Tool Rallies Its Superfans for a ‘Destination Festival’ in the Dominican Republic

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Tool announces an all-inclusive destination festival for superfans in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.Maynard James Keenan’s prog metal band Tool has announced an all-inclusive destination festival at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino & Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The three-day event takes place from March 7 through March 9, 2025, headlined by Tool, with Primus, Mastodon, and more.

The festival will also feature Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY, and Moonwalker. Tool will play two unique sets over the weekend, joined by their longtime visual collaborators Alex Grey and Allyson Grey. To make the event a reality and mark the band’s first performance in the Caribbean, Tool is partnering with live event company Festication.

Tickets for “Tool Live in the Sand” will go on sale first for members of the band’s official fan club, the Tool Army, beginning Tuesday, October 29, at 10 AM PST. Existing members will receive a unique code enabling them to purchase passes before the general sale. The general on-sale starts Wednesday, October 30, at 10 AM PST.Packages include a luxury resort room, unlimited food and drinks for each guest, and three days of music. Off-site excursions will also be available, including snorkeling, catamaran expeditions, rappelling, visits to eco-parks, and more activities. All packages and general ticket info can be found on the official website.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news that Primus, Mastodon, and Coheed and Cambria will be joining us for our first-ever Caribbean performance at ‘Tool in the Sand,’” said the band’s bassist, Justin Chancellor. “2025 is shaping up nicely. See you all there for what should be an unforgettable weekend of music!”

Fans of Tool singer Keenan’s other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, can catch them next spring at the Sessanta 2.0 Tour alongside Primus. That outing kicks off on April 24 in Palm Springs, California, running through June 7 in Auburn, Washington, with stops in Cleveland, Milwaukee, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and more.