Progressive metal legends Tool spark speculation about Australian return following December 2025 Japan announcement
Tool have officially confirmed their return to Japan this December. Now, local fans are buzzing with anticipation for a Tool Australian tour.
The progressive metal legends quietly announced their Japan return on June 29. Subsequently, Blunt Magazine reported rumours circulating about Tool’s possible Australian tour plans.
Tool’s touring history reveals a compelling pattern. Previously, four out of their five Japan visits have been followed by Australian tours. Therefore, the timing suggests Australia could be next on their itinerary.
Tool Australian tour
- Last Australian tour: February 2020
- Japan tour confirmed for December 2025
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The current tour schedule
Currently, Tool’s schedule remains remarkably open for late 2025. Apart from their Black Sabbath farewell show appearance in Birmingham this July, the band have cleared their calendar. Meanwhile, the December Japan dates create an ideal window for Australian shows in late November or early December.
Moreover, Tool haven’t graced Australian stages since February 2020. That tour sold out rapidly, with additional Sydney and Melbourne dates added due to overwhelming demand. Clearly, the appetite for Tool’s return remains intense among Australian fans.
Online speculation has reached fever pitch across social media platforms. Facebook and Reddit users claim insider knowledge about potential November or December 2025 Australian dates. However, these claims remain unverified despite supposed crew connections and guitar pick evidence.
Nevertheless, Tool’s announcement patterns support these rumours. Historically, the band announces Australian tours just months before tickets go on sale. Their 2020 Australian tour announcement came in November 2019, merely four months before performances began.
Additionally, Tool’s secretive approach to tour announcements adds credibility to current speculation. The band typically maintains silence until official confirmations arrive. Currently, no official Australian dates exist, yet the circumstantial evidence continues to mount.
The band’s reputation for selling out Australian venues quickly adds urgency to these rumours. Previous tours have demonstrated their incredible drawing power across major cities.
Meanwhile, international touring logistics suggest Australia fits naturally into Tool’s December Japan schedule. The geographical proximity makes an Australasian tour economically sensible for the band. Plus, summer timing aligns perfectly with Australia’s festival season.
We’ll keep an eye out, stay tuned.
