Tool returns to Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on December 19 for their first Hawaiian date in over a decade. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m. local time. In advance of the public on sale, Tool Army has opened additional memberships, with pre-sale tickets available exclusively to members from July 23 at 10 a.m. through July 24 at 10 p.m. local time. Visit Toolband.com for ticketing links and additional information.Continue reading
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Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s Farewell Concert Back to the Beginning Filmed for a Theatrical Release in 2026
View our Back To The Beginning full recap here and below.
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s epic farewell tribute concert Back To The Beginning, was professionally filmed July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, will hit theaters in early 2026. The sold-out spectacle featured tribute sets from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Anthrax, Rival Sons, and Mastodon, all honoring the legacy of Ozzy and Sabbath. Livestreamed by millions, the show pulled in over $190 million for Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. According to a report from Billboard, it is the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, exceeding Live Aid, Farm Aid, Fire Aid and more.Continue reading
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back To The Beginning” Roundtable Review
We got the band back together to review and debate “Back To The Beginning” – the final show ever for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne!” Was it the show of the century? Did it live up to the hype? Who was great? Who was awful?Continue reading
Black Sabbath’s Final Show – “Back to the Beginning” is A Celebration of Metal’s Founding Fathers
It’s a moment 50 years in the making. Today, July 5th, Black Sabbath is taking their final bow on the very soil where it all began. Villa Park in Birmingham, UK with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime event: Back to the Beginning.Continue reading
PREVIEW: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back The Beginning” Concert ft. Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Mastodon
We are on the eve of the Metal music event of the year, and maybe the decade if they pull it off right! “Back The Beginning” will mark the farewell concert for both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, as well as an additional once-in-a-lifetime assortment of bands with Metallica, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, and many more guests. This has never been attempted before, and the event is also for charity. The musical director for the show is Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine. The event is sold out but, you can livestream it at the link below. Check out our preview!
Failure’s New Documentary “Every Time You Lose Your Mind” is Out Today
Influential alternative rock band, Failure, have just released their new feature length documentary, Every Time You Lose Your Mind. A decade in the making, the film, directed by the band’s Ken Andrews, follows the Failure from inception to present, and is available to stream via Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. It features interviews with David Dastmalchian, Margaret Cho, Hayley Williams, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Albini (RIP), Tommy Lee, Maynard James Keenan, Butch Vig, Rick Beato and more. Find out more below.
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Watch Mastodon Joined By YouTuber Ben Eller for Tool’s Tool In The Sand Festival, Replacing Brent Hinds
Mastodon played at Tool’s Tool in the Sand Festival this weekend, just days after the departure of longtime songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds after 25-years with the group. They recruited YouTuber and metal guitar expert Ben Eller, at least for these shows. No word yet if Eller will continue to play and sing with the band, tour for their upcoming commitments, and join the band on a more permanent basis. Eller was said to have learned 18 songs in a short span of time for the gig. namely 1980s hair metal tribute Skankbanger, the southern blues-rock Kennedy Wood Band as well as laying down bass and guitar with Andy Wood’s instrumental project. He has also featured as a guest guitarist for the deathcore act Whitechapel, laying down leads for their self-titled release, as well as the albums Our Endless War and Mark Of The Blade. Continue reading
Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer) Offers Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Upcoming Film “The Great In Between: An Introduction To Jiu Jitsu”
Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, a perfect circle, Merkin Vineyards, Queen B Vinyl Cafe) is releasing a documentary about his Brazilian Ju Jitusu school, The Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy! Filmed at the Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cottonwood, Ariz., the 90-minute class offers a hands-on seminar tailored for beginners and the Jiu-Jitsu-curious. Led by Keenan and a group of skilled black belts, the team guides viewers through the essential development of stabilizing muscles and myelin connections, building a foundation for success in this confidence-building, puzzle-solving martial art. Watch a teaser trailer for the documentary now, hosted by MJK himself! Continue reading
Tool Adds Two Mexican Performances to 2025 Tour Dates
Tool recently announced their first-ever South American dates as well as the band’s debut Caribbean outing with “Tool Live in the Sand,” have added two additional Mexican performances to the 2025 trek: March 12 at Explanada del Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey and March 18 at Calle 2 in Guadalajara. Check out our recent coverage of the band live!Continue reading
Tool Books Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles Of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel and More for “Tool Live In The Sand” Destination Festival
Tool has announced their first-ever destination festival named Tool Live In The Sand. The festival is set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic between March 7 and 9, 2025. The festival is headlined by Tool, playing two sets, as well as Coheed and Cambria, Eagles Of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel, and more. Packages go on sale Wednesday, October 30th at 10 AM PST at the link below.