Members
Adam Joneselectric guitar · 1990current
Danny Careydrums (drum set) · 1990current
Maynard James Keenanlead vocals · 1990current
Justin Chancellorelectric bass guitar · 1995current- Paul D’Amourelectric bass guitar · 1990–1995
Tool is an American rock band known for their complex musical style and thought-provoking lyrics.
The band was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
Their debut album, "Undertow," was released in 1993 and marked their rise to fame.
Biography
Formation
Tool is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1990, consisting of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey, and bassist Justin Chancellor, who replaced founding member Paul D'Amour in 1995. The band's origins trace back to the late 1980s when Keenan and Jones met through a mutual friend. They began jamming together, eventually recruiting Carey and D'Amour to complete the lineup. Tool's early narrative included a fabricated story about their formation inspired by the pseudophilosophy "lachrymology," which Keenan later clarified as a metaphor for the band's purpose as a catalyst for self-discovery.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
Tool's debut EP, "Opiate," was released in 1992, followed by their first full-length album, "Undertow," in 1993, which garnered significant attention and commercial success. The band's subsequent albums, including "Ænima" (1996), "Lateralus" (2001), and "10,000 Days" (2006), solidified their reputation for complex compositions and thought-provoking lyrics. Their most recent album, "Fear Inoculum," was released in 2019, showcasing their continued evolution in sound and artistry.
Legacy and Influence
Tool has won four Grammy Awards and is often regarded as one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their unique blend of progressive rock, art rock, and alternative metal has inspired countless artists across genres. Critics have praised their intricate musical style, characterized by unusual time signatures and a mix of heavy and melodic elements. Tool is frequently cited as one of the "Big Four" of 1990s heavy metal, alongside bands like Sepultura, Korn, and Pantera, highlighting their lasting impact on the genre.
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Discography
Abusive Hits2025
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Live, Cold & Ugly – Live Broadcast Recording 19932025
- 1.Cold And Ugly4:12
- 2.Intolerance4:48
- 3.Sober5:32
- 4.Prison Sex4:54
- 5.Part Of Me3:23
- 6.Swamp Song5:42
- 7.Opiate6:00
- 8.Flood4:08
- 9.Intolerance II4:36
- 10.Hush2:51
- 11.Undertow5:17
- 12.Jerk-Off4:09
Transmission Impossible2023
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Fear Inoculum2019
- 1.Fear Inoculum10:21
- 2.Pneuma11:53
- 3.Invincible12:44
- 4.Descending13:38
- 5.Culling Voices10:05
- 6.Chocolate Chip Trip4:48
- 7.7empest15:44
10,000 Days2006
- 1.Vicarious7:07
- 2.Jambi7:29
- 3.Wings for Marie, Pt 16:11
- 4.10,000 Days (Wings, Pt 2)11:14
- 5.The Pot6:22
- 6.Lipan Conjuring1:11
- 7.Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann)3:46
- 8.Rosetta Stoned11:11
- 9.Intension7:21
- 10.Right in Two8:56
- 11.Viginti Tres5:03
Loving the Alien2006
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Lateralus2001
- 1.The Grudge8:36
- 2.Eon Blue Apocalypse1:07
- 3.The Patient7:13
- 4.Mantra1:14
- 5.Schism6:46
- 6.Parabol3:06
- 7.Parabola6:05
- 8.Ticks & Leeches8:08
- 9.Lateralus9:24
- 10.Disposition4:48
- 11.Reflection11:10
- 12.Triad8:46
- 13.Faaip de Oiad2:40
Ultra Rare Trax2000
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Salival2000
- 1.Ænema6:46
- 2.Stinkfist5:14
- 3.Prison Sex4:55
- 4.Sober5:06
- 5.Hush2:50
- 6.Third Eye (live)14:05
- 7.Part of Me (live)3:32
- 8.Pushit (live)13:57
- 9.Message to Harry Manback II1:14
- 10.You Lied (live)9:17
- 11.Merkaba (live)9:49
- 12.No Quarter11:12
- 13.LAMC / Maynard’s Dick10:54
Ænima1996
- 1.Stinkfist5:11
- 2.Eulogy8:29
- 3.H.6:07
- 4.Useful Idiot0:39
- 5.Forty Six & 26:04
- 6.Message to Harry Manback1:53
- 7.Hooker With a Penis4:34
- 8.Intermission0:56
- 9.jimmy5:24
- 10.Die Eier von Satan2:17
- 11.Pushit9:56
- 12.Cesaro Summability1:26
- 13.Ænema6:40
- 14.(‐) Ions4:00
- 15.Third Eye13:47
Opium Den1994
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Undertow1993
- 1.Intolerance4:55
- 2.Prison Sex4:56
- 3.Sober5:07
- 4.Bottom7:14
- 5.Crawl Away5:30
- 6.Swamp Song5:32
- 7.Undertow5:22
- 8.4°6:03
- 9.Flood7:46
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- 69.Disgustipated15:47
- 70.Undertow5:42
- 71.Sober5:10
- 72.Opiate6:20
- 73.Flood3:40
- 74.Prison Sex4:51
- 75.Jerk-Off4:18
- 76.Prison Sex5:02
- 77.Bottom6:24
Opiate²2022
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Fear Inoculum2019
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Vicarious2006
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Parabola2002
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Schism2001
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Ænema1997
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Sober1994
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Prison Sex1993
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Opiate1992
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728261991
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1997-06-27: Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA, USA1997
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Selections From Ænima1996
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1994-03-05: 2 Meter Sessies, NOB Audiostation 1, Hilversum, Netherlands
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Tool is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1990. The group consists of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey and bassist Justin Chancellor, who replaced founding member Paul D'Amour in 1995. Tool has won four Grammy Awards, performed worldwide tours, and produced albums topping charts in several countries.
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