Tool - Fear Inoculum (REACTION!!)

[@bwestby1]

It’s just awesome that a 10 min Prog metal song can trend number 1 in this day in age. Huge day for the metal community and obviously for Tool.

[@theodorenwokeji8799]

No doubt fam!!!

[@randyranderson3758]

Agreed!!

[@thedefiant6244]

Paradiddle44 damn right

[@N3rdGamerProductions]

I get that tool is characterized as prog Metal, but this to me is straight alternative hard rock with some prog elements in the middle. Super radio friendly in terms of the emotion and sound of the song, but also very not-radio friendly because it takes a long time for the song to actually get going and requires patience from the listener. Love the song and already pre-ordered the physical cd package!

[@The_HappyHollow]

I can agree with you even if tool does not consider themselves metal in such a format as genre

[@ChillyConquistador]

The year is 2019. Mumble rap has taken over. Pop chart king Drake reigns supreme. iTunes is filled with Old Town Road remixes. When it seems all hope was lost, four long forgotten heroes emerge once again to reclaim the throne. This is their story. This Is TOOL

[@wackyruss]

ChillyConquistador This goes to show that rock is not dead and can truly be taken to a high art form! Bravo TOOL! A Standing Ovation! Can’t wait for the new album!

[@skeksis1085]

This Is Cringe

[@Smurtyman]

@@skeksis1085 This Is Edge

[@teamramrod27]

Stephen Murty This Is Cornball

[@zxywanderer]

wow that made me physically cringe

[@bluecomet1109]

This is what area 51 was hiding from us, the new tool album

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

😂

[@donyahanna8502]

Yessss

[@marcusofthestoneage]

"They're really gonna raid us! Just give them what they want!"

[@lateralusgt7430]

dont forget Mewtwo too

[@Wyldbutterfly028]

silent phantom 😂😂😂

[@mike1158d]

Here's one for the TOOL Mathematical freaks...the word "Mitosis" is at 5:11 into the song ..the EXACT middle of the track... Mitosis means spitting a living cell in half....MIND BLOWN !

[@IAmKrow]

Mike D Hats off to you for finding that out

[@tammynorman3648]

Love Tool's use of math in their songs. Not sure people realize their brilliance. Using Fibonacci Sequence, etc is just amazing.

[@TheAskald]

@@tammynorman3648 wait, I only know they used the fibonacci sequence. Did they use any other math reference somewhere else in their discography?

[@cbr9914]

2nd easter egg! much thanks

[@tammynorman3648]

TheAskald I am no math wiz but have read up on it. Found this helpful www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/49atln/some_comments_on_math_and_tool/?

[@chrisdavidson1542]

"Tool came back... to restore order." Amazing comment, loved the video

[@hugoarreguin8741]

Could NOT have said it better myself. Holy cow. This is phenomenal.

[@tedball8677]

Yeah you right!

[@vladtheinhaler93]

C'mon guys, it's Tool, they came back to restore Chaos, not order!

[@Geo76er]

To put it back the way it oughtta be.

[@nobody-ly9ef]

I think it is really cool that all of us heard this masterpiece for the first time today.

[@MetalDetroit]

Alfred Sierra Just incredible

[@Matteo_the_Plague_Doctor]

We have never been more in harmony with each other than today. This is amazing!

[@spmhealy]

We are the 46&2

[@TheLamz1111]

Ohhhhhh yeahhhhhhh...MJK delivered...as always

[@RynMyers]

An amazing time to be alive!

[@meandsound4346]

Me as a hard core tool fan: First listen: meh... this is alright Second listen: ok... ummmm Third listen: THIS IS AMAZING

[@alexrangel5614]

MEandSound same, I was a changed 15 year old when Lateralus came out. My enthusiasm for them waned especially with 10k days(I think that might be my least favorite Tool album). The first listen this morning was like yours, ok that was Tool. 3 listens later, I’m starting to feel 15 years old again and starting to get excited for the new album.

[@liamfslal]

Exactly! Well stated! 100% accurate! Whenever I play any Tool, either on an instrument, or an original recording around someone not familiar with Tool, I usually tell them the exact same thing! Great comment! I can't wait for this album to tour! I seen Them once in Roanoke, VA where I am from after I got home from Germany( I missed Them there Damn it!)! I hope They have the Tampa Bay area in mind when The Guys decide to bring Their newest Masterpiece to the world! Absolutely stoked!

[@flavionichele7214]

Same

[@MysilTicer]

Me as a not so hardcore Tool fan (only discovered them a few years ago): MASTERPIECE

[@FerreusNRG]

After couple times this song still feels boring and refusing to progress forward. I assume this is like Parabol and Parabola and next song Tool releases is the good one. This was pretty damn lame.

[@laurensfundaytwl]

Going to a Tool concert you will see the most diverse crowd ever. Every age, background, race. It's a beautiful thing to look around and see. They're all in one place enjoying Tool, each other and the moment.

[@robertleslie2285]

I've only seen tool once. But while there in the middle of the show, I had this feeling that all of us fans were now connected. Throughout the future we would have this one strand that connected us all. This one experience. This single Moment In Time. Tool

[@jeffk2481]

I was think the same thing. Young and old.. it's an amazing experience

[@aburg10s]

Same thing with Radiohead

[@rseepersaud]

The only concert crowd I have seen that is more diverse than tool is Roger Waters

[@bhzf76799]

I was at a Tool concert around 2011, the dark atmosphere with a rush of energy, I can’t explain it, felt like thousands of us were summoning a demon

[@krobertson68w]

You beautiful bastards. So glad y'all reacted to this. I've literally been waiting 1/3rd of my life for this song to drop.

[@brysonrichey6707]

Kenneth Robertson I’m 23 and never got to dive in to Tool’s collection until it was released on Spotify, even though my dad was always obsessed. However as a Glassjaw fan I feel your pain, we waited 15 years for a new album. Can’t wait until the 30th!

