Tool Live Sacramento 1998 [Remastered]

[@wooke1906]

I was 15 in 1998 and a big fan of Undertow and Aenema. I didn't know about Opiate. Somehow, in those early days of the internet, by way of crazy luck- I managed to connect in some fan chat room (remember those???) with a guy in Arizona who said he had bootleg VHS tapes of shows for sale. I sent 25 bucks cash through the mail that I had earned cutting grass and I more-than-half expected to be simply scammed. However, about a week later, a thick padded manila envelope arrived with a copy of this very show, plus most of another one (London 7/21/94). Watching Maynard dance and pull off the screams live and pour his heart out on stage forever changed my perspective on music and what it was all about. I thought the actual performances were awesome, but even then I was underestimating just how good they were. The set lists are powerful, and the songs were not "old" yet.... Danny and Adam are perfect, of course, but Maynard's vocals seem to be completely effortless and the emotional inflections are gorgeous. Plus, in this particular show, he appears to be genuinely happy and excited to be performing, opposed to his typically reserved personality. Tool concerts in recent years are still entertaining, but this was the Golden age. This is as good as it gets.

[@leahbuh9270]

Cool !

[@leahbuh9270]

I'm 16 and i'm getting into tool after 1 year of knowing them, such an amazing and unique band (sorry for my english, i'm from Uruguay)

[@seanmichael8202]

Cool story, man.

[@seanmichael8202]

@@leahbuh9270; Dude, your English is flawless. If you wouldn't have mentioned you were sorry and from Uruguay, I couldn't possibly have guessed it.

[@adahbombdon1512]

What an awesome story/memory....difference of past a current Maynard is that he’s just my psychedelic now and wants it to be about the music...u can tell his personality was diff back then, tryin to be center of attention, mr jokester, etc...he’s changed and is all about the music and wants people to feel It rather than focus on him.

[@jamesm601]

It's really hard to epress the significance of seeing this for someone like me who was there that night. It was the 90s. People didn't walk around with cinema quality camera equipment in their pockets. When you went to a concert, it was a one-time experience. You would take it in and then leave knowing for certain that you would never experience it again. All you had was your memories. But by some miracle, it turns out some absolutely magnificent bastard was there filming. And that same magnificent bastard, or whoever ended up with the footage, decided to bless the whole world by putting on this magical video web machine. Now, here I am 25 years later rexperiencing something I thought would only ever live in my head. And it even includes the singing genitals I genuinely wondered if I'd made up. I can't thank you enough for this gift.

[@Matt-en1kn]

Seen mjk so many times probably over 20 watched everything online and I keep coming back to this show I think this is his best performance ever you was truly blessed to be at this one

[@michaelabate1526]

It’s actually ironic as it’s so much better without everybody filming…..but thank god someone was so we can appreciate this 25 years later.

[@Reigninsuds]

Yeah man I had a lot of friends that went there that night and I unfortunately missed out. Been going down this KZbin Sacramento rabbit hole of concerts lately just getting hella nostalgic, because to me these were the golden days of concerts.

[@haimco1]

@@Matt-en1kn never had the pleasure of ssing them live, but like you, I keep getting back to this one here!

[@4starkey]

There are days when you waste time on the internet. Then there are days when you are listening to the new Tool album and you remember seeing them live and search for old shows. Then there are days when you find that show and proceed to punch yourself in the crotch with joy that someone has uploaded that show to view for eternity.

[@Jean_Baptiste_Lamarck]

0:52 Part of Me 5:14 Eulogy (drum solo 13:49) 14:59 Maynard's sermon 16:11 Stinkfist feat. Buzz Osborne (extended version - jam starting at 20:06) 23:55 H. 30:58 Timothy Leary speech 32:21 Third Eye 45:44 Sober 51:46 No Quarter (Led Zeppelin cover) 1:04:14 Maynard tells a story (Danny's high colonic) 1:05:45 AEnima 1:17:23 Opiate 1:24:19 Flood

[@sowhazupguy]

How could they not do disgustipated dang

[@Jean_Baptiste_Lamarck]

@@sowhazupguy as far as i know there's only one vid of them doing a live version of Digustipated and that's from a 1994 London show

[@digitalnevada77]

THANK YOU FOR THE SET LIST 🤙🏻

[@coliimusic]

Maynard is hilarious yet enlightening during his little in-between vignettes

[@enioleonardo2750]

thanks buddy!!!

