Tool Concert History

Tool is a progressive metal band formed in 1990, by Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Adam Jones (guitar), Paul D'Amour (bass), and Danny Carey (drums). The band released their first album "Undertow" in 1993. It charted in the top 100 in the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. D'Amour left the band in 1995 and was replaced by Justin Chancellor. In 1996, Tool released its sophomore album "Ænima" (1996), which included the band’s first Grammy-winning single, also called "Ænima." "Lateralus" (2001), the band’s third album, was the first of three to consecutively top the US Billboard 200 chart. It was followed by “10,000 Days” (2006) and “Fear Innoculum” (2019), the band’s first album in 13 years. The album’s 10-minute and 21-second title track holds the Guinness World Record for the longest song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at 93. Keenan is also a founding member of A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 02, 2011
Tool / Jakob

Tool

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Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jan 30, 2011
Big Day Out 2011
Sia / Lupe Fiasco / M.I.A. / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / The Naked and Famous / Crystal Castles / Angus & Julia Stone / Ratatat / Deftones / Matt and Kim / Tool / Rammstein / Wolfmother / Plan B / LCD Soundsystem / Die Antwoord / John Butler Trio / The Vines / Pnau / Airbourne / Iggy & the Stooges / Birds of Tokyo / Bliss N Eso / Gypsy and the Cat / Little Red / Children Collide / Dead Letter Circus / Kids of 88 / Paul Dempsey / Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 Show all bands
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Unknown venue Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Show Duplicates for Jan 30, 2011
Jan 27, 2011
Big day out
Tool / Rammstein / Iggy Pop / Deftones / Andrew WK / Children Collide / Gyroscope / Bliss N Eso / Dead Letter Circus / A Day To Remember
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Sydney Showground, Sydney, Australia Homebush, New South Wales, Australia
Show Duplicate for Jan 27, 2011
Jan 26, 2011
Big Day Out 2011
Primal Scream / John Butler Trio / Die Antwoord / Lupe Fiasco / The Bloody Beetroots / CSS / Sia / The Vines / Pnau / LCD Soundsystem / Booka Shade / M.I.A / Vitalic / Andrew W.K. / Airbourne / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / Gypsy and the Cat / The Naked and Famous / Birds of Tokyo / Grinderman / Crystal Castles / Bliss N Eso / Little Red / Washington / Ratatat / Children Collide / Gyroscope / Matt and Kim / Anna Lunoe / Operator Please / Angus & Julia Stone / Kids of 88 / Deftones / The Greenhornes / Jinja Safari / Dead Letter Circus / Tool / Amy Meredith / Wolfmother / Paul Dempsey / Rammstein / The Jim Jones Revue / Blue King Brown / Only / Bass Kleph / Plan B / Eagle and the Worm / CATCALL / Mark Murphy / T-rek / Lanie Lane / Lowrider / Papa vs. Pretty / Cameras / I Am Giant / The Parades / Hard-Ons / The Snowdroppers / The Hummingbirds / The Mission In Motion / Regular John / Super Wild Horses / Cabins / Gareth Liddiard / Chris Arnott / Boomgates / Sampology / Smudge / World Champion / Kid Kenobi & Mc Shureshock / Knievel / Blackmilk / Chaingang / Metals / Will Styles / Flatwound / Streetparty / Iggy & the Stooges Show all bands
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Sydney Showground Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Show Duplicates for Jan 26, 2011
Jan 24, 2011
Tool / Jakob
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Jan 23, 2011
Big Day Out 2011
The Black Keys / Sia / Lupe Fiasco / M.I.A. / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / The Naked and Famous / Crystal Castles / Angus & Julia Stone / Ratatat / Deftones / Matt and Kim / Tool / Rammstein / Wolfmother / Plan B / LCD Soundsystem / Die Antwoord / Primal Scream / John Butler Trio / The Bloody Beetroots / CSS / The Vines / Pnau / Booka Shade / Airbourne / Vitalic / Iggy & the Stooges / Andrew W.K. / Birds of Tokyo / Bliss N Eso / Grinderman / Gypsy and the Cat / Ball Park Music / Little Red / Anna Lunoe / Washington / Children Collide / Gyroscope / Dead Letter Circus / The Greenhornes / Operator Please / Kids of 88 / Bleeding Knees Club / The Delta Riggs / Kidneythieves / Blue King Brown / The Jim Jones Revue / Lowrider / Oceanics / Sampology / Founds / The Surecut Kids / Blonde On Blonde / Nine Sons of Dan / Laneous and the Family Yah / Moderns / Electric Horse / Halfway / Kid Kenobi & Mc Shureshock / Blackmilk / The Dead Beat Band / Lynchmada / Will Styles / The City Shake Up / Fans Djs Show all bands
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Unknown venue Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Show Duplicates for Jan 23, 2011
Jan 21, 2011
Big Day Out 2011
The Black Keys / Sia / Lupe Fiasco / M.I.A. / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / The Naked and Famous / Crystal Castles / Ratatat / Deftones / Matt and Kim / Tool / Rammstein / Wolfmother / Plan B / Primal Scream / Die Antwoord / LCD Soundsystem / John Butler Trio / The Bloody Beetroots / CSS / Booka Shade / Airbourne / Iggy & the Stooges / Ghost / Andrew W.K. / Birds of Tokyo / Mt Eden / Grinderman / Steriogram / The Phoenix Foundation / The Greenhornes / Kids of 88 / 1995 / The Jim Jones Revue / Shihad / Surf City / I Am Giant / Die! Die! Die! / Bulletproof / Three Houses Down / Bang Bang Eche / Computers Want Me Dead / Street Chant / Knives At Noon / Homebrew / Luger Boa / Grayson Gilmour / Tommy Ill / Earlybirds / Family Cactus / The Unfaithful Ways / Aural Trash / Six 60 / Blackmilk / Harry The Bastard / DJ Cxl / DJ Meltron / Kody & Bic Show all bands
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Unknown venue Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Show Duplicate for Jan 21, 2011
Jan 14, 2011
Tool
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Neal S. Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jan 09, 2011
Tool / Rammstein / The Vines / Pnau / Grinderman