[@krobertson68w]

@@brysonrichey6707 Tool entering the digital age was so long overdue. There's gonna be so many new fans entering the fold thanks to being on streaming platforms it's gonna be awesome.

[@DB-xo6xh]

@@brysonrichey6707 Holy shit! I remember Glassjaw! I wasnt an avid listener but I had bandmates that were🎸🎙. I've loved Tool since I was about 12, 13🎧(31 now). But just as they intended, i listened to full albums and loved every minute of it. People don't make 🎼music that way no more!

[@dudleya1171]

x 2. Well said

[@rogermarr9067]

Been listening to tool since 1996 I just turned 40 years old last month and I'm still just as hyped as I was back then

[@wesleybryer]

Tool stormed area 51 before all of us and brought back this album

[@evanwest4751]

@NotSnarl Tools worst is 10x better than most artists best.

[@cochisenahuh7939]

@NotSnarl lets make the next rock epic

[@drowningintou]

😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@theodorenwokeji8799]

ha ha ha ha ha ha......facts!!!

[@themorrigan1312]

@NotSnarl you say that like you can do better. By all means, go ahead and try. Otherwise, get off your high horse, prick

[@Jalerbo]

A 10 minute Metal song #1 on trending, I’ve never seen this before!

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

Slipknot did it a couple months ago :)

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Javier Sanchez metal?

[@rockaholicangel523]

"Metal"

[@stirfry741]

Tool is prog metal dummies

[@highhopes2632]

slipknot? They look like a kids in front of Tool.

[@richmay3390]

“TOOL came back to restore order.” - George

[@carlpourciaux3734]

#word

[@henrip4296]

damn

[@vadir3517]

Who's George?

[@Spright91]

Danney Carey is the best 2 drummers in the world.

[@cyberdemon1702]

Hehehehe nice

[@slantz49]

The man is an octopus!!

[@ershad94]

haha

[@LL-ow1qt]

😂🤘

[@musicfeedsthesoultg5318]

Lmao, perfect!

[@haydenboisvert3738]

This song is like seeing an old friend for the first time in years, and starting back from where you left off.

[@littledittymusic727]

Haha! Yeah, right! 😁

[@dallasa.hendricks9377]

Hello old friend

[@hasanozman2013]

after 13 years

[@MiguelAngel-ep9vt]

Only difference is, this particular friend has grown and become a much better version than you remember them to be. Nonetheless, still the same person

[@sarahwyatt2697]

[@CrazyArrow444]

Roses are red Violets are blue When I listen to Tool My neighbors do too

[@andycallahan65]

Quote of the day thank you

[@killermuffinlp1765]

this doesnt even rhyme lol

[@jhib3717]

Killermuffin LP doesn’t need too, its facts 🍻

[@MattH-wg7ou]

How fresh... Also, it does rhyme. Say blue. Now say too. They ryhme.

[@Capesworld458]

hell yeah they do lol

[@portuguy]

What I hate about this channel is that I'm only just discovering it. These guys just love music. I find them incredibly insightful. I love how they break down the songs. My favourite thing about watching Ryan and George, is watching them listen to songs I've loved for years for the first time. The looks on their faces, watching them rock out. It almost feels like I'm sharing my fave song with a friend, and I'm eager to see if they like it. Thanks for this. The timing of finding this channel couldn't have come at a better time

[@roncrandall]

Same

[@oldeharbinger]

I just found them last night. I've been up all night going through other reactions. Fell DEEP into that rabbit hole. 7 hours later, haven't found my way out yet, lol.

[@RowdyGrunt]

Exactly why i love these guys as well. you get to feel like you’re enjoying a common interest with old friends.

[@HEEEERESxFREDDY]

On top of that, they're just great hosts!

[@treevor5996]

Ya, you totally nailed it with this comment. Well said.

[@dragon_turtle]

Let me just say this guys. When 10,000 Days came out I was 13. I'm 26 now. I literally had to wait half of my life for more TOOL. I nearly had a heart attack when I woke up this morning 😵

[@curtism.revisseubert2512]

I was 20 when Opiate came out and hooked me, 21 when Undertow pointed a new direction, 25 when Aenima infected my mind with joy, 30 when Lateralus pulled me back under, 35 when 10,000 days embraced me and said, "More can be." So, I have no idea what this trip is like for you, but glad you're here hearing.

[@GreenCaliforina]

Me too ill be 26 Sep 8th

[@GreenCaliforina]

I'm getting the special box set for my bday and im soooo hype 😄

[@JSchaffer214]

I saw them live for the first time when I was 16 and I was instantly addicted. That was Lollapalooza 97. Moral of the story? Doesn't matter when or where, once they get their hooks you, you're done! lol

[@reshpeck]

13 years and you haven't moved on to better music? I'm just joshin' ya! I have no idea what else you listen to, probably some really good shit. I just hope your reaction to this song isn't as forced as LiV's was. The shit's boring and uninspired. Sounds like everything else they've done since Lateralus. Tool has been phoning it in for two decades now.

[@commendking-dota2-629]

"My approach is to be part of a band that makes music, not hit songs" -Adam Jones

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Amen Mr. Jones. Preach

[@kimmernew19]

Awesome

[@derekkagen7487]

*manages to do both*

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Exactly. And that is the fundamental change their style has gone through. That's why some people aren't as into it, because they want another Sober, while the real fans like myself love stuff like Third Eye, all of lateralus, Pushit, all of 10k days, and fear inoculum.

[@kimmernew19]

Hugo Stiglitz someone I reacted to said it so well. Their music is a gift. I am so grateful for this band I’m down for hearing anything they come out with. I don’t ever see myself saying “I wish they would have done this or that”. I’ll just enjoy the ride and whatever they come out with I’m going to be accepting of it and know I’ll love it!

