2006/06/13-14 - Hammersmith, UK - Apollo

[Chris_Brightwell]

Details to follow

[Convectuoso]

If anyone still needs tickets for this it appears that lastminute.com have some at face value.

http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product.jhtml?CATID=102998&PRODID=451557733

I took it right up to the confirmation page but no further as I’ve got mine and obviously not interested in scalping

I can't say it will definitely work but it's worth a try. (I've bought plenty of tickets etc of this site and it's well known and legit in case anyone has concerns)

[toocooltool]

IM GOIN TO BOTH WOOO

who else is?

[assailing eyes]

moi. standing first night, sitting second.

[goatboy_is_displeased]

I'll be there

[connman]

trying desperately to get tickets for hammersmith...or glasgow. why would tool decide not to play ireland this time around?! grrrr!

[4degreesnorth]

hi yep i have my ticket for the second night sitting

[Machinejordy]

I'm going standing for both :) I really can't wait. Hope we get varied set lists too - I would expect so.

[BrokeN_Naols]

I am going on the 13th. ordered my ticked from lastminute. last week. I wish I could go t o both though. :(

But it should be intresting to see what they pull out of the hat this time around.

[turok2step]

<-- Block 1, Row T, Seat 85. I've never been to the Apollo, so can anyone tell me if these seats are any good? If anyone wants to meet up before the show for a drink drop me a line!

[liquidswordz]

<-- Block 1, Row T, Seat 85. I've never been to the Apollo, so can anyone tell me if these seats are any good? If anyone wants to meet up before the show for a drink drop me a line!


im coming from new york and i dont know anyone in london, so it would be cool to meet up with a bunch of tdn dudes. wasn't there supposed to be a separate thread for people who want to meet up? i guess someone will start a thread like that as the date approaches. anyone can feel free to pm me to arrange something.

[turok2step]

im from New Jersey myself

[twoheadedboy]

hey guys,
i'm still trying to get two tickets for the 14th off my hands. I have decided not to go to the tool gig and after the recent pearl jam debacle I do not want to use ebay ever. So here's to hoping that some real tool fan will take the tickets from me. PM me and I'll work out something very reasonable with you. I'm not looking to screw anyone around here. I'm not going, there's two tickets here. That's it.
thanks

[Pancthulhu]

Dude, if any of you are travelling a fair distance to get to London, check out NationalExpress.com. I managed to get a return to London (2 1/2 hours each way) for £2. Still trying to work out what the catch is...

[Destiny'sDead]

Going on the 13th - Standing
Used lastminute.com about a week ago to get the ticket

[mrmeathead]

I got tix and I hope someone can bootleg this on the 14th!! i went to the NIN gig in birmingham recently and the 1 guy that taped it got his minidisc player taken off him!!!! NOOOOEEEESSS!!!11
Dont dissapoint us bootleg guys!!!

lol-anddont jus say do it yourself lol :P

[DDathcha]

Coming from San Diego CA, I'll be there on the 13th.

[Rav]

Blair just officially confirmed this gig on Toolband....good one mate, given that I spent £160 on tickets nearly a month ago. It had better have been official.

As for London, I live there and if anyone desperately needs a floor to sleep on, you can have mine.

[twoheadedboy]

Regarding the two tickets for the hamersmith apollo I advertised above, they are NO LONGER FOR SALE.

[fdsajklabc]

I'm seeing this on the 14th, standing due to a lucky buy on ebay - he had an awful title that wouldn't attract anyone searching for tickets. Got them very reasonably considering I've seen singular tickets going for ~£100.

Particularly wanted to go on the 14th since it's obviously going to be better than the 13th. ;)

[DaveW]

Just thought i'd ask here, ask i've found it nowhere else, and this is the gig i have tickets for (omg!). Is there any info or rumours on the 'special guests' to be supporting tool, either in England only, or over the whole tour? Some friends have suggested the Deftones, because they've worked together before and are both at download festival, but i'm not so sure....

[toocooltool]

Just thought i'd ask here, ask i've found it nowhere else, and this is the gig i have tickets for (omg!). Is there any info or rumours on the 'special guests' to be supporting tool, either in England only, or over the whole tour? Some friends have suggested the Deftones, because they've worked together before and are both at download festival, but i'm not so sure....

I hope its not deftones, i have only heard bad things about their recent tours....

Although passenger would be amazing.

[Mongeese]

I got tickets for the 13th only, as much as I'd love to go to both, I'm too broke.

[AccidentOfBirth]

has anyone got their tickets in their hands yet, cause im stupid enough to trust people on ebay with something as important as taking my girlfriend to see tool for her birthday.....and i havnt been sent them yet.the guy says he doesnt have them and i know it can take up to 7 days before the gig, but i have a bad feeling about this

[Pancthulhu]

Do you know where the seller bought the tickets? I recieved mine from Ticketmaster about a week after I ordered them (which was a while ago).

[Isac Khrondor]

I'll be at the 13th, sitting down.

[BrokeN_Naols]

My ticket for the 13th arrived this morning from lastminute. I am holding it in my hand as type this.

I'm gonna be there pretty early. probably about noon. it would be real cool to meet up with some people from here.

[GK666]

I have a spare standing ticket for the 13th and would like to swap it for a ticket for the 14th.... Any takers??

