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Favorite Tool '10,000 Days' Song – Readers Poll

Chad Childers — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:14:35 +0000

On May 2, 2006, Tool's fourth studio album, '10,000 Days' arrived in stores in the U.S. (It was released a week earlier in Europe). The group, who had already established themselves in the rock community, sent fans into a frenzy with their first release in five years. This Readers Poll asks you, the Tool fans, to tell us which song off of the '10,000 Days' album is your favorite.

Tool Creating 'Little Bits and Pieces' of New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:41:51 +0000

We know … patience is a difficult virtue to put into action when it comes to the subject of Tool's next album. Tool followers haven't been gifted with new material since the band unleashed '10,000 Days' in 2006, but fans remain hopeful that 2013 will host the release of a new Tool record. During a recent interview with a New Zealand publication, drummer Danny Carey and vocalist Maynard James Keenan spoke about the progress of the new album and Tool's songwriting process.

9-Year-Old Drummer Rocks Tool's 'Sober' – Best of YouTube

Loudwire Staff — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:40:24 +0000

Look out Danny Carey! Tool's 'Sober' is a pummeling track by nature, but did you ever think you'd see a kid power through this classic? Youngster Houston was just 9-years-old when this video was shot. It was posted in 2011 and has already received just shy of 61,000 YouTube hits. Houston's fathe

10 Best Tool Songs

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:18:13 +0000

Tool are one of heavy metal's most eclectic and original bands, and their best songs reflect their musical ingenuity. In fact, their discography is among the hardest to narrow down to 10 individual songs, as they are more admired for their music as it's presented on their overall albums. Whether it be the haunting vocals of Mayna

Favorite Song From Tool's 'Undertow' Album – Readers Poll

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:46:46 +0000

On April 6, 1993, grunge ruled the music scene, but there was something harder, edgier and darker about to take hold as Tool issued their debut album, 'Undertow.' The original foursome of frontman Maynard James Keenan, drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones and bassist Paul D'Amour caught the ears of many with something different than the status quo and in the process began a resurgence for heavy music. Our Readers Poll asks you which song from the groundbreaking album 'Undertow' is your favorite and turned you into a Tool fan forever.

Tool Include 'Seal of Xatanitos' Certificates in Five Copies of 'Opiate' EP Reissue

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:48:50 +0000

Remember reading or watching 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' as a kid? What horrific atrocities wouldn't you commit to nab one of those golden tickets and take a tour of Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory? Better yet, how many times did you open up a Hershey's bar pretending that a golden ticket may be inside? Well, that very fantasy is about to become a reality for five very lucky Tool fans who purchase the band's 21st anniversary edition of the 'Opiate' EP.

Tool vs. Judas Priest – March Metal Madness 2013, Round 2

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:29:01 +0000

It’s time to bring the heavy! Tool‘s ’90s classic ‘Ænima’ squares off against Judas Priest‘s landmark album ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ in Round 2 of the 2013 March Metal Madness’ Devil Horn Region in the battle to determine the greatest metal album ever. Tool had a little tougher time getting out of Round 1, but still [...]

Tool's Adam Jones Discusses 'Opiate' EP Reissue + State of Band's Next Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:51:51 +0000

As of March 10, 2013, Tool's debut EP, 'Opiate,' is now old enough to legally drink in the United States. To commemorate the 21st anniversary of 'Opiate,' Tool are set to re-release the EP on March 26 with a limited-edition string of CDs along with new artwork from guitarist Adam Jones. In a new interview with Jones, the guitarist talks about writing and recording 'Opiate,' how the album holds up after all these years and, of course, when Tool will put out a new record.

Tool vs. Lamb of God – March Metal Madness 2013, Round 1

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:45:59 +0000

It's about to get heavy in here. This pairing of the 2013 Loudwire March Metal Madness Devil Horn Region has Tool's intense 'Ænima' album doing battle with Lamb of God's pummeling 'Ashes of the Wake' in Round 1 of the challenge to determine the best metal album of all-time.

Tool Unleashing Limited-Edition 'Opiate' EP Reissue

Chad Bowar — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:55:10 +0000

It’s still up in the air whether Tool will release a new album in 2013, but we do know they will be reissuing their debut EP ‘Opiate.’ The band will mark the 21st anniversary of the six-song release with a handcrafted, limited-edition package.The special edition will be released March 26, limited to just 5,000 copies. It [...]

