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.

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Jul 13, 2002
Tool / Tomahawk
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Sleep Train Arena Sacramento, California, United States
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Jul 12, 2002
Tomahawk / Tool
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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
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Jul 11, 2002
Tool
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Bakersfield Centennial Garden Bakersfield, California, United States
Jun 06, 2002
Tool / Pablo
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Razzmatazz Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Jun 05, 2002
Tool / Pablos
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Sala La Riviera Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Jun 04, 2002
Ozzfest 2002 Portugal
Tool / Slayer / Drowning Pool / Ill Niño / Kittie / AntiProduct / Ramp / 500 & Crave
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Estádio do Restelo Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Jun 01, 2002
Ozzfest 2002 Netherlands
Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / Slayer / Kittie / Ill Niño / Drowning Pool / American Head Charge / Mushroomhead / Soil / Otep / Within Temptation / After Forever / AntiProduct / Dreadlock Pussy / Agresión / Callenish Circle / Smogus / Wicked Mystic / Outburst / .Calibre / Dimension Seven / Nomen Show all bands
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Goffertpark Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
May 30, 2002
Ozzfest 2002 Czech Republic
Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / Slayer / AntiProduct / Metalium / Royal Playboy Cartel / Škwor / Astro Metro
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Stadion Strahov Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
May 29, 2002
Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / Slayer / AntiProduct / Decapitated

Ozzfest 2002 Poland

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Spodek Katowice, Silesia, Poland
May 26, 2002
Ozzfest 2002 Ireland
Tool / System of a Down / Slayer / Therapy? / Lostprophets / Drowning Pool / Cyclefly / Kittie / American Head Charge / Ill Niño / Mushroomhead / Hell Is for Heroes / Pulse Ultra / Flaw / Otep / AntiProduct / Skindive / Superskin
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Punchestown Racecourse Naas, Leinster, Ireland
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May 25, 2002
Ozzfest 2002
System of a Down / Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / Slayer / Drowning Pool / Cradle of Filth / Nonpoint / Millencolin / Lostprophets / Skindred / Kittie / Mushroomhead / Ill Niño / Otep / Danko Jones / Flaw / Hundred Reasons / Hell Is for Heroes / The Mad Capsule Markets / Cyclefly / AntiProduct / Zakk Wylde's Black Lable Society / American Head Charge / Pulse Ultra Show all bands
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Ozzfest 2002 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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May 23, 2002
Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / System of a Down

Ozzfest 2002 Belgium

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Sportpaleis Antwerpen (Antwerp Sports Palace) Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
May 21, 2002
Tool
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Columbiahalle Berlin, Berlin, Germany
May 20, 2002
Ozzy Osbourne / Tool / Bad Religion / Black Label Society / Oomph! / Such a Surge

Ozzfest 2002 Germany

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Volkswagen Halle Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
May 17, 2002 –
May 19, 2002
Rock am Ring 2002
Muse / System of a Down / M.I.A. / Santana / Neil Young / Counting Crows / Ozzy Osbourne / Lenny Kravitz / Jamiroquai / Wilco / Simple Plan / Tool / Wyclef Jean / Bush / Groove Armada / Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Faithless / New Found Glory / Bad Religion / P.O.D. / Drowning Pool / Macy Gray / Doves / Jewel / Alien Ant Farm / Bigbang / Phantom Planet / Gomez / Black Label Society / Lamb / Natalie Merchant / Ian Brown / Starsailor / Super Furry Animals / Nonpoint / Gentleman / Skindred / Kosheen / Ill Niño / Beatsteaks / Powderfinger / De-Phazz / Dredg / Fettes Brot / Sportfreunde Stiller / Kittie / Gemma Hayes / The Ark / Fenix*TX / Vega4 / Tocotronic / Kane / Saybia / The Electric Soft Parade / Kettcar / Element of Crime / Blumentopf / H-Blockx / Eskobar / My Vitriol / Farin Urlaub / Mull Historical Society / Chima / Laith Al-Deen / Preston School of Industry / Michael Mittermeier / Deadline / Such a Surge / 4LYN / Readymade / The Cooper Temple Clause / Scumbucket / Mir / Jan Josef Liefers / Eins Zwo / Saturday Morning / Black Rebel Show all bands
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Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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May 16, 2002
Tool
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Pepsi Music Hall Vienna, Vienna, Austria
May 14, 2002
Tool
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Däichhal Ettelbruck, Luxembourg
May 13, 2002
Tool / Pablo
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O2 Academy Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
May 12, 2002
Tool / Pablo
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O2 Academy Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
May 10, 2002
Tool / Pablo
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L'Olympia Paris, Île-de-France, France

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 New York, New York, United States
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 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Tool on Feb 9, 2007 [521-small]

Tool
Feb 9, 2007
 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Tool on Mar 3, 2022 [403-small]

Tool
Mar 3, 2022
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Tool on Feb 19, 1997 [070-small]

Tool
Feb 19, 1997
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Tool on Feb 19, 1997 [071-small]

Tool
Feb 19, 1997
 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Tool / Mastodon on Nov 25, 2006 [413-small]

Tool / Mastodon
Nov 25, 2006
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Tool / Tricky on Oct 24, 2001 [252-small]

Tool / Tricky
Oct 24, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Tool / Tomahawk on Jul 23, 2002 [257-small]

Tool / Tomahawk
Jul 23, 2002
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Aftershock 2023 on Oct 5, 2023 [453-small]

Aftershock 2023
Oct 5 - 8, 2023
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Aftershock 2023
Oct 5 - 8, 2023
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Tool / Blonde Redhead on Jan 25, 2022 [667-small]

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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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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