[sbi2mjn]

I've got two tickets for the 14th (sitting) but have a viva on the morning of the 15th, in Cardiff. The idea of getting the train at stupid O'clock in the morning to get back isn't very appealing. Anyone got tickets for the 13th that they want to swap?

[Archaeologist]

Hey. I'll be there for the 14th, standing. Still trying to get tickets for 13th - well as soon as I get paid again.

If you have seated tickets and want to know where you are sitting check out http://www.theatremonkey.com/HAMMERSMITHstalls.htm All seated is raised at the back of the room, but I saw APC from there and it wasn't at all bad....

I'm a Londoner so if you want any advide on this kind of stuff please don't hesitate to ask! Would really really good if anyone's available to meet up before the gig....

[newbornstorm]

i'm going on the 13th, paid £91 in total for 2 standing tickets on ebay...still haven't recieved them yet...the bastard better not have ripped me off.

[bass_dude]

I got my tickets ages ago :) CAnnae wait- going to the 13th, standing :)

[BrokeN_Naols]

I've never been to the Hammersmith, is it hard to find?

I hope you get your tickets newbornstorm

[haich]

don't think its too bad, if you go on the underground think the hammersmith station is right near the venue.

[Spiralin]

Hi.
Looking desperatly for 3 tickets to either 13th or 14th in London.
We are coming from Sweden.

Have been searching on the entire web

Help !

[turok2step]

Hi.
Looking desperatly for 3 tickets to either 13th or 14th in London.
We are coming from Sweden.

Have been searching on the entire web

Help !
eBay will be your best bet, but you will get rinsed for sure. Why not go to MetalTown Festival in Gothenburg in July? im going 8)

[newbornstorm]

woohoo, i got my tickets today.

[journeyman]

I'm coming up from west wales on the 13th - where are people meeting? it would be good to get together wit a few 'like minded people' before hand

[luven]

Does anyone have any details (or rumours) about support acts? I imagine the US tour at the moment doesn't have any but I would have thought that the European leg would have.

[BrokeN_Naols]

I'm coming up from west wales on the 13th - where are people meeting? it would be good to get together wit a few 'like minded people' before hand

Good point, we should arrange a meeting spot. It would be really great to meet some of you. :)


My ticket says, "with special guests" So theres SOMONE supporting them.

[turok2step]

Yeah it says on the ticket there will be support acts.

[misanthrope_13]

Yeah it says on the ticket there will be support acts.

Does everyone say that there is support acts?!

I bought mine from off ebay, says nothing about support acts, worried it could be a fake now! Still waiting for my tickets from the 13th, but hopefully they'll be alright!!!

Really fucking hope mine my 14th isnt a fake!

[SCS]

Settle down. Some concerts have a number of different ticket styles, depending on the agency you bought from, and also the venue. I remember seetickets.com used to print their tickets on massive purple stock, bigger than a cheque. With the two tickets I ordered for the 14th show, however, they bear the getlive.co.uk and are a bit more 'ticket sized'. I wouldn't worry too much......

......that said, IT COULD BE FAKE! Depends if you got it from somewhere/someone reputable, I guess.

[SCS]

Oh, and my tickets don't say anything about supports either. Just ticket type, promoter(s), artist, venue, face value, date.

[Convectuoso]

If anyone still needs tickets for this it appears that lastminute.com have some at face value.

http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product.jhtml?CATID=102998&PRODID=451557733


I can't believe that i now need tickets for the 13th and am going to have to resort to ebay!

[newbornstorm]

you can get face value tickets from http://www.scarletmist.com ...it's a pain, you have to keep checking it...i managed to get 4 radiohead tickets for a gig they're doing in edinburgh in august.

[Ghost of a Bullet]

On my ticket it says Tool plus special guests, who cares who the support is, I just want to see Tool.

[PriyanPhoenix]

I'm new here, but have a standing ticket on the 14th (finally getting to see them as I couldn't make the Lateralus tour) and would be keen on meeting up with a few people beforehand.

[Aemima]

I can't wait for this shizzle, my tickets don't mention supports either, hopefully there won't be any.

If past shows in London are anything to go by we SHOULD get a cool setlist...

[duncang]

14th, Standing.

See y'all there.

[junkie]

anyone know when the support will be announced? i'm excited...

[sotos]

i'm going both days....all the way from greece to beautiful london

anybody else rom greece going for the live of a lifetime ?

e-mail us

[email protected]

spiral out

[koobcam]

Hi guys, I think the people from the board should meet up. I am going with my brother. I've been lurking in these forums for years and only just got an email which allowed me to join properly. Anyway, where are people meeting? I will be queuing early on I think as I bought standing and want to get close. I saw them last in 2002 on lateralus tour.

[BrokeN_Naols]

Hey koobcam I'm gonna be quing early as well. i'll probably be there before noon. ;) I'd be happy to meet up. i'm really looking forward to it. It's getting pretty close.

[koobcam]

too right BrokeN_Naols, it's pretty close! I'll be getting my train tocket soon. Not sure what to wear lol. Don't want to look like some loser with a tool tshirt from their last tour...who knows. Maybe I will just roll out of bed and not give a shit. Second time for Tool and it's been so long coming!