[@korylinn2251]

TOOL CAME BACK TO RESTORE ORDER 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m so f**king happy today! I loved this. I’ve been listening to TOOL since the early 90’s, and have seen them a dozen times live. Their sound has changed a lot over the years, but I love every phase they’ve gone through. Every album of theirs is an absolute masterpiece, imo. I hear them paying homage to some of their other songs in here, as well as APC... but that doesn’t bother me in the least. I love it.

[@thedefiant6244]

Kory Linn tool is the best!

[@spmhealy]

Tool ruined me. Seeing Sober and Prison Sex at 14 on MTV then becoming a Tool'fanatic since made me let down by 99.999% of all other bands. I'm 40 now and can only listen to Tool, Deftones, and NIN...

[@korylinn2251]

Shaun Healy I understand - and I’m 41, so right there with you lol NIN live is mind blowing too, by the way! And not just because I have an unhealthy crush on Trent Reznor 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ubiquinoxxrosiles2766]

"call us all to walk in order"

[@dprob1985]

My fav album is opiate..then lateralus...just shows my respect for all tool eras lol

[@hellyeahjames]

hard to believe but Danny Cary is 58!!! a legendary BADASS

[@RandyM5]

We saw him in Louisville on Danny's birthday. We all sang Happy Birthday to him at Maynard's request. Can't wait for the Fall world tour.

[@PirateTheKitty]

Damn

[@BennyMajors]

Danny Cary is drumming God

[@nilmarkas9142]

@@RandyM5 Damn, dude o.o Now that's an honor. I'm... I'm truly envious of you xD Rock on, man

[@nonholographic]

Pretty sure he's been on those injectable ..protein shakes.. for years

[@loaditz]

Been a great week for Tool fans... new album, Spotify, Joe Rogan interview and Lost In Vegas reaction

[@Dry7123]

Well said 👏

[@Axechucker]

My day: 1. Play new TOOL song. 2. repeat 1. 200 times. 3. Go see what LOST IN VEGAS thought 4. Aw yeh. 5. Start over.

[@KaraokeNig]

Techno viking. good day

[@NigelFortune]

Word 🤘🤘

[@jcbillman]

You sir. Very correct sir. Well done sir. Carry on sir. Well done.

[@KenMcAllister_NC]

This is pretty accurate.

[@affluentimaginings]

Tool and Pink Floyd. You don't listen to them, you experience them.

[@TheChinobi23]

amen to that

[@christopherramirez3432]

What's great about is, tool is sounding like pink floyd yet they are denied the genre. To them they're not progressive.

[@seant4s]

You forgot about Dream Theater too

[@Norman-Bates]

It's like Pantera you don't ask them how, they tell you how to mosh...

[@prozoomy]

Exactly

[@gawdfatha1345]

Do Pneuma!!!! Or better yet, just do the entire album.

[@andyfox8377]

yes!!!

[@nancybradley5897]

You got your wish!

[@gawdfatha1345]

@@nancybradley5897 sure did! :)

[@jaydeejohnson7]

7empest!

[@headbozo1]

Did they end up doing the whole album? Do I have to become a patreon sub to see that?

[@andrewholub1632]

Aliens: We Have Flying Saucers Earth: We have TOOL

[@lilzak1121]

Underrated comment.

[@j3hallway231]

Andrew Holub TOOL & Pink Floyd. ✌🏼

[@chrisjohnson2370]

Best comment

[@collinclark763]

Speaking of aliens, Blame Hoffman/Rosetta Stoned?

[@BloodyRoastBeef]

Aliens: Oh shit!? 😃 Finally something worth checking out at this sorry ass place! 😃

[@silkad]

Can we all just truly appreciate Danny for a hot minute?! Damn. Damn that man can tap a drum.

[@H3llrider92]

Yeah gives Neil Peart a run for his money when it comes to polyrhythms

[@fugginrambo]

Yeah Kite! Those taps r special taps

[@Fleato]

The best rapper their is.

[@leethomas7659]

KiteSkin the mans a beast summoned from drum Valhalla

[@silkad]

@@leethomas7659 You've got that right.

[@krobertson68w]

Hardcore tool fan here. This is close to perfection for me. Tool has always been something for me to listen to and lose myself in. To focus on the groove and just feel the flow. This song is pure groove, and because of that I feel like it will hold up to the test of time. I can easily see myself listening to this song 20+ years from now in the same way I'm listening to Lateralus now, and I can't ask for anything more than that. Absolutely worth the wait, and so happy y'all jumped on this reacting to it the same day it dropped.

[@swedishvideos5481]

U nailed it, feel exactly the same, exciting times ahead

[@mayatrash]

Dude. I love Tool. But the production on this track is far from perfect. It's not a bad composition but not on Lateralus level. Chill bro. Good track tho

[@lred1383]

I found this track pretty boring. The song essentially has 2 different sections, which is miserably monotone for Tool. I liked the other 2 songs much more than this one.

[@lred1383]

Although i must say that this is still Tool, so it's still not bad

[@krobertson68w]

Daniel Schmidt That's just like, your opinion, man.

[@fallguy6196]

Most beautiful piece of music I've heard in over a decade. Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@ClaudioRoojas]

xD

[@kunalkumar8217]

Its so much indian music mixed like especially the first few minutes.... Just love the aura they build throughout.

[@grungyasscinema]

LOVED that this song reached #1 trending on KZbin.

[@cyberdemon1702]

It was the number one ITunes single two hours after it dropped. I shoulda checked at the ten minute mark lol

[@-LOST-eb5xz]

Danny isn’t a “drummer.” He’s a master percussionist.

[@BuckingFuffalos69]

No he’s actually an octopus

[@pyroman590]

With an atomic clock for a brain.

[@AG-6969]

Yeah, I hate when people refer to percussionist as "drummers"

[@russdennis7026]

My fav of all time!

[@mmedrano21]

Connor G The Pot may be a good song for you.

