The Spurs of Prem Rugby: how Harlequins lost their swagger Marcus Smith’s return from injury offers hope but Quins appear a fragile side beset by entrenched problems The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
“His dedication to Gibson’s quality and legacy is beyond reproach”: 5 ways Cesar Gueikian transformed Gibson – and proved to be a very different kind of guitar CEO As he leaves the top job at one of the world’s biggest guitar companies, we look back at the Gibson leader’s legacy – and how he oversaw a renaissance for the Nashville guitar giant Guitar World · Jul 3
"It wasn’t just about making a record anymore; it was about survival." How Tool survived the death of 90s alt metal and a lengthy legal battle to create 2001's prog metal masterpiece Lateralus Lateralus wasn't just the album that redefined Tool - it paved the way for bands like Mastodon and Gojira in the years to come Metal Hammer · Jul 1
Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
“I hope they get sued. It’s a shameless ripoff. They should be slapped on the wrist for that.” How Tool attracted mainstream attention – and the ire of one of rock’s greatest frontmen - with their classic song Sober Sober, the seminal single from 1993’s Undertow, made Maynard James Keenan and co. a quick success story, but not everybody was a fan Metal Hammer · May 22
“We pulled out chainsaws and tore our guitars apart. I had a shotgun with blanks in it, and I was shooting it inside the Palladium”: Inside the chaotic birth of prog metal provocateurs Tool They’ve sold millions of albums, won four Grammys and inspired legions of copycats, but this is where the legend of Tool kicked off Metal Hammer · May 21
“You can’t make music in a test tube and do math. There has to be spontaneity with a little planning and a lot of mistakes”: How Tool created enigmatic, brain-bursting alternative rock with a late-’90s masterpiece “Very seldom are we playing in unison” MusicRadar · May 21
“We were supposed to open that place”: Adam Jones reveals that Tool were meant to raise the curtain on the Sphere in 2023 Instead, U2 took their place MusicRadar · May 12
MLB The Show 26: Adam Jones Officially Confirmed as New Legend Early access for MLB The Show 26 is quickly approaching, and the updates are coming in fast. The Baltimore Orioles veteran Adam Jones confirmed on Twitter/X that he is going be a part of the The Show 26 roster. Jones spent 11 of 14 MLB seasons wth the Orioles, playing… Operation Sports · Feb 25
Tool hope to release a new album and put on a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027: “I think we’re the perfect band for that” Drummer Danny Carey says the prog metal band have been “talking to” the owners of the Vegas venue Metal Hammer · Feb 17
“I was pretty concerned about the show. A few minutes later, we hear a knock… We answer the door to see Adam standing there”: Mike Sullivan of Russian Circles on the time Tool's Adam Jones saved him from rental amp hell with a random act of kindness We've all been there, sweating with a borrowed backline that's not playing ball. Luckily, Sullivan had a guardian angel looking over him Guitar World · Jan 16
“I hope they get sued. It’s a shameless ripoff. They should be slapped on the wrist for that”: How Tool attracted mainstream attention – and the ire of one of rock’s greatest frontmen Sober, the seminal single from 1993’s Undertow, made Maynard James Keenan and co. a quick success story, but not everybody was a fan Metal Hammer · Jan 6
“The stupidest thing I could have done was put myself out as much as I did. I’ll never make that mistake again”: Inspired by astrology and personal tragedy, Tool’s Maynard James Keenan wrote his most personal song. He came to regret it It was the emotional highlight of Tool’s 10,000 Days album Metal Hammer · Dec 28, 2025
“He will go down as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. I can bring him a bass riff in seven-and-a-half and he’ll be right on it”: Justin Chancellor explains how bass fits into Tool’s challenging brand of prog With their uncompromising blend of formidable time signatures and distorted guitar riffs, Tool are a band quite unlike any other Guitar World · Dec 20, 2025
Guitar World · Nov 21, 2025 “When I finished, I sent Kirk Hammett a picture and said, ‘Do you want to use it?’ He replied in all caps, ‘YES!’” Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian has spent 4 years learning how to build guitars – and his prized SG was played at metal’s most historic concert Gueikian has juggled the demands of his CEO role with learning the art of guitar making, and his builds already have some high-profile admirers – including Jason Momoa, Kirk Hammett and Tony Iommi
Metal Hammer · Nov 8, 2025 “I could see downtown Hollywood and all the transformers were blowing. It looked like the city was being bombed”: How Terminator 2, a banned video and a massive earthquake shaped a classic Tool song The story of Tool‘s classic 1993 single Prison Sex
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025 Who is Joe Marler? From hair-raising rugby antics to breakout star of Celebrity Traitors Viewers have been won over by the quick-witted and quirky former England international. But do they all know about the groin-grabbing and that ‘horse’ of his?
Metal Hammer · Nov 5, 2025 “They lock in and deliver really interesting riffs in a way that makes them sound simple, when they’re not simple at all” TesseracT’s James Monteith on the guitarist and band who changed his approach to music in the 90s The djent pioneer found inspiration in a player who ignored standard time lengths, came up with unique sounds and played the wrong parts of his instrument – but always managed to groove
Guitar World · Sep 17, 2025 Tool’s Adam Jones and Danny Carey serve up surprise prog rock spar to open the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match The 75-second performance may have been short – but it came right after the band’s appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning extravaganza
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Danny Wilson poached by Wales to leave Harlequins scrambling Quins head coach Wilson will become assistant coach, responsible for lineouts and the contact area, under Steve Tandy for Wales
Reason · Aug 23, 2025 Georgia: The Possible Birthplace of Wine and Definite Birthplace of Stalin If geography really is destiny, then the Georgian situation has understandably necessitated a stiff, perpetual drink.
Metal Hammer · Aug 9, 2025 “The guy everyone is so serious about, it all started with ‘not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin’”: How a novelty 90s comedy song gave Tool’s Maynard James Keenan his first hit Before Tool broke big, Maynard James Keenan was squealing like a pig on a 90s hit
MusicRadar · Jul 9, 2025 “It has been reimagined as a straightforward, yet versatile and functional instrument relevant for today’s working musician”: Gibson celebrates 50 years in Nashville with limited edition twist on an cult electric played by Adam Jones and Paul Stanley The Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary is like a Marauder only with set neck and dual '70s Tribute humbuckers.... And different hardware – and they're only making 650 in each finish
Guitar World · Jul 8, 2025 “Draws on everything we’ve learned”: Gibson (sort of) revives the cult Marauder model beloved by Adam Jones and Paul Stanley – by combining it with an even more obscure build A Marauder in all but name, the celebratory offering marks 50 years of Gibson handcrafting guitars in Nashville
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Wales give Taulupe Faletau time to recover ahead of second Test against Japan The 34-year-old was replaced early in the second half in last week’s defeat in Kitakyushu.