TOOL - 7empest | Reaction!! | FEAR INOCULUM

[@ChemicalReactions]

Thanks for watching! We had a ton of fun breaking down this song; what did you think?

[@neilpatrickhairless]

I am a lot more impressed with this album than I thought I would be, honestly

[@InconSteveHable]

I like the new album, it's not their best though it's growing on me, overall it sounds more regressive than progressive but it stays within their sound structure, and they are still pushing for the edges and staying away from the mainstream so more credit to them.. 91 Metom's for "7empest" its really not the best track on the album, "invincible" and "culling voices" take that accolade for my preference..

[@moatfloater]

The album is good... But also a tad underwhelming. The replay value just isn't there like the old albums and many bands have further evolved the progressive sound. I get huge jam session vibes with no strong direction (doesn't come full circle) So yeah... Enjoyable. But disappointing in the fact I can't find anything that really brings me back... Even after multiple listens.

[@thisistheyear99]

Great to watch a father and son enjoy TOOL. That kid has a bright future. Loved his contribution to the vid. You guys keep rocking to TOOL. Best band on earth. Cheers!

[@ChemicalReactions]

JJA Awesome! Glad you enjoyed; we had a ton of fun doing it together! And Raf started to enjoy metal early on, so his ear is already well trained.

[@thisistheyear99]

@@ChemicalReactions Ya I can see that. And with an intelligent father showing him the ropes, he's in very good hands the rest of the way 😃

[@newhorizonstone9429]

Spot on young man, sounds like the old Tool. Brilliant..

[@brianmanning9271]

new horizon stone yep, for a kid his age to pick up on that is awesome.

[@pellestroika177]

I hear opiate, the anger.. The riffs.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Two DISLIKES by pissed off Taylor Swift Fans,who think,Tool is a new Band ;)

[@thedefiant6244]

Ingo von der Lühe lol

[@ChemicalReactions]

There’s always a few loser haters. No way around it.

[@SLevinCinema]

Formed in 1990 before most were born. Been melting our brains ever since.

[@gvaley]

Figured you were German by the misplaced comma :-) Correct in German, incorrect in English.

[@V7avalon]

Taylor likes my Tool 👍

[@jaredwbowman]

Am I the only one who hears hints of Undertow in this song? Something about Maynard's voice takes me back to the early days.

[@sandro765]

Riff in the beginning is written in that era.

[@jimklovestheway6653]

Justin was quoted in an interview that there is a riff section in 7empest that was from the Undertow sessions before he was in the band so nice call!!

[@MicheleCiprianiit]

@@sandro765 really?

[@sandro765]

@@MicheleCiprianiit yeah

[@yushis1]

It sounds just like one of the riffs from "part of me"

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

How cool to have a dad to rock out with..

[@ChemicalReactions]

And how cool as a dad to have kids to rock out with!

[@billhicks6449]

@@ChemicalReactions This, definitely!!

[@christophbresch]

what i like about maynard's lyrics is that they are both personal and general. he connects to them emotionally through whatever meaning they have for him, but writes in such a generic, often archetypal way that you can fill them with your own interpretation of the respective archetype. you can fill in your own story, your perceptions on what's happening in the world and understand it on a phenomenal level - for you it's your current president, for somebody else it may be their current president, or boss, teacher, spouse, whatever situation carries the same characteristics as the songs theme. at the same time his lyrics have psychological, philosophical and/or spiritual/mystical dimensions and you can use them as tools to better understand the fabric of our human nature.

[@ThisIsTheIkeMaster]

Tool is the best

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Adam Jones for the win... Dude's tone is wild on this

[@ChemicalReactions]

Dean Smith it’s awesome for sure.

[@ExUSSailor]

I'm 40, but, this makes me feel like I'm 13, and, hearing "Opiate" for the first time again.

[@__ZANE__]

Back in '93, when i was 17, I bought Undertow, and was an instant Tool fan. Since then, Tool has served as the soundtrack of my life, playing throughout many of my experiences. After waiting so long for fresh tunes, the nostalgia was off the charts!! On my first listen I had uncontrollable fits of exhilarating crying. On my second listen, i had an LSD flashback, and tripped for hours. For my third listen, I plan on wearing a space helmet!! :-D

[@prestonsun9036]

Zane dude, it’s like you read my mind.

