His drumming is always absolutely wonderful.

Mr Carey says don't lose hope for new album this year.
http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/relax-danny-carey-says-there-is-still-hope-for-new-tool-in-2013

Considering Maynard hasn't written any new songs (which I'm assuming he means lyrics) I highly doubt that.

But hey, as long as they tour Australia I'm not bothered by it.

I'd have to spend at least $270 next week to get two tickets, which is most of my next pay. Didn't realise tickets are being released so soon. :(

I don't know about Australia but over here a tool show sells out in about 5 minutes. I think I payed around 150 for a ticket last time.

If you're a Tool fan, you're used to lifetimes between albums, and the last thing you want them to do is rush an album for the sake of the fans.

Go watch tours. Be pleasantly surprised at an album.

*comes in, makes a bad joke about hoes and leaves*

Pretty much the way I am. I love the mystery of not knowing when they'll release something, then coming to find out that they released something a month or two ago without even noticing. Makes the wait more exciting.

I don't think they would rush anything for the fans.

$150 to see Tool. Damn. Good as they may be, and good as their shows may be.... $150 is highway robbery.

Maybe a little under but it was between 100-150. They were top dollar seats, too. Luckily, I didn't have to pay. Concerts are so expensive these days, especially when it's a big name.