Why are people OBSESSED with Tool?

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

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[@jollyday5817]

Hey long time fan, you rule, love the content, have you done a Video on Mens Recovery project, Born Against and Sam McP yet? I looked around your videoeses but couldnt find one. Really like to hear your take on them 🤘

[@Digitalhunny]

Man, THIS was a _really great_ fuckin' video! Thanks for sharin' with us. _Annnnnnnd..._ SUB'd ya! 😂😂 (Sorry, today's my Friday. I'm a lil stoked for tonight. Didn't mean to freak anybody out. Good day.)

[@TheBlackQueen]

Gotta say, I think you're severely underestimating how prevalent the Tool Trolling in the fandom is. Maybe it was different in the 90s and early 2000s, but with the internet, Tool fans were clear to be very self aware among themselves, albeit with a strong appreciation for the music which naturally does come off as somewhat snobbish to people on the outside. But we recognise and embrace Maynard's trolling quite a bit.

[@galaxiphant]

Why do I get the feeling this guy is talking out of both sides of his mouth. On the one hand saying tool fans think they are deep and somehow above everyone (which is true but only to s small degree) and that’s just ridiculous and they take it too seriously and then later saying on the other hand they are deeper than tool fans realize ???? Come on this guy is talking about a minority of the blind who happen to not realize that when tool makes fun of its fans it better not take it seriously or you will be one of the few idiots who Maynard is talking about. Yes those ppl are insufferable. Death threats??? How many true tool fans who know and love tool and have experienced their shows and discographies on a level this KZbinr doesn’t seem to want to explore will fathom because of a small % of their fanbase do not understand the music, do not understand the absolutely hilarious jokes they play or get bent when they do, or looking for shit in the albums that isn’t there (I think back to the overlaying of wings for Marie and pt1 and 2 as being the “real” song) and making tool out to be priests who must act a certain way(their expected way) or else they crumble. Those are not the vast majority of tool fans. But they probably are the most annoying and most vocal and quite frankly act like this guy and down their noses at everyone who doesn’t see eye to eye with them. I’m this guy is a very a tool because he takes himself and his intellect too seriously to contemplate being open honest and humble enough to reaLize he doesn’t have to look down his nose at any tool fan (or non-tool fan tool fan,i.e. closet tool fan comparable to a preacher who argues against homosexuality on Sunday but the rest of the week secretly has homosexual affairs) no matter what and just lumps us all together with the writer of death threats or the few who are so self righteous in their tool fandom. This guy is basically a tool fan arguing against a minority of tool fans who haven’t actually used tool as a tool along their journey of life and haven’t changed with tool as they have through their Progression through the years. They are the best contemporary band of all time imo. I am so l gratefuk their art has helped me a though tough tunes because they were brave and bough enough to be vulnerable enough the lyrics and music. They have had a profound effect on my escaping religion, being humble and a good person, working through a lot of early anger I used to have to taking responsibility for myself and my life perception of the world and yet knowing I don’t know much and that’s ok. It’s the experience and the fundamental change in thought processes that can only occur if you’ve ever had complete ego deflation and when you finally “learn all matter is condensed to a slow vibration. that we are all one dream experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as death, life is only a dream and we are the imagination of ourselves. Here’s Tom with the weather. “ Above is a great example of deep truth mixed with irreverence and humor. To think he is the only person who realizes that tool easily is the best ever at being able to pull this off successfully while also making incredible works of art that will stand the test of time because they remained true to their goals and values and truths and they wanted absolutely no outside influence because they are one of the rare group of artists while all very different had some fundamental beliefs they would not compromise on and than goodness for that. It likely is what made their art soo resonate with anyone that has being oneself truly a central goal of their life without compromise and without apologizing if they offended. And it is likely the zealous but ignorant tool fan or what I will refer ti this omen above is the epitome of deep truth mixed with irreverence is where it’s depth ends is to be as blind as death threat throwing tools that say they are tool fans. I have no doubt they think no they know they are took fans tbey just don’t get the journey. Without the logical conclusion to tools various serious art that is incredibly vulnerable honest while also presenting it with an air of irreverent mocking that makes one realize even the worst isn’t that bad. And the best isnt that good. And the jokes have simmered down a little in their music but it’s still there in interviews and live shows. - [ ] the very irreverent jokes to the fans leading to the conclusion we shouldn’t take ourselves so seriously nor our perceptions of truth seriously and that while we are different in our own ways it’s only through creation of whatever you can create and whatever form that takes and the destruction of the ego pointing to some greater thing like peace love and understanding and while also laughing at how we all sometimes miss that our own or belief that believing things based on authority is not the single largest in enemy to us living in the truth is their genius. No other band that I have heard has mixed this blend of philosophy, vulnerable truth telling and humor in a way that is expressed through an accessible medium of their style and approach to making music for anyone who cares to use the tool they’ve given us to help us actually grow into better humans, with good logic and ethics and that hilarious snub to both authority, themselves and their fans such that anyone who cares to can become a Similar tool by following their example through the years and what they were and who they are now to help each other and in spreading that incredibly freeing message. Know yourself truly. Be vulnerable. Rid yourself arrogance. Your emotions are your responsibility. Therefore your perception of the world is literally the only free will we have in this place and once it’s realized you see it over and over. You stop blaming and criticizing and let people be who they are without judging them. They’re simply blind. And it’s sad. Similar to the blind homosexual preacher who says all homosexuals are hellbound in the afterlife. He missed the very Message he was supposed to carry and anyone who missed the message tool carries is for they have been forthright about it all. Maybe the irreverence made it seem they didn’t mean it ? But that whole climax thing was absolutely true until he took it to a funny place which doesn’t erase it he truth if what he said it only mocks their lack of knowing if it really means anything. To me it does. And se you read the comments especially one above their climaxes are second to none imo.

[@Digitalhunny]

@@galaxiphant You're right. I absolutely _love_ TOOL & I'm a complete fckin' _moron!_ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carltonbauheimer]

The real question isn't why they're popular, but why can we not be sober.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

I see what you did there ...

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

The clear obvious answer. The ideas they share as a band are profound. Ever since Undertow (read the lyrics to the song), the message from the band has been consistent: human beings are hearing voices telepathically in the mind. All people know they are psychic, but people want to play head games instead of growing out of religion, lying, and authoritarianism. All human beings want a psychic planet filled with love and peace. It would be more fun, and less stressful. It’s a massively popular idea underneath the surface socially, and Tool put it out on the forefront. All of Maynard’s lyrics are about spiritual awakening, and then spiritual growth.

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

The very first Star Wars movie also revolved around that idea: hearing voices in the mind from the spirit world. The idea is all over music. 311 is another band that is really into it.

[@DopesickDonald]

Because being sober sucks. 😂

[@hughjanus-qn6oj]

I don't agree with this I believe that tool is an entity in itself. Their signatures alone are mathematics which everything is based on

[@Badz_B34chst4r]

Maynard said in an interview: "We take our music seriously not ourselves". This explains his attitude about Tool's music, its fans, fame, etc.

[@savagelocke5548]

Maynard takes himself pretty seriously.

[@Badz_B34chst4r]

@@savagelocke5548 Can you give an example of him taking himself seriously, maybe someting he says in an interview?

[@jr2503]

@@Badz_B34chst4r 1:20

[@judyannlance5368]

Yep I seen that interview! Totally agree!

[@bloke2034]

It's just like how they came up with their name. What would be funny to see on a shit, oh I know people labelling themselves a tool lols

[@fritty9927]

I first heard TOOL about 8 years ago. Became an immediate fan. Their musicianship is perfect. Here’s the kicker: I’m 70.

[@sportsfix6975]

Yes, but your 70 in 2023...that's ALOT different than 70 in the 90s....your basically 40

[@fritty9927]

@@sportsfix6975 I believe I stated I discovered them 8 years ago. Now I know I’m old, but I still know basic math. I wish I was 40, 8 years ago😄 have a nice day✌️

[@Wh1t3Rabb1t]

@@fritty9927 happy to know someone a bit older enjoys great music

[@samlongbotham1840]

I discover them just 10 years ago. I was cable coiling on the edge of a duel stage at a Metal festival in Sydney and I could look out at this sea of Tool fans… the hair still rises on my arms to think of it!

[@jabberwocky8021]

I'm 71 and a fan for years. They are something else! I loved A Perfect Circle too.

