While Jones was spared, metal booking agent Dan Rozenblum lost his home to the fires.

The California wildfires have affected a number of well-known musicians in the heavy music community.

Also: Kenny G, Frank Sinatra, Boyz II Men, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson and a whoooole lot more.

But what does Corey Taylor think?

Also: Pantera!

Maynard also addresses new album recording: “Things are progressing. Slow as fuck, but progressing.”

Also includes Ghost, Pig Destroyer, Burn the Priest, and more.

Always the troll!

There will be fewer songs on the release, but they’ll be longer than the band’s past material.

Jesus fucking Christ, this record is never coming out.

Also includes Dimmu Borgir, Periphery, Jared Dines, and more.

The first new piece of recorded music the band has release in 12 years.

Neat.

Also includes Cave In, Watain, Bleeding Through, and more.

The MS co-founders discuss whether Tool’s new album can possibly live up the hype after 12 long years of waiting.

Oops.

Digital is for wimps.

Includes a special edition blue/white variant vinyl, drum sticks signed by Danny Carey, a Seagull skull necklace, the CD edition of the album, a t-shirt, and the band’s exclusive New Years Eve concert poster!!!

I’ll get excited when there’s a release date.