2006/11/22 - Dublin, IRL - The Point

[swaps]

SETLIST --

Stinkfist
Forty Six & 2
Jambi
Schism
Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
The Pot
Wings For Marie
10,000 Days
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

*DO NOT POST IF YOU WERE NOT AT THE SHOW!

[hurleytom]

Setlist:

Stinkfist
Forty Six & 2
Jambi
Schism
Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
The Pot

<break - the band casually lounge around on stage>

Wings For Marie
10,000 Days
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

[hurleytom]

I way at the back up in the balcony. Saw a dude sitting in front of me get busted for have a video camera FOUR times, the last time he got pulled out and was gone for 10 minutes or so before coming back.

The sound was fairly brutal for Mastodon but the levels were very good for Tool. They took down a big Mastodon banner which revealed the back half of the stage and Danny's drums for Tool's set.

After either Jambi or Schism, Maynard said he had some good news and some bad news. He said Chancellor and Jones are English names but Carey and Keenan are Irish. That got a big cheer. Then he said "The bad news is, there is no bad news".

Before Ænema he said they'd be back in the summer and that Justin and Adam had agreed to a name change so that they'd come back all Irish!

Tool's set started bang on 9pm and finished at 10:45pm

[ollie]

just back from gig,savage night!tool were a1,sound,set,crowd and lights show were spot on!!!was looking forward to this gig sooooooooooooo much and it didnt disappoint one bit!!
was worried that the sound wouldnt be good but it was great.
thank you tool for the best gig in fuckin years,give anything to see them back soon!maynard said next summer!FINGERS CROSSED!!!!

[ollie]

THINK SCHISM WAS PROBABLY THE BEST SONG,HARD TO PICK ONLY ONE THOUGH.
HI TO A THE HEADS FROM DROGHEDA ON THE BUS...

[ghettoyouth]

just back home. jesus. im still at a loss for words.
mastodon were amazing, brutally heavy, monstrous even.

but, then tool hit the stage, and completely WIPED the floor with them.
from the performance, to the lights, to well, EVERYTHING this was hands down the best live show i have ever experienced, and easily the best live tool show i have witnessed.

the sheer power this band brings to the fore is mindblowing. wings for marie was probably the most beautiful, intense musical experience of my life.

long live maynard james keenan, justin chancellor, adam jones and danny carey. you guys have enriched my life with this music you create. its been 10 years now since i started listening to tool, and it only gets better. and better.

heres to another 10! cheers.

setlist:

[in no particular order, cuz i can hardly think right now, nevermind remember exact details!].

stinkfist.
46 & 2.
jambi.
schism.
lost keys/rosetta stoned.
vicarious.
aenima.
lateralus.
wings for marie 1/2.
the pot.

[laerfan]

Just home from drinks after the most incredible gig, possibly of all time.

Setlist was predicted fairly well obviously but it's a fantastic set when you see it. I was amazed that they avoided Undertow tracks completely. Sober would have been nice, but I wouldn't have substituted any of the songs they played for it.

And the band were so tight, so together for the whole thing. During the break between the first half and Wings, they all sat down together to one side and seemed like a really together bunch. And they had a big group hug after the gig ended. I think they realised it themselves that it was a truly spectacular performance. They should be proud. I reckon that the recording that was made at the sound desk will probably get put onto disc for sale at some point because I've seen Tool before, but the sound, the visuals and everything about how they were together was so spot on tonight, I doubt they'll forget it themselves.

I was VERY happy with "The Pot," which is one of those Tool songs I've always kinda been unsure about. I always loved the start and stuff but the song is WAY better live, it has a whole other feel to it. Amazing stuff.

There are no highlights from the gig though because it was all amazing. Right through from Stinkfist to Aenema. Every single song was amazing.

I think that Wings For Marie / 10,000 Days shocked a lot of the audience at how powerful it really is and it was perfect, absolutely amazing. The place erupted for Aenema. A truly Irish crowd tonight! And Schism is so amazing now with the fast part towards the end! And I will end on another good note: Lateralus is STILL the best live song ever. Ever!

I wish I was going to the gig again tomorrow. Amazing.

[JDK]

what a fuckin night thats all im gonna say. If ya werent there, ya missed out. Just home now, fucked tired, feet soakin wet. and as i was just takin a slug off my 2litre ballygown i just spilt it all over my face. now my bed is soaked. worth it though. good night!

[Mooseifer]

Wow I was totally amazed by the whole set last night.. everything was tight, the choice of songs weren't there ones I would choose but saying that, while standing watching the band play I was totally in awe.

The light show and the visual side of the gig was something else.. I really thought the lasers during the set were a nice touch.

The only down side was hearing people complain that the band didn't play this and the band don't seem to get into the songs.. what the fuck is wrong with these people? To be honest a lot of the time I didn't think about the band playing in front of me.. I was watching the images and listening to the music.

The other thing Maynard said at the end of the set was "See you guys next summer when hopefully Adam and Justin will have more Irish sounding names".

This was definately one of the better times I've seen Tool.

