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Tool Targets 2027 Las Vegas Sphere Residency After Missed Slot

5/11/2026

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Adam Jones said Tool plans a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Adam Jones said the band missed a September 2023 opening slot because of “Game of Thrones” politics, with U2 performing venue’s inaugural act.
Danny Carey said the band is negotiating a residency after its next album, targeting 2027.
The 17,600-seat Sphere, featuring a 16K LED screen and immersive sound, hosts Metallica’s 24-show residency from October 2026 through March 2027, showing heavy-rock demand.

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Adam Jones said Tool plans a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Adam Jones said the band missed a September 2023 opening slot because of “Game of Thrones” politics, with U2 performing venue’s inaugural act.
Danny Carey said the band is negotiating a residency after its next album, targeting 2027.
The 17,600-seat Sphere, featuring a 16K LED screen and immersive sound, hosts Metallica’s 24-show residency from October 2026 through March 2027, showing heavy-rock demand.