I get to see them 8/21 & 8/23 (see my post on the music board). Have friends in Beantown (North end & Cambridge) and was going to try and make it down there for that show, but it didn't work out. There are playing up in Ontario a couple of times after the 8/23 show, but I think work will interfere.
Have Fun.
P.S. Has anyone seen (or spoken to) Peyote Killer? I know he's a huge TOOL fan as well and plans to see them a couple of times.
Hey, no flame, but what's the deal with seeing MJK? Of all the times that I've seen MJK (except the '93 Lollapalooza) he usually plays some sort of character. The band really focus' on the music and imagery (other than themselves) I've seen the guy with a mohawk, in blue paint, and in dressed in drag. But the music is the most important part.
I may be wrong as you say you have been a fan for well over 10 years, so that means you've seen them in the loft days. Ever meet the guys from Rage, Pigmy Love Circus, Green Jello, or Aloke? What about Blair?
OK, gotcha...I see what you are saying now. Hey, any TOOL or APC fan is a good person in my book. Whether they've seen 10 shows or just picked up 'Lateralus'. No disrespect intended, didn't want to come off like that.
I think you'll agree with TOOL, it's all about the music. Just red some great reviews of the early shows!!! I can't wait.