Saw APC twice and that was amazing. Tool at ozzfest were amazing.

I think that when they play in England, they'll play a lot more than they've been playing in America so far. Can't wait.

[BrokeN_Naols]

Hmm' i should order my train ticket online. save some cashola. asfor clothes. i'm wairing a pair of jeans, and my NIN te form last year.

son't suppose you mean ozzfest 2001?! I remember that day VERY well. I hadn't heard any TOOL up untill that point. Standing pretty much at the front.and was very much blown away. then they played AEnima. the OINLY TOOL song i knew, and loved! and didn't even know who played it untill that point. I think I shit my pants at that point lol.

Also seen APC in 2002. (damn, its that long ago!!) I was working in butlins, got the natonal express from there to London. great, great day.

[turok2step]

Pffft. Everyone knows that you're supposed to dress up in Seargent Pepper's LHCB gear when you go to a TOOL concert. I can't believe you asked that. :D I'd love to meet up with ya'll on the 14th.

It also looks like I'll have an extra ticket for that night if anyone is interested.

[liquidswordz]

im coming from new york, so id like to meet up with people as well. i obviously dont know the area so anyone feel free to propose a spot to meet up before and/or after either show.

[BrokeN_Naols]

people commingfrom the states AND greece! thats awesome.

[koobcam]

that is awesome. I know london, but not well enough to say where to meet. any proposals? London is easy to get around so it'll be cool. Be nice to meet up with you guys.

[koobcam]

don't suppose you mean ozzfest 2001?!

I meant Ozzfest 2002 actually. The setlist is somewhere on this website in a tour review. Twas amazing. Totally amazing gig. This time round I know all the songs inside out so it will be awesome. It was so good to see them live with little knowledge of them though. I was blown away. SOAD left early due to rain, drowning pool played and the lead singer is since dead, cradle of filth kept asking it to rain or chanted, and TooL just came out and played. Maynard wore a long leather coat and had a blue stripe down his face. Ticks and leeches was played too. Amazing stuff.

[sleepyh]

i will be coming from the states (massachusetts) as well... would be cool to meet up with some of you britts beforehand

[BrokeN_Naols]

They played Ticks and leeches?!!! sweet. Theres bound to be a pub or something near by we can all meet.

[koobcam]

Yeh Ticks is amazing. Totally cool. Blew me away. I was like - what the f*ck? Feel like painting a blue stripe down my face to be honest, but I think it's hardly original!

As for the pub - we hope so. Hopefully someone will enlighten us regarding the london area.

I fancy meeting a Yank. It'll be fun to hear the accent again.

[Convectuoso]

you can get face value tickets from http://www.scarletmist.com ...it's a pain, you have to keep checking it...i managed to get 4 radiohead tickets for a gig they're doing in edinburgh in august.

Superb Site, thanks a lot for that.

No tickets yet but i'll keep checking

[liquidswordz]

someone suggest a a place!

[koobcam]

Erm.... what time does it start again? 1930 I think. In that case we could meet outside the Apollo at 3 or 4 or something and go for a pint(s)? I dunno, just guessing!

[turok2step]

Apollo Hammersmith,
Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith,
London W6 9QH

Nearest pubs or bars:
The Duke Of Cornwall
48 Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 9PH
Tel: 020 87483948 (100 yards from venue)
The Distillers Arms
64 Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 9PH
Tel: 020 87482834 (100 yards from venue)
The Trout
17-18 Broadway Shopping Centre,Hammersmith Broadway, London, W6 9YD
Tel: 020 88469674 (200 yards from venue)
Bar 38
1 Blacks Rd, London, W6 9DT
Tel: 020 87483951 (200 yards from venue)
The Hop Poles
17 King St, London, W6 9HR
Tel: 020 87481411 (200 yards from venue)


...take your pick. whichever has the cheapest pints would be preferable.

[newbornstorm]

Superb Site, thanks a lot for that.

No tickets yet but i'll keep checking

there are 2 tickets on it for the 13th just now.

[koobcam]

Apollo Hammersmith,
Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith,
London W6 9QH

Nearest pubs or bars:
The Duke Of Cornwall
48 Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 9PH
Tel: 020 87483948 (100 yards from venue)
The Distillers Arms
64 Fulham Palace Rd, London, W6 9PH
Tel: 020 87482834 (100 yards from venue)
The Trout
17-18 Broadway Shopping Centre,Hammersmith Broadway, London, W6 9YD
Tel: 020 88469674 (200 yards from venue)
Bar 38
1 Blacks Rd, London, W6 9DT
Tel: 020 87483951 (200 yards from venue)
The Hop Poles
17 King St, London, W6 9HR
Tel: 020 87481411 (200 yards from venue)


...take your pick. whichever has the cheapest pints would be preferable.

Any idea which that might be? Hmmm...

[BrokeN_Naols]

This is LONDON were talking about. there all gona be real expensive.

[junkie]

who is supporting!? :'(

[Rav]

There is a huge Wetherspoons near Hammersmith. We could just meet there?

[koobcam]

There is a huge Wetherspoons near Hammersmith. We could just meet there?
word. Do it.

[journeyman]

yep,
sounds like a plan

[junkie]

i'll be wearing my pink fantomas t shirt coz i'm scene as fook

[turok2step]

wtf is wetherspoons. forgive me if that is a stupid question.