[@VarozPk]

The “I don’t mind” part during H gets me every time

[@abramparsons823]

Every fucking time

[@vaporrezz7118]

Hits harder everytime.

[@acdcrocks304]

@@vaporrezz7118 Always

[@SethHMG]

Same

[@leonardobautista2647]

This one in particular is a tad more special

[@joshuahess4736]

my vote for "best vocal performance of all time"

[@wingedson]

I was there. I showed up with a mild dislike of Tool. I left in love.

[@ness1278]

I can only imagine showing up all sulky like "meh, these guys suck", then by the end your jamming out to a guy wearing a bra

[@Megdracula]

How could you not like Tool From the start lol I guess my husbands like that. He enjoyed em live said it was like hard rock Pink Floyd.

[@wingedson]

@@Megdracula I was a deeply rooted idiot. I needed the Magick of Tool to peel my Eye open.

[@Megdracula]

Matt Harris thank God you found them in time before it was too late.....

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@wingedson Why can't they all be like you? 😂

[@heli923]

0:52 Part of Me 5:14 Eulogy (drum solo 13:49) 14:59 Maynard's sermon 16:11 Stinkfist feat. Buzz Osborne (extended version - jam starting at 20:06) 23:55 H. 30:58 Timothy Leary speech 32:21 Third Eye 45:44 Sober 51:46 No Quarter (Led Zeppelin cover) 1:04:14 Maynard tells a story (Danny's high colonic) 1:05:45 AEnima 1:17:23 Opiate 1:24:19 Flood Copying this for me, don't mind me guys

[@pablo3179]

Haces un gran trabajo amigo, si vienes a Chile, te invito una cerveza por tu generosa contibucion 😂❤

[@JaketheJedi23]

Thank you so much!!

[@gregc2621]

I don't mind.

[@pipebombmailer22]

i dont mind@@gregc2621

[@dazedManatee]

The hero we need😊

[@liamblake6042]

Maynard dancing in the solo of Eulogy is the greatest thing I have seen for a long time

[@Megdracula]

I’m laying next to my sleeping husband trying not to laugh out loud the mans so fucking funny

[@megtwinkles]

My brother and I greet each other with a variation of this Maynard dance from a bedlamite performance. It’s wonderful

[@Crunchywallaby3357]

Row. The. Damn. Boat.

[@ianvader0000]

I love seeing Maynard smile.

[@shametosmokeititslikekilli4455]

you'll see, I'll show you, when the chips are down, these uh, these "Civilized people" they'll eat each other.

[@merkabah2]

he looked like a creepy clown :D

[@Powwower]

Nice pfp.

[@DazedInTheDesert]

Honestly, the fact that this entire show has visual recording is a miracle from the gods of friction.

[@CarrionMorris]

My drum teacher has 2 original bootleg recordings of this show

[@doodlebob3758]

@@CarrionMorris Of course he's a drum teacher.

[@killer_boss01]

Gods of friction hahaha

[@Chris.4345]

@@CarrionMorris Can he share?

[@lez_ghozt]

@@CarrionMorris my drum teacher has 3

[@nickvarga463]

Who's here in 2020?!?! Undertow and Aenima hit so hard, so good!!!

[@quitepossiblydilloncolloca8366]

2021 fam!!

[@raymondayac8283]

2021 betches lol

[@DeltaKT]

Twenty Too

[@Deplorable_Garbage]

20 and 2!

[@yung_wog4180]

Its 2023, im still peeling open my third eye

[@davidhooke1064]

2024 and this is my favorite song

[@MosinAttractedPerson]

Which one 😭?

[@mattkohlen5240]

Peak vocal performance in human history. Period.

[@JosephWilhoit-ef6nl]

Maynard is still amazing but nothing touches him at this point through around 2004

[@wkerst]

The version of Third Eye they were doing live during this tour was a fucking masterpiece. Jesus Christ

[@ukoid]

How can one man be so funny and so deep all at once? Truly a divine balance between light and dark.

[@cynzia_d]

This is something incredible. His voice was totally at his peak and his charachter seems a sort of pre-Puscifer incarnation.

[@ryanford5320]

My exact thoughts...I just saw puscifer and it's very similar

[@Deplorable_Garbage]

puscifer was before tool i thought?

[@itsyaboialex_2494]

@@Deplorable_Garbage puscifer was started 5 years after tool

[@estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano]

Maynard is the lord of the game. He rules this empire.