[@ryanrachuy9442]

“I am IN TOOL. I am IN Pucifer. I am IN A Perfect Circle, and…your mom.”😂🤣😆🤔❗️

[@tanberetO]

Stay out of my mom Ryan.

[@benttwisted210]

Classic Maynard! It's good to know that I'm not the only one that simply "knows"! 😂 That one cracked me too!

[@merlinthemagicdog1899]

MJK is hysterical!! 😂😂

[@Dang3rMouSe]

Maynard continues to be an inspiration lol

[@benttwisted210]

@@Dang3rMouSe 🤪🤣😂

[@i_never_asked_for_an_alias]

For me Tool is just a great example of passionate and talented artists coming together as musicians finding a perfect language to paint a big picture.

[@laurakinnan6840]

Just perfectly said

[@vgJunkyard]

Well said

[@chloethacker]

They’re easily the most well rounded band over the past 40 years. Maynard is right with John Lennon, & prince when it comes musical genius

[@kentnewfence]

Tool was invented for acid.

[@crossg4434]

TOOL is a psychedelic band, guys, holy shit, why don't you understand this. If you have done psychedelics then TOOL is easy to get into, and TOOOOL is the BEST and most progressive psychedelic band since the 70s. PLEASE FUCKING UNDERSTAND THIS SHIT

[@SapperRJMorgan]

As someone who is a huge Tool fan but not a crazy one I love this band and part of what I love is the dichotomy between humour and serious musicianship. You can’t deny they’re one of the best.

[@Remedy462]

And the angel of the lord came unto me Snatching me up from my place of slumber And took me on high and higher still Until we moved to the spaces betwixt the air itself And he brought me into a vast farmlands of our own Midwest And as we descended cries of impending doom rose from the soil One thousand nay a million voices full of fear And terror possessed me then And I begged Angel of the Lord what are these tortured screams? And the angel said unto me These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots! You see, Reverend Maynard Tomorrow is harvest day and to them it is the holocaust And I sprang from my slumber drenched in sweat Like the tears of one million terrified brothers and roared "Hear me now, I have seen the light! They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen? Can I get a hallelujah? Thank you Jesus!

[@JUJUJUNO]

Yeah, I think the part that makes me feel a certain way - I suppose disappointed is the best word - about the crazy fans is that they take the band too seriously. They have an industrial track in german about baking a cake, a track mocking scientology, a track making fun of the music industry, one addressing a specific fan that accused them of selling out, one that's just the .fm hijack by that supposed area 51 employee and much more stuff that's simply goofy silly things, they're not this exoteric high mind motherfuckers. They're technical and skilled yes but they're not this all-seeing gods. The band has incredible profundity and it has merits on that but it isn't only that.

[@WFly101]

​@@JUJUJUNO as a Tool fan I literally don't care what the lyrics are about lol I just hear "I know the pizzas fit" and I like it

[@WFly101]

​@@JUJUJUNO ignorance is bliss

[@WFly101]

​@@JUJUJUNO wear the grunge like a crown

[@The-Dom]

I think their music is mesmerizing, it has hypnotic droning repetative licks. They're like the metal version of pink floyd.

[@rightpa]

I like that analogy.

[@KaptainKommissar]

they're boring asf 🥱🥱

[@bradical7772]

My other favorite!

[@ToyLatrine]

Dude I’ve been telling people that since I found out about them. It’s a perfect way to explain it to people are into classic/prog rock.

[@stanmarsh912]

Yeah yeah.. just pink floyd is like way better is all 🤷‍♂️

[@EQ541]

Loved them since I was 15. Now 42 and Maynard and all his bands keep getting better and older music stays extremely relevant like.

[@Dylangino]

Great video! Tool's humor is definitely underappreciated. I have huge respect for their longevity. Waiting 13 years to close out their record deal with Fear Inoculum was a smart move. Whether intentional or not, it puts them close to retirement because Danny Carey just turned 62. I hope they release more music before they call it quits, but even if they don't, what a career

[@Kharmatos13]

:O Danny Carey is drumming like that at sixty fucking two? Jesus.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Maynard’s dick!

[@droptherapy2085]

Iirc one of them said they'd be playing until one of them dies

[@dylanrobinson3832]

He can drum like hell even at 62. Imagine what he can do when he turns 63

[@BlueHopi144]

@@Kharmatos13 Metallica members are older than that & still playing fantastically

[@oscarcaceres666]

Tool's humor is a reminder to everybody that while you can explore deep stuff, you shouldn't take yourself so seriously

[@a.kblur04]

that is absolutely the best way to explain it

[@CamiFlockaFlame]

One of them said something like that, "we take our music seriously, but never ourselves"

[@kubotwostringz]

That's a nice interpretation 👍

[@AdamOBrien29]

Bit like The Smiths

[@christopherjamesblackwell]

Which is the conclusion one comes to after exploring deep stuff Tool or no Tool.

[@ceasormayhem101]

I just love how the fan's love for Maynard outweighs his utter distain for them.

[@puchibul]

It's like being in a toxic relationship, where you are treated like garbage all the time, and yet you can't back away.

[@Rokosbasil]

Disdain

[@ceasormayhem101]

@@Rokosbasil Woops!

[@dewdew34]

similar to PrImus...

[@ceasormayhem101]

@@dewdew34 you know what, when I saw primus live, Les hardly said a word to the audience and just dipped when the show ended.

[@EdwardWB97]

tool makes me feel something no other band does

[@CrunkCmdrCottonz]

This is the answer for me, when I first heard them in the 90s I got goosebumps and a part of my brain made waves it never felt before. It makes my brain tingle in a way nothing else ever has. Of course as I learned more about the band and their way of writing music I liked them more and more. They're good because they sound good, that's facts.

[@markmeadows7093]

4 degrees warmer?? Haha

[@justaguy2365]

They and Pink Floyd. Masters of soundscapes

[@cardiac9145]

Yes. Prison Sex

[@thewildhealer541]

Lateralus. That whole album is next level even by Tool standards. I always thought their music was interesting when I was new to their music but it was just too much to take in to really enjoy it. Took me a few listens to digest Lateralus but now I consider it a masterpiece. One of the best in rock music. But I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan anyways, can't see how ÆNIMA is their greatest work. I consider it their worst album aside from a few songs. I know people probably want to unalive me for saying that but seriously, if I ever introduced a friend who never heard of them and they saw the track titles then they would never listen to them again lol. 10,000 Days, Undertow and Fear Inoculum are great aswell.

[@beauwhitlock5034]

I’m 45, and have been following Tool over 3 decades. We grew with the band. Their live shows are mind blowing. And their music hits me on an emotional level that other artist don’t even come close to. Their also masters of their craft. Also, plenty of occult stuff to keep you busy.

[@MattSchreiber-x4t]

You are my people! I am 48 my first TOOL show was in 93, their live shows are only comparable to that of Pink Floyd, When was the last time you saw them? Also we’re you at Epicenter?

[@Rountree1985]

Cringe bro. Pure cringe.

[@paulkasden9758]

Yes yes and yes. I'm 40 and I 100% agreed with every word u said. 🤘🤘😎🔥✌

[@mattb.4333]

I saw them like in Nashville probably in 2002. Tricky opened, and was fantastic but Tool fans booed almost the entire set. When Maynard came out, he laid into the fans and ended by saying it was an honor to share the stage with a true artist. So, I can understand why Tool dislikes many if not most of their fans, but I also think they troll the fans in a purposeful semi-abusive relationship which oddly draws the fans closer to them.

[@brandonlee1218]

Amen!

[@TheKb813]

To me, Tool is just like my generation's Pink Floyd. Like them or not, they make some beautiful/unique music.

[@spfadden082711]

That’s a good comparison

[@thepossessor]

Yeah I can see what you're getting at, although I would to say that Floyd had funky groove and tasteful guitar licks and solos, Gilmore had a lot of feel. Tool doesn't really have that same funky groove or feel; they're very mechanical and robotic, but I mean there's nothing wrong with that if that's what you like

[@dylantorres-brown5976]

​@thepossessor mechanical and robotic? Bro you don't actually listen to Tool. At best you judge Tool doesn't have a funk sound they have like grunge metal but there's tons of melodic harmony in they're music. It's just got a darker, heavier tone than Led Zeppelin

[@RandomNonsense1985]

Unique maybe, but most certainly not beautiful.

