TOOL Fans Frustrated As Band Played Same Four Songs In Both ‘Tool Live In The Sand’ Sets

TOOL‘s inaugural “Tool Live In The Sand” festival in Punta Cana, despite its exotic location and unique offerings, sparked discontent among a segment of their fanbase.

The primary source of their frustration stemmed from the band’s repetitive setlists across both headlining nights. Specifically, many fans felt let down by the inclusion of the same four songs (“Fear Inoculum,” “Rosetta Stoned,” “Pneuma,” and “Jambi”) in each performance, especially given the significant expense associated with attending the destination festival. This, coupled with the absence of rare or unexpected tracks, led to online criticism.

Setlist for both nights was as follows:

Friday, March 07th:

1. “Stinkfist”
2. “Fear Inoculum”
3. “Rosetta Stoned”
4. “Pneuma”
5. “Jambi”
6. “Schism”
7. “The Grudge”
8. “The Flood”
9. “Invincible”
10. “Vicarious” (first time since 2020)

Saturday, March 08th:

1. “Fear Inoculum”
2. “Ænema”
3. “Rosetta Stoned”
4. “Pneuma”
5. “Jambi”
6. “Descending”
7. “Chocolate Chip Trip”
8. “Intolerance”
9. “Swamp Song”

One person wrote on band’s subreddit: “That’s really unfortunate. It sounds indicative of a bigger issue where they don’t want to switch up or add more material to their setlist. But that’s just egregious, I feel so bad for people who went. Saying that as a major TOOL fan.”

Another one added: “METALLICA are playing two completely different TWO HOUR shows at almost every stop of their worldwide tour. Granted, METALLICA take a day break in the middle but still… TOOL can’t do it one time at their own resort festival? Terrible to hear it.

For a more detailed look at fan reactions to the setlists, check out the discussion on the band’s subreddit.