[@deafeningecho9696]

He is the god of hellfire.

[@TankEpidemic]

Born to reign above all you claim to know beyond a doubt

[@Beastman5K]

Fuck you

[@Megdracula]

I would be in his cult. Wait I am in it.

[@deadbodybaby1]

@@Megdracula same 😂

[@AlecBridges]

Maynard’s vocal performance is insane in this show. Possibly the best I have heard.

[@FPScl3an]

This one and the glass house performance for sure 🤌 chefs kiss on that one.

[@megtwinkles]

This is insanity. Fantastic

[@Matt-en1kn]

I seen mjk over 20 times I wasn't at this show but I think this is his best performance ever

[@jambibaub8753]

Yeah and Alice in Chains casuals would claim Layne is the best 😂

[@Matt-en1kn]

@@jambibaub8753 prime mjk was a different level.

[@sotool1531]

2024 and MJK is still untouchable in the question 'greatest rock frontman of the last 40 years' spiritual psychedelic brilliance

[@erocdj]

When the wig came off shit got real

[@mrkind13]

It got real as fuck lol

[@BruinChimay]

HAhaha

[@youssef90210]

Timestamp pls, I’m lazy af

[@sagasitches6730]

@@youssef90210 54:37

[@Dekamerx]

@@youssef90210 24:00

[@paulanderson5356]

I was there, and I wish I was smart enough to describe the energy at Memorial that night. It was on par with a spiritual experience. This was the best show I would ever see, nothing has even come close.

[@bifsriffs6488]

I was at this show it's amazing to be able to enjoy it again 26 years later

[@_uohaloran]

In the beginning of the show Maynard looks like a mix between David Bowie, Ric Flair, and any combination of a televangelist and by the end he was a bra-clad engineer from Prometheus.

[@kitpalmer1583]

The beginning of Prometheus always gave me major Tool vibes

[@unclegumbald989]

“Can I get an ‘Amen’?!” “Can I get an ‘halleluuuuuuuujah’?!” “Can I get a ‘WOOOOOOOOOO!!!’?!”

[@dublj57]

Acid makes clothes feel foreign

[@capo_di_capi]

Guess you haven't listened to Disgustipated? where the persona was born, out of the cry for the carrots.

[@Megdracula]

That dancin

[@SamShadow93]

Give it to em' Reverend Maynard !

[@rolyoliver]

Only just discovered this gem. I mixed the sound on this tour. And this video captures the emotion of the whole show. Definitely the best set list. Finishing on flood was always incredible. A band ahead of their time. Can’t believe it’s nearly 20 years ago

[@nicholasheltzel7439]

Roly Oliver I seen them at 98 ozzfest in deer creek amphitheater in Indiana, and this was the same motif. They hit the stage right when the sunset. There was a war between the lawn and pavilion. The entire lawn was ripped up & set on fire. People stuffed beer cups full of sod and lit them on fire, threw them at the pavilion. The pavilion would throw them back. There was so much shit getting thrown it nearly blacked out the sky. There was three huge fires. It rained. It was pretty much the best show ever & such an amazing evening.

[@silentaudiolabs8243]

Great job! Danny's snare and cymbal array sounds phenomenal on this recording. The amount of layering in the tone of his snare is out of this world.

[@turtlenecks]

Wow, you’re so lucky to have worked with one of the greatest bands ever arguably during their peak. This show and the night before it were my first two tool shows. Changed my life forever. Thank you.

[@accident_prone]

I'm a bit surprised they didn't play 46&2

[@mikewagner8458]

Yo bro. Is this not the tour with the Salival version of Pushit? I saw them in New Orleans on that tour, and they finished with Flood.

[@hwarrior08guey85]

I was born on this day July 8 1998 and tool is my favorite band

[@Chenovski00]

Tool shows from 1998-2002 are really something else

[@cooleyray]

How awesome that Maynard changes Stinkfist lyrics to Elvis's song Suspicious Minds

[@DazedInTheDesert]

For real. Most people don't seem to fully understand or appreciate just how much it adds to the song.

[@b.j.blazkowicz9169]

God that performance of H was an absolute masterpiece. I wish I could go back in time and be there to witness it live. I guess I'll just have to watch it a hundred more times on here.

[@birdieerdie2349]

You are correct . All the extra stuff the Reverend Maynard gave was top notch.