[mosschops]

Before 10,000 days Maynard said that today would have been Judith Marie's birthday.
I'm sure he was also wearing black arm bands.

[bluegreenjackiechan]

This was amazing, best Tool gig I have seen and lights were fantastic. The way it started from nothing for stinkfist and climaxed right at aenima!
But Wings For Marie witnessed live in person is the most powerful thing I have seen at any point in my life! I stood in aw of the stage, the band, the lights, the lasers and lighters! Happy birthday Judith I hope we did you proud!

[connman]

The gig was amazing!definately didn't disappoint!
I have to mention this... I was walking through temple bar after a few drinks and who did i bump into? the one and only ADAM JONES! just thanked him for a great gig and he was really cool.what a man!
What a night!

[justlikeme]

that was one motherfuckning amazing gig
seen them in June this year, but this was even better...right up at the barrier behind the pit and i'm slightly bruised this morning...but fuck yeah.... it was way more then I expected it to be

and they're coming back!!! yay!!!

great show

[eonblue462]

Hey Y'all great fuckin gig, I was front row centre and I caught danny's bottle of gatorade, so I got some of danny's saliva in me YESSSS!! If anyone has any pictures or videos of the show could they please upload them and give a link here. Thanks!

[ntto]

the sound was great last night. maynard came out with his gasmask on but quickly got rid.

10000 days is incredible live

[Propulcid]

Basically I'm going to repeat whats been said already but last night was fantastic. The crowd, sound and visuals were ace. Tool were amazing especially Danny, nearly creamed myself a few times watching him. Shame about the weather and the tight security, but fuckit probably the best concert I have ever seen.

[Vpaah]

FUH-KIN HELL
best night ever

just woke up

theres little more that can be said without understating it

There is no bad news

[azatoth]

Do anyone know if that was a video camera on a tripod bang in the middle of the soundboard area?

i think it was one of the lasers.

anyways, the sound was horrible for Mastodon and i think i might have gotten permanent hearing damage on my right ear. as for their music, seemed alright from what i could hear.

now Tool, they were absolutely brilliant. everything was top banana, sound, lights,visuals and lasers. they all seemed to have been on top of their game and thought even that Maynard was in a good mood. Wings was breathtaking along with the rest of the show.
AWESOME!

[RaV3nous]

Security was very tight, especially with cameras. taken off people before the entered.

Mastodons sound was a bit muffled and muddy. bass was high and guitar and vocals seems a bit too low.Their large banner was great though. But I found it hard to get into them mainly due to sound quality I think.

Tool were amazing though. everything. Lasers and lighting were brilliant.
Their sound was perfect. I only wish more of us could sing properly cause at times I couldnt even hear maynard ;) Also could have been my position, far left of ground floor just before large cardboard wall.
One of my favourite parts was the sea of lighters when the guys where sitting on stage before wings,it looked amazing.

Cant wait to see them again!!
(they must have made a crap load from selling all that merch! ;) )

[justlikeme]

Do anyone know if that was a video camera on a tripod bang in the middle of the soundboard area?

could of been
we saw posters saying part of the show was being recorded.


As for the security, it's a tool thing, they specifically request that people dont take pictures, it was the same when i saw them in june. Some of the security were assholes though and were trying to take peoples phones off of them and going around screaming at people "they dont want photos they dont want photos!!"

awesome show though.

[PedalWrench]

Astonishing. My 1st Tool gig(hopefully not the last) and I have to say they exceeded all my expectations. Nothing really to add. Just perfect.

[ghettoyouth]

could of been
we saw posters saying part of the show was being recorded.


As for the security, it's a tool thing, they specifically request that people dont take pictures, it was the same when i saw them in june. Some of the security were assholes though and were trying to take peoples phones off of them and going around screaming at people "they dont want photos they dont want photos!!"

awesome show though.

yeah the security in the point are mostly wankers. i know a couple of the lads from doing some photography in the past. but even while knowing them, they still end up going on a power trip.

its mainly maynard that doesnt dig photos.
a guy i know was taking pictures of a perfect circle, he had to sign a contract, whereby, he was only allowed to take pics during the first 3 songs, and that if he used a flash, maynard was allowed to throw a bottle of water at him.

lol.

[tangent]

Thought Mastodon weren't great really, heard some of their stuff and gave them a chance live, but was pretty bored really...

This was my second time seeing Tool, I saw them at Download in June and I think they played miles better even although I was quite impressed the first time! I danced like a maniac for the whole thing after queuing since about 1 or 2pm, I still had the energy somehow, worth the wait also! Had a great view where I was and room to move. At the end when the band were applauding and making the rock on sign at the audience I got two people to lift me up and made the peace sign... Don't know if it was coincidence or not but Maynard made the peace sign right after (it's totally a better sign). Sound was incredible, visuals, everything. Only complaint is when Maynard mentioned Judith Maries birthday some inbeciles behind me somewhere started (drunkenly it seemed) to sing happy birthday... *flinch* Saw Maynard shake his head at that, hope you can't hear it on the recording :\ Lazers were more amazing than I expected.
I wasn't mad into 10,000 days when it came out but since Download I enjoyed it and now I like it even more... Well done to the band! Look forward to next summer.