[@noahcooper2105]

Can we just talk about how amazing Maynard sounds, his vocals are perfect.

[@sG_Chimera]

Noah Cooper near perfection in terms of clean. But I reaalllyyy hope he adds a bit of distortion

[@brianmcalpine3948]

Does Maynard use a slight pitch correction, aka autotone, some of the runs sound very unnatural and automated and I could understand why he would in this song to fit the whole feel. More less just curious

[@reshpeck]

We can't, because his lyrics are uninspired, his melodies are boring, his rhythms are stale, and his voice is weak. He sounds like an old union worker who just cashes his check every week and is counting the days until retirement.

[@brianmancilla77]

@@reshpeck 😂😂😂

[@VioletAOP416]

Reshpeck why are you here? Are you being sarcastic or do you just go to tool videos trying to find people who like Maynard so you can share your unpopular opinion?

[@sirfirfry6761]

Tool is actually changing lives since they went digital! We will all see! Music is about to change dramatically!

[@darko2407]

RIP to All of the Tool Army that didn't live to see this day. The Heavyweight Champs Are BACK! #SpiralOut 🌀🌀🌀

[@Davespock]

Love this comment. During my first listen, I shed a couple of tears thinking about the real Tool fans that left us before they could hear this.

[@Tarantula_Fangs]

#KeepGoing 👁

[@cyberdemon1702]

NotSnarl enjoy it for what it is, or don’t, but I’m sure the heat is coming on a couple other tracks.

[@CyanideGirl94]

@NotSnarl Oh, you know the band members personally? Lol

[@ryrkra8096]

Thanks so much brother My father passed away hours before this song dropped Im absolutely feeling awful right now, My father would have absolutely loved this track, We bought 10000 days together when It came out RIP Dad, I will forever miss you

[@evanwest4751]

Yes!!! Please do an album review when it comes out. I know it's a lot of work, but it would be so awesome

[@jokergreeting]

I think they shouldn't do an album review..but song by song and stretch it out. Listen to each one. For you and me.

[@nobody4692]

@@jokergreeting that would be dope

[@williamspence690]

I would watch that!!!

[@jokergreeting]

Evan West sure. Keep in mind, they can still do that. They just edit it to 7 videos.

[@Jhop273]

This album is probably one of the top 10 most anticipated of all time 🤘 rock will never die

[@DasInf13]

I dont remember this much hype for 1 album

[@matheusqc5405]

progressive metal will never die harder

[@paulbryden4006]

@Comicbookstoreguy177 not wrong always worth waiting for because you know its gonna be the nuts

[@piotrekmuzinski9056]

Dude, They are Anunnaki of Music!

[@mikemorrison1690]

This whole album is a modern classic.

[@propjoe1060]

A sprawling beast of an album that we'll be exploring for the next decade. Absolutely love it!

[@adamcharles478]

As a lover of cinema, and TOOL, this band, to me, is the equivalent of Stanley Kubrick for music. Every little thing matters, they're unpressured by time when it comes to satisfaction with the results, they're conscious and focused on their theme, and they're impeccable craftsmen. Every album is distinct, but identifiable as 'them', and there's nobody else that's 'them'. And when they're gone, there will never be another 'them'.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Adam Charles well said, and the number of bands like that: >5

[@SteveHarrellRally]

This comparison is perfect

[@thecoogs]

Well said

[@MinusCube]

That is a great comparison... it’s so true

[@paulbryden4006]

So well said. They can only be one tool and ever will be. They're drive to perfection is constant no corners are cut and hence why not one bad record bares they're name.

[@brentcrude8565]

*Ryan: "TOOL came back to restore order!"* I'm using that! Pretty much sums it up.

[@luckieshel]

Brent Crude only it was George that said that.

[@randomwhitekid666]

That's George!

[@dennisbell4470]

That needs to be a T-shirt ASAP

[@brentcrude8565]

You're right, guys. My bad. I was enjoying their reaction so much I forgot the difference between left and right. (Early onset of Alzheimer's, maybe?) 😄

[@cyberdemon1702]

More mellow groovy TOOL, there will be that section of us that wants more power, but this track is rock solid. I suspect the power will be on some other tracks. Spiral Out and enjoy the ride 🤘

[@bruhhhhh718]

yea man need that power too

[@Singleballtheory]

Don't remember where I saw it now, but I believe it's been mentioned that Maynard's days of screaming are pretty much over. And probably for good reason, too.

[@MrTShbib]

Singleballtheory heavy could mean a lot than vocals. I expect at least one or two songs with powerful head banging riffs.

[@Ernou4171]

@@MrTShbib There definitely is. For example Invincible has those (they've played that live)

[@michaelbashford2733]

I think Tool tend to have songs that are riff laden and powerful and some that are atmospheric but always thought provoking and intelligent. This falls into the atmospheric category imo.

[@troyg748]

This album is what the world needs. Best band ever. Nobody sounds like them, they definitely don't sound like anybody else. No other band is capable of doing what Tool does.

[@zeal0tseven57]

Meshuggah. Period.

[@joecopenhaver4422]

Exactly right

[@sarahzentexas]

That new band logo is BOMB. I had to drive about 80 miles today, and I listened to nothing but Tool on Spotify. Best. Day. Ever.

[@samneedsanap7802]

I've been listening all day at work since they started streaming

[@sjwoodland31]

I agree! I love the new logo

[@nicksmith8166]

I’m a truck driver and their catalogue has been steadily playing since release day.

[@wadeguidry6675]

The new logo is like the band from the 70s Angel's logo. Same right side up and upside down.

[@Raksasa187]

i noticed the Golden Spiral in their new logo, very nice!!

[@dmoreau3000]

My first listen, I didn’t know what to think. Too much to digest. It’s gotten better each listen and now I love it. Not too many other bands can do that

[@fernandosepulveda8748]

Actually alot of bands do that. I've had so many experiences like that

[@Iron_Backyard_ChefX83]

Michael Moreau, me too.

