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Irish Mirror
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Paul Moore

Iconic metal band Tool announce first Irish gig in 15 years

Heavy metal legends Tool have announced a gig at Dublin's 3Arena as part of an upcoming tour.

The band last played Ireland in 2006 as part of the 10,000 Days tour, but Maynard James Keenan and co. will be back next year.

The eagerly-awaited trek kicks off on April 23 in Copenhagen and Tool arrive in Ireland on May 6.

“It is with great pleasure I get to announce our return to the road. These past 18 months have been trying to say the least but from great trials come great lessons and great rewards. We are genuinely looking forward to sharing them with you," said drummer Danny Carey.

Tickets are on sale this Friday, October 1 with the UK and Irish dates on sale at 9am local time.

Tool Army members can purchase pre-sale tickets on September 28 at 10am local time. There will be a 24-hour pre-sale window.

If any fans want to see the band on the road, here's their full schedule:

  • April 23 - Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena
  • April 25 - Oslo, NO Spektrum
  • April 26 - Stockholm, SE Avicii Arena
  • April 28 - Hamburg, DE Barclaycard Arena
  • April 29 - Frankfurt, DE Festhalle
  • May 2 - Manchester, UK AO Arena Manchester
  • May 4 - Birmingham, UK Resorts World Arena
  • May 6 - Dublin, IE 3Arena
  • May 9 - London, UK The O2 Arena
  • May 12 - Paris, FR AccorHotels Arena
  • May 13 - Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis
  • May 15 - Berlin, DE Mercedes-Benz Arena
  • May 17 - Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena
  • May 19 - Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome
  • May 21 - Krakow, PL Tauron Arena
  • May 23 - Prague, CZ O2 Arena
  • May 24 - Budapest, HU SportAréna

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