[@jbrassic5434]

@@thepossessor That's a matter of perspective bro, the grooves hooked me at 9yrs old. Floyd doesn't groove to me, it flows and sways. Buuuut that's just my perspective.

[@tye829]

Tool acolyte here and I will tell you why I am so obsessed: The climaxes. Every (or the vast majority) Tool song has a climax around 3/4 of the way through the song. It’s always the best part of the song and it sounds even better with the 6-7 minute buildup. Examples include: “Between supposed lovers” in Schism; “Feel inspired…still be a human” in Lateralus; “Overwhelmed as one might be… I forgot my pen” in Rosetta Stoned; “Something kind of sad about” in Stinkfist. It’s funny, because Tool’s songs don’t always necessarily catch me right from the start, yet they’re my favorite band by far, because those climactic moments, within the full context of the whole song, are the best musical moments I have ever heard. They only work with the entire song, which functions as a buildup, so nothing is extraneous either.

[@deadbodybaby1]

Check opeth out if you haven’t yet cause there’s a lot of climaxing in their old music and a lot of the new music as well the old stuff is just heavy asf

[@galaxiphant]

Gotta love a Great climax but if that is all you focus on you miss some incredible self illumination. Don’t get me wrong it’s what got me into tool. 46&2, stinkfist, bottom, the patient and of course lateralus. But now it’s songs like reflection I really can both go to this place of self awareness and ego deflation I think is what a lot if what they exhibit in all their interviews and especially how they changes their shows. Think about where Maynard stands now in shows. In the back. Hardly any lights and only his silhouette. It’s him being a part of something bigger and they always talk about how they’re all equal everything 4 ways. Etc. they are a good example of how to live a good life.

[@LimJahey996]

As a long time Grateful Dead fan I know exactly what you’re talking about. I had the pleasure to see Tool live a few days ago and it reminded me so much of the Dead.

[@labbeaj]

You can also choose to only listen to the drums, or the bass or the guitar or the voice... It becomes 5 different yet the same songs!

[@einzelganger7245]

Grudge has the best climax and yes you are absolutely right

[@jameshudson8730]

I think the beauty comes from the hypnotic, tribal rhythms and vague lyrics. You can pull meaning from it no matter who you are. It's basic pop theory. You are the focus, maynard is singing about specific things he knows or feels, but you literally can put yourself in the lyrics. And everything else just hypnotizes you to fall into the vague obscurity. Alot like astrology.

[@TurbulenttJuice]

Maynard's voice just has this energy to it. it's entrancing and his cadence is so unique. His range is insane and he just has a way of just making your hair stand on end.

[@justinschexnayder8485]

Somebody described it as jonie Mitchell combined with Black Sabbath. I thought that was pretty accurate as Maynard loves jonie

[@photonfartsqueeze6694]

@@justinschexnayder8485 These kind of ridiculous statements about the band is why people who don’t like them hate Tool fans. This is SO off base and laughable. How are people supposed to take this seriously?

[@scoutwithoutclout]

@@justinschexnayder8485 Thats a perfect description. Joni (Blue) is a huge vocal influence for him (the way they both cascade through notes) & musically Black Sabbath is the biggest influence to their guitar work (along w/ every other good metal band). IMO what makes Tool & Deftones unique, what sets them apart, is they sing/write melody on top of metal. Writing melody is hard. Most metal bands bypass that challenge via screaming. In their case, Maynard can scream too, but when your verses are just good quality singing, it makes the screaming parts in your hooks hit that much harder. It's balanced in a world of metal that typically is very one dimensional.

[@howdisturbing]

@@photonfartsqueeze6694 Exactly!

[@rugaothegreat]

@@photonfartsqueeze6694 Dude you almost made me choke lol

[@schism480]

For me personally, I was a very average Tool fan in the 90’s. However, when Lateralus came out I was in a fairly dark place in life. A friend offered me a free ticket to their 2001 tour. And gave me an 8th of 🍄 for $5 bucks. I legitimately left that show with a completely new perspective on life. It’s something that I can’t even articulate. The vibe and message they projected at that time was extremely powerful to me, and by the end of the show I came to realize a lot of things I thought were important at the time just weren’t. Education immediately became my forefront and I started leaning music, my life just started expanding. My social circle changed and I suddenly found myself around accomplished successful people. It’s such a cliche thing to say this bands music saved my life, but that is the honest truth.

[@Bobby_Uterus]

And you some how paid $5 for a “Free” ticket. How exactly was it free again?

[@schism480]

@@Bobby_Uterus I got the ticket for free, paid $5 for the 🍄🍄🍄. Looks like that part got cut out tho.

[@Bobby_Uterus]

@@schism480 ahhhhh! Well that makes a lot more sense! The entire story actually.

[@atraxisdarkstar]

That's so lucky. Tool almost never comes to my country, much less my city. They were supposed to in 2020, I had even bought VIP tickets. But then they had to cancel. I'm sort of afraid I'll never get to see them live, but I got to see Roger Waters play last year, so anything is possible.

[@mf_yoda]

Same. But not sure if it was the music or the 🍄🍄🍄🤠

[@yosifyosifov9177]

I am 112 years old, I have been listening to TOOL since the first time I step my foot into the time machine and dialed the 90's. After I heard them for the first time back then, I have been spreading their music throughout the galaxy and many other galaxies as well as different dimensions - 4d, 5d many many D dimensions and can confirm - TOOL is the best band to have ever been created by a life form of any kind.

[@PEGGLORE]

Can and This Heat were better. Got into them after Tool.

[@dougodyssey50]

I am interested in joining you on your next expedition. We will need to stop off in 1997 so I can berate my teenage self into making better choices. I hope you don't mind.

[@joebrezel]

#FakeNews - Fact checked by Fake News

[@qwerty9-m1z]

To me, Tool's Lateralus is the most amazing piece of music ever composed. I think Tool deliberately wanted to give their fans something truly amazing, but wanted them to find it on their own. "Recognize this as a holy gift..." At first, I thought that the song Lateralus was about tripping acid - discovering true color by seperating the body from the mind. At first listen, I imagined the bending envelope as an intense visual. After becoming more familiar with the track, however, I had reformed my interpretation to something broader: think deeper. Lateralus, perhaps because it is the album's "title track", serves as the central clue for a puzzle that a friend of mine had read about somewhere on the internet. "All I know is that there is a different order for the songs - something about two spirals. Oh yeah, and thirteen is in the middle." After scavenging through endless google search results, I gave up on finding more about this 'alternate order'. Intent to figure the album out, and very curious about the spirals - I put on the proverbial 'thinking cap'. I understood how the spirals could have a lot of significance, in that the album's title track offers the inspiring, "swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human..........And following our will and wind we may just go where no one's been. We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's been." In my internet scavenging, I had read one review, written by a drummer, who mentioned that Danny Carey's drum beat formed a fibonacci sequence during the song Lateralus.

[@bazibada]

By all this time I guess you have learnt to swim !

[@Diesel_Budgie]

I just realized Fear Inoculum dropped almost 5 YEARS AGO. WHAT THE FUCK.

Only 10 years before the next album 🤘 Time flies!

[@applea.m.h.3560]

I had this realization last night.

[@TehLissness]

I hate you for pointing this out 😭😂

[@restivedesigns7771]

We barely remember Who or what came before this precious moment

[@matthewengland6428]

As a big tool fan, I appreciate this video. Thank you for highlighting how big of trolls they are. Probably the part I have enjoyed the most. Their April Fools jokes, trolling the fans and music tv personalities, and ridiculous humor has always been the best part.

[@chrisgamble5843]

Concur. Honestly, it's the best part. After being bombarded with self reflection a dick joke is perfect timing. The most attractive part is the humor of it all. Once you reach a certain point, you can't help but laugh at it.

[@alpur214]

They haven't done a good April Fool's joke in awhile :/

[@matthewengland6428]

@Jameson Craighead I think once it became a big known thing they stopped it, but yeah they were really great.

[@davidbaca7853]

So, your a “big Tool” fan 🤪

[@Mathemusician3141]

@@alpur214 They haven't done anything in a while. Still raking in the money from Fear Inoculum before they do anything else.

[@steffenvonfeist1413]

If you took away the band part and thought of it as a business, in any sector, you’d have four highly intelligent, hard working, creative individuals who have openly spoken about how integral communication is between two humans or teams/bands/groups/units. That’s just scratching the surface. Those are all ingredients for success.

