Tool | |
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 Tool performing live in 2006. Visible from left to right are: Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan and Justin Chancellor. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin |  Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | Progressive rock Art rock Alternative metal Progressive metal[1] |
| Years active | 1990–Present |
| Labels | Zoo Entertainment Volcano II Tool Dissectional |
| Members | Danny Carey Justin Chancellor Maynard James Keenan Adam Jones |
| Past members | Paul D'Amour |
| Website | Toolband.com |
Tool is an American rock band, that formed around 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Emerging with a "slam and bang" heavy metal sound on their first release,[2] when heavy metal was dominated by thrash metal, they were later seen at the top of the alternative metal movement with the release of their second full-length studio album Ænima in 1996.[3]
After an ongoing evolution of their sound and continuous efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution[4] on Lateralus (2001), their most recent album 10,000 Days (2006), as well as respective tours, they are generally described as a style-transgressing act and part of progressive[5] and art rock.[6]
This aspiration entails exceptionally long or complex releases,[7] controversial yet abstract lyrics and cover art,[4] and unorthodox music videos, which results in a rather ambivalent relationship between the band and today's music industry,[8] at times marked by censorship,[9] and the band's ongoing struggle for privacy.[4]
Nevertheless, Tool receives critical acclaim, has won Grammy Awards, performs worldwide tours, and produces albums that top the charts in several countries.[1] Between album releases, the band takes extended breaks that allow for collaboration with other artists to design award-winning album packaging, elaborate light shows and form notable side-projects.[10]
- ^ a b Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Greg Prato. "Tool Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2006-04-28.
- ^ Kabir Akhtar. "E8". The Tool FAQ. Retrieved 2006-03-07.
- ^ David Fricke (1996). "Ænima Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
- ^ a b c Loraine Gennaro (1997). "Angry Jung Men! (transcript)". Livewire Magazine. Retrieved 2007-04-08.
- ^ David Fricke (2001). "Lateralus Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2006-04-24.
Drums, bass and guitars move in jarring cycles of hyperhowl and near-silent death march. [...] In another era, Lateralus - co-produced by Tool and engineer David Bottrill - would have been considered progressive rock, [...]
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AllMusic_Biographywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Rob Theakston (2001). "Lateralus Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2006-04-28.
- ^ Roman Sokal (May 23, 2001). "Tool - Stepping Out From the Shadows". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2006-09-17.
- ^ Kabir Akhtar. "The "Track #1" Fiasco" (TXT). Retrieved 2006-03-06.
- ^ Rosanna Slater (2001). "Home Improvement" (TXT). Classic Rock. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
During Tool's recent hiatus, he (Carey) drummed with Pigface [...], and the Dead Kennedy's Jello Biafra, Revolting Cocks, and Ministry's Paul Barker [...], while Jones joined Melvins singer King Buzzo in experimentalists Noise Arcade. Keenan, in particular, took advantage of time away from Tool, providing vocals for the Deftones' 'White Pony' album, debuting with Tori Amos [...], and working with Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor [...]. Most notably, he also formed A Perfect Circle [...].
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