[@__ZANE__]

@Gromph Baenre From ages 18 through 34, i tripped on acid around 100 times. I also tripped many many times in VERY EXTREME WAYS while EXCLUSIVELY listening to Tool. I am 44 now, and never had a flashback in my entire life until listening to the latest Tool album. I hadn't really listened to much Tool since i stopped tripping (10 years ago), so the association of their music with tripping must have been strong. It was around 11pm, I was very tired, and about to go to sleep when i realized all the new Tool songs were online, so i started listening to them one by one, playing each one twice, reading the lyrics as i went along, and also reading the comments from others on each video after each song. During the second track (specifically Pneuma at the middle part where the electric sound is winding all around from speaker to speaker) I began to get very excited, uncontrollably crying, and the sounds were bringing me back decades in my mind, filling it with memories rushing in from my many psychedelic experiences. Then, during the crescendo of Pneuma, wide eyed, and full of wonder, i realized that I was literally tripping balls. From there, each song added to my momentum, re-living my youth, I related very heavily to all the lyrics in each one. Even after the listening experience was over, i was up until 6am, and still in a tripped out state of mind. I had perma-grin, grinding teeth, neck hair standing up, dilated pupils, anxiety, the whole bit!! hahaha!! What a great night!! Just talking about it gets me amped up!! It definitely had a lot to do with taking such a long break, and the the nostalgia was off the charts, it rocketed me into that old familiar vessel!! :-D

[@__ZANE__]

@Gromph Baenre I quit cigs in 2002, alcohol in 2012, and cannabis in April 2019. I did however have my usual cup of green tea earlier that evening. It was mostly just a head trip. I wasn't seeing trails or anything, but colors were more vibrant, and I had that "taste" in the back of my throat I used to get when tripping. I would compare it to taking a half hit of some low grade paper acid. Also, things were very emotional almost like taking a bit of molly. It was very speedy with racing thoughts, and lockjaw too.

[@whitejosh444]

I second that

[@user-qn3ni3ix3k]

Tool best band in the world 😭🎸🤟

[@joshuahuf9747]

Amen

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

The MASTERPIECE of the new CD !

[@samclark9136]

Man you have really raised some very astute intelligent kids.. fast becoming my favourite reaction channel

[@troydaaussie1143]

Finally you're doing Tool's new album \m/ you should react to all the songs the album is a masterpiece

[@ChemicalReactions]

We were due!

[@troydaaussie1143]

My top 3 is Descending, 7empest and culling voices with Pneuma forth

[@nybsfp7486]

Always amazed at how damn quickly that 15+ min song goes by

[@chrisbowen8162]

I absolutely love this song Adam Jones made his presence with such a powerful performance! Please react to Pneuma I love it probably my new favorite from Tool!! Great reaction!

[@discreteentropy]

Ahhh, you are raising son the right way. This gives me hope.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

Just my opinion, but 7empest is the best on Fear Innoculum. That 15 minute song almost feels short. Recommendations? A lot of people seem to miss Disgustipated, but frankly, it's hard to go wrong with Tool.

[@Falleninator]

Well... Unless you go with Litanie Contre La Peur... lol

[@leviathan3630]

Nah Legion Inoculant for sure

[@ChemicalReactions]

We’re trying to slowly savor Tool but more to come for sure!

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

More Lateralus songs. :)

[@eliteaviators]

Bloody amazing song!

[@killerkevin27]

Starting to become one of my favorite channels on youtube. Your son is awesome. I'm hoping to see y'all react to every song from Fear Inoculum. Pneuma and Descending are probably my favorites. This song is 98/100

[@gorykreeze2916]

The boy nailed it off the bat... "I feel this sounds a bit like the old stuff".......Opiate album my boy.. spot on with a bit of maturity to it )

[@dsmith3351]

Progtastic! Good work guys! Much appreciated as always. Raf is really coming into his own, and he clearly "gets" the track. Onwards and upwards.Chem squad Dave.