[SoadTool]

What a night, what a band, what is that fluid coming out of my ears?

i was positioned right in front of the kick drum amp, but despite the tinnus and the sore throat it was a great night and i'm sure satisfied the hunger of the many tool fans longing to hear/see their heroes.

at one point, i tried to get a photo of justin, when security stopped me he roared something like: "you can't take photos,...... something....... blah! ........book." In my deafened state, i might be way off exactly what he said, but there was a "book" in there somewhere. if anyone has any info on a book: pm me.

halfway through the set, the band just kinda took 5. it was really cool to see how they interact and after all this time they still get along and have a laugh together, well, from what i could see.

[ktdude]

can't add much to what's already been said, top fucking night. Tool were on top form, absolutely amazing. got completely soaked on the way but it didn't matter. can't believe adam was in temple bar, we were drinking there for a while afterwards - GUTTED!!

fucking spot on night

[Loveboat Captain]

Thought Mastodon weren't great really, heard some of their stuff and gave them a chance live, but was pretty bored really...

This was my second time seeing Tool, I saw them at Download in June and I think they played miles better even although I was quite impressed the first time! I danced like a maniac for the whole thing after queuing since about 1 or 2pm, I still had the energy somehow, worth the wait also! Had a great view where I was and room to move. At the end when the band were applauding and making the rock on sign at the audience I got two people to lift me up and made the peace sign... Don't know if it was coincidence or not but Maynard made the peace sign right after (it's totally a better sign). Sound was incredible, visuals, everything. Only complaint is when Maynard mentioned Judith Maries birthday some inbeciles behind me somewhere started (drunkenly it seemed) to sing happy birthday... *flinch* Saw Maynard shake his head at that, hope you can't hear it on the recording :\ Lazers were more amazing than I expected.
I wasn't mad into 10,000 days when it came out but since Download I enjoyed it and now I like it even more... Well done to the band! Look forward to next summer.

I enjoyed them much more at download. I was dissapointed in the Dublin show because:

A) The crowd were drunk, obnoxious, tall and very hair for the most part. They did things like TALK OVER 10,000 days! and wave their long, greasy hair in my face.

B)the Security SUCKED even more. Bunch of cunts. I got sick of watching fucking security guys walk through the crowd, unbelieveable. I'd be watching the show then some cunt would shine a torch right next to me. Highly fucked up.

C) The sound seemed alittle off at times(I think it was the venue). At download it was crystal clear from the very beginning.

D)It took a fucking age to get in because of those cunts taking the cameras.

E)Less Maynard jokes, although the one he did was golden.

Funny how all these negative things are completely out of the bands hands, isn't it?

Tool rocked. All the fills were perfect, the 46&2 solo kicked my ass, the Jambi solo owned. Maynard sang NOTE PERFECT! Most of the songs completely blew me away, but c'mon, clapping during wings for marie? Get a grip!

[tangent]

A) The crowd were drunk, obnoxious, tall and very hair for the most part. They did things like TALK OVER 10,000 days! and wave their long, greasy hair in my face.

B)the Security SUCKED even more. Bunch of cunts. I got sick of watching fucking security guys walk through the crowd, unbelieveable. I'd be watching the show then some cunt would shine a torch right next to me. Highly fucked up.

C) The sound seemed alittle off at times(I think it was the venue). At download it was crystal clear from the very beginning.

D)It took a fucking age to get in because of those cunts taking the cameras.

E)Less Maynard jokes, although the one he did was golden.
!


Meh, I wouldn't let any of that ruin it for me, the sound was okay for me because I was quite close to the front but yes some cheering for wings for marie I did hear and thought was a bit silly and unesscessary...

[Orchids]

Amazing gig, my first TOOL gig and honestly I don't think any gig by any band could ever beat that experience.

Got a few terrible quality videos uploaded, should be able to play them in Quicktime.

Mastodon: http://www.digital-boredom.com/oorchido/MOV00007.3gp

Stinkfist: http://www.digital-boredom.com/oorchido/MOV00009.3gp

Schism: http://www.digital-boredom.com/oorchido/MOV00011.3gp

The Irish talking bit: http://www.digital-boredom.com/oorchido/MOV00010.3gp

[8564]

Fucking amazing show. Still in awe at how good it was.

The only negative; Security were the biggest bunch of power tripping assholes I've ever came across.