[TheGrudge101]

Agree, Wetherspoons is a good choice and ther beer is cheap (ish)

[koobcam]

Bon. Do it.

[BrokeN_Naols]

Done and done. weatherspoons it is. :)

[liquidswordz]

i only know how to get to my hostel and to the venue. can one of you crazy brits please tell me how to get to weatherspoons from the apollo?

[liquidswordz]

also, the setlist from the first european shows is the same as the US minitour, which was only an hour and a half! does anyone think theyll play for longer in london?

[toocooltool]

They better !!!!!!!

[Rav]

also, the setlist from the first european shows is the same as the US minitour, which was only an hour and a half! does anyone think theyll play for longer in london?

Yes. The sets they played in Lisbon and Barcelona were for festivals, so they are bound to be shorter.

[4degreesnorth]

looking at the recent concert reviews (last two) the set is still short (about one and half hours) in a concert venue with no support acts, i do hope they add or a song or two as the tour gets going through europe and by the time they reach london we may have a longer set. anyway im up for the wetherspoons meet ill be there.

[BrokeN_Naols]

i only know how to get to my hostel and to the venue. can one of you crazy brits please tell me how to get to weatherspoons from the apollo?

I ain't got a clue ether. But weatherspoons is a pretty well known place. I'm sure anyone in the area will be able to point it out. Thats how I'll be finding it. ;)

[tsg20]

I have two standing tickets for the 13th, but it turns out that it would be more convenient for us to go on the 14th - so if anyone has two standing tickets for the 14th and wants to swap, let me know.

[TheGrudge101]

Wetherspoons pub is: http://ultimatepubguide.com/pubs/info.phtml?pub_id=3

You have to walk right past it if you are walking from Hammersmith Tube Station to the Apollo

[koobcam]

They added one more song last night, and apparently were playing wings in a sound test... so who knows. Hopefully it'll be a longer show unless this entire year is a warmup and they'll play full gigs next year...

[bass_dude]

looking at the recent concert reviews (last two) the set is still short (about one and half hours) in a concert venue with no support acts, i do hope they add or a song or two as the tour gets going through europe and by the time they reach london we may have a longer set. anyway im up for the wetherspoons meet ill be there.

i'd be extremely disappointed if the whole gig lasts only one and a half hours...i mean come on, when i saw reel big fish they alone played 1 and a half hours with something like 3 or 4 support bands- if they can do that, i think Tool can put on at least a 2 hour show, be it with just them or with support.

edit:
They added one more song last night, and apparently were playing wings in a sound test... so who knows. Hopefully it'll be a longer show unless this entire year is a warmup and they'll play full gigs next year...

I would LOVE to hear wings- if they got it with all the sound effects as well, can you imagine being in there, in the dark, with the thunder and atmosphere? bloody hell that would be amazing.

Alex

[sleepyh]

hey... are you fellas going to wetherspoons on the 13th or 14th or both???
this american chap would like to meet some of you there on the 14th...

[liquidswordz]

this american chap will be there on both days

[newbornstorm]

this scottish chap will probably pop in on the 13th. then get pissed and forget to go to the gig...then wake up in some random street corner in jamaca or something, it's all good fun.

[turok2step]

The mate I was supposed to go with to the show bailed on me, so I'm left with an extra ticket for the 14th, its a decent seat. So if anyone wants to go with me, send me a PM!

[aeon blue]

Ive got one ticket to sell for the 13th. email me

foetal [at] hotmail [dotcom]

[toocooltool]

Any ideas who the support band might be ?

[junkie]

This is so fucking up my A-Levels, this show had better be worth my entire future...

[koobcam]

Dude... it will be worth fucking up the a levels for. I did it. Still blagged my way into uni, and I just graduated in physics with a 2:1. (i did a masters too. I got CDDD but gave good reasons?!?)

[PriyanPhoenix]

koobcam, was your reason that you went to see Tool? =oP

And this Brit should be at Wetherspoons on the 14th. What time are people gonna hit it?

[toocooltool]

I can't decide what time to leave, until i know who the support band is =(

[Rav]

I can't decide what time to leave, until i know who the support band is =(

This is a complete guess, so don't quote me for truth on this. I have a strong feeling it will be the Deftones as they will be in the country at the same time. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...

[martyr]

do you think the british gigs will get support? none of the continental ones did

[TheGrudge101]

Deftones are playing Luxembourg on the 13th, so I guess that rules them out!

[Dirty Idea]

I think this is BS. OK, so Tool are my favourite band, doesn't mean they can go round mis-selling stuff. The deal is we buy tickets with a support act included. If the support act goes AWOL, do something to cover it, play a longer set, something. Being popular doesn't give you the right to screw over your fans. What next? The follow up to 10,000 Days has 12 tracks on the cover but only contains 3? Buy a tour shirt and find out it has no back on it? Unroll your poster and find it half printed. Yeah, I know they're your favourite band, I know they play once every blue moon, but this isn't reasonable.

