Why Has Tool's New Album Taken 13 Years to Make?

[@entityproductions2374]

I was in high school when the last one came out. I'm in my 30s now..... MAKE IT STOP!

[@MEATFACEFILMS]

Entity Productions i was 4, now im a sophormore

[@pag3309]

That's fucken depressing.......For me

[@iommic7981]

@@MEATFACEFILMS i was 3 lol

[@kroppen123]

I was in kindergarten, now I'm in high school...

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

I was 5

[@ladonnabrock8613]

I'm 60 damn years old and I hope the record comes out before I die of old age.

[@GenericInternetter]

Hahahah brilliant comment. dont worry, you'll have the new album blasting into your ears before you retire (65?)

[@Jacob1451_Kapnobatai]

Ladonna Brock don't listen to him, he's just a troll

[@Mage_97]

Fuck You wtf is wrong with you ASSHOLE!!!!!

[@Ms2amores]

I can believe I will see them in concert May 19, 2019 and I'm older than you... It's going to be weird. I hope I'm not the oldest person there.... but if I am don't care my dream has come true.

[@andysux1]

@@justsomenerd8925 stfu bubbles

[@brodemonz]

I was JUST married when the last album came out. I'm on wife number 3 right now.

[@MinoritiesRlazy]

brodemonz maybe learn to keep promises. Or stop marrying pieces of shit

[@Danimal77]

I've had 4 long relationships since 10,000 Days came out.

[@jayvalle50]

😐😑😐😆😂😎👌

[@pennyorshovsky628]

I'm guessing ex's not TOOL fans! Yeah my husband wasn't either...I'm a widow now.

[@swaroov9236]

you are a bittch or must be an islam because 4 marriage is alowed

[@Lenak_]

When I discovered Tool I was 17, and now I'm 18... I've been waiting for so long

[@JamesBond-ql6ec]

Boof i discovered tool when i was in 5th grade in like 2008 now its 2019 and they've never released new music since i was aware of them

[@Danimal77]

@@JamesBond-ql6ec You're still a kid. I discovered them in early 1992 when I was 14.

[@divyamgautam1407]

I discovered them when I was 15. Now I'm 15.

[@waggityanne]

I discovered Tool before Tool discovered Tool.

[@burningmask4300]

I discovered Tool

[@JustAGuyWithALongScreenName]

But what if they wait 5,342 more days and just do a re-release of 10,000 days.

[@JustAGuyWithALongScreenName]

@@WishfulSinful1969 5342 added on to the current day count. Not added to 1000 days.

[@rickb7561]

Lol...very Keenen-like

[@liquid7891]

Shit I'd buy it

[@brianbennett5662]

10,000 days between albums would be awesome

[@Nickivonte]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@MofosRealReviews]

Because each song is 7 hours long

[@jaychen2000metal]

Life Of Chris I think every one is going to be over 10 minutes long

[@ijustgotreallystoned638]

i wouldn't be mad tbh

[@thomasmontagliani8129]

I dont know a tool song that's 7 hours long goof

[@jaychen2000metal]

@Thomas 5 hrs maybe 😆

[@jaychen2000metal]

Life Of Chris DMT probably

[@haydene6977]

“ there’s got to be a little fear in here” 2019: “ the album is called fear inoculum

[@Brandon2940]

There's...... ALWAYS fucking SOMETHING XD

[@ThunderDawg89]

Oh he knew what he was saying.

[@aginggergown6303]

I feel bad for the Tool hardcore fans who can't witness Tool's new album because death

[@waggityanne]

That’s devastating to think about.

[@chasechambers9239]

Dude I was 11 when 10000 days came out, my dad brought me a copy when he got home from work that day, it was awesome. Now I’m 23, and an old man.

[@pennyorshovsky628]

I have health issue that I know inside my days are numbered. Sometimes I think of the song lyrics " I will die, I don't mind" some reason that comfort me...silly really! Not devastating, TOOL has made my life better...the music honestly plan & simple, makes me happy!

[@karlsavage7495]

That's a pretty cool dad you got, pity he didn't give you a copy of Lateralus.

[@mikeymike641]

@@chasechambers9239 old?? You are barely an adult yet.

[@michaelstreich7734]

The Marvel Universe started & Ended during their Absence! LMAO!

[@wandabhala933]

Hahahahahha

[@robertweir3968]

Danny: *gives release date for new album* M.J.K: *denies in 6/4*

[@DiabloDex]

THEY JUST WAITED FOR KINGDOM HEARTS 3 TO GET RELEASED

[@brookhaven86]

They should wait until Half Life 3 comes out.

