Tool Drummer Teases New Album Timeline and Sphere Residency

Danny Carey reveals plans for Tool's next record and potential Vegas concert series.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Tool drummer Danny Carey has shared details about the band's upcoming plans, including a target timeline for their next studio album and the possibility of a residency at the unique Las Vegas concert venue The Sphere. Carey stated that the band is "working on a lot of new Tool songs now, hopefully 2027, that's the goal." He also expressed interest in playing a stint at The Sphere when the new record is released, noting that the venue would be "the perfect" fit for the band.

Why it matters

Tool's long-awaited new album will be highly anticipated by their devoted fanbase, who have waited nearly 7 years since the release of 2019's "Fear Inoculum." The potential Sphere residency would also be a unique and immersive live experience for fans, taking advantage of the venue's advanced audio and visual capabilities.

The details

In a recent interview, Carey revealed that Tool is "working on a lot of new Tool songs now, hopefully 2027, that's the goal." He also expressed interest in playing a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas to coincide with the new album's release, stating "We're very much into that. We're hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere, 'cause I think we're the perfect band for that." Carey noted that the preparation and costs associated with a Sphere residency are "pretty intense" but that it would be "an incredible" experience.

  • Tool's last studio album, "Fear Inoculum," was released in 2019.
  • Carey stated the band is "working on a lot of new Tool songs now, hopefully 2027, that's the goal."

The players

Danny Carey

The drummer for the rock band Tool, who revealed details about the band's upcoming plans for a new album and potential concert residency.

The Sphere

A unique concert venue in Las Vegas that Carey expressed interest in Tool potentially performing a residency at when they release their next album.

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What they’re saying

“We're very much into that. We're hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere, 'cause I think we're the perfect band for that.”

— Danny Carey, Drummer, Tool (The Spiral Out Network)

“The preparation is pretty intense to get everything up... It's a very expensive endeavor and it takes a while to get into the black, you know? I think it's a few shows before you make any money, but it would be work cut out.”

— Danny Carey, Drummer, Tool (The Spiral Out Network)

What’s next

If Tool moves forward with a residency at The Sphere, the band and venue will need to work through the complex technical and financial preparations required to host such a production.

The takeaway

Tool's plans for a new album in 2027 and a potential Sphere residency demonstrate the band's continued ambition to push the boundaries of their live performances and deliver new music to their devoted fanbase, who have eagerly awaited new material since 2019.