Adam Jones Thinks Tool Will Play Sphere at Some Point: "We Were Supposed to Open That Place"

"We were supposed to open that place. We were asked, and because of 'Game of Thrones' band politics, we just couldn't make it work. And then they ended up using U2, which I think we probably would've gotten bumped anyway."

"But they have been really enthusiastic about us playing there, so we've been talking to them since it opened about doing some kind of residency there. And there's just a lot of production details and budgeting and money and timing. So it's complicated. But I think we will do it at some point."

"The topic was broached by bassist Justin Chancellor, who was also present for the radio interview, discussing the desire and potential for more elaborate art aspects to Tool's live shows, prompting the host to ask directly about the Sphere."

"Earlier this year, drummer Danny Carey also spoke about the potential for Tool to play the Sphere, saying the band was in talks for a possible residency in 2027."

Tool was asked to be the first act to perform at Las Vegas’ Sphere, but the opportunity did not work out due to band politics and timing. U2 was ultimately selected instead. Adam Jones said the band has remained in conversation with Sphere representatives since the venue opened, with production details, budgeting, and scheduling making a residency complicated. Jones expressed confidence that Tool will play the Sphere at some point. Justin Chancellor discussed the desire for more elaborate live-show art elements, leading to questions about the Sphere. Danny Carey previously said the band was in talks for a possible 2027 residency. Tool is scheduled for Sonic Temple Festival, then Louder Than Life and Aftershock, while Metallica has a Sphere residency from October 2026 through March 2027.

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