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I wanted to make a note about another part of the evening. Tool sold VIP packages that included access to soundcheck, and a Q&A session with guitarist Adam Jones. I went along to see what it was all about –the first time a journalist had been allowed to go along for the ride.

The fans there were diehards. Many had amazing tattoos and t-shirts and were gripping various bits of obscure Tool back catalogue they hoped to get signed. One woman had painted her entire chest and neck with Tool art. These fans were hardcore.

We were let in to watch three songs be soundchecked. We were allowed to stand about 20m from the stage as Maynard, Danny, Adam and Justin belted through 'Vicarious'. In typical Maynard fashion, Maynard then left. After that, we were permitted to go up to the barrier. The three remaining members chatted with the fans, before launching into two more songs.

After this we were taken backstage for an hour-long session with Adam Jones. He was a true gentleman. Polite and genuine, he told us he didn’t have a format for the session, but would take us through some of his guitar techniques and philosophies and then open up the floor to a Q&A.

It was an insightful time, as he gave a candid chat about the writing process: how a song comes together, then an album, then the overall feeling which leads to things like cover art. He made it clear he is fan of Tool, and that the band only release stuff they’re proud of. He explains that’s why the live DVD they recorded never saw the light of day. They weren’t happy with it – so assumed the fans wouldn’t be, either.

Other tid-bits? A new album this year, hopefully. “Don’t quote me on that!” insisted Jones, however.
The next album will probably be available digitally. “It’s a hard transition to make,” explained Jones.

He was charming and self-deprecating, referencing his greying hair and age, as well as his penchant for conventions and comic books. When the session came to a close, he took the time to individually chat to each fan, and thanked them for coming. He says on stage he doesn’t get to really interact. Here, he gets to.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Tool-review/tabid/418/articleID/297111/Default.aspx

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Adam did confirm the following:

- no unreleased studio material
- enough material for 10 songs and still aiming for end of year (but don't quote him)
- yes, there are plans to release the next album digitally