[@ChemicalReactions]

d smith Raf has a good ear for sure.

[@scottspears9347]

Nothing much better than father and son enjoying the same music

[@ThisIsTheIkeMaster]

"They're really having fun with that" ohhh yeahhh!

[@androgmey]

Great song! I feel like this song brought all my favorite aspects from my fave tool songs and put it all in one! :)

[@n0tk0sher]

Nice reaction. Nice choice for the song in the opening as well. Yes Tool!

[@andrewverrett568]

Y'all have to do pnueama because its the best song off the new album

[@alpo6668]

Don’t know Meynard’s political views, but at a Tool concert I attended, he stated, “Trump is not your enemy, ignorance is your enemy”. Not sure what he meant by that, not sure what most of his lyrics mean either. Just love the band.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Tool-nuff said🤘🎸🖖🥁✌️🎤

[@fensken]

Next Pneuma-Tool

[@ChemicalReactions]

Shardul Gautam yes. Barely got edged out in our poll.

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

I actually think it's my favorite song on the album so far, not sure yet tho.

[@thedefiant6244]

Yes

[@kidnamedfinger3315]

Nice reaction my favorite song of the album next to fear inoculum \m/ keep it going man

[@pellestroika177]

Good looking out, dad. Youre obviously doing a Great job

[@troydaaussie1143]

My top 5 is Descending, 7empest, Culling Voices, Pneuma & Invincible. My least favourite is Fear Inoculum it's a great song but the rest of album is next level tho

[@Dinkdownn]

My top 2 - definitely Descending and 7empest. The rest I haven’t decided on the order yet 😂 But I agree.. for some reason I also have Fear Inoculum near the bottom 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s still great tho.

[@freddieg]

Interesting though FI actually cuts through live and in my view is better than descending and invincible. 7empest was absolute magical chaos live. They played it here in Aus just before COVID

[@redbeardstudios6827]

Yea tons of time changes on this one the fast section after Maynard's a tempest must be just that, is 21/16...crazy!!!!

[@ChemicalReactions]

RedBeardStudios Classic Tool!

[@jimklovestheway6653]

21/16... WHO DOES THAT??? Adam Jones does....

[@DidierDidier-kc4nm]

THX you for your vid .im happy Tool are selling more copies than Taylor Swift maybe Metal Rock revival (i dont hate her i just dont know any of her stuff ) yet i dont live in a cave ;)

[@ChemicalReactions]

Didier23 Didier23 for real? Tool is selling more than Swifty?

[@DidierDidier-kc4nm]

yep apparently i just see that on the news globalnews.ca/news/5860849/tool-takes-over-number-one-taylor-swift/

[@robpaul7544]

Well, for a 15 minute song it just flew by! Sounds real good, gonna join you on 95% 🤘🍅 Maybe go A Perfect Circle next? Like Thanks for all the Fish?

[@ChemicalReactions]

Yes, I’ve been thinking about APC for a while. I really like weak and powerless.

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

Mer de Nom and 13th Step albums are amazing. Weak and Powerless is a good choice. Judith, the Hollow, the Noose, Blue, 3 Libras, Orestes, The outsider, disillusioned, and Imagine to name a few.

[@jerredwayne8401]

@@ChemicalReactions may I reccomend by and down from APC. They have a live version on KZbin that is as beautiful as the studio version

[@longingbydesign]

This song gets me sad every time. It just so clearly feels like the band's farewell statement - "See, this what we still had to say. Thanks and good-bye."

[@ChemicalReactions]

longingbydesign They’ll be back. If I had to guess I’d say before 13 years

[@xymbolix]

Not even remotely done.

[@sadc7877]

I feel the new albums has a little bit of influence from their other albums. Pneuma sounds like something from Lateralus. culling voices sounds like something from 10,000 days, this song sounds like something from opiate. etc.