[@gmillerdrake]

Said every Dream Theater fan about every Dream Theater song. Ha ha

[@dislike__button]

+Opeth

[@Tehfadster]

The Mars Volta

[@LeftEyeless]

You guy's ability to interpret and appreciate songs like this on FIRST listen is impressive. I'm a huge Tool fan and even for me this song was a grower. Keep it up guys! React to the whole album when it drops!

[@littlewing1021]

Agree! I often wonder if they have musical backgrounds or if they're just that dang perceptive.

[@ralphdismukes2442]

Took my 17 year old son and 19 year old to the concert and they felt the beauty for the first time. Just seeing my kids rocking out was awesome.

[@duanem.5738]

Epic!

[@swingonthespiral]

Really took multiple listens. The first time I was satisfied but not blown away. Now that I've heard it like 10 times it's on par with anything they have done.

[@TheDentist27]

it's the greatest thing they've ever done

[@jetsaleet]

swingonthespiral I can 100% agree with this. I have listened to this about 28 times (I have even memorized the lyrics) and can not wait for this new album!

[@shaylyman8758]

Couldnt agree more...it grows

[@frontline989]

swingonthespiral I loved it. Like you it took me a few listens to appreciate all it was doing as a song. If I had one criticism it’s that I feel Maynard could have done more with his vocals though it was still awesome. My guess is they didn’t want the lyrics to overstate the music.

[@Jason-nq2il]

I had the exact same reaction. I thought “well this sounds like them, no surprises” but then I left it on repeat and literally listened to it for several hours nonstop. What else can you do that with? Now I absolutely love the tune and can’t wait for 8/30

[@Ogd3n]

Danny Carey is a God tier drummer.

[@leesoyka467]

"MASTER" Level

[@mrv8r559]

It sounds like everything you’ve heard by Tool and nothing like they’ve done before all at the same time. I guess it’s true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. After Aenima I lost my taste for Tool’s music but with this release I have travelled back in time and smacked myself for not sticking with them the whole way.

[@juicebox4559]

MRV8R I went back in time and smacked you too!😎

[@TheSepulphagist]

That's a shame because lateralus and 10,000 days are phenomenal albums

[@TheSepulphagist]

Lateralus is in my top 10 albums of all time

[@JingxMaster]

Jealous. I want to hear them afresh too :(

[@cyberdemon1702]

juice Box that’s fuckin funny man 👌

[@MrLawdawg21]

Alright guys, it’s August 30th, 2019. An entirely new generation has been gifted with their first TOOL album. Time for a marathon album review!

[@adjess25]

Yeah this generation didn’t deserve it haha.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Tool is like Rush in one very important way: no band can ever sound like them, or do what they do PERIOD.🤘🖖🎸🥁🎤✌️

[@gwenseal332]

Word!

[@willgarrison8727]

Just saw this. I wrote above how they are not like Rush. Yet I agree with the sound genuineness.

[@S.Parrow]

This was Tool's response to your Progressive Metal Tournament results

[@dr2314]

LaCrossian haha!!!! Right!!!??? 😂😂😂😂

[@park3r61]

If an interdimensional music contest existed, Earth's representant must be Tool.

[@leeepperson2549]

Agreed.

[@philosofickle]

*representative

[@metaldetector3855]

*SHOW ME WHAT YOU'VE GOT, I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT*

[@NikolaBlahBlahh]

@@metaldetector3855 And we bust out these 4 heavy weight champions to play their entire discography. By the time Lateralus ends all the Floating Head Gods would have opened their third eyes and trancedented into another dimension.

[@fgtypezero0684]

Park3r It already has. Thanks to rick and morty the earth won and was not destroyed. But I’d rather any Tool song over Get Swifty

[@VaneHartless473]

Lost keys (Blame Hofman)/ Rosetta Stoned. You're ready.

[@dickbrett9827]

My Rosetta already IS stoned AF!

[@lbboardingb3356]

Need lyrics for that one though

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

I fell in love with Rosetta Stoned all over again waiting for the new album.

[@rodgerleach9224]

Are you ever REALLY ready for Rosetta Stoned???

[@johndeedot]

I should be able to like this idea more than just the once. Ima click it a few times.

[@dr2314]

React to "The Grudge" already... before everything else comes out. PATREON HERE!!!!!

[@creativeCag]

YES

[@gerardolillo8748]

YEAH!!! DO IT!

[@zetaboy33]

been telling them to do the grudge since they did 46&2!!!

[@dr2314]

zetaboy33 we gotta make noise and let them know!

[@TheMisterD00D]

Yes and Flood and Parabol/Parabola

[@FernicusShred]

This song is the metal version of Sade. It's just pure sex for the ears, gives me eargasms.

[@AlanJohnPeach]

That's SO weird you said that, I was just thinking that

[@annkelly0072]

This is the only comment that matters because you hit the nail on the head.

[@MK-oz2lf]

While you mention Sade. Sade should've been featured on Daft Punk's "Game Of Love" song on RAM

[@francisconieto154]

My exact thoughts when I heard it for the first time

[@Lulustucru2393]

@notwastd What is it then ? Polka ?

[@paulcicero3862]

What’s not talked about often is that these guys are in their mid-fifties and writing this insanity. Absolute professionals.

[@jossy2112]

Paul Cicero dream theater, symphony X ?

[@PR5ENA]

@@jossy2112 Dream Theater!!?? Hahahaha

[@TheBlackfall234]

that just means they have alot of experience. Its not like Healthy Humans degenerate in their fiftys lol.

[@thirdeye311]

Paul Cicero crap dude that was worded so creatively it’s great kudos...

[@kenhoward2340]

@@TheBlackfall234 What other "Healthy Humans" write music like this in their 50's? I'll wait.. LOL

[@ca77721]

This song definitely grows on you.