[junkie]

I think this is BS. OK, so Tool are my favourite band, doesn't mean they can go round mis-selling stuff. The deal is we buy tickets with a support act included. If the support act goes AWOL, do something to cover it, play a longer set, something. Being popular doesn't give you the right to screw over your fans. What next? The follow up to 10,000 Days has 12 tracks on the cover but only contains 3? Buy a tour shirt and find out it has no back on it? Unroll your poster and find it half printed. Yeah, I know they're your favourite band, I know they play once every blue moon, but this isn't reasonable.

Woah, who said there was no support act? Who said they won't play a longer set if this is the case? Don't start whining before you know the facts!

However i am substantially irritated by the lack of information, but meh i' ve come to expect it now.

[Dirty Idea]

I'd be surprised if they decided to add support just for the British leg, "special relationship" or not. OK, so until I stand there and the support act comes on or not, it's up for grabs, but tell that to the people in Luxembourg who turned up with Isis printed on their ticket and got 80 mins or so, then exit stage left. OK, so I wait to see what happens, but if they DO turn it on for the London and Glasgow gigs, I'd be pissed if I was in Germany...

[junkie]

I'd be surprised if they decided to add support just for the British leg, "special relationship" or not. OK, so until I stand there and the support act comes on or not, it's up for grabs, but tell that to the people in Luxembourg who turned up with Isis printed on their ticket and got 80 mins or so, then exit stage left. OK, so I wait to see what happens, but if they DO turn it on for the London and Glasgow gigs, I'd be pissed if I was in Germany...

I agree, it's unlikely i suppose. After all Tool are a band signed to a big big label and i think it's unlikely they can install a support randomly at the drop of a hat.

Changing the subject a little, does anyone think the setlist will change? I'm sure it'll be a great show and i can't wait but it seems a little weak atm :(.

I know it'll never happen but (in an ideal world where tool played me a private show) i'd like to see/hear

Lateralus
Opiate
The grudge
Eulogy
parabol
parabola
Sober
10,000 days
jambi
pushit
the pot
third eye

Somewhere in that order :)

[koobcam]

I agree, it's unlikely i suppose. After all Tool are a band signed to a big big label and i think it's unlikely they can install a support randomly at the drop of a hat.

Changing the subject a little, does anyone think the setlist will change? I'm sure it'll be a great show and i can't wait but it seems a little weak atm :(.

I know it'll never happen but (in an ideal world where tool played me a private show) i'd like to see/hear

Lateralus
Opiate
The grudge
Eulogy
parabol
parabola
Sober
10,000 days
jambi
pushit
the pot
third eye

Somewhere in that order :)
They'll play lateralus, but you missed vicarious. The grudge is doubtful, sober probably will be played, and maybe jambi and the pot. 10,000 days would be awesome, someone heard them trying it at a sound test a week or so ago. London gigs should be awesome and seeing the deftones would be amazing. Imagine that for a support band!

[rufas]

Deftones Won't be there.
If it's any concelation i saw them the night before last at the Scala in london and they played THE WHOLE OF ADRENALINE

[bebubly]

I have 2 seated tickets for the 13th spare, if anyone wants to buy them then I'm not looking to make money on them or anything, I just ordered too many tickets, so let me know.

[koobcam]

i hope they fucking change the setlist up a bit. Are they touring again in europe?? i.e. the fall tour people rant on about... or is that just america?

[turok2step]

they will play again in Europe before they stop touring on this album. of course that may be next spring however...

[donkeydoo]

If anyone is coming on the 14th, and you see me, say hi. I'll be the one who's brown with longish black hair and wearing a blue t-shirt saying Renegade. I have an A-level on the day and coursework that I have to do for the next day, but this'll be worth it. :-D See you guys there.

[bass_dude]

I just want wings, a support act OR a long set, and Justin to have had a shave.

i can't exactly fondle him as he is, he scares the fuck outta me.

[Porn]

ANYONE THAT IS GOING and has standing tickets: What time will you start queuing? And how hard is it to find the arena? Thanks

[junkie]

what's this about tool getting bottled at download? lol wtf is that all about...

[Porn]

On Tuesday.. what time are you going to the arena? I've got a standing ticket, and I'm not sure exactly when I should get there.

Also, from the tube station, how long does it take to walk to the Apollo?

[Rubb.]

yeah, i'll prolly be there around 7:00. Not sure how long the walk is, I usually travel by teleport.

[Porn]

7:00? When doors open at that time? I was thinking of getting there at six.

[Rubb.]

I can't get there any earlier. I'm a busy man.

[sbi2mjn]

anyone got a guess at what time the gig will finish? having a nightmare getting back to cardiff for 9am the following day. the latest train going is at 22.45, do you think they'd be done by 10? if they're playing short sets it seems quite likely, but I don't want to have to miss the end.