[@edrledger4531]

Wonderful song, seems like to hear opiate-undertow era

[@scottspears9347]

You guys like great music. Rock Boy is very insightful for his age

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Not since Rush has a band made me look up the meaning of words to help explain/understand the lyrics better. And Iron Maiden but first and foremost Rush and now Tool!👍🤘✌️🖖🏆🥇🧠🎓

[@ChemicalReactions]

ZIG4ZAG20 it’s indeed great to see artists go beyond the basics.

[@Raul-vl7ly]

When Tool releases anything it’s a Big deal. This song did not disappoint. Great breakdown you two. Yes do pneuma next. That’s my favorite song from the album. Metal tomatoes 94. C.O.D.💀 O.G.

[@ChemicalReactions]

Raul Glad you enjoyed. We had fun breaking this one down!

[@mircobiscioni3740]

Loved it! Great reaction & nice observation, as always. Keep up the good work guys, greetings vom switzerland

[@ChemicalReactions]

Mirco Biscioni Glad you enjoyed!

[@lesternapoleongreen7543]

Best song they've written since 'Lateralus'

[@GoofstersWorld]

Hii, did you guys know Floor, from Nightwish, is on a Dutch singing show? No? Well, it goes like this.. She is there with 6 other Dutch singers (the best of the Netherlands, as the programme is called) and every week there is one singer in the spotlight and they sing the songs of that person. We are in week 3 right now, so Floor has sung three times already! Once in German, once in Dutch and once in Spanish.. Curious? Here are the links to the three performances.. would be cool to see your reactions.. ;) 1. Vilja lied kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 2. Mama kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZuUmpWQp8-EitU 3. Qué Se Siente kzbin.info/www/bejne/epe8ln-LpNaqZqc Bye now!

[@ChemicalReactions]

Goofsters World I actually heard about it. We’ll have to check out some of the performances!

[@devidia]

This song is a 15 minute behemoth. Absolute bonkers

[@blankpage111]

8:02 to me Tool is a picture on the wall: bass is a canvas, drums are frame and guitar is a colors of the picture

[@ChemicalReactions]

US Soldier Nicely put!

[@blankpage111]

@@ChemicalReactions kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJmue5qnrbN3epo

[@futurewavecs]

Great song. Reminds me more of a jam session. Pneuma on the otherhand is so epic it is hard to describe. Pneuma to me seems like a carefully crafted epic event that they obviously spent a lot of time putting together. This song feels a lot more like a jam session. So while I like it a lot as it is tool. It is a pale shadow to Pneuma in my current opinion. EDIT: Well not so pale. I see them being able to perform this song live. Pneuma has so may layers I suspect they could not perform all of the parts live and will require some prerecorded parts to go along with the parts they do play. Just way too many layers. This song I can see them actually performing all of it.

[@peterkarargiris4110]

This was wonderful. I haven't listened to a lot of Tool but this track alone makes me want to buy this album. It has a 70s dystopian feel to it - I love it. Cheers lads.

[@blankpage111]

Please react to "Starless and Bible Black" by "King Crimson" live version. You will be amazed!

[@Falleninator]

Everybody says this is the standout song on Fear Inoculum, but for me, it's Invincible, hands down and not even a contest. Check it out, even if you don't react to it (wish you would though) - the drumming in it is simply Danny Carey at his best.

[@ChemicalReactions]

TheRealEmperor alright. Will have to listen to the whole album at some point soon but I’m trying not to spoil potential reactions!!

[@leafsfan1728]

TheRealEmperor For me it's Pneuma. The moment I heard that song I couldn't stop smiling! Invincible, Culling Voices, Pneuma and Descending are definitely the most emotional tracks on the album.

[@Falleninator]

@@leafsfan1728 those are all great Tool songs as well. I guess most people prefer this one because it's more "in your face" or straightforward/rock than the others

[@MrSulfor]

Invincible is my favorite song at the moment. It's a blast to play.

[@mb-ge6pf]

For me it’s descending and Pneuma. I’d put invincible as my 3rd favorite right now but hell that’ll prolly change by lunchtime

[@jc9421]

Would love to see you react to Leo Moracchioli's cover of Africa.

[@ChemicalReactions]

J C That’s actually what we were planning for today but pushed it back last minute to do Tool. Probably next week!

