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music2 years ago

André 3000 Sets Billboard Record with Epic 12-Minute Hit

André 3000's track "I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A 'Rap' Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time" has surpassed Tool's "Fear Inoculum" as the longest Hot 100 hit of all time, charting at #90. The 12-minute and 20-second track from his instrumental album New Blue Sun garnered 5.8 million streams in the past week. Taylor Swift's "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" holds the record for the longest chart-topping hit, followed by David Bowie's "Blackstar" and Harry Chapin's "Better Place To Be (Parts 1 & 2)."

music2 years ago

"Power Trip Festival: Tool, Metallica, and Epic Rock Moments"

Tool delivers a mind-melting and triumphant showcase at Power Trip, standing out as the youngest band on the bill. With their anti-rockstar approach and alien-like presence, Tool's set captivates the audience with juddering riffs, howling solos, and interstellar instrumentals. While deviating from the usual rock spectacle, Tool proves their ability to transcend genre boundaries and stand toe-to-toe with some of the world's biggest acts, leaving the crowd in awe with their singular artistry.

technology2 years ago

"Unlocking Emoji Mashups: Google's Free Upgrade for iPhone and Android Users"

Google has launched a new tool called Emoji Kitchen that allows users to create their own emoji mashups. With over 3,600 emoji options available, this tool provides endless opportunities for creating unique and hilarious combinations. To use Emoji Kitchen, simply search for "emoji kitchen" on Google and click on the blue "Get cooking" button. Users can select two emojis to combine and the resulting mashup can be copied as a sticker to share with friends. The launch of this tool follows a study revealing the top 10 emoji "icks" in Britain.

entertainment2 years ago

Tool Reveals Extensive North American Tour for Fall 2023.

TOOL announces a North American tour and will perform at Hero Arena inside Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Thursday, Oct. 12. The tour announcement follows TOOL’s debut live performances of 2023, headlining both Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in recent weeks. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

music-festival2 years ago

Sonic Temple Festival Brings Epic Lineup and Non-Stop Rocking to Columbus.

The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival featured nearly 80 hard rock, metal, and hip-hop acts from all over the globe, including Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Rob Zombie, and KISS. The festival also included dozens of artists, graphics companies, community outreach groups, and merchandisers, as well as food and drink offerings. The festival continues today with a headline performance by Foo Fighters.

music2 years ago

Maynard James Keenan of Tool clarifies drag outfit was not a protest against Florida's anti-drag ban.

Maynard James Keenan, the lead singer of Tool, protested Florida's new anti-drag ban by appearing on stage in drag during the band's Daytona Beach gig. The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prohibits minors from attending drag shows among other anti-trans policies. Keenan's protest took place at an all-ages festival, meaning he was technically in breach of the new law. Other musicians, including Lizzo and Hayley Williams, have also spoken out against similar legislation in Tennessee.

music2 years ago

Maynard James Keenan Fights Florida's Anti-Drag Law at Rockville Fest.

Tool's lead singer Maynard James Keenan performed in drag at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Florida, in defiance of a new bill signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis that targets drag shows and transgender rights. Keenan's performance was in violation of the new law, which prevents minors from attending drag shows. Tool's only other scheduled 2023 dates are at four more US festivals.

music2 years ago

"Power Trip Festival: Iconic Rock Bands Unite for Epic Concert Event"

Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy Osbourne have announced a three-day mega-concert called Power Trip at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, from October 6-8. The event is being put on by Goldenvoice and will take place at the same location as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Ozzy Osbourne, who canceled some European tour dates earlier this year due to a spine injury, left the door open for events like Power Trip that do not require extensive travel.

sports2 years ago

"Maximizing Your 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft with Expert Insights and Tools"

A customizable rankings and projections tool for the 2023 fantasy baseball draft kit has been created by Dom Luszczyszyn and Jake. The tool allows users to input their league settings, tweak projections, and draft with an optimized list of rankings fully customized to their league. The tool takes into account months of projections, spreadsheet math, standard deviation, replacement level players, and more. Users can also change projections, assign more value to a particular position, and sort by rank or VORP. The tool is available for download.