On March 22nd, the renowned band Tool made headlines by allowing a livestream of their performance at Lollapalooza Argentina. This marked an unusual event in the band's history as they rarely permit full concert broadcasts on television or online platforms. However, this exception came with a condition: no close-up shots were allowed during the broadcast, only wide-angle views from a considerable distance from the stage. The Buenos Aires show was streamed through Flow, an Argentinian cable TV and internet provider, as part of a series of performances showcased from Lollapalooza Argentina.
The concert featured a nine-song setlist, including four tracks from their acclaimed 2006 album "10,000 Days." Interestingly, this marked Tool's inaugural performance in South America, setting the stage for additional shows in Chile and Brazil as part of the Lollapalooza festival circuit. Frontman Maynard James Keenan is known for his strict no-filming policy at Tool concerts, where security personnel actively remove fans attempting to record the show with their smartphones.
Despite this rare broadcasting opportunity, Tool has faced criticism over their recent performances at the Tool in the Sand festival in the Dominican Republic. During this event, they played two consecutive nights, repeating four songs from the first night in the second concert. Some attendees expressed dissatisfaction, questioning whether these sets truly met the promise of being unique performances.
In related news, next month, Maynard James Keenan will embark on the "Sessanta V2.0" tour across North America with his bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, alongside Primus. Fans eagerly anticipate this musical journey while also reflecting on the significance of Tool's historic South American debut.
While the livestream of Tool's Lollapalooza Argentina performance may not be archived officially, recordings have begun appearing on platforms like YouTube. The band's decision to allow such a broadcast, albeit under specific conditions, highlights their evolving approach to sharing their music with global audiences, even as they maintain their signature enigmatic allure.