[@Dinkdownn]

Leo is so amazing 🤗

[@hollis68]

What an awesome experience watching a father bond with his children via sonic experiences! LISTEN TO “DESCENDING” and post... please. Incredible performance for all ages!

[@pyssy123]

Amorphis - Death of a King ( 😊 Take Your time, I know there's plenty of queque!)

[@justinpramis3171]

Silver Bride is up there for me as well as this one.

[@pyssy123]

Excellent choice too! Like those clean vocals. Hmmm! Who doesn't like Tomi's vocals 😁

[@ChemicalReactions]

That’s right. We will revisit eventually for sure!

[@djentyman4002]

If you want to hear another long song, check out Iron Maiden- “Empire Of the Clouds”. It is 18 minutes and 1 second long

[@ChemicalReactions]

Scotty W don’t think I ever heard that one. What album?

[@djentyman4002]

ChemicalReactions! It is on their newest album Book of Souls

[@argieStream]

On the first listen it feels that Tool reached deep into their old bag of tricks on this one.

[@MrGmonkeywillruleyou]

The intro is almost the same as King Crimson - frame by frame

[@wookieschnitzel7595]

Go figure. Adam was spotted at a King Crimson concert last week..

[@killerkevin27]

@@wookieschnitzel7595 I mean Maynard has said that King and Joni Mitchell is some of his biggest influences.

[@Peridolin]

Tool seems to be spiraling around to wind up where they started.

[@Spankyblack69]

Greatness. The guitars and drums are thrown in your face as Maynard is spitting melodious venom.

[@JorgeRodriguez-yj7zd]

Tool - the pot reaction

[@richardjacobs7191]

I like how you guys broke the song down good observations keep it up

[@ChemicalReactions]

Richard Jacobs Tool is so fun to break down!

[@screamwall]

Kid called it at 3:07!

[@johnw6137]

Great job guys! Do INVINCIBLE next! 😃

[@uliseson7895]

Tool - Invincible pls!!!!

[@tmh44]

Your son is awesome "full immersion into a song"...parenting done right. Pneuma should be next, great tone and uplifting lyrics. Cheers!

[@pablerry]

the time signatures of this song are 20/16 22/16 and 21/16

[@PowderedToastMan420]

You really need to dive deeper into this amazing discography. You won't regret.

[@ChemicalReactions]

richard W for sure

[@DarthMohammedRules]

Good guitar solo. Solo's still got 5-10 minutes to go. :D

[@nicklangille6706]

Enjoy

[@overundersidewaysdown301]

Another great reaction Definitely need to have Raph and Juliette react to “Pneuma” she will really like the vibe and you’ll all be given another chance to spiral out Keep up the good work and keep rocking Cheers

[@whitejosh444]

This song is Adam flexing for sure

[@hamudzaman156]

I have seen in these comments and other video reaction comments where fans are wondering if this is the last real TOOL music we will ever hear....personally i don't see this is the end. One question i have thought of over the delivery of Fear Inoculum is..."would TOOL consider making music without a vocalist or possibly a change in vocalist?" This came to mind as i heard the shots fired by MJK at the other members for the delays in delivering the new album. If another vocalist...who would be a good fit?

[@chrisdallaire2668]

Invincible!! You guys will LOVE it ;)

[@clintbyrd4593]

This kid knows beats, you can tell how he beats his head. Impressive

[@xymbolix]

I feel it's more industry based than political.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Took wrote an album not a collection of singles it is the Tool way. 10 minute plus songs one flows right into the next.

[@ChemicalReactions]

Terry Breedlove I like what I’ve heard so far.

[@terrywbreedlove]

ChemicalReactions! In my humble opinion it is a work of art a true master piece. And the best they have made yet.

[@marcv2290]

12:47 DAMN^^...that was a very bad timing to pause this song...

[@PhotonBread]

Wait Tools heavy? Love the whole album. Good stuff

[@gabolujan]

What's the intro song? I think I've heard it before

[@quasardude]

Gabo Luján are you using sarcasm or are you’re for real? Anyway, it’s Roundabout by Yes

[@gabolujan]

@@quasardude it was not sarcasm. Thanks!