[@dariaromanova815]

Whoever filmed, edited and downloaded this, I love you. So great to see Maynard fooling around, SMILING, joking. Amazing performance as well, but to see Maynard like this is just priceless. Made me instantly happier on a really crappy day. Will be returning to this concert again :)

[@RosettaStoned462]

I AM BLOWN THE FUCK AWAY AT THIS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION . When people refer to Tool in their prime performance era, this is what I imagine it to be. Also, not being able to sell the shirts and key chains made me chuckle. Wild.

[@andrewwwedge]

Maynard in his prime...This tour was my first Tool concert, Indianapolis and then Cincinatti. I will forever be grateful for that. The energy was breathtaking. Never before or since have I experienced such a powerful performance of pure awesomeness. Many many humble and sincere thanks to all involved in making this video and sharing it with all of us.

[@gregjeanfreau8027]

Peak in my opinion. 17:25 is something I don't remember hearing back then. Friggin beautiful!

[@colin1236]

I appreciate how much Danny we get to see here. Cameraman knew what was up even in 98

[@willrahmer1299]

i always enjoyed maynard in costume and character. the reverend act is hilarious and then strips down into just the bra and underwear so priceless. and thoose dance moves!

[@spexnola5427]

19:15 There is something to be missed nowadays with how powerful Maynard was as a frontman. Not to say that he isn't powerful anymore, but as a band grows wiser and more mature, that raw energy seems to dissipate a bit. Probably some of you will not like this comment, but it's just my two cents.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

We all age. Everything is temporary. 😥

[@jonnyfavors7585]

It's what happens to all of us the older we get. We grow, reach our primes..then slowly dissipate losing that prime going back to where we started.

[@BENEATH_THE_SEWERS]

Yup , this is the absolute best prime of there career, there prime is gone and there old now.I seen them live in 98.

[@space78511]

if i had a time machine. i would go back to this show. i was born in 1995

[@youtubebannedme4207]

​@@BENEATH_THE_SEWERSthey may be old now but they're still the best in the world at what they do.

[@brianpatrick6102]

I've said it before, but again, thank you for your selflessness and generosity. It has not gone unnoticed. This may be the best TOOL show of all time. So great.

[@ryansanchez5434]

+brian patrick YOU ARE RIGHT.......I HAVE NO IDEA HOW COME THIS BAND SOUNDED LIKE THE WAY THEY USED TO SOUND.......THEY WERE GREAT,,,THATS THE TOOL WE ALL LOVE...

[@blacklab3668]

+brian patrick Brian I agree. I've heard a lot and if this isn't the best show it is one of the top 5 for sure.

[@Qliphirot]

+brian patrick Top 10 of Tool's best concerts of the 90s, imo.

[@vommittt]

+Qliphirot surely

[@thedog2978]

+Qliphirot Damn top 10?! Very interested in which one was number 1 for you

[@NeoVoodooTech]

The good reverend Maynard has blessed us with a a truly transcendent live performance, hallelujah brothers!

[@darlantro]

45:50 holy crap the guitar making you wait an extra turn in Sober really highlighted its air-raid siren scream energy

[@Joe-rd7do]

This is by far, the best live TOOL show. EVER !!

[@luddou]

What do you know.

[@that1electrician]

Idk bro, the one I went to last weekend was a fuckin mind melter...audio and visual stage production has come a long way in 20 years!

[@nathanabeyta3873]

Wilkes Barre in 2001 is up there too, and the glass house in 96

[@NASkeywest]

Wow, Tool is truly out of this fucking world. How can a band be this talented and awesome?

[@damonddailey349]

I was 2 years old during this tour. My brother seen them live for his first ever concert and he also would always play Tool next to my crib when I was a baby and always stayed a fan. Thanks big brother if you come across this!! 🤟

[@henrym6411]

4:04 😂😂 That scream though. Rev. Maynard is quite excited about this sermon

[@karlstrausside107]

This could be my favourite performance ever. Right up there with the best. Maynard is a musical fuckin shaman if ever there was one. Hes a genius, I'd pay thousands to go back in time and be there. I get goosebumps watching it from here. I choose my words wisely when I say Maynard Keenan is the most important Song writer and performer of all time and this amazing band were is his platform. I always said I wouldn't go Download Festival again until Tool or the Mars Volta performed. This year my prayers were answered. I'm all set to see them in 3 weeks, Tool are so much more than a band.