[@perfectallycromulent]

if they were a business, they'd get sued for creating a hostile work environment through their insistence on making allusions to anal sex and other stuff like that. you can do that on an album, you can't as CFO.

[@ileutur6863]

Idk if I'd agree with that. If you look at the band's merchandise, you can see a constant stream of awful low quality merch, while they refuse to stock proper physical copies of their music. I am a massive tool fanboy, but whoever designs their stuff is really out of touch

[@zolsaschnitzel5555]

Between supposed brothers...🔊

[@rorz999]

I don't get this analogy really. Tool IS a business already, but the guys in the band mostly don't make the business decisions

[@Crabbadabba]

@@ileutur6863 I’d agree with that. Their merch does NOT reflect the quality of their music. Kind of strange since Adam Jones is a sculpture artist but maybe it’s a bit out of his realm.

[@ScrimmyBingus42]

What i love about tool is how well their music flows. None of they're longer songs feel very long. I forget how long Rosetta Stoned is at times. It flows so well.

[@tl-hfit3408]

Lateralus is the definition of the perfect album for me. I was hooked from the first tones and i am even hooked 22 years later.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

There’s nothing like that MASTERPIECE. What an album. I’m very happy I saw them several times on that tour. Goodness was it amazing.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Yeah it's a top album for sure. Not sure if the best all time. But on the short list. Perfection.

[@guywithalltheanswers6942]

@@benjaminroe311ify Lateralus the song might be the best rock song ever made. It's so incredibly emotional and great.

[@fcon2123]

Got it when it came out - I was 14 years old. Popped it in my walkman and listened to it. Got so hooked I just kept on walking til it ended.

[@gerardvanhelden6891]

Especially the way the sound/production quality is married with the music in this album is absolutely unsurpassed ever, anywhere. I am not saying that as some cult following or cray fan, I'm saying that as an appreciator of many, many, many types and genres of music. Lateralus has a very special place and should be canonical material for anyone getting into sound engineering, in my opinion. (Which I'm not, but it's just fascinating to me that I've never heard anything like it. It's just a league on it's own, really....)

[@thinkforyourself5672]

The odds that 4 musicians as talented as them all found each other is what astounds me. I'm a drummer so obviously I'm mesmerized by Danny Carey but Justin is also one of the best bassists on the planet. The 'Tool Sound' is Justin. Lateralus is my favorite record of all time. Legitimate Perfection IMO

[@Robisquick]

It’s akin to the cosmic luck of the likes of The Beatles, Metallica, RATM, SOAD, Radiohead

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

agreed about Lateralus... nothing will ever top it.

[@pyregazer9210]

@@interdimensionalsteve8172 except aenima

[@thecompanioncube4211]

I am a drummer, and Danny Carrey frustrates me with his magnificence

[@Heyoo414]

The TOOL sound is Adam Jones, period.

[@hunterfitch5951]

Back in 1993 a buddy and I were hanging out in his bedroom listening to music and he literally said to me, "do you want to hear your new favorite band?". From the first riff on Intolerance I was in hooked. That bass! That guitar tone! Those fucking drums! Maynard's voice and amazing lyrics! I had never done drugs before so I can't relate but I imagine it's the way a junkie feels the first time shooting heroin. That started my life-long love affair with Tool. Call me pretentious, I simply don't care. No other band has come close to moving me the way Tool does.

[@JackCarver10]

Same, same...

[@Ammut6]

Ive got my sister to thank for the introduction. Tool is the only band that I was able to jam in the car alongside my grandmother ❤

[@DMFD_x_Gamer]

Because Tool is one of those bands that hasn't made a bad song. My drives to and from work, 41 miles each way gives me a nice long assorted mix of the best driving music available to mankind.

[@CornPop.]

I randomly got tickets for a show and was blown away from the live sound. Saw them 21 times since. Tool live is absolutely amazing.

[@thedarcehole]

👍

[@Jackzay90]

so it's safe to say that you know about the fettuccine sequence

[@rugaothegreat]

@@Jackzay90 LOL

[@persianskeptic4814]

Most important element in my opinion is that they're just really good musicians. Danny is a virtuoso and possibly one of the best drummers of all time, Justin could also be considered as one of the best bassists in Rock, and Adam has a unique tone and playing style that gives Tool their unique sound. They just play really well together. I'll never get tired of Danny's drumming.

[@Mathemusician3141]

I agree. Danny is undeniably one of the greatest drummers of all time, and Justin's playing is just... french kiss. Adam's tone is nice, but I don't think that he is a very good guitarist, and most of his riffs are just paraphrases of whatever Justin is playing. To me, Adam is just a cheap Justin and the most replaceable in the band. Maynard is a 6/10 singer, but his lyrics are 9.9/10. Some of the only lyrical writing I prefer is that of Sufjan Stevens. As for if it's the most important element... I disagree on that part. It's how it sounds and makes you feel that matters. But them being godlike musicians certainly adds a lot as well. Edit: accidentally called Justin Danny at one point!

[@TrevorLahey3]

@@Mathemusician3141 I agree completely about Adam, but not regarding Maynard. He’s a very skilled singer IMO. That’s the thing, though. We can’t all have the same opinions

[@johnathanshakewellesquirei8615]

​@@Mathemusician3141 nerd

[@SidV101]

@@TrevorLahey3 I think he's just wrong. Maynard is an objectively fantastic singer

[@nixi7688]

Adam is a special effect artist and the creative genius behind a lot of their videos which just stick with you. So Adam is underated in terms of talent.

[@morpheuslaughing]

Tool is one of those bands that fits the jester archetype. They are both serious and laughing simultaneously. They interlace insight within mockery at the same time; duality, balance, perfect union of contrary things etc

[@peterpoterstein6686]

c g jung would approve this

[@Sebas_M_Kinoman]

Like Mr. Bungle lol

[@morpheuslaughing]

@@Sebas_M_Kinoman well yeah that's obvious. tool is a different flavor, less cartoonish circus-pilled than Mr. Bungle

[@Myytzlplk]

​@Sebas Méndez ever heard of black midi? First band I've heard in 30 years that sounds like Mr Bungle

[@Sebas_M_Kinoman]

@@Myytzlplk yep i did recently in fact, very good band and its good to hear something like Mr. Bungle nowadays

[@devdawg22]

I personally LOVE Tool. They are by far my favorite band.

[@dannyherbert4482]

The real question is why arent they more popular? The drummer Danny Carey has to be one of the best drummers ever, watching the pneuma live playthrough with the camera just on Danny is incredible to watch, just him alone is worth the ticket price, I swear the guy has 2 brains

[@Dremin2009]

Yeah man I always try to get seats near the side of the stage middle of the first level so I can see Danny playing, it's special to see such a great talent doing their thing in person.

[@lellamas2778]

8 brains - 1 for each tentacle

[@DefyVendetta]

Because their lyrics make you question your reality. Not good for consumerism, politics, and big corps

[@moominsean]

Probably too much time between albums and the short attention span of the general music-listening public.

[@SgtKaneGunlock]

when the surviving members of Rush did a tribute concert for Taylor Hawkins and Neil Peart Danny Carey got the honor of playing YYZ and nailed most of it

[@confusedturtle55]

I really feel like tool doesn't get enough credit as a gateway band to heavy music. They mix in just that perfect level of extremity into certain songs. I just did not get harsh vocals at first, but stuff like the 20 something second scream on the grudge and so many other songs as well as the sheer CHUG on most of 10,000 days were a huge opener for me. I loved them, and that mixed with prog eventually led me personally to stuff like djent and eventually metalcore and deathcore. Love them goofy boys

[@snallygaster2946]

Hard agree. Besides Linkin Park’s discography, Ticks & Leeches was one of the first songs with screaming I really enjoyed and it’s been all downhill ever since lmao

[@holstonmatt]

this is why i like albums like frozen niagara falls by prurient because yes the album is still very harsh but it somewhat easy to get into

[@gregorysteffensen3279]

Jambi was my first exposure to djent-y guitar so I definitely agree - though, long term, the band I'm most glad Tool pointed me to was Kyuss, who are about as good as California high desert rock gets IMO

[@educostanzo]

I also think they don't get enough credit as an influence for the djent sound. Back when Lateralus came out not many prog bands were using low tunings and Meshuggah did a lot of touring with them at that time. And as you said, the amount of chug on 10,000 days turned a lot of people to that sound. I know it did to me. Some years and a few more strings and here we are.