[@DiabloDex]

@@brookhaven86 DUUUUUUUUUUUUDE

[@helpidroppedmydignity6138]

Oddly convenient

[@Falxifer95]

Fun fact: Kingdom Hearts 2 came out Worldwide in April 2006, 10,000 Days came out in May of the same year. #CoincidenceIthinkNot

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

Not gonna lie that got me lol

[@pluckyduck11y]

"Cuz the planets had to align in such a way as to correspond with the Fibonacci sequence as we enter the Age of Aquarius" - Tool fans "I hate you" - Maynard

[@Mike_Strusi]

Brilliant ahahah

[@Light-bearer]

Hahahahahahaah

[@xcodychaosx]

13 is a fibonacci number

[@JGilbertMetal]

@@xcodychaosx so is 21

[@jamesallen2909]

Don’t watch the video, just read this: they didn’t want to

[@nobody4692]

It's about time, tool.

[@scurus11scurus]

Not tool late tough

[@spinneborstel]

Everything happens when it should.

[@thisplaceisdeath1465]

" I've been completely in the dark" - skijumpnose

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

Where is he by the way? Strange he didn't show up in the comment section lol

[@somethingnice7042]

They should wait 10,000 days before releasing it!

[@ryepolojack1430]

Ayyyyy nice Deftones reference.

[@billymayo3640]

Hey, maybe they’ll release the new album 10,000 days after 10,000 days

[@cubernikhil914]

That’s about 27 years

[@thebatman1482]

This joke is almost 10.000 Days old

[@billymayo3640]

Aww man. It took me 10,000 days to think of

[@thebatman1482]

@@billymayo3640 Sorry, i needed to say it :D

[@yodaadoy2863]

Well if you divide 10000 days by 365 then 2 you get 13... so 10000/2 days later give or take?

[@foist101]

Better than rushed to be honest.

[@ca77721]

13 fucking years dude! Are you fucked in the head?Are you that loyal to a band that does not give a fuck about releasing albums for their fans?!

[@Opethfeldt]

Yeah, but what if it's disappointing?

[@Opethfeldt]

@Lost Khajiit I agree. 10000 days was a let down for me as well. And honestly, I don't really care how the new album turns out. I always have their older material so it's not as if we're starving for good Tool albums.

[@liquid7891]

I used to love Tool but over the last decade I stopped listening to music and actually dont like music like I used too....oh well hopefully it's good for people who still like it

[@impulsefade3041]

11 00 111 00 1 000 1111 1 0 Bands don’t owe us anything lol. Anything they release is their artwork.

[@kentmains7763]

Three major reasons. 1. Album sales don't generate money like they used to. 2. Concerts generate more money than they used to. 3. They don't need the money.

[@kostast9968]

If they don't need the money then your previous points are cancelled.

[@jakobovski13]

@@kostast9968 not really, they don't cancel out. They just get money for less work.

[@kostast9968]

@@jakobovski13 Regardless, they don't need money and I don't think they started Tool to make money but rather to express themselves and create art. The delay has nothing to do with money. They probably were uninspired to create a new album and didn't want to rush something half-baked.

[@jakobovski13]

@@kostast9968 what the fuck do you know what they got going on in their life, and why do you put yourself in a position like if they need to cater you and give.you new music

[@kentmains7763]

@@kostast9968 Actually they don't cancel each other out. Maynard even addressed this several years ago.

[@idamercy]

Because they've grown up. Not that complicated. They are different than the angry youth they once were. As much as I love tool, I think it's cruel to have so much expectation for an album whose members have evolved and moved on creatively. No wonder they have a rep of not really liking their fans

[@dzendiz1716]

I was just thinking that. We keep them on such high pedestal, that no matter what they come up with, it isn't going to be enough.

[@illxvein]

I think the fact that they're on a high pedestal is a perfect reason to appreciate and accept whatever they decide to release. But I ask, what exactly would make them LIKE their fans? It's just unfortunate in this modern era you can't avoid the many selfish people who are free to speak their minds when their emotions get the best of them. I don't see it any certain way. I haven't actually "missed" Tool since they've already accomplished so much.

[@skottyo]

They like me, right?

[@scurus11scurus]

Skotty O ... in the latest interview MJK revealed the album has been on hold for so long because they spend all their time being frustrated at tool fan ‘Skotty O’ ;)

[@markvidal9353]

Maynard was 29 when undertow was released. Nearly 40 when lateralus came out. But yeah there is definitely unrealistic expectations placed on the band. It’s almost like we refuse to accept that they are mortal. Because their music is just so phenomenal!