[stalkingbutler]

I think the general consensus seems to be that it was an amazing show. I'm not going to challenge that. If you had shown me the setlist before the gig I don't think I would have been impressed, same old stuff etc,etc. However in the heat of the moment it didn't matter a damn. When they kicked off with Stinkfist I wasn't thinking "ah not stinkfist again". It was more "fucking stinkfist, I LOVE THAT SONG!" I really don't have any complaints about what they played, sure some older stuff would have been lovely, but what they did play was killer.
The sound from were I was standing(15 feet away from Adam Jones) was good, ocassionally Maynards vocals seemed to get lost but they always came back. Visuals were amazing. The lasers during the second part of the show were just top-bananna, I had to rub my eyes a few times in disbelief.
However despite what Maynard said, there was some bad news. The security were complete over-zealous pricks, on Tools orders. I took lots of photos during Mastodons set and I didn't get assualted or a flashlight up my anus. Once Tool came on stadge, it all changed. I had the perfect shot during the vocoder solo in Jambi but couldn't take it because my camera would have been swiped. I know the band doesn't like photos being taken, I don't think it's very big of them. I've listened to Tool for over five years, given them lots of money, paid sixty quid for a ticket. I want to take photographs to have something unique of the experience that isn't a t-shirt, I' m not trying to nick anybodys ideas. If the fans want to take photos let them take them. With all the visuals,lasers,smoke and Maynards shades saying flash photos put them off is just ridiculous.
Some of the people, in fact a lot of them, up near the front only seemed to care when a song from 10000 days was played, strange....
Okay my whining is done, excellent show despite the faults, which weren't performance related, I'd go again tomorrow if I could.
Lets just hope they happen to be true to their word about returning.

[Bob C. Cocks]

This was my first Tool gig and I loved it, I'm still on a high from it. Must say all the tool fans were very friendly but some of the Mastodon fans were pissing me off by saying tool should bo opening for Mastodon some of them were a little too drunk as well. The sound was shit for Mastodon, but tool sounded great. Maynard said that all the band will change their names to something irish for next time their in ireland, he got some boo's when he said england (not the right country name to drop in at the point) but recovered well, not even sure if some people knew what he was saying about england but booed anyway. Liked when everyone broke out the lighters very rock and roll. The lighting and affects perfect. hope to see tool in the new year and hope they come back next summer like Maynard said.

P.S. If Tool want to be Irish change the Band name to Mc Tool or even O' Tool.
then again maybe not.

GO TOOL!

[BlindVisionary]

My second Tool show as i went to the 'warm up' show in June at Glasgow. It was pretty shit compared to this one. Even though i had a much closer and better view of the band then. First off, Mastodon were every bit as shit as i thought they'd be. Pushed my earplugs in extra much for them....

Tool were perfect, though Adam seemed to screw up a couple of times but who cares. The seating position was crap, way too far back and too low. All i could see were mobiles, camcorder from the middle and dickheads jumping around when they're supposed to be sitting. There was easily a couple of hundred people recording with their phones, as soon as wings for marie came on, i decided to get the phone out and got busted within 15 secs!! Damn security...

The setlist was great! The screens and lighting were amazing, esp the lasers! Maynard seemed to be in a good mood and was spot on with every note...Didn't get seeing much of Danny cause he was way in the back, shoulda brought binoculars :P

Can't wait for the next show, think i'll get a standing ticket for that one!

[Emmylou]

This was my fourth Tool gig and I reckon it was the best. Saw them in Glasgow and it was class but didn't compare to the Point at all. Incredible light show, great setlist-highlights for me were Wings for Marie and The Pot as it was the first time I had heard them live. The sound was great from my spot.
Seats were great, front row centre, balcony. Have had standing tickets to previous gigs but as mentioned by a few people, drunken metal fans can be irritating. This happens at any heavy gigs, there's always the hairy contingent that view a gig as an excuse to get hammered mid week and beat each other up. It can't be helped unfortunately. Hence, balcony!
I feel sorry for those whose cameras and phones were confiscated as I could see clearly that there were hundreds of phones etc being used. They were flashing all night. Saying that I think that if four people are gonna get up and put 100% into entertaining a crowd, then they can pretty much demand what they want. The show those guys put on should be enough. The thought of taking a photo didn't cross my mind, I was completely mesmerised by the band.
Tool, legend! See you next time.

P.S. Mastodon weren't bad, they just don't have the levels of contrast. Everything played at the same tempo, this tempo being loud and fast. Nuff said.

[azatoth]

i was in the pit near the railing and it was pretty calm. maybe there was more pushing and fooling about near the stage, but from where i was standing it was good view of the whole stage and the people around me were just as awed as me.

[tangent]

The thought of taking a photo didn't cross my mind, I was completely mesmerised by the band.
Tool, legend! See you next time.


The thought of taking a photo never actually crossed my mind either! I think it ruins it a bit to start trying to take photos when you should be enjoying the experience anyway, also seeing about 50-100 phones flashing around you is a bit distracting but not complaining, didn't ruin it for me!

[ktdude]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this or if it was just me being irritable, but there were a fuckload of people talking constantly throughout the gig about the most inane shite like jobs and promotions and shit, I don't understand why people pay money to see a band to do something they could do for free in the pub.

grr.

[Vpaah]

yeah takin pics slipped my mind, took one on my phone tho and it turned out really trippy, maynards outline in the back ground and the lazers around him like a cage

or maybe its a green blob

shut up

best band ever

[Loveboat Captain]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this or if it was just me being irritable, but there were a fuckload of people talking constantly throughout the gig about the most inane shite like jobs and promotions and shit, I don't understand why people pay money to see a band to do something they could do for free in the pub.

grr.