[@confusedturtle55]

@@educostanzo honestly, kind of, yeah. I mean, they never got lower than drop D if I'm not mistaken, but Vicarious in particular to me opens with just a straight djent riff. Just think of it on an 8 string and I think it would fit right into an ERRA or periphery song

[@horacesilver5238]

I'm 46, listened to Tool since the mid 90s, went to see them for my first time, last night in Montreal. That wasn't a concert...it was a spiritual experience.

[@jasonmartinez7847]

agreed , going to my 5th time seeing them in January and I keep telling everyone that it's not just a concert it's an experience

[@injectingRevolution]

Are you 46 and 2?

[@MrTcs12986]

I’ve also listened to them since the 90s. Even at age 12 I recognized there was an element of their music that set them apart from other bands. I appreciated their music more as I got older especially after lateralus. That album had a spiritual Ascension theme to it and that’s the mindset I would have listening to it. I would interpret the lyrics to what I felt they meant and I would explain them to other people to prove the depth and talent tool has. I really believed tool had some information about life that could help me spiritually awaken to the truth I was looking for. Well I eventually had that spiritual awakening 4 years ago and gained the knowledge I thought tool was helping me to learn. Now I know that Maynard and the members of all of his bands are Luciferian. His music is spiritual and it’s amazing, unfortunately it’s evil and all of my interpretations of it were wrong. The reason it feels like tool concerts are spiritual experiences is because that’s exactly what they are and what they’re intended to be. If you look back on everything tool has done knowing their ideological beliefs you realize all the fisting references and all the dark apocalyptic overtones from aenema are to be taken literally, and the theme of lateralus is the worship of the all seeing eye of Lucifer which is referenced by the eyes on the album artwork and the music videos. Maynard was born in Ohio which has a huge population of Luciferian/Wicca people, he was molested as a child which is customary in that community. He loves the fact that for over 30 years he has mocked ridiculed and deceived his fans who for the most part are totally clueless about the bands true identity. The name tool is also to be taken literally, their music is a tool used by Lucifer through Maynard to lead millions of people away from God.

[@j.f.1979]

I am 45 and saw them in 2001 for the first time. I remember saying that dying would be OK after the concert - because I had seen everything. Well, I am very gratefull that I did not die. And I was wrong about "have seen everything" for sure...

[@stefancristian6128]

im gonna see them for the second time in June in Budapest

[@maxmiami3053]

i knew all of these things but cool to see someone else summarize it and discuss it from beginning to now

[@Blinkptx]

My wife is the Tool fan between us. I like them well enough. I will say, however, that I have thoroughly enjoyed their live shows. Seriously, it's such a great show!

[@chrono050]

It's about "The Show" and not the band it's i've seen them over a dozen times... Truly amazing live

[@sunshinefogleman127]

Been a fan for over 3 decades. I don't know how to articulate why I love their music so much. It's like their sound unlocks a place deep inside me and take me on an emotional and intellectual journey. No other band does this for me. I thank the universe for bringing Maynard, Adam, Dany, and Justin together.

[@anthonysantos3629]

Couldn't have said it better. So I'll shut up now. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@richlpz]

All the yes ❤

[@morganghetti]

We know dude.

[@krisfrederick5001]

“I had them each switch instruments, play on the bowls, take one loop and try some improvisation. Things of that nature. The look on their faces was priceless. I might as well have been wearing hippy beads and bunny ears. I could just feel Stephen (Carpenter) thinking, ‘What kind of acid trip crap is this?'” -Maynard working on Passenger with the Deftones

[@ghostfaceknuts]

I can't think of a another band that just takes you on a journey with their songs in the way Tool does. They just build and layer, and fill out the sound and then isolate a single riff. Bass picks up and just pulled you along. Carey then just throws in some throbbing jungle beats and then blasts some insane technical jumble, Yeah they have a tongue in cheek humor, and they don't have to take themselves so serious, but man, some of the lyrics are really profound, Maynard's voice. Come on.

[@YouShouldntBeDancing]

I love how they start every live show by yelling "Arruuga? IT'S TOOL TIME!"

[@gravelpit5680]

I dont think so Tim

[@bobbytabernacle]

As a long time Tool fan I can tell you their fanbase is exactly like what you're seeing right now with Sleep Token. There's fans who think their music is a dope new take on the genre and then there's fans who think that Vessel is leaving them secret love letters in the liner notes of their albums

[@starxcrossed]

Also seriously talented tho…

[@zhdirjfnfb]

Sleep Token are one of the most over rated bands I think I’ve ever heard. Maybe thats what my dad thought when I was listening to Tool as a teenager though.

[@Hreodrich]

@@zhdirjfnfbmaybe. But from a musical standpoint they are definitely solid. Especially their drummer 2. Not really my thing either but I have to give credit where it’s due.

[@anthonysantos3629]

Tool is just a sound that fits a certain mood. Being stoned and walking or driving somewhere wit an album going is just an atmospheric experience. Specifically 10000 days and lateralus. Absolute Rollercoaster albums.

[@Bulletproof_Trump]

I can attest to this

[@gumpycognac4505]

Fits a certain mood😂

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

When I was in college (and before.......and after, tbf lol) I had massive, pervasive insomnia. I'd walk all night with my walkman cd player and just listen to music all night. Usually tool. Lots of NIN and a mishmash of other things too, but mostly tool. Graduated in 97. Listening since 94. It always cracks me up when they release an album and people get pissed off it's been so long. The best thing about this band is they don't give a sh!t if anyone likes what they do. That what makes a musician/artist good.

[@bgjr2304]

I first heard Tool at a "house party" that smelled like vomit, cigarette butts and bong water... Whenever I hear Tool, I smell Tool.

[@psisky]

I get the very same experience when I listen to Journey's prog stuff. It's synaesthesia.

[@hugodacosta]

Thanks to a friend, I was introduced to Tool and A Perfect Circle twenty one years ago. That friend she's now my wife. So I feel a connection to Tool and APF that transcends music.

[@RosettaStoned462]

My experience is opposite. My husband got me into Tool!

[@PeacE-pj8gv]

I remember when I was in High School I started branching out my music taste because I was taking up learning the drums and was getting involved in my school's music scene. I had a close friend named Ciaran who introduced me first to Korn, then Slipknot and finally TOOL. I will never forget the first time I listened to Lateralus, The Grudge and Schism. It was weird because no band I'd ever listened to had impacted me as much as TOOL's music so I instantly fell in love with them. Now about 4 - 5 years later I still love TOOL passionately and I think they are a fantastic band with amazing musicians who each are extremely talented at their respective instruments. Anyways short and long of it TOOL taught me to spiral out hahaha

[@alejandroescudero1379]

To me is the whole package, they deliver an experience that no other band comes close, from the aesthetics, lyrics, subject matter, the occult messages, the mockery and humor, the atmosphere of each song, the progressive build up to a strong climax and stronger ending, the unique live performances, the awesome music videos (the old ones at least), and most importantly how incredibly talented each member of the band is.

[@allenclark4235]

and they are genuinely good, compassionate people.

[@sarahkelly4026]

First time I saw Tool was when they opened for Primus on NYE 1995. A lot of the crowd were like WTF because they couldn’t mosh to the weird time signatures. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@EVERYDAYFOOTBALLDAY]

I started Listening to Tool after this video All the hype and praise they receive is WORTH IT AND 100% correct

[@Mxulin]

awesome!

[@zslime6766]

tight.

[@commiehunter733]

Aenima 46&2

[@manasseh36]

Not being condescending, how old are you?

[@EVERYDAYFOOTBALLDAY]

@@manasseh36 27

[@buschwookiee276]

From a songwriters perspective, the "not knowing" the meaning of lyrics, whether juvenile or profound, is literally the point. The lyrics are a mastery of entendre. There are both simplistic, literal meanings and then, if you care to read/listen/think again, they are deeply profound. Tool fans ultimately appreciate this duality in the lyricism that is largely absent in popular culture with few exceptions. The fact that they are masters of their craft technically, is just icing on the cake. Tool provides a transcendental, ethereal atmosphere in which the juvenile and profound are one and the same. I have endured more personal growth through contemplating the Tool experience than any other band in recent memory. Long live Tool.

