webdoggy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Almost time for the disappointment. Skacel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, webdoggy said: Almost time for the disappointment. Nearly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Garbage as expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliathemenace Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 old tour shirts and clothing blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdoggy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Clothing and masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 LOL'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 haha wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 They even have the audacity to say "first LP in 13 years". Where is it? Where is the damn LP? Plarocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 There's a blanket too. So, that's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Phew. For a second there I was nervous that the band's social media may finally stop being hounded for reissues or a FI press... but it looks like everything will be back to the tried and true. Thank goodness. Plarocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondfarewell Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Skacel said: They even have the audacity to say "first LP in 13 years". Where is it? Where is the damn LP? When I scrolled down and saw the album cover with "LP", I thought that was surely it! But nope... Skacel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmfa80 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Mwahhahahaa, a fucking countdown for tshirts and a logo pint glass. WTactualF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Really funny that they did this giant countdown for the most basic merch that any band has on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, throwgncpr said: Really funny that they did this giant countdown for the most basic merch that any band has on their website And that they opted to switch distros for it. Maybe they truly believe[d] that those Alex Grey masks would sell like hotcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Are we...the pretentious record collector assholes...the only ones who feel that TOOL keep trolling us? Cuz I am sure that the regular TOOL fans would be excited for this merch drop. But hey...what the fuck do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, jhulud said: Are we...the pretentious record collector assholes...the only ones who feel that TOOL keep trolling us? Cuz I am sure that the regular TOOL fans would be excited for this merch drop. But hey...what the fuck do I know? Possibly but non-record collectors might have been thinking it was a live stream or tour announcement, new album (LOL) rather than some merch. The response on Reddit was similar to here though and I would think they probably represent the average fan. What is the Tool Army reaction? The hardcore fans may be super hyped by the new merch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I am gonna' go out on a limb and guess that the general Tool fanbase is neither surprised nor stoked with this drop. FB comment sections and Reddit, especially, are riddled with comments from users trying to champion for vinyl reissues. Like it's the prevalent ask with the most likes, sub-comments, and attention. (Outside of, maybe, tour demands.) Anyone in the band or affiliated with their social media can instantly recognize the demand. They're either trolling the shit out of their fans or just unfathomably lazy, at this point. I do wonder what will become of that "deluxe packaging" posted on the last page, with whatever it may be. Even if it's a jumbo hardcover book to house some CDs, I was expecting something music-related to get released in the store today. Silly assumption on my end, I know. Skacel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, Derek™ said: I am gonna' go out on a limb and guess that the general Tool fanbase is neither surprised nor stoked with this drop. FB comment sections and Reddit, especially, are riddled with comments from users trying to champion for vinyl reissues. Like it's the prevalent ask with the most likes, sub-comments, and attention. (Outside of, maybe, tour demands.) Anyone in the band or affiliated with their social media can instantly recognize the demand. They're either trolling the shit out of their fans or just unfathomably lazy, at this point. I do wonder what will become of that "deluxe packaging" posted on the last page, with whatever it may be. Even if it's a jumbo hardcover book to house some CDs, I was expecting something music-related to get released in the store today. Silly assumption on my end, I know. I can totally imagine them releasing a hardcover book CD anthology set. I'd probably buy it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, jhulud said: Are we...the pretentious record collector assholes...the only ones who feel that TOOL keep trolling us? Cuz I am sure that the regular TOOL fans would be excited for this merch drop. But hey...what the fuck do I know? With the band posting pictures of 12 x 12 artwork, and mentioning Fear Inoculum, the band is TOTALLY trolling us! 🙄 Edited April 23, 2021 by Plarocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I don't think we're being pretentious vinyl snobs. I can't imagine anyone being excited about that drop... It's the most basic stuff. $35 t-shirt with the album art on it? a mask, 13 months into the pandemic? This is the kind of merch Kohls and Walmart carries on their rack of rock music and pop culture t-shirts... Having a countdown for this is bananas. They're either completely out of touch with what people actually want, or trolling fans. I can't help but think it's the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) The bands website even stated that the Fear Inoculum vinyl LP was coming. I was totally expecting a pre-order link to an LP set with a 10 x 10 “screen” for like $200 😄 Edited April 23, 2021 by Plarocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycakes Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Tool definitely have some of the most hideous overpriced merch out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Plarocks said: The bands website even stated that the Fear Inoculum vinyl LP was coming. Oh yeah? The only positive thing I can think of... is that the band still has this in the pipeline – potentially tied to that deluxe packaging featured on the last page – and was merely testing the server stress of their new web-store. If they're going to eventually drop new vinyl, in any capacity, by now they should have gauged that there will be mad dash for it. What better way to prepare for that than to have a trial-run of server stress and scrambling fans hit the page at a select time? I know the reality of it is that we're being trolled by an apathetic band but it's something to at least consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I mean, it takes them 10 years to make eight songs. They kind of move on their on timeline. i’ve always assumed licensing is the culprit behind the lack on vinyl by a band that likes physical things. But who knows, it really does some like they actively enjoy trolling the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faaip de oiad Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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