Tool Eyeing Vegas Residency After Next Album Release

Drummer Danny Carey says the band is in talks to perform at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Tool drummer Danny Carey has revealed that the band is "working on a lot of new Tool songs right now" with the goal of releasing a new album in 2027. Carey also said the band is in talks to potentially do a residency at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas after the album's release, though he noted it would be an "expensive endeavor" to secure time at the venue.

Why it matters

Tool is known for their cinematic live performances, and a residency at the state-of-the-art Sphere venue in Las Vegas could allow the band to take their production to new heights. However, Carey acknowledged the financial challenges of securing a residency at the Sphere, which has reportedly also been in discussions with Metallica.

The details

In an interview with Spiral Out, Carey said the band is "very much into" the live, cinematic nature of their performances and believes they would be a "perfect band" for a residency at the Sphere. The Sphere is a 336-foot tall and 516-foot wide spherical venue that has hosted various entertainment residencies. Carey said the process of securing a residency there would be "very expensive" and the band would need to play "quite a few shows before you make any money."

  • Tool's last album, Fear Inoculum, was released in 2019.
  • The band is currently "working on a lot of new Tool songs" with the goal of releasing a new album in 2027.

The players

Danny Carey

The drummer for the progressive metal band Tool.

Tool

A popular American progressive metal band known for their cinematic live performances.

The Sphere

A 336-foot tall and 516-foot wide spherical entertainment venue in Las Vegas that has hosted various residencies.

Metallica

A legendary American heavy metal band that has also reportedly been in discussions about a potential residency at the Sphere venue.

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What they’re saying

“We're hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere [in Las Vegas] 'cause I think we're the perfect band for that. We've been talking to those guys.”

— Danny Carey, Drummer, Tool (Spiral Out)

“It's a very expensive endeavor, and it takes a while to get into the black. I think [you need to play] quite a few shows before you make any money.”

— Danny Carey, Drummer, Tool (Spiral Out)

What’s next

If a residency deal is reached, Tool would need to finalize the details and schedule a run of shows at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas following the release of their next album, expected in 2027.

The takeaway

Tool's potential Vegas residency at the state-of-the-art Sphere venue could allow the band to take their renowned cinematic live performances to new heights, though the financial challenges of securing such a residency may prove difficult to overcome.