[Aemima]

Think it will only end that early if there are no supports tbh

[koobcam]

go in the morning. you'll be lucky i think

[junkie]

i'm driving back to bristol, so i could maybe get u thus far lol

[aluchealchemist]

http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/show_posting.pl?posting_id=4906544

[rufas]

The gig will finish between 22:20 -> at very latest 11 - But it's highly likely they'l be finished by 22:25 ( i n m y o p i n i o n )

[benward]

i'll be wearing my pink fantomas t shirt coz i'm scene as fook


muppet

[fdsajklabc]

Wetherspoons pub is: http://ultimatepubguide.com/pubs/info.phtml?pub_id=3

You have to walk right past it if you are walking from Hammersmith Tube Station to the Apollo
Can anyone confirm this is Witherspoon's? I'd hate to go by the advice of someone with 3 posts, and find out no one's there + I get raped. :(

I think I could make an arrival in the 5 O'Clock margin, I just hope not everyone's rushing to get to the doors early. Queues start to form around the 6:30 mark I'd say, enough time for another PINT. :D

[Aemima]

Not long now, just hope my cough/cold goes in time :(

Is anyone planning on recording the 14th show atall? I was gonna take my mp3 player but the chances of actually getting a clear recording are pretty much nil.

[Sandbox Magician]

It gonna be fucking hot on the tube tomorrow!

Btw, anyone know if their is a support act?

[dacbo]

if there isnt a support act and doors are 7:30 does that mean we have to wait in the venue for 2 hours or so before tool or will they come on early?

it'd be good to know as i'm coming quite far for this gig

[Sandbox Magician]

That means 2 hours before hand of getting very, very fucking hot and bothered, oh well, it'll be worth it!

Just hope the venue doesn't start taking bottles of water off people.*_*

[timrad]

Hey, can someone let me know if this turns out to be a nonsmoking show? I'm dying to see them on Thursday, but I have severe asthma and can't breathe indoors if the smoke is bad. Talk about lame..... :-(

[turok2step]

Hey, can someone let me know if this turns out to be a nonsmoking show? I'm dying to see them on Thursday, but I have severe asthma and can't breathe indoors if the smoke is bad. Talk about lame..... :-(

hey tim that is really unfortunate. I'd suggest checking out the Hammersmith Apollo website. Usually it is venue regulation on smoking. But even if it is nonsmoking, there will still be people smoking anyway. I hope you can go, but also hope you dont go Thursday, because isn't playing then. :)

Good luck

[Aemima]

When I saw APC at the Apollo the band had requested no one smoke and there were actually people wandering around making sure it was enforced, so hopefully the same will happen again...

[TheGrudge101]

Can anyone confirm this is Witherspoon's? I'd hate to go by the advice of someone with 3 posts, and find out no one's there + I get raped. :(

I think I could make an arrival in the 5 O'Clock margin, I just hope not everyone's rushing to get to the doors early. Queues start to form around the 6:30 mark I'd say, enough time for another PINT. :D


It's definitely a Wetherspoons

[journeyman]

I'll be there for a few pints at later afternoon time after travelling up from west wales, if anyone fancies joining me I'll be the one with the shaved head and the biker jacket with the clown/moon stencil on the back........hehe....

[Panesthesia]

I'll be there for a few pints at later afternoon time after travelling up from west wales, if anyone fancies joining me I'll be the one with the shaved head and the biker jacket with the clown/moon stencil on the back........hehe....

Wherebouts in wales you from mate?

I was born in Llantwit Major down south :D, Nice to see someone else from the Motherland on here.

[junkie]

muppet

dont be dissin the fantomas

[Metlamaniac]

this is gonna rock

[rufas]

When I saw APC at the Apollo the band had requested no one smoke and there were actually people wandering around making sure it was enforced, so hopefully the same will happen again...

And hopefully they won't be catching me puffing on a fatty

You should be OK smoke wise. I'm a smoker but i appreciate non smokers. It's a big venue so you should be OK. I hate fuckers who light up ciggarettes down the front.

....less than 12 hours now ! ! !

[timrad]

hey tim that is really unfortunate. I'd suggest checking out the Hammersmith Apollo website. Usually it is venue regulation on smoking. But even if it is nonsmoking, there will still be people smoking anyway. I hope you can go, but also hope you dont go Thursday, because isn't playing then. :)

Good luck

Yeah, Wednesday I mean! I was so psyched to see them at Donington because it was outdoors, but as other people have noted at the APC concert last year they asked people not to smoke. For those of you that are lucky enough to go to Tuesday (tonights) show, could you confirm?

Wow..... I'm still on a high after the Download Festival.... caught one of Danny's drumsticks, was thoroughly rocked inside out, can it get any better?

[Rav]

For those of you that are lucky enough to go to Tuesday (tonights) show, could you confirm?

Wow..... I'm still on a high after the Download Festival.... caught one of Danny's drumsticks, was thoroughly rocked inside out, can it get any better?

Happy to!

They were immense at Download, and well done on catching Danny's stick. As for them getting better....I think so, a longer set, a more intimate setting.....bring it on!

[tsg20]

Has anyone tried phoning the venue to ask about on-stage times etc? I'm having a lot of trouble finding a phone number, or even an official website (it seems Carling no longer sponsers them). The best I've managed is here:

http://www.theatremonkey.com/HAMMERSMITHbooking.htm

which basically says that you can only call Ticketmaster :-( I'm very keen not to stand around for two hours waiting for them to come on, but I also don't want to miss them...

[koobcam]

I'm just going to go to the pub nearest to the venue... that wetherspoons. How will we know whom is from this place?

[turok2step]

I'm just going to go to the pub nearest to the venue... that wetherspoons. How will we know whom is from this place?

everyone that is wearing a Tool shirt?