Maynard James Keenan Speaks of 'Jamming' Sessions for Tool + A Perfect Circle

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:21:23 +0000

As Maynard James Keenan and the rest of Puscifer prepare for the release of their new EP 'Donkey Punch the Night,' many fans are holding out hope for a 2013 release date for a new Tool album. While singer Maynard James Keenan recently insinuated there would be no new Tool album this year, he offers hope by stating in a new interview that he has been jamming on new material from both Tool and A Perfect Circle.

Corey Taylor, Maynard James Keenan, Dave Navarro + More Criticize 2013 Grammy Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:21:15 +0000

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night (Feb. 10), and it was business as usual for the famed awards show. Music's biggest names walked the carpet, while shiny golden gramophones were given out to rock artists such as the Black Keys, Halestorm and Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross. However, a sense of disarray resonated with various musicians, who took to Twitter in order to vent their disapproval of the Grammy Awards.

Tool Receive Praise From Members of Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Gojira + More

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:42:24 +0000

Tool are one of the most critically praised and fan-worshipped bands in the world. The experimental quartet are musically complex, influential and incredibly original with both their music and videos. To celebrate the band (and probably to encourage them to finish their fifth studio album), some of today's finest musicians, such as Tom Morello and Rob Trujillo, have praised the Los Angeles manipulators of sound.

Tool Drummer Danny Carey Suggests New Album Will Drop in 2013, Talks About Vespa Crash

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:27:38 +0000

Tool fans were disappointed to say the least when singer Maynard James Keenan announced that there would be no release from the band in 2013. The modern experimental legends have been working on a new album for some time, and drummer Danny Carey says, along with a bunch of other news, that a 2013 release is still planned.

Report: Maynard James Keenan Says Tool Will Not Release New Album in 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:12:21 +0000

Fans who have been patiently waiting for Tool's next album will unfortunately have to hang in there a bit longer according to vocalist Maynard James Keenan. In a recent interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, Keenan apparently stated that Tool will not be releasing a new album in 2013.

Tool Member Badly Injured in Vespa Crash, Songwriting for New Album Delayed

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:22:43 +0000

An unidentified member of Tool recently suffered serious injuries after crashing his Vespa scooter along icy roads. The accident left the musician with several broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder, thus pushing back jamming and writing sessions meant for Tool’s massively anticipated fifth full-length album. Posted on the band’s website on Jan. 26 as a [...]

Tool Guitarist Adam Jones Proposes to Girlfriend at WWE 'Royal Rumble'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:29:29 +0000

Congratulations to Tool guitarist Adam Jones for becoming engaged to his girlfriend Korin! When one thinks of the most romantic ways to propose, the minds of some drift to fancy restaurants, long walks on the beach or during an intimate family get-together, but not Adam Jones. The guitarist and filmmaker arranged a unique proposal from ringside at the WWE Royal Rumble event.

Retrospective: Tool Videos Directed by Adam Jones

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:28:59 +0000

Tool founding member and sole guitarist Adam Jones has received a tremendous amount of praise for his musical work, but the talent of the guitarist ventures far past the auditory. Adam Jones is also an accomplished animator, makeup artist and set designer, having worked on major flicks such as 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator 2' and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 + 5' among others.

Tool's Upcoming Album 'More Than Halfway' Done

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:39:52 +0000

Keep salivating, Tool fans, because we’ve got another update on the band’s upcoming fifth studio album. In a recent post on Tool’s official website, an in-depth statement has been released, revealing that the psychotropic four-piece are possibly “more than halfway” finished with the writing process. Although frontman Maynard James Keenan has not begun to track [...]

Maynard James Keenan Addresses His Reputation as a Notoriously Difficult Interview

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:20:38 +0000

Prolific musical mastermind and fresh-faced feature columnist Maynard James Keenan has just posted the latest installment of his Phoenix New Times bi-weekly blog. Keenan seems to be given a great deal of freedom when it comes to the subjects he chooses to cover for his column, and in this edition, the musician addresses his reputation for being a notoriously difficult interview.