Big Day Out 2011

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jan 06, 2011
Tool
Jul 19, 2010
Tool / dälek
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Microsoft Theater, L.A. Live Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 18, 2010
Tool / Rajas
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Microsoft Theater, L.A. Live Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 16, 2010
Tool
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Zappo's Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 16, 2010
Jul 15, 2010
Tool
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Viejas Arena San Diego, California, United States
Jul 13, 2010
Tool / Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
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Arco Arena Sacramento, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 13, 2010
Jul 12, 2010
Tool / Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 10, 2010
Rajas / Tool

Tool

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KeyArena at Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 09, 2010
Tool / Rajas

Tool with Rajas

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Rogers Arena Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Jul 07, 2010
Tool / dälek
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Northlands Coliseum Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Jul 05, 2010
Tool / dälek
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Brandt Centre Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Mar 3, 2022
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Feb 19, 1997
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Tool
Feb 19, 1997
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Tool / Mastodon
Nov 25, 2006
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Tool / Tricky
Oct 24, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Tool / Tomahawk
Jul 23, 2002
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Oct 5 - 8, 2023
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Oct 5 - 8, 2023
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Tool / Blonde Redhead
Jan 25, 2022
 West Valley City, Utah, United States
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Lollapalooza 1997 on Jul 15, 1997 [064-small]

Lollapalooza 1997
Jul 15, 1997
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Lollapalooza 1997 on Jul 15, 1997 [065-small]

Lollapalooza 1997
Jul 15, 1997
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Tool
Nov 21, 2019
 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How long is a Tool concert?

A tool concert lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes on average. There will be a 30-minute opening act before Tool's performance. The band will then play a two hour set of their most biggest singles and fan favorites. Their shows also come packed with smashing hits and stunning visual displays.

What should you expect at a Tool concert?

A Tool concert is an experience of a lifetime — just ask anyone who's ever attended a show. At every concert, you can expect a great show with a stunning light display, smoke, and pyrotechnics set to some of the greatest progressive rock hits from the last 30+ years.

What should you wear to a Tool concert?