[@Sinnbad21]

11 00 111 00 1 000 1111 1 0 33 22 333 22 3 222 3333 3 2

[@Luke-wd6pk]

Perfect mix of every Tool album without sounding like a played out version of themselves. Too stoked for the full album. Great review.

[@TCM215]

Luke I’m sure that’s why it took so long. Would be hard to do

[@TCM215]

They also have enough money to take their time

[@johnarbuckle7648]

I only feel Lateralus and 10,000 days in this... Maybe a little bit of Ænema

[@rams81rule]

@@johnarbuckle7648 yea they're far off from anything related to undertow

[@mariocastillo8334]

(Before hearing the song) nothing justifies waiting thirteen years for an album, no matter how good the band is. (After hearing the song) I take back everything I said, it was worth every single second of waiting.

[@chrislatham4235]

So Tool has spent the last 13 yrs traveling through the universe transcending time and space only stopping here on planet Earth briefly to grace us with this masterpiece before continuing there journey.

[@TheSebu95]

Also wine. Some wine was made in that time too.

[@swamdono]

Sounds familiar. Is this then their 'Get Shwifty'?

[@ralphdougherty1844]

*Their

[@danielsherrer8223]

Nah, just... growin grapes and doing music stuff. Probably some drugs here and there but that's neither here nor there.

[@skeezerish]

SuperSuppo lol great grapes take great time I guess.

[@tyfighters002verkerk9]

Guys tool just released im going to need a reaction to 7empest

[@nilmarkas9142]

Agreed, man. That's -the- track, IMO

[@tyfighters002verkerk9]

@@nilmarkas9142 its crazy good

[@darkoverllord]

please

[@dubhitz]

Yes please or Pneuma or both they're so good

[@lbboardingb3356]

Just commented the same thing lol, anything to make it happen cause that is one of the best Tool tracks period, not just on FI.

[@NijFix]

Two black men "slapping five" whilst listening to the new TOOL release is 'nuff said.. 😊💓

[@fabricio2467]

the two are real music fans

[@MitraKesava]

I geeked out over the dap as well. Made me so happy

[@michaelboyle745]

Lol right. I'm glad these guys are here to shatter people's paradigm and steroetypes.

[@randomname3109]

whats black got anything to do with this??

[@MMAFreeFight170]

a b I think what he was trying to point out, that even two black men from a complete different musical taste even love Tool. They are now fans of metal, but I think it’s fair to say that Tool is one of the first metal bands that made them start listen to metal as a whole.

[@joethc]

I get chills everytime I hear the chorus .

[@dubyajayyo]

There’s a chorus?

[@joethc]

@@dubyajayyo the part where he sings 'exhale,expell..'

[@eliash8903]

Me too. I wouldnt mind one more at the end with a ”Vicarious-vibe” to it

[@bericrevel]

That's what tool does they touch your soul!! It's beautiful

[@BennyMajors]

Goose bumps

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

As rhythmic as Tool normally is, this new stuff sounds insanely focused on rhythm. Like the Tool version of what Lotus Flower was for Radiohead.

[@benaspenlieder2047]

Man these guys need to react to some Radiohead asap

[@antdujar]

agreed! and i love both of these bands.

[@Maltozombie]

Awesome analogy! I used to combine Tool and Radiohead songs a lot, so many similarities in so many strange ways.

[@stirfry741]

I feel way more people dislike Radiohead. One of my favorite bands tho

[@linusmagnussen3962]

As i grow older, only a few bands stand the test of time. Out of all those gazillion tons of music i listened to, there's only Tool, Radiohead and RHCP (for Frusciante reasons) i frequently return to...

[@ryanford5320]

I love how much u dudes appreciate TOOL...You 2 understand exactly how they operate!! #respect

[@jerredwayne8401]

Who else is going to buy the physical copy as well as download?

[@silkad]

Already pre-ordered it!

[@raford1914]

Hell yeah. There's never a time to not buy a tool album! Can't wait for the tape cassette release...

[@RobertAdducci]

The physical included mp3 downloads

[@devonscope6222]

Bought multiple copies

[@monkeybmcgee]

In all its forms

[@blitz34]

I gotta be honest, when he said "exhale, expel" for the first time I just cried, I got goosebumps all over.

[@jaygray835]

blitz34 very powerful chorus

[@smokejc]

yeah that part got me by surprise as well, sounds amazing. and the build-up towards it is fantastic.

[@smokejc]

@Dowhat Iwant YoU MiGhT NeEd To SeE a PsYcHiAtRiSt

[@xxxtentacionspunchingbag2475]

You seriously cried? Crybaby

[@adamandeve1712]

Exactly me too!!!!

[@dirtyswar]

Danny Carey...greatest drummer ever? Possibly 😁

[@Rockwillliveon-lu1tk]

dirtyswar his ability to move his limbs independently is absolutely inhuman!

[@Prog4Prog]

No one does tribal multi evolving layers over odd-time quite like Danny! What a thumping beast of a drummer. He’s a joy to listen to, he compliments the bass and rhythmic focus in the most incredible way. He’s so perfect for TOOL.

[@agilley21]

He is, no doubt

[@149CreepingDeath08]

Hes at least one of them

[@reshpeck]

Greatest drummer in an exceptionally mediocre band ever? Yeah, I'll give him that. I can name three dozen better drummers off the top of my head though, including three, maybe four from local Colorado bands-two, maybe three of whom I've played in bands with.

[@momishka7]

"TOOL came back to restore order!" I love it. Thanks guys...I love your love for TOOL xoxoxoxox

[@bmonty1915]

Tools best quality, by far, is that they never rush anything. Everything is deliberate and purposeful.

[@evanmerwin7979]

Or a lawsuit fucks them over

[@bawse420]

This shit touched my soul in ways that music very rarely does. Wow.

[@thedefiant6244]

Bawse Hog same

[@mrozekpanwallace6920]

Me too. The wait is over.