[@dillonmacpherson3350]

I kind of feel like they've had and scrapped entire albums over the years ect

[@Necro_fury]

Probably like 5 albums worth lol

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

i think their original concept was WAY more complex but maynard probably wanted to simplify the structure so his vocals could fit. he did the same thing for eat the elephant, from full blown orchestra to just simple piano chords

[@redmondartwork]

Maynard says he has deleted entire songs ... who knows how many.

[@xcodychaosx]

Almost like the second half of the last perfect circle album last 3 or 4 songs sounded unfinished like he was just trying to get it tracked and not think about it any more

[@Death_Incarnate]

They’ve actually said they have. I think it was in 2017 or maybe 2016 they’ve said they’ve thrown away so many songs it could’ve been a whole new album itself.

[@eltrono22]

Music is like wine. And these 4 guys treat it like so. :)

[@CyprusHartford]

They needed to FIX it

[@tenjiechin]

God damnit xD

[@JamieEnglish]

It? What is it, exactly?

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

Jamie English Album

[@alekai2178]

Oh yeah bro so right much proof

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

HAH

[@stupendoushorrendous8258]

I picked the perfect time to become a Tool fan. I've only really gotten into them in the last year, so I haven't spent years getting pissed about no new album.

[@thosava]

I picked the worst time. Two or three years after 10.000 Days.

[@ScoCoda]

Meanwhile here I am I got into Tool in 2021

[@iarneson814]

This new album will definitely be bitter sweet because I think after this album Tool will never release new material again. Sure they’ll tour on and off here and there. But they’re done after this record.

[@BliboranBass]

They'll likely release a lot more stuff actually lol. Next album will be the end of the contract with their label which is why i suspect they're holding a lot back

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

their album after this one will come out in 2039

[@ispearedbritney]

Exactly. Maynard will be almost 70 if they wait another 13 years. This is their last that's why they are so worried about misfiring.

[@robertoh.20]

their concerts are all the same anyways, you see them once (or not see them.......ie. Maynard) you seen it all.

[@stevemckimmie9037]

They stated this is not there last...13 years not intended..

[@Alberto122587]

I won't wait another year! This is the year for us to have new music PLEASE!

[@cassidyjulie9248]

and if it doesn’t come out this year? what are you gonna do? be mad?

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Tool are masters. Let them take as much time as needed. Coz when that album hits it will be the bomb!

[@Danimal77]

I was 28 years old when 10,000 Days came out and I'm 41 now! That's insane!

[@richtigersoan]

Let's hope

[@Williamstanway]

Get shafted they are so overrated , don't get me wrong there music is good but so many epicly good bands release amazing material every year and keep there material fresh , for instance meshuggah and mastodon

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

@@Williamstanway Tool are another level. I respect your opinion.

[@Williamstanway]

@Noble Failures this comment sounds like a cry for help

[@gustavocustodio9186]

This album must be the best in the decade. (Dude, it's been 13 years since the last one. wow!)

[@atozentertainment9828]

Finally. It will be worth the wait. It always is. What other bands can you say that for to have something great front to back every time. Not many if any.. Also ever more geeked out that a monster tour will be following this release. I will be at every show that's close enough. Helps Maynards from my home state and live to come here to play and hang with all his bands. Oh yeah 2019#Tool

[@beyer66]

"Home state" as in, Michigan, or Ohio? He lived in Ravenna, Ohio as a child, But moved to Michigan in his early teens

[@scurus11scurus]

Bryan Beyer He’s in Arizona as of the last joe organ podcast 2017

[@beyer66]

scurus11scurus well yeah we all know he lives in Arizona. That’s not his home state though

[@scurus11scurus]

Bryan Beyer kinda confusing how it’s written but A-Z just says Maynard is ‘from’ his (A-Z’s) home state, was just thinking ‘from’ could mean any of those, including Arizona

[@Gabobow]

Okok cool...but i want them on spotify #toolonspotify

[@moonspawn07]

What's the exact reason they are not on streaming services? Im too lazy to search about it...

[@insertcreativenamehere9704]

same

[@jakobovski13]

@@moonspawn07 they belive it takes away from the experience of the music and that people who use these kinds of services wont listen to the full album rather they listen to individual songs.