I felt the same. Most of it was during 10,000 days. Pissed me off a great deal.

[cosmo]

1st time seeing tool live,fucking mindblowing stuff.everything about the show was perfect from the sound to the lights.I was standing in about the middle of arena and didnt have the greatest of views but this was still unable to spoil the greatest concert ive been to.I saw pearl jam in same venue a few months ago but tool were so much better its untrue,even my mate who was with me at both concerts who is a massive pearl jam fan but not so much tool admitted that tool wiped the floor with them.Highlights were when the band came out(what was the deal with maynards bright orange hoodie) and kicked into stinkfist,the place fucking exploded,the pot,wings,and of course lateralus.I just couldnt take my eyes of maynard(im straight by the way) but its just the way he dances and moves to the music is almost hypnotic.Is this the way he performed during the lateralus tour or is it a new thing? He certainly puts on a show.My mate also thought he was a class act and admitted that the sheer energy and excitement this band builds up before and during the show was like no other concert he'd been to

[Surrey Tool]

My second show on this tour. First was Rotterdam and this show was far better. The sound was loud, crisp and clear whereas Mastodon sounded like they were playing through a blown subwoofer. The addition of Wings/10K Days was great and the crowd was much more into the show. The no smoking policy allowed Maynard to go mask free which improved the vocals significantly and the overall sound was better than in Rotterdam. The security was over the top and obtrusive. They should do their job without distracting from the show. Most are cop wannabes and get off on the power trip....too bad, as that was the only negative I can cite from this show. The highlight was the sea of fans that erupted for Aenima. On to London tomorrow for the finale of my Winter tour trifecta. Would love to hear Parabola but will be happy if I get any variation from the two shows seen thus far.

[monkey_killer]

'holy fuckin shit!', have to say it was the best gig i've ever been too! tool are my favourite band and mastodon are close runners-up, to bad mastodon only got to use half the PA. 2 fantastic prog-orientated bands to see in one night. tool sounded and played alot better than when i saw the at pinkpop in holland, and there stage ABSOLUTLEY blew my mind this time round.....(i think the acid might of helped too....) and wings/10,000 days was possibly the most meaningful song i've ever seen live, i mean close to tears kinda meaningful. did anyone hear maynard wgisper into the mic before the song "today is judiths birthday"? that just added to the emotion behind it. i really liked mastodons setlist, ya gotta love blood mounatin like.

cant wait til they come back!!!!
PEACE OUT

[BlindVisionary]

He didn't say "today" is Judiths birthday, he said "this week is Judiths birthday"...

[idiotequex]

completely mesmerizing gig. my sec one. dont give a fuck about rest if u really love it. i do.ive found my beauty. took a few pictures 2 remind me about this holy experience. everything keeps in my mind. be waitin for another. best band ever.

[jowardsback]

I have to say that the only bad thing about the night (apart from the cough and cold from getting there :D) was the price of the t shirts and merchandise, even at other concerts i've been to, i've never paid e30 for a t shirt. that said, its a thing i do at all gigs, bring home a souvenier t shirt.

[Micky]

Absolutely unreal show.. loved every second of it

But spare a thought for this guy I know who missed the gig and wrote this great story about why. Oh how we all hate bouncers:

On the 22nd of November TOOL had returned to Ireland to play a gig in the
point depot. I had been eagerly waiting for this gig for a long time as I
hadn’t seen the band play since Ozzfest 2002. My friends had queued up at
six o clock to try and get pit passes while I tried to flog extra tickets on
behalf of people who couldn’t make it to the gig. When I gave away the
tickets, my other friends rang me to meet up with them to get my pit pass.
I had been drinking whiskey earlier before entering the Point Depot.

Before meeting up with my friends I decided that I was going to treat myself
to an alcoholic beverage , but one of the bouncers of the two wouldn’t
except my identification which was a student I.D. which stated that I was
22. He told me that he would only except passport or driver’s licences. I
was quite pissed off , until this guy offered to give me one of his beers as
you couldn’t enter the show with alcohol. The bouncer who was obviously on a
power trip told the generous stranger that he would kick him out if he gave
me the drink. I told the guy that I appreciated the offer but to forget
about it.

I turned to the bouncer and asked him why was he being such an unreasonable
dickhead. He just ignored me and looked away, when I noticed that he had a
patriotic tattoo on his left forearm which was of an Irish flag and ‘Eire’
written underneath it meaning Ireland. I asked him was he a member of the
I.N.L.A. (Irish National Liberation Army) which is a criminal organisation
massive in working class Dublin believing they are patriots when they are
merely sectarian thugs who have a huge hand on the Irish drug trafficking
trade and prostitution. He looked at me dead in the eye and told me to ‘shut
the fuck up’ and that he wouldn’t mind smacking me. Not taking kindly to the
treat I told him I wouldn’t mind smacking him either and also said to him
that “a scumbags like you shouldn’t be working as a bouncer because you
have no people skills.” Then he warned me not to point at him as he would
break my finger, I saw his bluff and said to him “Go ahead, break my fucking
finger you Dublin skanger”. Skanger is a derogatory term for someone born in
Dublin city centre who are ill educated and are addicted to heroin. As he
was obviously highly offended he told the other bouncer what I had just
called him who also took offence to my remark. I interrupted their little
chat by saying to the other bouncer ‘sorry but I have no problems with you
its this dickhead to my right…’.