[@actualturtle2421]

lmao this nigga really went and said this in public

[@kadewiedeman3127]

​@@actualturtle2421 I mean he ain't wrong, but at the same time he's missing the point of what he's saying himself. The depth of Tool is kind of like the punchline to a joke. Everyone gets it and enjoys it, but if you go ahead and explain it it instantly is no longer funny, and you look like a sod for not being able to just let the joke be a joke.

[@daniloberserk]

The bitcoin portrait just invalidates the whole argument lmao.

[@actualturtle2421]

@@daniloberserk Honestly the bitcoin portrait perfects the entire argument. Average tool fan lmao

[@stantorren4400]

@@actualturtle2421Then again, the average tool fan is a fucking tool, so they’ll obviously fall for scams

[@relevantbrother8964]

I got into Tool 4 years ago when I saw someone react online to Pneuma. Thereafter I listened to Lateralus (song) ,Tempest and The Pot,Schism,Sober. All brilliant. But what took it over the edge for me was Adam's guitar solo in Stinkfist..That really got me deeply into listening to their entire discography and there are moments of power,beauty, intricacy,intensity and so much more. Brilliant group.

[@christinamichelleee]

Was it Lost in Vegas’ reaction to Pneuma? Theirs is my absolute favorite and will bring you so much joy if you’ve never seen it

[@NamastayGangstaArt]

@@christinamichelleeemy fave Tool reaction. I rewatch it occasionally lol

[@jessicaursua8092]

It’s crazy to think of how I was in middle school listening to them and getting lost in the musical aspect without getting into lyrics or understanding the meaning of the songs. I saw the sounds in my head as various shapes and it mesmerized me. As I got older and went back to them, I was surprised I was allowed to listen to them as a young girl. Still a fan but with a different perspective.

[@LiveFreeOrDie2A]

Why are people obsessed with TOOL? I have asked myself this question since i first heard them approx 25 years ago in middle school. I have relistened to them periodically every 5 years or so, and every time I’m like “yep, still one of the most overrated bands i’ve ever heard”.

[@sollamander2206]

The attraction to Tool reminds me of the attraction to things like early JRE. It attracted people who were interested in thinking about deeper topics but weren't on a super academic humanities track in their education for whatever reason. If you were exposed to those ideas earlier nothing that they do is mind blowing, but they filled a void that a lot of intellectually curious people who weren't being assigned philosophy texts to read felt.

[@johndoe-fq7ez]

Good analysis

[@rorz999]

Or the short version: music to make stoners feel smart

[@DavidLopez-rk6em]

Great analysis. Kind of like philosophy for beginners. You dont need to be smart and well read to be into philosophy. But if you dont know much about it, and youre not particularly well read, and 20 years old, Joe Rogan is gonna be more entertaining than reading Karl Jung for a couple hours.

[@That90sShow]

Deeper topics.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vsopphoto]

TOOL is simply poetry & musicianship put together.. a perfect circle and puscifer are both also amazingly artistic. They perform messages. They perform poetic literacy. It's beautiful.

[@antonalekseev6568]

also butts

[@fulhamtarheel]

My fun Tool story. Went to see them for the second time down in Charlotte, and one of my best friend's, who was not in their music, was convinced to join us by another friend, who convinced him to go because he told him he'd enjoy the visuals. We get to the hotel next to the coliseum to pre-game, and him and I decide to walk down the street to get beers for everyone. As we are coming back with two cases of beer, we are walking back with two strangers. A couple--an average looking guy and his smoking hot girlfriend. Both decked out in Tool gear. The guy was obviously outkicking his coverage. She was stunning. And all three of us were trying to explain the obsession that so many Tool fans, at some point, had for Maynard, to my friend. The guy with the smoking hot girlfriend, looks at my friend and goes..."yeah...I'd (felate) him." I will never forget the look on my friend's innocence-now-destroyed face.

[@Idntgt]

Most normal Tool fan opinion

[@mr.christopher79]

what part of carolina you from?

[@Idekato]

The real answer is: Danny Carey

[@callen6913]

100

[@salen-h4yl]

Basically

[@Chris.Minarich.LongIsland]

Yup

[@raymondsnow7745]

I think Justin allowed them to go even further down the progressive road

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Each of the members are really talented though.

[@michaelbeale154]

Shout out to my Cousin Ashley im from California and i was visiting family in New York and she was playing Schism hella loud in the shower one day and it stuck with me in the back of my head so i started looking up their other songs and i really appreciate how they really wanna take you on a musical journey and make typically longer songs almost feel short sometimes

[@matthewzehnder1466]

Tool just reminds me of my childhood. Staying the night at my best friend's house, jamming out to some Tool and and playing round after round of Magic The Gathering late into the night. Some real warm and fuzzies right there. It wasn't until we all grew up that we finally understood just how incredible their music really was.

[@DEEPMUCH]

RAD!

[@steve7745]

To me, they hold a dear place in my heart for just being the music that was most there for me during some of the worst parts of my life. They helped me get through some really bad shit and helped me come out a better person, helped me discover how much I loved music and how much I wanted to help others with music. I'm now a composer and teacher and their music is a big part of me getting there.

[@joestar6194]

Tool will lose relevance when Shakespeare loses relevance.

[@thescarletgraywitch8052]

Pfft Shakespeare will lose relevance before Tool loses relevance. 😂

[@fantasticnisopta]

@@thescarletgraywitch8052 Relevance will lose Pfft before Tool loses Shakespeare.

[@SHx589]

@@fantasticnisoptaprecisely 😂

[@bigperm7712]

They'll be relevant until the sun burns out

[@thescarletgraywitch8052]

@@bigperm7712 and after... the mole people will love them still!! 😁

[@mutantdog.]

This is one of your best artist deep dives in a while, Finn. It feels like you gave a lot more thought to the subject and presented more of your own views, instead of just knocking out an easy crowd pleaser. ❤

[@JP-1990]

I think one of the reasons why TOOL is so appreciated is how much of their music isn't merely "heavy" like a lot of other metal bands, but rather it feels very methodical and intricate. It feels "creepy" and "unnerving" and even sometimes "sinister". It's not merely about scariness of raw power, but the scariness of calm and focus. It's like how in some comics or anime where the strongest villains aren't the biggest. I dunno if I described it well since I'm not even really a fan, but that's the impression that I get from their music: cold and calculated.

[@M4RCi92]

Well said, I agree. Tool does sound quite damn unsettling in some places. In other places though, they're one of the most profound and invigorating bands of all time. Parabol & Parabola still gives me goosebumps and makes me tear up all these years later, it's so full of life. Ever heard of Meshuggah? They'd creep the hell out of you. If Tool is cold and calculated, then they're a virus-infected quantum computer in the cold dead void of space.

[@darrenthetuber743]

The music feels like grinding machines behind a tortured jester, at Anema has that ambience about it

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@M4RCi92 Meshuggah. A band that created their own genre. I saw them a few months ago. Blown away. Wow 🤩

[@bathlasar]

Never have I ever heard a Tool song and thought "Well that one was definetely among the weaker ones." And that's their genius to me: They simply do not have mediocre tracks, all of them are uniquely brilliant. And if that takes them thirteen years for one album, so be it. It's worth the wait.

[@Ranguvar13]

This! I love this sort of band. It’s only a few who don’t have a single mediocre track.

[@mitsanut5869]

I dont care for about half their stuff. But the other half is mind-blowing

[@amberfaille394]

I’m so glad that you mentioned the cookie recipe. I never knew!! Such a pleasant surprise.

[@xenonomy1258]

The fact that they take so long to bring out albums shows their patience and discipline to perfect their songs

[@juliuslemon-merinque2549]

Yeah but Fear Inoculum is boring as fuck compared to literally everything else they’ve ever written, it’s like if they just did a bunch of different versions of Jambi except they don’t build to a sick breakdown

[@MatthewFrazierr]

@@juliuslemon-merinque2549disagree. Fear Innoculum was outstanding. Pneuma, 7empest and descending are just incredible

[@Gottiline_Ace]

​@MatthewFrazierr that's 3 songs, surrounded by nonsensical BS I can't stand.

[@gravelpit5680]

​@Gottiline_Ace but Invincible is also gold. Relisten to it. There's alot more there than I thought at first.