[@scrublordfinesse4359]

@@jakobovski13 i get it that aspect of it but just let your audience enjoy your work, realistically you should listen to most albums in their entirety but that doesnt mean you should be forced to because it wont work

[@JacopoBerzeatti10]

Jakob Jakobovski but they could put all their albums in the service

[@bryanwadleighofficial3155]

This is the music version of the kingdom hearts 3 wait

[@mrkrunch4340]

Duke Nukem

[@bryanwadleighofficial3155]

@@mrkrunch4340 Hopefully the album wont be trash like duke was

[@rickc2102]

Except that Tool albums actually mean something.

[@jakobovski13]

@@rickc2102 hey im pretty sure the game means something to someone :(

[@smackthatmoose]

Half-Life 3 comes out same day as new Tool album.

[@jayybirdberg6545]

I was in my Dad's sack when Tool released their last Album.

[@scottyd2262]

When Maynard was asked why Tool's music wasn't on Spotify he said "You're asking the wrong Tool about this !" Funny aye !

[@jayrodm643]

System of a down haven't made an album since 2005 and probably won't make another

[@thiagopagot9981]

They shouldn´t really. Serj´s voice is gone, and they´re not in the same place anymore, creatively.

[@blorgin1]

The last album sucked

[@jayrodm643]

@@blorgin1 how so?

[@jayrodm643]

@@thiagopagot9981 maybe live but hopefully he can do his magic in the studio and I think they still have left over material

[@davidmargaryan3809]

It's ok we now have Scars on Broadway. Daron has said that most of the song were meant to be SOAD songs but since they never progressed he said fuck it and made them SOB songs.

[@tmr9069]

I will believe a 2019 album when I hear an album. Your killing me Tool!!!

[@mattsmith6126]

Their music seriously needs to be on iTunes

[@chrispinto3351]

Matt Smith 612 in 10,000 days 🤣

[@clintcasey5851]

Honestly, tool is a unbelievable talent and will always be one of my favorite bands. But who gives a shit..

[@ancientleaf604]

you did enough to post some pointless comment...just like mine

[@FlaxForFlux]

Ehh.. computers make better music now. Might as well just quit

[@youtert]

Well it's Tool, so you know it can't be a boring number of years like 4, 6 or 8.

[@madviking2195]

Ha. That's a smart FUNNY comment going over most everyone's head.... Kudos

[@starkstreet3968]

hahaha

[@jasonjewell1667]

EARLY CONGRATLATIONS ON A MILLION SUBS LOUDWIRE!!!!YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

[@markkerry22mk]

because musicians are people too and have other shit going off in life rather than existing for the sole purpose of entertaining you

[@pariskotsaros]

Good luck explaining that to the idiots around here

[@OpticCookies01]

Buckethead releases 150 albums in one year

[@damjanp7920]

@@OpticCookies01 and 149.5 of them are shit

[@starwarsunfiltered7848]

Lies.

[@OpticCookies01]

@@damjanp7920 Yeah I dont necessarily like most of the stuff he makes but he does have at least 20+ good albums and like 5 amazing ones

[@johnniecameron8829]

Even if tool never does a new album ,,WE GOT THE BEST MUSIC FROM THEM TO LISTEN TO .BUT I HOPE FOR A NEW ONE

[@stevemckimmie9037]

It coming

[@substrate001]

They had to figure out how to put more time signature changes into one song than are in Schism!

[@Boozer13]

I like these new long form videos, Loudwire. Props.

[@samwilliams394]

I REALLY HOPE ITS GOOOOD!!

[@montychristo86]

Tool needs to finally get on streaming services. I REALLY HOPE THAT HAPPENS WITH THE NEW ALBUM.

[@KevinStudent]

Finally seems to be happening though! I still won't hold my breath!

[@limp6159]

Today is August 19, 2019. Tomorrow, the new album officially drops. I want to go back six months and hug all the fans here, tell them it's going to be OK. The wait is over. Spiral Out.

[@regzzuse280]

In a meantime I suggest a good alternative for Tool, a band called Karnivool, check them, if you like Tool, you won’t regret.

[@garycoco5973]

Yeah, they are my favorite. It's just sad they haven't released any new music since 2013. But yes, they are definitely worth checking out!

[@wolfiemcfox7080]

I just discovered them recently, I agree. Themata is my favorite song by them so far

[@regzzuse280]

@@garycoco5973 Well, I guess tha Karnivool remind us of Tool not just in their sound :)

[@GenericInternetter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXOZn2VqdriWbdk Karnivool sound like cookie-cutter 2000's faux-metal slop. It's cringeworthy. They sound more like Synch or even Filter.

