tears.

I could go on for hours, but i will spare you.  i am 
enlightened.

To the guys: Thank you for sharing your moment with us.. 
i'm honoured for having been a part of your journey.

~*~With my feet upon the ground I lose myself
between the sounds and open wide to suck it in,
I feel it move across my skin.
I'm reaching up and reaching out,
I'm reaching for the random 
or what ever will bewilder me.~*~

Spiral Out--












Review written by: lil J (anarchy_kid@hotmail.com)
Review posted on: 08/20/02 01:35:14 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  first off i give tamahawk some credit but not to much. i saw 
em on the first leg and didnt care for them to much. i 
believe a song should have some meaning not just crazy 
talk by a guy in a cop uniform.

to TOOL, maynard has not let me down yet. weather it be a 
voice flaw or the guy runnin the the boards. he mest up on 
parabola but he came out and tour up Aniema. all and all i 
give the concerrt a A+ 










Review written by: Gregg (damnnoodles@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/20/02 09:01:19 ET


This was this reviewer's 3rd Tool show

  Well I am sure that everything I have to say has been said 
already. I left my home late (waiting for friend who didn't 
show up...ate ticket) so I missed Tomahawk and arrived 
about ten minutes before TOOL took the stage. Good show. 
I was impressed with the performances of H. and Triad. Only 
flaw was during Parabola but hey, we all have bad work days. 
I hope that Maynard's voice recovers if that is the case. I am 
sure that the setlist has already been posted by the many 
other reviews but for the sake of taking up space...

- Intro
- Sober
- The Grudge
- (-) Ions (Stinkfist intro)
- Stinkfist (w/ Elvis lyrics)
- H.
- Schism
- parabol
- parabola
- Ænema
- Disposition
- Reflection
- Triad (feat. Tomahawk)
- Lateralus

P.S. On another note, for the frat boys and drunks sitting 
behind me calling Maynard a pussy after the Parabola 
mishap, FUCK YOURSELVES STRAIGHT TO HELL! You go to a 
TOOL show to experience powerful music not to drink 
yourself retarded and mosh like an asshole!









Review written by: armadillo666 (armadillo666@yahoo.com)
Review posted on: 08/20/02 11:34:55 ET


This was this reviewer's 2nd Tool show

  Another phantasmagoric experience.  Tomahawk, I thought, 
were better than Fantomas last year, though still a kind 
of "let's piss people off instead of making them like the 
music" band. 

TooL had marvelous visuals, of course;  I'm going to have 
to do some research on Alex Grey and sacred geometry now, 
so I can actually understand some of this stuff.  Don't know 
if it was Maynard's voice or his mike that gave out during 
Parabola, but these things happen and the boys kept 
playing like the professionals they are.

As for the crowd, I didn't think there was an overwhelming 
number of moshing cretins, and besides, I like to see a 
variety of fans -- from the obnoxious to the reverent.  The 
staff was a little overvigilant for my taste.








Review written by: jean (To0lchic aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/20/02 16:29:21 ET


This was this reviewer's 14th Tool show

  to clarify...i wasn't so sure maynard blew his voice out, if i 
recall correctly, he started singing the wrong lyrics, tried to 
fix it and sing the correct lyrics, but stopped. he needed to 
regroup for a moment, walked backstage....came out a 
minute or 2 later...and just kinda crouched down....and let 
us sing the lyrics to him. i don't think this was an average 
tool show by any means...the band seemed to play harder 
to make up for what happened, and the presentation of 
disposition, reflection, triad and then lateralus was flawless 
and beautiful. we are all only human after all...and up to 
that point i had seen 5 perfect performances...we are 
allowed to fuck up. it happens. i don't love tool any less. i 
have more respect for them. there is no apology 
necessary...i wonder if mjk really posted that post up 
top...but i didn't feel that energy...probably cuz this fucked 
up guy wouldn't leave me and my friend alone..really 
annoying....i don't care what you put into your body...but 
stay to yourself, leave me alone...its really disrespectful. i 
don't go to see tool to meet guys, i am there for the music, 
so stop trying to hit on me....you are wasted and obnoxious 
and ruining everyone's experience...not just mine. 








Review written by: jean (To0lchic aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/20/02 16:30:07 ET


This was this reviewer's 14th Tool show

  to clarify...i wasn't so sure maynard blew his voice out, if i 
recall correctly, he started singing the wrong lyrics, tried to 
fix it and sing the correct lyrics, but stopped. he needed to 
regroup for a moment, walked backstage....came out a 
minute or 2 later...and just kinda crouched down....and let 
us sing the lyrics to him. i don't think this was an average 
tool show by any means...the band seemed to play harder 
to make up for what happened, and the presentation of 
disposition, reflection, triad and then lateralus was flawless 
and beautiful. we are all only human after all...and up to 
that point i had seen 5 perfect performances...we are 
allowed to fuck up. it happens. i don't love tool any less. i 
have more respect for them. there is no apology 
necessary...i wonder if mjk really posted that post up 
top...but i didn't feel that energy...probably cuz this fucked 
up guy wouldn't leave me and my friend alone..really 
annoying....i don't care what you put into your body...but 
stay to yourself, leave me alone...its really disrespectful. i 
don't go to see tool to meet guys, i am there for the music, 
so stop trying to hit on me....you are wasted and obnoxious 
and ruining everyone's experience...not just mine. 








Review written by: Brad (thedad200@aol.com)
Review posted on: 08/23/02 18:48:47 ET


This was this reviewer's   Tool show

  Did anyone else notice that the 4th or 5th post on this show 
was by MAYNARD????????????????










Review written by: Danielle (girlyd)
Review posted on: 08/24/02 00:17:38 ET


This was this reviewer's 1st? Tool show

  Hey you!  Read reviews already posted for your show to see if 
somebody already posted the setlist.