Wembley ARENA - different. Its a shame they're playing such big venues. They were excellent at Hammersmith and Brixton previously. Wembley Arena is possibly the worst venue in london
It a new Arena though, which is ALLEDGEDLY better than the previous one, but I find that difficult to believe. It was just a matter of time before we had to deal with seeing them in such enormodomes
my thoughts exactly, Hammersmith was a blast, Wembley will just be harder to cope with with regards to me not thinking that Robbie Williams or Westlife played there the night before...
Wembley Arena as expected. In the past I have seen Bizkit, Incubus, APC, Deftones, Foo Fighters, and the Beastie Boys there. I will be on the barrier for at least one night ala Deftones/APC. I had a hell of a time in the queue that day meeting so many good people. For the second night i will mingle with the crowd. That was a few years ago. I am looking forward to this. I also intend to go to at least one Dutch date, as i am moving to Bristol, i missed out on Amsterdam tickets last time round, but I'v been meaning to see Rotterdam so there you go.
This news has made my day, i will be thinking of nothing else until my head rests for sleep.
Let the search for a ticket release time commence.
It a new Arena though, which is ALLEDGEDLY better than the previous one, but I find that difficult to believe. It was just a matter of time before we had to deal with seeing them in such enormodomes
No, it isn't a new arena, it's going to be the same old american style piece of shit. Struggle to get a beer, rip off prices, shitty security, no water, the whole friggin deal. See you down the front.
No, it isn't a new arena, it's going to be the same old american style piece of shit. Struggle to get a beer, rip off prices, shitty security, no water, the whole friggin deal. See you down the front.
Are you sure? They had a temporary structure up for over a year they named The Pavillion (which was just an exceptionally elaborate tent), so they could rebuild the arena as part of the whole rejuvination thing.
Yes, I'm sure, although i could be wrong, it's unlikely ( ! )
The arena is still holding gigs all the time.
They have been doing gigs at "The Pavillion" for quite a while too.
The Pavillion has closed now apparently and gigs are back at the Arena. Maybe it was just a refurb. Not that it really matters - it's still going to be gash. The Pavillion was the worst venue I have ever been to though, so at least it's a step up from that. Not that I care. I'd happilly see Tool anywhere.
All I have to do now is not spunk all my cash before the tickets go on sale.
The whole new arena thing I think refers to the entrance hall which has just been tarted up a bit.... Looks great. Shame they didn't do anything inside the arena.
It'll be a new experience for us UK fans seeing them in such a big venue - who knows, they may even bring those massive pieces of Alex Grey art along with them.
I would be a little dissapointed if they didn't up the production on this tour. We've been really lucky in the UK getting to see them in smaller venues than our American chums, but I have to admit mild jealousy at the missing out on the more elaborate visual experience of their last US arena tour. Not HUGE jealousy as given the choice I'd take a 4,000 capacity venue over a 10,000 capacity any day of the week, but mild jealousy all the same.
Wembley ARENA - different. Its a shame they're playing such big venues. They were excellent at Hammersmith and Brixton previously. Wembley Arena is possibly the worst venue in london
Argh! yeah - the security at Wembley does indeed suck. and the no water/beer in the arena situation is too strict also. Damn - i had everything crossed for Brixton.
No doubt the production/stage set up will be on a bigger scale than Hammersmith though. Anyone know WHEN the tickets actually go on sale?
yeah I would really like to know the answer to that question as well. does anyone have any idea???
why is it that they choose to be fucking awkward and never post details of when/where the tickets are going on sale on toolband? it really pisses me off.
I lost out on getting tickets for the dates a few months back because of that.
Last time round, the dates were up about 3 weeks before the tickets went on sale - which was driving me crazy. Someone on Toolarmy posted a presale link for the Hammersmith shows which is how I got my first night tickets, and then they went on sale that Friday. The second night went on sale at lunchtime the same day. So I predict 2 weeks today.
I just wish they'd tell us though. I have put a bunch of cash aside to pay for it, but I am skint otherwise and if its going to be after payday then I could have a bit of a better month. Oh well...
I was thinkibng it would probably be next Friday - just because they only announced the Dublin date last week and that went on sale today.
I always check www.ticketmaster.co.uk first - even though i dont like them they're usually updated regularly.
also keep in mind its wembley and wont sell out as quick due to capacity.
I'm checking daily so if i hear i'll post a.s.a.p.
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I imagine those dates are still TBC or else (fingers crossed) they are gonna play Brixton or Hammersmith again.....(Koko would be a dream come true but that'll never happen).
I'm Ricardo from Spain. We are planning a trip to london to see Tool (and of course, London!!). We found that the London dates were deleted from the official site. By the way, where we can buy the tickets to this show (in case that these dates are still To Be Confirmed)??
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how come the 27th and 28th have disappeared off the Tool site?
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It will just be to do with sorting out contracts etc... was the same with the Hammersmith dates in June, they will be back up just as soon as they've confirmed officially with Wembley... or decided to scrap that plan and play the Camden Barfly instead. :o)
i wanna go, saw them in Brixton last time, got my camera (stills not video) confiscated and ended up in the little backroom thing right behind the stage - shame i couldnt see but MAN that was LOUD!!!
may go to the Cardiff one this year if thats still on as 27th November is my daughter's 1st birthday!
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That's harsh, missing the gig - but yeah, would've been fucking loud!! How cool would your daughter be, celebrating her first year of life at a Tool gig!! :o)
Pre Sale Link Re: 2006/11/27-28 - Wembley, UK - Wembley Arena
Hi Guys
Pre sale from from Wensday 9am here
..Exclusive presale through gigsandtours, starts 9am Wednesday 2nd August using the following link: http://www.gigsandtours.com/?link=tool&site=tool. Tickets are then on general sale from 9am Friday 4th August:
MANCHESTER MEN - Fri 24 November
LONDON Wembley Arena - Mon 27 November
CARDIFF International Arena - Thurs 30 November
NOTTINGHAM Ice Arena - Fri 1 December
Is that definitely true? If so AWESOME!! Bring it on. Why not Ticketmaster though? I have never used Gigs and Tours, are they a pretty reputable company does anyone know? Also - where's Glasgow on that list?
Hi, i will be in the UK from the 24th of november till mid december and i plan to see tool while i am there. i am from australia and would like any help i can get in relation to securing 2 tickets for any of the UK shows.