[turok2step]

Who else is going to have thier live Tool cherry popped at this concert? I've waited 4 long years for this day...

[Saltank]

A lot of people at TA are meeting at the Wetherspoons.

Anyways, I have two tickets available because a friend isn't going to make it.
One for today (13th) seating ticket to sit next to me! And one for tomorrow, a standing ticket. PM me if you're still looking for tickets with your mobile number and we'll get in touch.

[timrad]

Has anyone tried phoning the venue to ask about on-stage times etc? I'm having a lot of trouble finding a phone number, or even an official website (it seems Carling no longer sponsers them). The best I've managed is here:

http://www.theatremonkey.com/HAMMERSMITHbooking.htm

which basically says that you can only call Ticketmaster :-( I'm very keen not to stand around for two hours waiting for them to come on, but I also don't want to miss them...

You can call this number for the Carling Apollo General Office: 02085633800

[Saltank]

Anyone know if it's ok to bring a cell phone that has a camera in it?
Suppose they also DON'T allow video cameras? :(

[koobcam]

security might take it away or nick it during the gig and give it back after. They will try to block you. Get in the middle :)

[Porn]

WHAT TIME IS EVERYONE LINING UP?

[bass_dude]

does anyone know the situation of support bands/where we could find out? This is my first time seeing them, and when i got my ticket in the mail 2 months ago, it said special guests. This means i want guests. i couldn't give a shit if they're some garage band from around the corner- i paid £37 for Tool+guests, i want Tool+guests.

...or a fucking long set.

[the-tick]

I saw them on the laterlaus tour and really rocked my world on how good live bands can be, waited a long time for this and cannot wait for tonight to start but I certinaly can wait for it to finish.

On the last tour the support band was pretty much ignored and I think they cleared off a couple of mins early

I hope security don't take water bottles away is gonna be friggin hot in there ( it was for the Clive Burr iron maiden gig last september )

[rufas]

as other people have noted at the APC concert last year they asked people not to smoke. For those of you that are lucky enough to go to Tuesday (tonights) show, could you confirm?

I was at APC. they did indeed have security going around with flash lights. I'l test it out for ya ! ! roffle.

Tool will start their set between 2000-2115.


I saw them last at Brixton on the Lateralus tour too. I havn't been this excited or ages. I leave in an hour. Im going to sit outside and get FUCKED UP. I'l be in a NIN shirt. im guessing that won't exactly single me out....

[michael127]

Just called the venue about tonight so persume it'll be the same tomorrow.....Doors 6pm, no support so Tool on at 8pm due to finish 10.30pm.....Whilst that sounds about right for a band with 4 albums and an EP, and the price of the tickets, judging from headlining sets of this tour i doubt it will be that long....here's hoping though

[GK666]

8pm start sounds very early - it's Tools way to keep everyone waiting and I really dont expect a 2 1/2 hour setlist this evening. Still.. who's going to risk turning up late?

[Sandbox Magician]

Hmm... 8:30pm start would be better *if* indeed that's when they come on, although I can't see them treating this gig any differently than they would say, Glasgow or anywhere else in Europe tbh.

In anycase, this will be the 3rd time I've seen em' come this evening, only problem is the fucking tubes are up shit creek. Again. Hope they get em' sorted soon.

Doors opening on my tickets say 7pm.

[Chuck]

I have to say, that does sound unlikely, considering the tour so far. Also, the ticket indicates that doors are at 7pm, not 6. Although, I have heard of venues opening their doors an hour early recently.

I guess I'm not willing to take the risk, though. If they do play a 2.5 hr set, I think I'll wet myself.

[Sandbox Magician]

I think we'll be very, very lucky if they play a 2 hour plus set. 2 hours at a push, but I don't seem them deviating much from the set-list that's been played on previous occassions tbh.

Would be nice if they played 'Wings..' mind or even if they kick-off like they did last time I see em'.

Danny strolls on stage to huge ovation. Jumps straight into a drum-solo before the other members stroll on and the drum-solo suddenly melds into the opening bars of 'Ticks & Leeches'. Fucking awesome that was!!

[aeon blue]

yeah, Ticks was an EPIC opening song. I get the feeling they like London a little bit.

[toocooltool]

THEY WILL PLAY WINGS...

[Sandbox Magician]

If they play Wings, that'd make my... er.... millennium!!1!

[bass_dude]

exactly. i can just imagine the atmosphere :)

who am i kidding...i wont stay mad at tool, even if they play a really short set... but Opening with Ticks and leeches would seriously make my friend able to die happy.


....as will probably happen, if it's as hot as people are saying it will be...

[toocooltool]

**** THERE ARE AS OF ME WRITING THIS STILL SEATED TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA TICKETMASTER ****

[liquidswordz]

i will be at wetherspoons wearing a tool shirt! probly around 5 or so

[bass_dude]

i'll be getting there a bit later than it seems most of you people...but i'll be wearing a black tool "pill" shirt, and most likey 3/4 length jeans of some description.

[aeon blue]

never understood the point of wearing a shirt of the band youre going to see. its obvious you support them or you wouldnt be there. dress in style, mofo. or wear the support band's shirt, if you like them. they need your support. im not telling you how to life, or am i?