[@calebhohneke8482]

@@GenericInternetter Dude, you're full of shit lol. How many songs have you listened to from them? From a musician standpoint, their music is complex and well written. Your opinion is cringeworthy. Be gone loyal Toolinian!

[@seanmalone3647]

It’s official, coming out on August 30th 2019. Listening party at puscifer store in Arizona on the 29th

[@StamatisStabos]

Because they have lost their tools 🔧🔨⚒️

[@101wormwood]

just saw them yesterday in lincoln. so cool.

[@spawn-xiii1397]

Tool movie how about a tool play 🤔

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

Which album?

[@casperockley9244]

A Tool musical??! A Toolsical? lol

[@spawn-xiii1397]

A toolsical yess!!

[@Noise_H]

Ænima

[@spawn-xiii1397]

Maybe a little from all the albums???

[@hinjurock]

They should release an album every 10,000 days.

[@maxsiehier]

How do those 10.000 days jokes still get liked

[@GuiltyHAL343]

No fucking idea. So played out

[@leezananny2639]

Short memories and a lack of originality. Both side effects of overpopulation.

[@Sharkster32]

1:43 I saw them at Rod Laver Arena in Australia that year! One of 9 shows huh? I feel extra special now : )

[@FortuneFinders]

Ya know, if Maynard controlled the writing process. The music would be garbage lol sure the lyrics would be mysterious and awesome, but he shouldn’t sit here and be such a big baby over it taking so long. Its the best music he will ever be a part of. And thats because it takes TIME.

[@beyer66]

When was he a crybaby about it?

[@andrepereira744]

It's only rock music! 13 years?! Come on man,they aren't writing a classical piece for 80 musicians(maybe they are). This can be a never ending process,as your mind/taste will be changing along with time. If you take this kinda of time,you will never be happy with the result and always will find something to change and do "better"(like they aparent did). That's why,normaly,bands learn to do things in diferent ways from album to album. It will be worth the wait because Tool fans need new music to listen,just it.

[@FortuneFinders]

Bryan Beyer You haven’t seen his tweets?

[@beyer66]

Fortune Finders he’s only a crybaby towards people that blame it al on him. He’s not a crybaby about making music. Have you even watched this video? It literally says that they were on hiatus for a long time. The music that they wrote isn’t “just rock music” and they can’t come up with that shit on a whim

[@beyer66]

My comment has answers for both of the people above me...

[@jonahkai509]

Well done. Thanks for keeping it authentic and hype free!! So rare these days.

[@mouseshadow5828]

It didn't "take" 13 years. It's been 13 years.

[@ryanturner6920]

Damn I love Maynard. "DO I SEEM LIKE A LAZY PERSON TO YOU?" Badass.

[@whereami6586]

Its gonna be the best thing in creation... Whens its finally here

[@maidenlord6663]

That's a pretty bold statement,u must be under 30

[@whereami6586]

@@maidenlord6663 clearly not meant to be taken literally, but yes its a very bold statement, and will AT LEAST be the highlight of the late 2010's (for some anyways)

[@Hawk-q9d]

You must be a Jable.

[@MrStronglime]

@@maidenlord6663 You are such a mood kiler.

[@jayhallman6666]

Last night in Birmingham Al. Not only did tool play but they announce the rest August 30th. The best show I’ve ever seen in my life the new is music is amazing

[@DylNyeTheDrummerGuy]

"I want an army of didgeridoos! 50,000 didgeridoos!" -Dewey Cox

[@turtle4614]

Be glad you live in a time when you can actually get New Tool. Glass is half full. In the millions of years that life has been on this planet we got to experience new music from this incredible band. Accompanied by a tour. Greatness takes time.

[@aperry8810]

More importantly, how come it's not on Spotify

[@jojaiswholefoods2019]

Alasdair Perry any streaming music service....

[@MrTomkat030]

Alasdair Perry you can’t download any of their music anywhere *Legally*

[@oldboy4271]

Because Spotify is trash, the labels get the big money, and the artist's get shit!

[@ethanhill4877]

August 30th I'm ready for this, I was 8 years old when 10,000 days was released.....I'm almost 22.

[@spawn-xiii1397]

Tool is life!

[@Danimal77]

Life is Tool!