[@muttonbuster]

A few years is patience. A 5 year span let alone 13 years of rehashing the same worn out setlist with no new material like it's The Country Bear Jamboree at Disneyland is something else entirely. That's a sign that within the context of their lives, Tool means far far less to them than it once did. Saw them 7 times from 92 to 2007. I'll buy their music, but I wouldn't spend a dime to see them live again. Not to mention, Maynard's self aggrandizing pseudo intellectual rants grew old to me 20 years ago. Shut up and play.

[@superunknown2812]

Back in the 90s Tool always felt like my secret mysterious underground band that not alot of people knew about,well thats definitely changed.

[@SDXStudio]

I've seen Tool countless times live. One of my fondest memories was 2007/2008-ish during 10k Days Touring, and they stopped in Peoria, IL. Melt Banana, a Japanese noise rock band was opening for them. I love Melt Banana, but having a 3 piece noise rock band in a huge arena is certainly a strange combination. The audience from Peoria, IL, was not very fond, at a certain point boos and chants started coming up, things like "We Want Tool", etc Melt finished their set, and out came Tool. About half way through the set, all of Melt Banana was brought on stage, jamming with Tool while MJK and Yasuko (singer from Melt) sat in the middle of the stage and played War. The card game, war. I know they had jam sessions with other opening acts in the past but I'm pretty certain this was a direct response to the crowds reaction to the band. It was awesome.

[@Anonymous-lj2os]

Saw them once in jersey. Maynard hid in the corner the whole show with his back to the stage. Severely disappointing and disrespectful if you ask me.

[@Brandon-cv9uh]

I showed my partner (who destests metal/heavy metal music) a couple Tool songs yesterday while we drove around taking photos of rare cockatoos. She really enjoyed it. As far as the common perception of Tool by its fans, I think thats the true beauty of the band: they are incredibly unique while also having clear inspiration and yet they are so widely acceptable by any fan of music in general.

[@jessetread]

I am in a TOOL tribute band, Naked and Fearless, based in Austin, TX, so I’m def one of those die hard tool fan “tools.” I really enjoyed this video. The content was well thought out, delivered in a fair manner which highlighted the aspects of TOOL that I personally appreciate of the band as a whole, as well as each member individually, for exhibiting. They are quite distantly unique from any other band that I’m aware of. Their live shows are nothing short of amazing. Their music is complex and unbound by the time constraints that chain the vast majority of any music, which I’m guessing came about as a result of the invention and implementation of the radio, which ultimately has led to musical artists being pressured to create shorter and shorter songs, in order to accommodate the public’s even shorter attention spans. TOOL are quite simply an enigma. When Danny, Adam, James, and Justin put their ideas, music, personalities, and souls together, something complex, savvy, magical, satirical, and for me personally, spiritual, Comes out the other side. They’re def not for everyone. But, if their music opens your mind, touches your soul, lights a fire in the pit of your gut, or inspires your own creativity, chances are, you would truly enjoy and appreciate seeing Naked and Fearless-a live tribute to TOOL, perform, the next time you are near the Austin area! We do our absolute best to honor the band TOOL, and to stay as true to form as possible. It’s absolutely nowhere near the same as a band who covers Motley Crue or Green Day or even the likes of Metallica. We put in serious amounts of time and energy at rehearsals in order to be able to play, as well as, maintain the ability to play, these complex, proggy, heavy, concise, technical and beautiful songs. Excellent video!! Come check us out! facebook.com/austintooltribute

[@jasonduvall5467]

Are y'all on KZbin I'm a check y'all out

[@FallingStary]

I'd be down to see, any other socials outside facebook?

[@sportsfix6975]

They let you play naked?

[@justinman114]

It's because of the way their music can send shivers down my spine, to sum it up as basically as possible. The literal physical feeling it gives. I get it from lots of music, but nothing quite like Tool.

[@VLADPowder]

I get that, but for me it's Meshuggah. Tool isn't as unique as them but somehow think they're untouchable. That level of egotism combined with a Rick & Morty type fanbase, they ran me off from Tool in about a years time

[@mojishayestehmanesh661]

@@VLADPowderwho gives a shit about fan base. When you care more about the fan base rather than the music alone then you prefer meshugah.

[@VLADPowder]

@@mojishayestehmanesh661 It's not entirely the fanbase but I dislike Maynard as a person as well. But Tool harbors a fanbase that is pseudo intellectual and snarky which definitely is a turnoff for newcomers to the music

[@mojishayestehmanesh661]

@@VLADPowder these are not good enough reasons. Disliking him as a person shouldn’t have any impact on wether you like the music or not.

[@VLADPowder]

@@mojishayestehmanesh661 They are completely viable reasons for that they are my reasons. lol My dislike of Maynard and his band have no impact on your ability to enjoy Tool

[@MrKjDrake]

I saw them open for Bad Brains and Living Colour in the 90s before Sober came out. They blew everyone’s minds.

[@danielulrich7676]

Over the last 50 years i saw hundreds of Bands. Tool in 2019 was maybe the most intensive Shows i have ever seen. It was just mindblowing.

[@DrDipsh1t]

I see Tool as a group of dudes who like to have fun and do what they love. Sometimes it's serious, sometimes it's not. Such is life.

[@wa7pP986]

Because they are uncompromisingly authentic, their lyrics are so meaningful and vulnerable AND poetic you cannot completely fathom it but you get it from a gut level.

[@dans3294]

Yes! And they make the same song, over and over, just with different words.

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

Yes. I felt an incredibly profound feeling within my gut when I heard one of their songs about ass cheeks. Actually, thinking about it more... it was probably just bowel movements.

[@feedthemachine99]

As a huge Tool fan myself ,I've always thought of Tool as my/our generations (Gen X) Pink Floyd . I also recall reading something about Maynard being somewhat influenced by them.Just listen to Pink Floyds early stuff like the Meddle album and then 10,000 days and you tell me.

[@violetfemme411]

Really interesting take on a band that I LOVE for their brilliance. Best musicians, best songs PERIOD. I enjoyed this video, and normally I'd skip anyone attempting to describe the indescribable 💜

[@Mr_Case_Time]

I snuck into Coachella many years ago and only remember seeing Tool. I was tripping on mushrooms and Maynard did this long monologue about how he wanted to buy a ring with a golden popcorn kernel on it so when he punched someone, he would leave an imprint of the popcorn on their forehead. That was such a great experience.

[@sportsfix6975]

I was at that show, he was talking about how everyone should love their mother, I think the mushrooms may have skewed your memory lol

[@Mr_Case_Time]

@@sportsfix6975 they’ve played there multiple times, which year did you see them?

[@sportsfix6975]

@@Mr_Case_Time I'm kidding,

[@Mr_Case_Time]

@@sportsfix6975 ooooohhhhhhh…………

[@sportsfix6975]

@@Mr_Case_Time 🙃

[@TheTrooper9169666]

As an enormous Tool fan I confirm every single thing said in this video is true. I like the duality of Tool in taking/not taking itself seriously in the fact that in the end - it's just music and it should never lose it's fun part. Also, people become really obnoxious when taking something too seriously, so by showing that side of their existence they are kind of sending a message of "look, we really know who to do our job, and we kick ass, but we're still only human, and we like to make fun of everything, including ourselves and our fans" - which sends out this complete "down to earth" vibe, if you ask me. Like when I'm alone I can get lost in deep shit about Tool music, and it becomes personal, but at the same time, that funny side of things helps you not be a pain in the ass when discussing Tool. It's like they left clues for their fans how not to be a jerk about them by making fun of everything. You can't go up and say "yo, Tool is soooo deep" without someone just pulling out a pic of Maynard in diapers saying "yeah, man, that's so deep" and making you look like a moron. And I think that's the point. Though, as with everything, a lot of people have that point fly over their head, lol.

[@graphicsbyteUSA]

I remember discovering this band at a local record store. I picked up the lateralus album and was immediately amazed by the transparency and layers of the album artwork. Then when I discovered the work of Adam Jones it was game on. This was the art band I have been seeking. I got lucky and met Alex Gray somewhere toward the end of that long hiatus of the band not releasing new content. I had a super fun conversation about tool with him. Then I ended up giving him some of my own metal art and he was blown away. It was great meeting Alex but I hope one day I can meet Adam. His work and the rest of the band inspired me to be a better designer.

