The Podcast That Rocked for 3/11/25. TOOL get booed at TOOL In The Sand festival, Mayhem Fest becomes Miss Mayhem, more.
Discussion Topics:
-Did TOOL Ruin Their Own Festival?
-Brent Hinds parts with Mastodon after 25 years.
-Sleep Token tease new music and arena tour.
-Mayhem Fest returns as Miss Mayhem; festival with women-fronted bands.
-Unhinged Fest announced for Denver with Lamb Of God, Knocked Loose, more.
-Aftershock 2025 Festival lineup announced.
-Gene Simmons to charge $12,495 to be his roadie.
–Poppy on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
-Upcoming Albums, Tours, More
SONG OF THE WEEK
Spiritbox “Black Rainbow”
“Last weekend, progressive rock band TOOL faced a backlash from fans at their inaugural TOOL In The Sand festival in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event, which featured performances by Primus, Mastodon, and Coheed and Cambria, was marred by TOOL’s decision to play similar sets on both Friday and Saturday nights. Despite promises of unique performances, the band repeated four songs—”Fear Inoculum,” “Rosetta Stoned,” “Pneuma,” and “Jambi”—leaving fans feeling shortchanged and prompting boos at the end of the second show. The high cost of attending the festival, which required purchasing vacation packages, further exacerbated fan disappointment, with some even considering a class-action lawsuit. This reaction highlights the high expectations fans have for TOOL’s live performances, which often feature complex and atmospheric music that explores philosophical themes.” (Perplexity)