The bouncer I was talking to suddenly tried to chicken wing me which I
wouldn’t let get into a hold and wrestled out of. The other bouncer tried to
get me into head lock were I flipped him over. A third security personnel
came from behind and pulled me to the ground placing his knee to my neck and
the dickhead sticking his knee into my kidneys which they had no right to
do. They said that they were getting the Garda ( the Irish police) , I said
that I didn’t give a shit as I believed I didn’t to anything wrong besides
insult a bouncer, I also believed that I would be able to explain the
situation to the Guards. I was brought to my feet where I was formally
introduced to a 7 foot Guard . I wasn’t resisting arrest when the Guard put
me into a tight restrained hold , the Dickhead bouncer then got in my face
and showed me his broken cheap jewellery and said that I had broken it, I
told him that he had broken it himself by not being able to do his job
properly. The Guard escorted me out of the premises, when we were at the
entrance gates of the Point depot he said to me that I wouldn’t be seeing
the show and that I was to clear off. I tried to explain to him my stance on
the situation, he didn’t want to here it. I realised at that moment I wasn’t
going to see my favourite band perform and I was upset because I was really
looking forward to it.

I started to walk away from the obelisk of a Guard when these three teenaged
girls asked me what happened I explained to them that I was barred from the
gig for basically calling a bouncer a ‘skanger‘. They said that I shouldn’t
take it out on them which I didn’t notice I was doing and probably wasn’t it
was just that I was pissed off. As the girls seemed to be pissed off by my
manner I abruptly left them and continued to walk away from the venue when
I was tipped on the shoulder. I turned around and I was curious to see who
it was. To my surprise it was the 7th foot Guard. I thought that he was
getting my attention because he felt sorry for me and was going to leave me
in to the concert. No not at all, he just warned me that if I tried to go
back into the venue I would be arrested under Section 26 of the Irish
Constitution which is basically being drunk and disorderly. I told him that
I didn’t give a shit about being arrested and I understood the Section 26
and that I wasn’t being drunk and disorderly I was only voicing my opinion,
which it seems your not aloud to do anymore in this conservative global
village. So I showed the officer my wrists ‘if you are going to arrest me,
arrest me’.

‘Alright then’ said the big guard. Second time I wasn’t resisting arrest and
he flung my right arm around my back nearly pulling it out of my socket and
handcuffed me without even telling me my rights, the thick fuck probably
didn‘t even know what rights I had. ‘For fuck sake’ I screamed, a crowd of
TOOL fans stood and stared possibly trying to analyse why I was in this
situation, was I being arrested for being a drug dealer? or was I in a
fight? No! I was being arrested for calling someone a dickhead.

As the situation was dramatic enough. I decided that I was going to make the
situation even more dramatic by shouting out a statement to the onlookers .
I don’t remember fully but it went a little something like. “I am being
arrested for calling a bouncer a dickhead and being made an example of.
Don’t respect the state because the state doesn’t respect you. We live in a
Nanny state, so fuck’em and their law !” I started to freestyle rap ,with
some fancy leg work, about something about contemporary Irish society which
I can’t remember what exactly I said but it got a good response from the
onlookers with cheers and shouts, which made me feel, honestly, pretty cool.
The guard was pissed off so he aggressivly flung me into the back of a
paddy wagon. Were he left me for a half an hour. When he finally checked up
on me he asked how I was keeping I told him to go fuck himself and that he
was a fascist prick .

[Micky]

He then moved me from one paddy wagon to another which brought me to the
police station. While on the journey to the police station I explained to
the officers in the front how the Garda Siochana stemmed from fascism of
Eoin O’Duffy blue shirts who was an admire of Benito Mussolini and I could
never and would never respect a fascist organisation. I asked the one of the
officers why I was arrested, none of them responded. I asked again, one of
them then replied by saying that I was arrested for being an asshole, which
I found funny and laughed. As the journey was boring I started to sing
Redemption songs by Bob Marley, just to piss them off in any possible way.
Fuckers believe they uphold the law when they are as good as the Free-Masons
for taking care of their own and deceiving the public about what is the
truth. Saying that they got enough on their plate with the gangland crimes
were they do fuck all. I am from Limerick and know too well about the
levels of unsolved murder in Ireland because of the Garda being a pile of
pussies and not tackling the real gangsters out there like the Taoiseach .