[@yungslim93]

Maynard's vocals at the end of Sober sent chills down my spine.

[@KeevinSanders]

If I had a time machine, I wouldn’t do anything to alter the course of history for better or worse. I wouldn’t go witness major events. I wouldn’t solve some important historical mystery. I would go to this show.

[@ryanford5320]

Holy hell..the memories this brings back..1st time seeing them in Kansas City in 98, OZZFEST, same setlist!! Everyone all day was acting like fools and idiots..as soon as Tool came on Everyone stopped. And fixated themselves on the greatest band ever. Most unbelievable experience.

[@robertdavis9066]

I was there at the Kc ozzfest. I was 15 and the sound penetrated your body if that makes sense. Unreal.

[@ianvader0000]

Fuck! I wish I couldve gone to this concert before I was born.

[@TheSeeohhdee]

+ianvader0000 if my math is correct, that means you are wise beyond your years...

[@ianvader0000]

+TheSeeohhdee haha thanks man.

[@ianvader0000]

+Slowhjq no u

[@BrokenTV101]

+Slowhjq simmer this is a magical place

[@TheBDQJP]

+Slowhjq fuck you

[@Viktorreznov1942]

Imagine how freaked out people are when they have no clue about tool or maynard and they watch this.

[@bobstover2239]

Disfatt Bidge haha 😆 yes seriously

[@vaporrezz7118]

Im sure some of those people went just for the fun of going with friends. imagine having no ideal who tool is and being thrown into that.

[@greatmusicgoodfeel826]

Steve Mazzagatti lol im 50 just discovered Tool, Im trying to figure out Mayard lol

[@Viktorreznov1942]

@@greatmusicgoodfeel826 He's odd but a very smart and creative man.

[@sethbriars8058]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITGgqJvn6ZsjKs

[@ericrollins4363]

Fucking epic!!! First tool show ever!! Few days later round two in san jose. 9 times I've been blessed to c them. Ahhh memories

[@karypogi]

Eric Rollins im jealous

[@JaketheJedi23]

SJ ca? That’s where I’m from. Where did they play? Shoreline Mountain View?

[@Biggreenhat7]

The change in vibe between Stinkfist to H. to Third Eye is unreal

[@jonearwood3600]

I think shit got real long before he removed the wig. These guys don't Fuck around. Brilliant group and I fucking love them. I would never pass up a chance to see them. Great show by the way. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Powwower]

Hey man you still alive??

[@Goodtimesgoodvibee]

@@Powwower I saw his post about that too.

[@andydove1811]

you don't need drugs for tool. but if you want an awesome time on drugs listen to tool

[@pranaysingh6280]

Ahhhhh my nightly ritual ! Pushit and third eye fucks u up

[@D.C.51]

I don't need drugs to enjoy TOOL but I do need TOOL when I eat shrooms.

[@jeefsquaa]

Took shrooms once. It was my only psychedelic experience. I found tool after that so next time is gonna be crazy

[@isaiahjackson4438]

Listened to Reflection on acid and it sounded so alien and strange

[@Qrowzzy]

God damn it H sounds extremely good

[@matthewensign9683]

28:38 Maynard makes sure the audience can't sing along...what a twist!

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

I've noticed he does that often at shows.

[@lilpp1790]

That fade-in to the “I don’t mind” scream makes me fucking nut

[@thehllw]

Because he's the singer

[@NineteenEighty8]

Being bamboozled by Maynard is a blessing.

[@benthies9531]

Amber I had a couple drunk girls doing that when I saw APC. And the sound was so quiet (despite being in the front) that they were louder than Maynard :/

[@lukaweiss9147]

I love the all tool albums and eras,I think their concert is fucking amazing today But I miss the "frontman Maynard" sometimes

[@JC-ru3mo]

I was 19 when I saw this tour in Dallas TX. I’m 42 now and just saw them again in Dallas. Better than ever.

[@MrSulfor]

Only Maynard just randomly tosses in some Elvis and it sounds EPIC.

[@Megdracula]

Damn straight

[@wesley6221]

Maby the best TOOL concert ever! Sure wish I had a time machine

[@innovativeprogramschool7979]

This was my first Tool show. Melvins opened up. Mind blowing intro to the live Tool experience.

[@viewingaccount9459]

+6soulcontrol lol The Melvins were and are horrible. Tool always has the worst opening bands. Meshuggah, Failure, balh blah blah Primus does suck.