There is nothing specific you need to wear to a Tool concert, but specific venues may have specific regulations about prohibited attire. Generally, it’s a great idea to throw on a Tool T-Shirt or hoodie with some metal-inspired attire like leather jackets and ripped jeans. If you’re planning on going into the mosh pit, just remember to wear closed toe shoes!

How much are Tool concert tickets?

Prices vary depending on the location of the concert. Most concerts in the U.S. are around the $100-$200 range; however, tickets can easily go much, much higher. Front row seats or VIP packages can cost several hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Prices for Tool tickets often are higher during international tours rather than ones which take place in the US alone. High demand, low availability, and premium seat options can also lead to price increases.

Where can you buy Tool music online?

All major digital music streaming services offer Tool’s music online for free. You can access them from platforms such as Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Deezer. If you’d like to purchase the band's songs or albums, you can do so through platforms like Amazon Music, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

What genre of music does Tool create?

Many of Tool’s fans refer to their music as metal or progressive metal. The band’s style encompasses many genres, though, and is very difficult to fit the band into a single box. There are elements of alternative metal, art rock, progressive rock, nu-metal, and much more. Some have called their music the “thinking person’s metal band.”

Who are the original members of Tool?

The original members of Tool were:

  • Maynard James Keenan on vocals
  • Adam Jones on guitar
  • Danny Carey on drums and percussion
  • Paul D'Amour on bass

In 1995, Justin Chancellor replaced D'Amour on bass. D'Amour has since participated in numerous bands including Replicants, Lusk, Lesser Key, and Ministry. He also performed under the stage name Feersum Ennjin.

What other bands has Maynard James Keenan performed with?

Before Tool, Maynard James Keenan played bass guiatar for TexA.N.S. and then left to perform vocals for Children of the Anachronistic Dynasty. In 1990, he became a founding member of Tool and, while he never left the band like D'Amour, he has performed with other groups since, including the supergroup Puscifer as the only permanent member and A Perfect Circle, which he cofounded with Billy Howerdel.

When did Tool start releasing music?

Tool was formed in 1989 after Keenan and Jones became acquainted. Keenan played past recordings, and his voice inspired the duo to start a band. They eventually searched for a bass player and a drummer. It took around two years of practice and performing before they signed their first record deal.

Where are the band members of Tool from?

While each member comes from a different location, they all lived in Los Angeles during the time of their formation. Keenan studied visual arts in Michigan before settling in California. Jones went to Los Angeles in hopes of entering the film industry. Carey was already part of the LA music scene, performing for several bands. Chancellor, meanwhile, was born in the United Kingdom.

Why do fans say Tool is the best band ever?

Many fans call Tool the greatest band ever because of their creativity, the political and social overtones in Keenan's lyrics, and the band's experimentation with a variety of genres and sounds. There really is no other band that creates music like Tool. Their music not only delivers a message but also uses a variety of artistic mediums to create an engaging and spectacular listening and viewing experience. Keenan and the other band members always consider all of the elements of their performances — music, costumes, visuals, and synchronization – to make the best music and put on the best show.

How many concerts has Tool had?

Tool has had 1,254 concerts.

What genre is Tool?

Tool is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Alternative Metal, Art Rock, Nu Metal, Progressive Metal, Post-Grunge, Progressive, Math Rock, Post-Metal, Melodic, California, Rap Metal, Los Angeles, Classic Metal, and Drugs.

When is the next Tool concert?

The next Tool concert is on May 25, 2024 at ZAG Arena in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.

When was the last Tool concert?

The last Tool concert was on April 20, 2024 at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands that performed were: A Perfect Circle / Puscifer / Primus / Tool.

What setlist does Tool play live?

The songs that Tool performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 20, 2024 concert at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, United States:

  1. Set One:
  2. Fear Inoculum
  3. Intolerance
  4. Jimmy
  5. Sober
  6. Invincible
  7. Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)
  8. Rosetta Stoned
  9. Eulogy
  10. Ænema
  11. Pushit (Salival version)
  12. Intermission /
  13. Set 2:
  14. (Bill Hicks Intro)
  15. The Grudge
  16. Jambi
  17. Lateralus
  18. Forty Six & 2
  19. Right in Two
  20. Schism
  21. Pneuma
  22. Stinkfist

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