We finally got to the police station. I jumped out of the back of the paddy
wagon unescorted and still handcuffed and walked straight in to the
station. I was brought to a desk were I was to tell them my identification.
As I saw the situation as a big joke and knew I had completely no chance of
seeing the TOOL concert. I decided I was going to piss the Guards off even
more by giving sarcastic answers to their questions, at this point I didn’t
give a shit about how long I was going to be in custody for because the only
reason I was in Dublin that night was to see TOOL. “So do you have any
weapons?” asked the officer . I replied by telling him that I had a few
grenades in my socks and a rifle up my ass. He wasn’t impressed and told me
to take this seriously. I said I didn’t see anything serious about it so I
wasn’t going to respect the situation. Then a little leprechaun of a guard
wearing surgical gloves came to escort me to my sell. I told him that I
didn’t like people fiddling with my ass unless they used lubricant. “funny
man, heh!” said the little shit.

The small Guard brought me to the sell were he thoroughly searched me but
didn’t search my socks for the grenades. He asked me did I have any
syringes. I looked at him straight in the eye and said to him “Do I look
like a fucking junkie, yeah I got whole pocket full!”. He grabbed me by the
throat while I pressed up against his grip so that he couldn’t slam me
against the wall and to show him I had the superior strength. “Some of my
colleges have been pricked by needles, you cheeky fuck!” I told him I didn’t
give a shit and the way I was being treated they probably deserved it. They
took everything off me, so that I couldn’t damage the cell or to myself,
except for a 20 cent coin in the depth of my pocket, which I used to carve a
Thelema symbol into the floor with my 5 initials going around it with the
Latin phrase ‘Ordo ab chao’ . They left me in the cell alone for four
hours with routine checks trough a peephole on the cell‘s door. The guard
that had unlawfully arrested me told me that I wouldn’t be charged but I was
to be summonsed over the damage to the Dickhead bouncer‘s cheap Jewellery
which was a damaged link of a chain. I knew that, I wasn’t ever going to be
charged and everything they were doing was scare tactics. The big thick
guard gave me the impression that he thought that he was doing me a favour,
I saw quite the contrary. I had missed out of the gig of the year due to
these pricks sticking it to me all night. Lying to me that I was going to
be released in 15 minutes , when I wasn’t released for another two hours. I
don’t really know how long I was in that cell for as I didn’t have my watch
which they took off of me in case I hung myself with it.

If there was anything amusing about being in the cell for the night was the
little whining skanger bitch boy in the sell next to me. Who wouldn’t stop
screaming. “LET ME OUTTA HERE, lllllLLLET ME OUTTA HERE (sulk sulk). wwWWWHY
ARE YE DOING THIS TO ME (cry cry) YE FUCKING BASTARD!!!”. Which he screamed
for every moment he was in the cell. I over heard one guards say that he was
in there for stealing and was possibly in a lot more trouble than me. The
funny situation happened on one particular routine check on the little
skanger boy. The guard that was checking him opened the cell and asked him
was he alright. “FUCK YOU , YE BASTARD!”. As I witnessed the situation
trough the peephole of my cell, the guard asked him to verify his age. The
Skanger told him that he was 19 then 16, he was probably withholding his
identity as I never heard the little knacker being addressed by his first
name, which frustrated the guard. He then threatened the guard “WHAT I’AM
GONNA TO DO TO YOU’S!”. I was thinking to myself which one of the two
Skangers was the bigger idiot, the Dickhead who got me in this mess in the
first place or the little Bitch boy in the cell beside me.
“What did you say?” asked the guard to the little Skanger.
“WHAT I’AM GONNA DO TO YOU’S” replied the idiotic little bitch boy, who
started to walk into the Guards chest. The Guard grabbed him by the throat
and flung him back into the cell simultaneously saying
“Get back in there!” . Slamming the door and locking it in one continuous
movement followed by a second of silence and then a racket of screams and
yells.

Finally I was released from my brief incarceration at around 11.30 pm.
Missing the last bus home which I never intended in getting anyway. They
Guards always release you when the public transport is finished for the
night, fucking wankers. While I was getting my things back , I finally had
a chance to explain my side of the story. The Guard was interested in
hearing it but I didn’t bother finishing what I was saying for a number of
reasons . Firstly it was a lost cause and secondly I had missed the gig.
Anyway he didn’t really give a shit . When I got my phone back I had a
number of missed calls from friends and from home. The Guards had rang my
parents without my permission, So I rang my mother and explained to her what
exactly happened that I was arrested for basically calling a bouncer a
dickhead. She thought I was in a fight and couldn’t believe what I had to
tell her and also that I wasn’t telling her everything that happened when I
insisted that I was. She told me that the best thing for me to do was to go
back to her brother’s house and not to meet up with my friends. I stuck to
my mother’s wishes and got a taxi to Portmarnock to my uncle’s house which
cost 30 Euros.

While in the Taxi I told the taxi driver the predicament I was in. He
seemed interested and asked me did I believe their was freedom of speech in
this country. I told him that I didn’t think there was anymore. He replied
by saying there never was especially when you look at the situation with the
Shell pipeline, also that he didn’t give a shit whether I worshipped a
goat’s head or not, but the only thing I had to know is that it was a theory
of them and us. They are the police and we are the people and when the Garda
Siochana finish their training in Temple Mor that is drilled into their
heads that it is them and us. He also said that guards fabricate the truth
to protect themselves and he also ranted on about accepts of the Morris
tribunal. The conversation then went to a quick summary of all the shit
situations Ireland is in at the moment and how most people are in denial of
what situation they are really in being subservient to a hypocritical
unjustified system of control. I left the taxi relieved that I wasn’t the
only one who could see how shit my country really is.