[@quasardude]

Gabo Luján no problem

[@charizard4249]

Intro song is Roundabout by Yes. They mean during the skateboarding thing. Intro of vid, not intro of the tool song.

[@ChemicalReactions]

Indeed, Roundabout by Yes. We tried to recreate a famous meme that I find pretty funny. Look up To be Continued memes!

[@roach2go]

love the YES track interesting

[@tishaliz4693]

Kamelot Elizabeth parts 1,2,3 live please and thank you

[@thedanantenna]

4:52 that whole part is actually just 4/4

[@ChemicalReactions]

Daniel Natoli I’m pretty positive that the riff before is 6/4. Then it goes back to 4/4.

[@Metempsychosis808]

Music is life!

[@fellonblackdays9]

Mute the video and go to 12:40 "What is love, baby don't hurt me"

[@ChemicalReactions]

fellonblackdays9 LOL. Old school.

[@jamesstewart6623]

Love it 🤘 Fair play. Nice to see a father introduce his kids to some real music and also spend valuable time with his family. Also, if you loved this song and the fact that it's so long too, I think you guys would love Mastodon's The Tsar of the Oblivion album, or the Last Baron off the same album. Two lengthy tunes with plenty of incredible time signatures and another fantastic progressive band too. Also, Brent Hinds and Danny Carey are good friends are in a Superhroup together

[@ChemicalReactions]

james stewart my favorite Mastodon is probably blood and thunder.

[@javierbarria4561]

You cant stop the music dude

[@nok460]

''like the older tool'' Man You did suck a good job, your kids are awesome.

[@MrBlueBrains]

Hd-650's, smart man.. Lol

[@adidas5482]

You have to do pushit!!!

[@joshreed7102]

FUCK! HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!

[@ChemicalReactions]

Josh Reed What?

[@joshreed7102]

ChemicalReactions! Listen to the very first things Maynard says in the song.

[@dougmott8926]

Pneuma=46n2 7empest=Pushit

[@jerredwayne8401]

Mjk has been known to go at the founder of scientology in the past. Could be something along those lines

[@baconking9139]

this is what a metal band using Mathematics to make an album sounds like. PURE Cerebral music

[@deadsmiley8675]

Do yourself a favour and check out ... Fit for an Autopsy - The Sea of Tragic Beasts ;)

[@ChemicalReactions]

dead smiley I’m pretty sure I heard some of their newer stuff, don’t think I heard that one.

[@deadsmiley8675]

@@ChemicalReactions It's the title track of their upcoming album with the same name, out on Oct. 25 ... they are socially and environmentally conscious and their music isn't only heavy but also atmospheric, melodic and simply great overall. BTW - I dig your channel & keep it coming! Greetz

[@hawkgod14]

Could you do a two-in-one with "Tool - 46 & two" and the O'keefe music foundations cover of 46 & two? If you did that, I would be most grateful ^^ Great reaction!

[@ChemicalReactions]

Kaas Thanks for the recommendation

[@hawkgod14]

@@ChemicalReactions You bet!

[@Mazzini11]

The 7empest is something that will always exist. The chaos of the universe will never go away. There is a portion of our lives that we will never have control over. "Without order nothing exists, without chaos nothing evolves." The instrumentation of the songs on this album are amazing, but, while Maynard is a bit more sparse, his lyrics and the meaning behind the songs shouldn't be lost.

[@grimsrud1974]

Must review "PNEUMA"

[@pyssy123]

Thank's Guy's! Really good one. Not every ones piece of pie tho! Really enjoyed! 👍

[@ChemicalReactions]

Joulu Pukki I think if you like prog, you’ll like this, right?

[@pyssy123]

Just on Point! For some people, too many layers! Have to listen many times and still find something new every time! 😊

[@mikez1701e]

Jambi next!

[@charoleawood]

I think that your daughter's analysis of Fear Inoculum was spot on. I really don't think it's the case that she didn't enjoy it as much because she isn't used to progressive rock, she did rate Lateralus a 9.7 after all. As somebody who's listened to a lot of Tool over and over, this new album disappointed me