[bass_dude]

never understood the point of wearing a shirt of the band youre going to see. its obvious you support them or you wouldnt be there. dress in style, mofo. or wear the support band's shirt, if you like them. they need your support. im not telling you how to life, or am i?

it's a total coincidence that its my only clean shirt :S although if i can find it, i might wear my Children of Bodom one...

meh, if it makes you feel any better, i have this habit of never listening to a band while wearing anything of their merch, i dunno why, i just refuse to do so- except live, live i'll show my support or whatever.

[Sandbox Magician]

I never listen to the band I'm going to see on the same day, dunno why, weird I guess.

As a matter course, I been on a Tool-free diet today of Peeping Tom, Massive Attack and Genghis Tron. ;p

[aluchealchemist]

http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/show_posting.pl?posting_id=4906544

PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME OUT!!!

[bass_dude]

http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/show_posting.pl?posting_id=4906544

PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME OUT!!!

dude, methinks its a bit late....

I never listen to the band I'm going to see on the same day, dunno why, weird I guess.

As a matter course, I been on a Tool-free diet today of Peeping Tom, Massive Attack and Genghis Tron. ;p


i've been trying to get my head around rosetta stoned, i want to at least try and go along with it- but other than that its been children of bodom, symphony X and Aquabats today :)

[timrad]

http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/show_posting.pl?posting_id=4906544

PLEEEEAAASE HELP ME OUT!!!

do you have someone flying the ticket over to drop off before the gig? Way late..... good luck!

[aluchealchemist]

no, the ticket is to be picked up at the venue. i just need someone to buy it and pick it up!

[mrmeathead]

Not long now, just hope my cough/cold goes in time :(

Is anyone planning on recording the 14th show atall? I was gonna take my mp3 player but the chances of actually getting a clear recording are pretty much nil.

Good effort with the mp3 player lol, i really do hope the bootleg ppl are arsed to record this, especially the 14th *cough*. Come on, how often do tool play the UK, we need a copy of all their performances.

[poindexter]

im going and i cant wait!! boosh!! 24 hours to go...

[Panesthesia]

We were the first city to see "The Patient".. so, Wings maybe?

[Aemima]

Yeah, I said that a few days back, I think it's very likely as they do usually do something special in London.

[koobcam]

they might be finishing up... post the playlist!!!

[nirajp]

Arrgghhh !! All this Wings talk is getting me a little over-excited.

[koobcam]

aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh h

[toocooltool]

Who were the dudes in wetherspoons with the undertow tops on..? Sitting near the steps going down to the toilets?

[BrokeN_Naols]

well, the 13th is over. and alas, no wings. But it was such an awesome show.

Never found weatherspoons. but found the others mentioned.

great gig!!

[turok2step]

well, the 13th is over. and alas, no wings. But it was such an awesome show.

Never found weatherspoons. but found the others mentioned.

great gig!!
yeah its actually called "The William Morris." But alot of Tool fans also stopped by the Trout to kick back a few.

[superjudge]

What time did they start on Tuesday?

[toocooltool]

Like errr 8:30 - 9 I think....

[timrad]

So, did they crack down on people smoking in the auditorium or not really?

What's the story with the short sets as well? I mean, I'm halfway Tool obsessed, I've been waiting years for the latest album and tour, and then only 1.5 hours? Same as at Download? Oh well, I guess it's about quality and not quantity :-)

[toocooltool]

There was a reasonable amount of smoking.. strong smell of pot near where i was.

I don't know why they are playing short sets... but 1.5 hours isnt that short! For a band like tool.

[rufas]

There was a reasonable amount of smoking.. strong smell of pot near where i was.

Hehehe.

There were a few people smoking before they came on, but when they were on (down the front at least) the security were making sure no-one lit up as soon as they saw even sparks. It's a big venue, your not going to suffocate, although I have to sympathise with people who suffer because of it . .. . Have fun.

[bass_dude]

Hehehe.

There were a few people smoking before they came on, but when they were on (down the front at least) the security were making sure no-one lit up as soon as they saw even sparks. It's a big venue, your not going to suffocate, although I have to sympathise with people who suffer because of it . .. . Have fun.

they werent trying very hard to put it out- people behind me and to my right were lighting up during righ in two...

[Aemima]

What was the merch like last night?

[toocooltool]

At least 6 diff Tees and a big fuckin 10kd poster.

[Aemima]

Ah sweet, might have to buy a few things ;\

[toocooltool]

I bought a T shirt and the 10kd poster.. poster is 10quid.. but i think it was worth it... tees are 20quid...

[Aemima]

I don't want to get anyone overly excited just incase, but I MAY have a ticket due to my mate forgetting, i'll keep you posted over the next hour or so.

[Saltank]

In the seated area people kept lighting up all the time and nobody seemed to be doing anything about it, at least where I was sitting, also some really drunk / crazy fans kept standing up in the very front row moshing and singing along like a bunch of silly goons at a wedding party, blocking everyones view. I know people want to get in to it but he should have went to the standing area if he wanted to stand : \

[aleph null]

Questions:
* Can we bring water bottles into the venue, or are those confiscated so we've gotta buy from the bar?
* I've got a circle seated ticket - there going to be any chance I can sneak down into the stalls?
xJ

[Sandbox Magician]

@aleph

Nope and nope.