Tool announce new destination music festival in Dominican Republic

Primus, Mastodon and Eagles of Death Metal are also on the bill for the March 2025 event held in the Dominican Republic.

By Jennifer Goldberg

October 30, 2024

Maynard James Keenan of Tool. Jim Louvau

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Tool have performed in the Valley plenty of times over the past 30 years.

But if you're longing to see Maynard James Keenan in a more tropical setting, you're in luck.

On Oct. 24, the band announced Tool Live in the Sand, an all-inclusive destination music festival that will be held March 7 to 9, 2025, in the Dominican Republic. The event will be produced by Festication.

In addition to Tool, the festival promises sets by Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, King's X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY and Moonwalker.

Visual artists Allyson and Alex Grey will also be part of the event.

“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,” bassist Justin Chancellor said in a statement. “2025 is shaping up nicely. See you all there for what should be an unforgettable weekend of music!”

Admission to the festival is part of a package deal; attendees must stay at one of three resorts in Punta Cana, and the cost includes the room, all-inclusive food and drinks, all music events and transportation to and from the airport.

Each room can accommodate up to four people. Currently, there are still packages available for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and the Royalton Splash Punta Cana. Prices begin at around $5,200, but that cost will be split according to how many people book the room.

Tickets are on sale now.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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