[@lamiaponlo092]

+Viewing Account Don´t forget King Crimson... fucking band!!!!

[@viewingaccount9459]

lamiaponlo092 I never saw that band.

[@soulcrusher25]

+Viewing Account Isis opened for them one tour, they were pretty damned good.

[@viewingaccount9459]

WarMachine 1776 ISIS. Is that right.

[@michaelmoceri6469]

Maynard being Maynard. Wig, suit and a TIE! LOL Seen Tool 3 times. Danny Carey is a drumming God. His friend Neil Peart is watching from heaven with a smile on his face.

[@cannonbyron-dixon6073]

Part of Me 0:55 Eulogy 5:15 Stinkfist 16:03 H. 23:57 Third Eye 30:59 Sober 45:45 No Quarter 52:10 Ænema 1:05:47 Opiate 1:17:25 Flood (instrumental lead in) 1:23:15 Hooker with a Penis (Lounge Version) 1:28:00

[@Tsetso55]

Finally, Thank You!

[@lelos05]

Thank you! This is a masterpiece! Maynard's best performance!

[@Liveeruptsuj]

I kinda can't believe how good the quality of this bootleg is, if that's what it is. It's super clear .

[@darknoon1jesusdidit915]

Be greatful

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@darknoon1jesusdidit915 The attitude of gratitude is where it's at.

[@ramosel]

How did you find this??? I was there. Unforgettable show!! We'd seen Buzz Osborne at the Mansion Inn earlier in the day. Memorial Auditorium is such a small, square venue that sound over-pressure is incredible. It was a great night. My wife was alive then and dancing in the aisles!! Ænima rocked and No Quarter soured me on Zeppelin for years.

[@branniganfarnsworth3342]

Aww sad 😕

[@lyntoncollins2758]

Damn, bro ...

[@ramosel]

Brannigan Farnsworth Not really, great memory of a great woman...

[@dmmnjaws]

Man, that was good to read! I tell ya! You're awesome!

[@mrkind13]

It's the best things in life that keeps us going- glad she was a great woman- may she find peace and find another life-

[@seeurp]

This is the peak form of artistry, like it or not

[@mojorisin7371]

I know most fans gravitate towards Maynard but the real star of this band has and always will be Danny octopus arms Carey.

[@tool3rdeye]

I've gone to see TOOL 7 times, and never have seen them play Eulogy. But when they played Lost Keys into Rosetta Stoned for the 10,000 Days tour, that was nearly as amazing.

[@Deplorable_Garbage]

Eulogy is so good live! I want to see Jimmy live sometime!

[@aurelliuscostello8970]

Would love Jimmy. They threw in Rosetta Stoned in the fall of last year in Salt Lake and I about pissed my pants

[@tool3rdeye]

@@aurelliuscostello8970 Jimmy is another masterpiece of a song.

[@bgg5090]

That rendition of Sober. Holy mother of god.

[@paisteuser06]

i wanna say this was the last year maynard performed as "the front man". I think in 1999 all his up front and center antics came to end and he moved to the side out of the lights.

[@sparklu]

paisteuser06 I really wish I could have seen them back then, my first Tool concert was in 2003 and by then Maynard was hiding in the shadows

[@Xakslied]

Lukas Sparks Tool didn’t perform in 2003.

[@paisteuser06]

Not sure what happened. Wanna believe that during the conception of Lateralus he had a different approach in the way he wanted to deliver the music live. Different style different direction. Lateralus had a new angle and i guess it didn't require Maynard to be the "Live Maynard" from 92-98.

[@Xakslied]

paisteuser06 as awesome as early Maynard was the way he performs now is much more “tool”, he’s an instrument, not a frontman. Watching pusicfer and APC shows he certainly doesn’t lurk in the shadows lol

[@Inuhater]

once a year I go on a tool binge and this is always at the top of my list to revisit. goddamn, this would have been such an epic show to be at.

[@Weedeater58]

Wizards, mastering their craft. We are lucky to witness this magic.

[@DeltaKT]

That transition from Opiate to Flood was fucking *golden* .

[@yamihere80]

saw them in knoxville, tn 8/5/98 (so three weeks b4 this show) and it was mind blowing being right there watching these guys, one of the most amazing experiences of my life . danny carey is maybe the most underrated musicians ever!!!!!

[@skittl3z2311]

START FUCKINGGGGGG!!!