[@dediguise0018]

Bless this immunity

[@Walamonga1313]

You should listen to their actual good songs. Go and give Lateralus album a listen.

[@13ComEng71]

We’ve been telling you the whole time, Danny Carey on drums is insane. Arguably the best drummer in rock/metal.

[@kill_me_lover]

I'm torn between Tomas Haake of Meshuggah and Danny Carey

[@hunglikeahamster3248]

@@kill_me_lover I find Gavin Harrison, late of Porcupine Tree, the only drummer that can compare with Tool. They're both monsters, and any drummer's gods. Literally.

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

Mike Portnoy and Mario Duplantier are great too. But yeah, Danny sure knows how to play the drums.

[@michaelclucas7354]

I've been saying it for years! and then someone says neil pert!? lol 🤣

[@travisyates5411]

Idk man Portnoy is easily one of the best but they're just fundamentally such different drummers you can't even compare them in an objective way

[@drasvader1]

Been waiting for this!!! Black man here..been listening to Tool since album one!!!!

[@mechanicalhippo493]

No sir , you are a white owl .

[@thedapmonster.]

You already knooooooooowww. Me too bro.

[@benl6544]

Good music is good music doesn't matter the genre. When someone new starts at my job they are amazed my playlists go all over the place from metal to rap to reggage then some sam cooke or al green will play then some johnny cash. Being able to appreciate great music is a gift

[@bemersonbakebarmen]

It shouldnt be an Issue worth commenting on, but sadly there is so much prejudice against this music for being "white men music", and thats just not true. This music doesnt has an age, a race or gender, its just music.

[@roncrandall]

Lovingly discovered Tool in '95, and have grown with them, but never expected this album. Exceeded EVERYTHING I thought they would do. All the other albums led to this masterpiece. IF they make another album, it'll be hard to top this.

[@stevencrampton8506]

Fear Innoculum plays like Tool taking us on a walking tour of their greatest hits and I'm here for it.

[@leofitzgerald3290]

Steven Crampton yes! My thoughts exactly!

[@joeymeatloaf]

Yes! Exactly.

[@dickbrett9827]

Fear Enema!

[@TennesseeJoshua]

Exactly!!

[@mendyrckz76]

Yes so true

[@isaacb4955]

Yes, tribal Tool is what I mostly enjoy. Getting in my van to spread the word of TooL, blasting it in this LA traffic!

[@travishopkins5311]

Isaac B I do the same thing in Seattle Traffic everyday 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mimik6775]

*Yeah I got a phone call from AEnima over here!*

[@Aprilpie13]

I love blasting Tool (and Rammstein) in LA traffic lol.

[@sarahwyatt2697]

Spread the good word.

[@image3320]

I'm your passenger.

[@Hexenkind1]

Love you two so much. So much true passion for music in general. Respect.

[@hollyroxy25]

When they got the stanky faces on you know they're feeling it 😂😂

[@boogerTwells]

Holly Roxy that’s an awesome description of that face lol.

[@arienmachicote8063]

Holly Roxy that is the samething i look for to know if they really are feeling a song or a someone

[@chriskaesz]

Lol..... awesome reply....gonna think about it every time I see it on them now

[@celticspring2112]

Stanky Nasty Face by Ryan and George = They love it

[@PJI628]

I find it odd that Danny Carey and Dr. Octopus have never been seen in the same room together 🤔

[@mr.e0311]

its kinda convenient isn't it..? just a little too convenient..

[@freeheeler00]

Observation of the century!

[@Matteo_the_Plague_Doctor]

Danny (drums) and Justin (bass) absolutely kilt it on this track! Adam and Maynard were amazing to obviously, but as a bassist myself I've been grooving to this all day and I just can't get over justin's playing here. I've seen a whole bunch of reaction videos today, but I only care about one of them, and I'm commenting on the right now.

[@ralphdougherty1844]

Mana-Ramp-Matoran *Too

[@paulleavitt1974]

Justin is nasty

[@billthrasher6016]

He's one of the best. When they got Justin they hit a new level. It was a turning point to a already fkin fanominal band. Imo

[@noavaro]

this song is so hauntingly beautiful... Loving Maynard's vocals

[@sablemae8853]

His singing was more like what he does in his two other bands and it surprised me and it took me a until the second listen to like it but now I get chills from his singing. It was a little bit of a shock to hear him like this in a tool song

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

@@sablemae8853 It is a little different now that you mention it. Sounds like A Perfect Circle. You nailed it, I couldn't put my finger on it.

[@Jaggedhalo66]

Isn’t it!!!! I absolutely luv it!!

[@sablemae8853]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 yeah admittedly my first listen wasn't very optimal so I put my headphones on and the swelling back and forth of the guitar and Carey adding nuanced tabla sounds with chancellor restraining himself for the first half until that transition,it all was great then. It was Maynard's singing that took me a minute to process. I've heard him like this but not in a tool song but when I just stopped listening and let go it just grew on me and now I hear the chanting part or the talking part it gives me chills

[@jamespadilla1273]

Maynard: How many different riffs you wanna do Jones :YES

[@XxAlmsivixX]

That's 7empest in a nutshell

[@roncrandall]

😂

[@indianakornfed]

😂 😂 😂

[@mattyarbrough71]

😂

[@thenoblepixel7586]

That intro is distorted guitars playing volume swells using a volume pedal or the volume knob on the guitar. Very cool!

[@wackyruss]

The Noble Pixel that’s exactly what I thought!

[@lovelylemonfactory]

I'm pretty sure it's actually both Adam and Justin playing off each other with volume swells. Guitar in the left ear, bass in the right.

[@thenoblepixel7586]

@@lovelylemonfactory Listened to it again and you're right. There is a slight delay between the two instruments. Very cool!

[@timmiller2913]

I know Adam uses a volume pedal regularly in his setup. That's my guess

[@TheGroundedCoffee]

Sounds like a cello.