I had a quick smoke and entered my Uncle’s house. My mother had rang
previous to my entrance to explain the situation I just had been in. I gave
them a brief Summary of the nights ordeals which they found quite amusing
and knew that everything was going to be squashed and that I would probably
wouldn’t be even summonsed. The only thing I regret is not seeing the show,
but at least My belief that the state is full of bullies who love to abuse
the little power they have is rectified and I don’t believe I will respect
this nation of bullying fascist pricks who are far worse than any other
government organisation in this country even the ones associated with NAMBLA
(North American Man/Boy love Association).

Thank you for reading my rant and god bless. R.S.G.J.H.

[simulacra]

It was simply the most incredible show I've ever seen. I'm so grateful for all the beauty I was able to witness... Those two magical hours in Dublin... it was like all my fears, worries and weaknesses were washed away by the flood of sound and light. I can still feel this positive energy, I treasure it inside me, it's a power to create something precious. I remember when I went outside after the concert it was raining... 'Cleanse and purge me in the water', I thought. We were praying for rain and heaven heard us out ;)
Oh, Reverend Maynard, thanks for the chance of being a part of it. It was an honor to support you :) And bright orange is very flattering on you, of course...
Oh, Irish people, thanks for your warmth and openness, 'cause I'm actually Polish and I flew to Ireland just to see ']['([])([])]_ and day later I was back to Poland. I fell in love with your country and I'd like to visit Emerald Isle again as soon as possible. Hopefully next summer... ;)

[tangent]

My god Micky I hope your friend gets to the gig next summer! Gardai are incompetant assholes...

[monkey_killer]

acid + tool live show = best experience of my life!

[Bassmingo]

In fairness, mickeys friend did himself no favours. feckin students. :p

[stalkingbutler]

Mickey having read your tale of woe I have this to say, if you had kept your mouth shut you would have seen the gig. No matter how much a bouncer acts the prick, if you respond, you'l never win.

[BlindVisionary]

No sympathy for Mickeys friend, trying to make a point but on the wrong occasion. Sounds just as well though, Tool wouldn't appreciate bonehead fans....

Try living in the north dude! :)

[Micky]

Ya I agree, I was actually given the same shit about only drivers license and passport at the bar but I just took it cause I was never gonna miss that gig.

The guy in question is a bit of a hardliner, prob shouldn't drink whiskey next time!

[Hagbard]

My first Tool show and the best concert I've ever seen. A few dickheads in the crowd but the band were on top form, and I was very surprised at how polite and pleasant Maynard was when he spoke. His performance was absolutely flawless as well, he was truly something to be marvelled at. The sound for Mastodon was absolutely atrocious though, it was so obnoxious that it gave my girlfriend such a headache I had to take her to the first aid tent and she missed the first half of Tool's set, which was a real pity. Fortunately she felt better in time to see everything from Wings for Marie to Ænema, which was definitely the high point of the show. I almost came during Lateralus. I'll definitely be going in summer.

As for the above story, I feel sorry for the guy, but if he really wanted to see Tool he should have had more sense. Gardai and Bouncers are for the most part really stupid fucks, it's easy to get around them as long as you make them believe that you're playing their game.

[stagger lee]

Mickey having read your tale of woe I have this to say, if you had kept your mouth shut you would have seen the gig. No matter how much a bouncer acts the prick, if you respond, you'l never win.


hear hear.

almost sounds like the guy was looking for a row...had he never met a bouncer before?

and in any case very few places accept student id anymore...its hardly surprising.

[davepants]

the gig rocked. i didnt want it to end..
did anybody score any pics?

[spanner]

Gig was AWESOME!!! Stinkfist was orgasmic. It was my first Tool gig but definitely not my last! I thought the laser show was beautiful-I almost cried! Mastodon were shockingly bad and the sound quality was poor but much better for Tool. I LOVE ADAM JONES!!!!

[ktdude]

glad to see some love for Adam. he's such a dude. he gets way too much hate around these parts.

[niall drogheda]

Seen TOOL for the first time and also brought a mate who had never been to any gig.
Needless to say he's TOTALLY fucking hooked.Amazing show, can't wait for the next one.Dead right about the knobhead security though it didn't stop us anti-social fiends from smoking.

[Doylebag]

yea that gig was lovely stuff. went to the nottingham show too but nothing compares to the irish crowd! we did ireland proud lads!!

[paraflux]

Dublin November 2006
First time I got to see Tool Live, After 10,000 days I turned to the Tool newbie I brought with me and said, how can they follow that? After Lateralus he just said thats how...Just completely amazing. The best [can I classify it as just a concert?], i've ever being to. Saw them in the wembley arena just after and got blown away again. I'll go to more dates the next time they are here.
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