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

I was at a Tool concert in which they trolled all the audience during Stinkfist. When the band is building up to when Maynard is about to scream "I'LL KEEP DIGGING TILL I FEEL SOMETHING", everyone in the audience lifts their fist and screams the first part of the line, when it was just a fakeout and the band just kind of threw another bar of riffs or something before ACTUALLY progressing the song into Maynard's vocals. I didn't realize it at the time, but I'm now 100% sure they were just trolling.

[@kingjames1308]

I have been a fan since 92 and this is spot on. I am not one of the crazy fans and I appreciate their deep music but also know that you shouldn't take it too seriously. Hell MJK even tells us overthinking and overanalyzing is bad right in one of their most popular songs. Its the fact that they are so different (especially with todays music) that just makes them so damn compelling. Its hard to believe they are in their 60s so not sure how many more albums we will be getting. Can't see them doing this in their 70s. Enjoy it while it lasts

[@robrybin4719]

I was trying to think why. The opening quote hit on something special they do, they open your mind. The things they do well are very deep, from musicianship, sound, lyrics, and message. When you mix all of it together it seems more of an experience. As someone that grew up on hip hop it was hard to get into at first, but once it clicks you get a deep connection to it.

[@jasonbourne4865]

My first encounter with Tool was in 1993 - a high school friend of mine gave me a bootleg cassette, insisting I ought to have a listen. The B-side turned out to be Opiate, and I was absolutely blown away by it. They just had that special thing going on that no one else did. Tool has been by favorite band ever since (with Deftones coming in a close second).

[@izzynobre]

What an awesome channel. This is great stuff.

[@somewhatnewtoyou]

Saw them at this year's Toronto concert and purchased a band signed $900 drum head, no shame! Love it.

[@ulfricstormcrow4072]

I am a TOOL fan since the 90ies. The "problem" with this band is that their songs just melt my brain despite I've listened to these tunes hundreds of times. When the first chords of "vicarious" start playing, I just go nuts. I can't help it! 😅 Their music is complex, it is full of dark humour, it is dead serious sometimes, but after all, it is freaking primal and RAW!

[@filyp1984]

Yeah it's insanely good. If schism or the pot comes on.. I crank it and if anyone talks to me they better be dying or something

[@medicinegone]

I started listening to them when a friend loaned me the newly released Undertow in '93. About the time I'd get burned out on them, they'd release a new album and I was back in. Every one they've released has been my "this is their best" album, including Fear Inoculum. I haven't seen a live band in almost 20yrs, Tool in Cleveland Ohio. They're coming to Loveland Colorado, near me, in October. I've got tickets.

[@rcwrecker78]

You won’t be disappointed. Guaranteed. Been to 2. Can’t wait for my next.

[@richharris9489]

Thats funny i was hanging out ar u mass lowell and this dude gave me opiate on tape and love it this was 1995 .

[@scottzielke8582]

I have listened to tool since waaaaaay back. You have a lot of very good points. Good video!

[@Hauzerx]

I'm not one of these people obsessed with the band or Maynard, but I do think it's the best band of all time! Their albums just keep getting better and better and it's the only band I will want to listen to at any given time(Lateralus+ especially). Tool is right up there with and above Pink Floyd, The Doors, The Rolling Stones etc. in my mind

[@steviegenoski9977]

I've been listening to the same TooL albums for 30 years and I'm still not sick of it. They had me with one line from Sober. "Jesus won't you fucking whistle something that will pass the time" The image of the guy on the cross next to Jesus saying that is still in my head 30 years later.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

The thing about Tool, is that their songs present you with the full situation, but no answers. Which is radically different from most bands, who give you all the answers but rarely give you a complete look at the situation.

[@justinschexnayder8485]

Good point

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Absolutely. It’s the figure it out part that I love. Very cerebral those dudes.

[@itmeurdad]

What???

[@laurendebruijn2325]

How the fuck did you just so succinctly sum up their song content

[@arthurballs9632]

I was in my late 40s when I got into Tool, saw Metallica first time at 18. I had heard of Tool and even had dim memories of hearing some of the songs in bars or at parties in my 20s. What a week it was. KZbin is great for music.

[@younggun7901]

Someone once told me "you don't listen to T00L. You experience T00L" And that really resonated with me because I can see how someone can listen to them like they would any other band (just listening to the lyrics) and be like "this is lame" or "I don't get it" offhand. But once you really get into it.. experience them.. and recognize them for their talent. You realize that they are some of the few actual musicians in today's age.

[@Mathemusician3141]

I think that any good music is experienced, not heard. You listen to music you like, and you experience music you love. It isn't just TOOL. Music can make you feel something, but sometimes music makes you feel something that could not ever possibly be explained, or experienced in any other situation. That is the beauty of truly loving music. Some examples of what I mean here: 20th century classical composers such as Morton Feldman and Karlheinz Stockhausen didn't write music that catches your ear, or makes you hum it. It creates an atmosphere, makes you imagine something, and simply makes you feel like you are living somewhere completely foreign. To me, that is how music should be. An otherworldly experience.

[@CatmanJimbo]

"You realize that they are some of the few actual musicians in today's age." Dude, this is absolutely why TOOL supafans get mocked all the time. What a preposterous pretentious position to take. Omega cringe

[@palmereldritch_6669]

They have that same kind of deep psychedellic vibe that has really only been achieved by one other band: Pink Floyd. But they did it through the zeitgeist of the early 90's. Angst, super distorted riffs, and yet with a toolish sense of humor. I don't think there will be another band like Tool. They cracked the code on their own terms and it fuckin' works.

[@randykrus9562]

That was me-I told you that. And I am as right today as I was then.

[@hitthegoat]

Ugh, dude. Come on.

[@jessedorsettii9988]

23 years old when Tool blew up in '93. Missed them a couple years before that when they were playing with White Zombie, but I have a concert poster for President's Day Bash I picked up in Hollywood, didn't know who those bands were at the time, but the poster was so dope (drawn by Rob Zombie) that I kept it. Still have it. Played Undertow CD almost every day in my car, old Ford Thunderbird with two speaker boxes in the back seat blasting all the best stuff at the time, including Primus, AIC, STP, Ministry. It was a magical time for musicians and music lovers alike.

[@scottfree641]

As a bassist I just thought Justin was a genius and got into them to learn how to play in different or difficult time signatures. Then going deeper you begin to understand how the band works. I can see why enjoying people like Maynard. I mean he shows up does his job well and is 100% out of his mind. You can enjoy people like that, there never boring and extremely interesting.

[@davidcollins2648]

Maybe Maynard is one of the few people who isn't out of his mind but firmly within it.

[@scottfree641]

@@davidcollins2648 maybe but that's the journey isn't it.

[@bt0694]

I sent this to 3 people right out the gate who have been massive Tool fans since the 90’s. Great video.

[@Frederick0220]

Aenima is one of the greatest rock albums of all-time. I became a fan of Tool at 14 and I’m still a fan 18 years later. The lyrics can be overly pessimistic but you can’t deny the unique sound, unusual time signatures, and vocal talent of Maynard

[@5piral0ut]

And you forgot to say it’s also one of only two albums that comes close to being as good as Lateralus.

[@dust17111]

Don't just call them a pessimist try and read between the lines

[@dust17111]

@@5piral0ut don't go overthinking and over analyzing now lol😜

[@dust17111]

I already ordered a pizza

[@hank35682]

The lyrics are more real than pessimistic, Maynard tells it like it is and has very encouraging lyrics like “all this pain is an illusion” “keep going” I don’t see how that can be perceived as negative, when I hear Tool I wanna stay alive and keep fighting my battles, it doesn’t make me wanna give up

[@stormymiddleton7315]

One of my favorite bands of all time. I've definitely heard that some fans are way to serious and take the band too seriously, hopefully I've never been one but I love analyzing the hell out of their music. They are all incredible artists, and I also appreciate the depth as well as the shallow, goofy trolling of people who take them super serious.

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson01]

Just saw them in Daytona and the energy from the music in a live setting was amazing. It was such an amazing time. Danny Carey is a beast behind the drums.

[@OneDayOfPiece]

I was there as well. I love the visuals they use for their songs 🙏

[@loutewl6903]

Just wish they hadn't cut the set short

[@loutewl6903]

And that "passenger" wasn't played (since Deftones were there)

[@OneDayOfPiece]

@@loutewl6903 truee. I feel like if they were playing at the same stage then maybe. 😞

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson01]

@@loutewl6903 Imagine how bonkers it would have been if they did. It would've been so awesome.