[@eddyro]

This was a high point of artistic expression in live shows for tool. Theatrically.

[@JaketheJedi23]

I agree🧛🏻‍♂️🕯️

[@idoalittletrolling4867]

I just realized why this show is so damn good, look at their faces (maynard's especially cuz u cant rly see the others'). They're what a band is meant to be, friends jamming out, fucking around, making jokes, having fun and being dumbasses together. That friendship and fun is what makes bands like Tool, and basically any successful band so great.

[@Powwower]

Couldn't have said it better 🔥🔥

[@AndreaIanniHere]

Eulogy is such a great tune \m/

[@Megdracula]

Eulogy is the GREATEST tune

[@dareltrout9496]

Tool Archive you are the best!!!! If there is a God may he bless you!!!!

[@JaketheJedi23]

I fucking love this performance I swear this has to be one of the very best of their performances and I watch this whole thing on a weekly basis while pounding beer and playing guitar along with there songs in my room. It’s been the best thing to keep my alive and honestly so happy to have this. Thank you for uploading.

[@skylaninaction]

Wholesome af, from one tool fan to another 🤘 I've been addicted to this concert during my workouts

[@JosephWilhoit-ef6nl]

This mf was unbelievable back then holy shit so effortless what an incredible artist still to this he amazes me what this man can do not really vocally anymore but his song writing is god tier my favorite singer of all time

[@HangtownDave]

This was my first Tool show, and it was insane! The Melvins opened for them, and Maynard's performance was truly mind altering for everyone there. Thanks for sharing!

[@josegaray7640]

Who the fuck can dislike this treasure???

[@step2191]

People that can only watch 4k video apparently.

[@jonnyboy9213]

What's up with your eyes

[@raal6163]

I wish they'd release more live albums. So many gems here.

[@geraldmartin7417]

I still have my ticket to this show. Good times.

[@4fit816]

I saw Tool 5 years before this with Rage, Primus and Alice in Chains. Good times indeed

[@julianholland4009]

Maynards dance during the eulogy solo had me in tears 😭

[@JKamrar]

Went to every CA show for this tour. Every night was a different set. All were amazing but the San Jose State Event Center show was life changing.

[@jamescotner2459]

All I have to say is thank You Tool. I'm buying all the CDs again, for my car.

[@jeefsquaa]

CAME TO HEAR SOBER AND ACCIDENTALLY SKIPPED PERFECT TO IT

[@baddonut7980]

Yeah, Kevin. Jeebus, man. Thanks for upping this. Some good memories from when I saw them. One stop was when they were on Lollapalooza with Snoop Dogg. Maynard dedicated Ænema to all the Snoop Dogg fans. It was hilarious. Cheers.

[@mpath2197]

they actually sound better live xD I didn’t think that was possible

[@lepoisson]

1998 is to Ænima what 2002 is to Lateralus. The band at the end of their transformative album cycles, at the height of their abilities, adjusted to the jump in venue sizes, free to fuck with the setlist at will, on their way to disappear into extended periods of obscurity. Deeply satisfying to watch and always rewarding to come back to.

[@jamese7867]

Very well said

[@sehlordhorr8540]

I can't believe I'm just now seeing this. And I'm so happy it's the first time 🤙

[@mioszwierczacz6441]

"Kevin sucks, this changes everything.

[@username6135]

1:25:58

[@Megdracula]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@TheRealGarfeild]

kevin rutmanis!

[@casandrabullock9497]

First time I saw Tool it was 95 or 96 I was 21 and had to go alone! Was very familiar with the Opiate EP and have seen them several times since. It wasn't really a concert, it was but it was also an Art piece! Being a drummer, seeing Danny Carey is always a treat!

[@tk848]

I was at this show too. This was actually the second night in Sacramento. The first show sold out so quick they decided to add another concert. I would have missed them if they hadn't done that. I heard he wore a dress the first night.

[@ramoncovelo]

Can't believe it. I remember buying a VHS tape of this show back in 1999 or 2000. It was sent from US to Spain.

[@brianmcg.8260]

Whoever up loaded this. I owe you a bar tab.

[@mstojak12]

19:08 the absolute mayhem occurring in front of Maynard is exactly where I want to be.

[@F.A.A.F.0]

I saw this show in KC OzzFest 1998.. Best live show i've ever seen.

[@sharileighretsof4790]

CMallory let’s all sing amazing grace. (Sober begins playing) epic!