[@HumanAfterAll123]

I'm with you man, every time i listen to Tool I have an out of body experience or I have a psychedelic dream play out in my mind when i close my eyes.

[@GeoffPeterson33]

I hate to bring race into this, but I’m glad y’all are bridging the gap. It seems like the news is trying to separate us everyday. I don’t care what color ya are, TOOL put us on the same team. We need more unified projects like this here piece of work. Welcome to the family brothers 👍

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

exactly, nuff said

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Preach on brother.

[@kylestyyle987]

Ultraspontane Go away troll

[@jhaz89]

@Ultraspontane the news* *liberal modified info based off of true events

[@jhaz89]

You know it's bad when even the brainwashed citizens realize that this PC movement is irritating. I think Trump won the election not only because Hillary was the least likeable candidate in history, but because a lot of people thought, "Hmmm I'm kind of sick of the liberals labeling me as essentially a bad person because I'm white" (especially males). All those slave owners were white males so ya know...we have slave blood on our hands.

[@jamespatterson1847]

"Where else will you hear this?" True. What other band could produce a song this good, yet it is overlooked because they have so many other great songs? No one else makes music like this

[@johnmclellan2257]

Whoever produced this deserves a goddamn Nobel Prize. This song sounds absolutely phenomenal

[@jwdrums8948]

His name is Evil Joe Barresi. Check him out. Hes been behind some of the best rock albums of the past 20 years.

[@ryukan250]

I'm in the minority here probably but I'm not digging Danny's snare production. It needs more punch. Everything else is glorious though.

[@ramoncovelo]

@@ryukan250 Agree. It does not cut through everything clear and crispy as it should. It sounds dry and muffled.

[@jeffyjeff6494]

100% accurate on all points. They add so much dimension and layering in their music. They don't spoon feed you. They present their art; the music, the album art, the videos and let you figure it out. Great reaction.

[@FortKnox69]

So hyped you guys jumped on this to review and react to on day 1

[@ericseagles]

Wow there are a lot of comments for you guys to go through. My condolences. I'm just here to state the obvious. You have to do the entire album, song by song. No way around it.

[@kubanB]

You really need to see them live! INSANE

[@gytrplr]

Yes Danny was killing it. Justin the bass player is amazing

[@jthomashair]

David White The Chancellor

[@DanClaunch]

The beginning is neither a keyboard nor bass. It's a guitar using "volume swelling"

[@xTrolx]

You can hear the bass doing it as well.

[@enslavior2456]

Pretty sure it's Devo on his Cello

[@franciscodanconia3551]

Left channel is bass, right channel is guitar. You're spot on as to how, though.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

They don't know...but they know what auto tune is

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Or cello

[@DavidTangman]

After about the fifth listen, I realized that this is absolutely my favorite Tool song. A masterpiece.

[@ustfdes]

Long time Tool fan here, and I enjoyed FI on the first listen.... but it probably wasn't until the 4th or 5th playthrough that I realized just what a masterpiece this song is. I'm stoked for the 30th!

[@Chnkp]

This is an amazing song but there are at least 3 other songs on this album that just destroy this one. Been listening to it for 2 days NON STOP. It is a masterpiece.

[@DavidTangman]

@@Chnkp Then I really have something to look forward to on Friday!

[@rodesnavel7419]

Just one more day guys

[@mrbluepenguin1080]

You guys need to react to more tool before the new album drops!! The grudge and vicarious would be awesome! 🤟🏼

[@dillon9908]

As a hardcore Tool fan I can say without a doubt this is Tool in finest form. So excited to hear what else the new album has in store. Maynard sounds so good, as do the rest of the band. Very glad you guys reacted to this!!!!

[@davidsutter8407]

Listening to the ending of this song was like watching a grand finale of an epic firework show....a barrage to the senses. Love it!

[@agk6149]

I keep coming back to this video... And the reaction to pneuma, often.. Love the excitement. Also please do right in two

[@timothymadison6305]

Same...exactly...and in order too so U can rewatch their evolution into this album. Somethings wrong with me but I like it.

[@thosava]

I saw someone comment on another video that once Maynard starts singing it feels like meeting a long lost friend. I can't remember hearing him with such a clean and warm tone before. His clean higher notes are as strong as ever! The warmth of the guitar tone and the clear bass really takes you to another world. This is psychedelic metal at its best.

[@resplendentwitticism]

thosava I noticed the clarity of his clean vocals on the latest A Perfect Circle album and it’s incredible.

[@skeezerish]

Michael Dison Have you listened to any Puscifer ? There’s some amazing vocals on a few records.

[@jakegraham3758]

Psychedelic metal?

[@thosava]

@@jakegraham3758 Yeah, I'd call this more psychedelic metal than prog metal.

[@thosava]

@@skeezerish not a lot. I've tried a few songs but the music didn't interest me like Tool does. Got any recommendations outside of the most famous tracks?

[@benkenobi6582]

It feels like I found part of my soul I lost 13 years ago.....the drums are God tier

[@MadDogXami]

an internet meme died with this release! luckily we can still make fun of SOAD fans

[@Taylor-pz7cj]

Hey that isn't funny my guy

[@bluchicken_995]

ARTO ARTO ARTO ARTO

[@SteveHarrellRally]

And now I'm sad

[@rikotheman2629]

:/ just want a soad album man

[@darkamyntas3820]

@@rikotheman2629 Dog Fashion Disco still putting music out. They easily replaced my SOAD void.

[@BradCooney]

TOOL is a journey. They are an evolution. They are an experience. They make you traverse on a spiritual expedition. GREAT reaction fellas. You were VERY respectful to the band and the level of talent that they bring. GREAT stops. You stopped the song at perfect moments, then made your points. I also like how after you pause the song, you pick the song back up a few seconds before where you paused it. This enables the viewers to get back in the moment. EXCELLENT reaction.