The recent “Tool In The Sand” festival, held in the picturesque setting of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has become the focal point of significant discontent among dedicated TOOL fans. What was intended to be a luxurious, exclusive experience has instead sparked the potential for legal action. Stas Reusek, an Atlanta, Georgia-based attorney, and a TOOL fan, has begun to publicize his intent to initiate a class-action lawsuit on behalf of those fans who feel they were misled.
Despite the premium pricing associated with the destination festival, which included travel and accommodation, TOOL presented remarkably similar setlists on both nights. Notably, they played the same four songs – “Fear Inoculum,” “Rosetta Stoned,” “Pneuma,” and “Jambi” – during both performances. This lack of variation, particularly in a festival setting where attendees expect diverse sets, triggered widespread disappointment.
In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Reusek articulated his legal strategy, accusing the festival promoters, and potentially the band itself, of employing a “classic bait and switch” tactic.
“The potential lawsuit against the promoters of ‘Tool In The Sand’ is indeed being investigated,” Reusek revealed. “We have had lots of interest from TOOL fans who attended the festival, a category which I personally fall into.
“These were my 27th and 28th TOOL shows. There was a palpable sense of betrayal in the air as the show began the second night, and it lingered throughout the remainder of the weekend.
“What it boils down to is that purchasers of the festival package were promised ‘two unique sets’ by TOOL,” he continued. “While the comments on these posts argue about what ‘unique’ means, the reality is that the opportunity to see TOOL play two unique sets, ie no repeats, was the determining factor for most attendees to pull the trigger on spending thousands of dollars to attend.
“Most TOOL fans, like me, have attended multiple shows on the same tour, and we know that, due to the spectacular and complex nature of their show, most songs will be repeated. However, this is not what festival attendees were promised.”
Source: metaladdicts.com