[@jasonhardison7103]

Because Perfection takes a long time to achieve

[@zayburnell]

you watch the album is going to be crap

[@triffle69]

Less than your comment and 62< wankers !! Now Or maybe dream THE’HATERS fans ....just listen the new track ....so dream theatre and so boring !! I prefer the new Periphery

[@triffle69]

Ralph Richter Yes especially Morgan Agren but they are better than him ...

[@Unknownusername1004]

I wouldnt say crap but with all the hype and anticipation its gonna be a hard sell for a lot of the die hard fans. Hopefully* its fantastic though

[@leggythe4th399]

It's gonna blow everything away .. I can't wait to hear it

[@nuitarix8160]

It's gonna be called: Eat the Puscifer!

[@itsChannel2K00L14]

When I was 16 years old I told my brother about a local TOOL concert. His friends bought him a ticket and he never asked if I wanted to join them.. Please release in 2019 and please tour Ontario Canada again so I can finally see you live. Please.

[@aleksandarsimic6757]

In my opinion 10,000 days was masterpiece it'll be very very hard to top it...

[@BTBwebstudio]

Imagine what people said about lateralus 😂. I just hope people won’t be too critical about it sounding different or new

[@aleksandarsimic6757]

@@BTBwebstudio haha yeah same but then we didn't have to wait 12 years for new album.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Because the creative process for writers, musicians, and artists is one that comes and goes like the tide.... the further it comes in at certain times producing musical genius means the further it will recede back into the abyss once that process stops coming in and the longer it takes for it to come back.

[@drowninglessons5045]

It didn’t-you’ve just been watching too many tool music video’s and now your hallucinating.

[@HondaForLife94]

I’ll be seeing Tool live in May this year. It will be my second tome. And for sure not my last time! Their live performances are astounding. There’s nothing like it. If you have not seen them live, it’s worth every penny.

[@riccorideaux]

Its been so long I'm into other music now

[@Delboy219]

Takashi69 is not worth your money. Come back home.

[@Raptorman0909]

Now saying August. I'd like to interview Maynard the day it drops and ask him when the next album is due!

[@thestrangeceleb]

Its because Saturday morning cartoons just aren't what they used to be.

[@westbank5436]

It's official August 30th 2019,Bout damn time!!!

[@gregrohs6688]

Id rather wait for a great album than have them rush to make a crappy one.

[@tayleign]

I was two years old when 10 000 days came and my brother was born. Now I’m 14, hoping for an album, among all of these fans that are as old as my dad.

[@spartanRS1]

Homer Simpson: Haaahh, who cares .... (opening beer)

[@brando81]

Haha agree, they are overated anyway

[@ratgodmetalsupertvshow9718]

I was 16 when this came out and this album influenced my life and lead me down the path of much heavier music throughout the years over the mainstream radio/hip hop stuff that I was used to. I'm almost 30 now. I've literally grown up since the last album, holy shitt..

[@funkmetal1234]

People are complaining about tool not releasing an album since 2006 but possessed hasn’t released one since 1987

[@robertherrick6703]

I didn't know they were back together. I didn't even know they put out an album after Seven Churches. I'll have to check it out.

[@ispearedbritney]

And the Beatles haven't released one for almost 50 years!

[@nebtnarg1]

August 30 2019...Cannot wait!!!!!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Invented the wheel....

[@jabuhrer1]

It's kind of funny that older fans have already experienced all of this and heard the same excuses before. I remember when it took 5 years (a fairly long time in those days) for Lateralus to come out, and the band was telling people that it was because their hands had been tied with the Volcano record company lawsuit. That album was at least very much worth the wait, and everyone got excited that the follow up would surely come out in a year or two. Then 5 more years goes by, a couple of members mumbled something about some insurance company lawsuit, which I kind of rolled my eye at, and then we got 10,000 Days. I'll keep my opinions to myself about how much I thought that one was worth the wait. Then after it had been another 8 or 10 years, Adam says "We would have had an album out a long time ago...but we’ve been discouraged and distracted by this major lawsuit" i.e. the Cam de Leon lawsuit. After going through all this for a quarter of a century following this band, I'm sorry to say but that excuse fell on my deaf ears. I would be a lot more sympathetic if they just told the truth: they're getting older and they're just not really an active, working band anymore. They're semi-retired, and have been for a long time. That's fine, but call it like it is, don't keep stringing people along saying that it will be out next year and it's all because of some lawsuit. To put things in perspective: we've now waited as long for a new Tool album as my dad's generation waited for bands like KISS and Black Sabbath to reunite their classic lineups in the mid-90's. Let that sink in. I think that's pretty much the same thing that's going on here: we're not waiting for a new album from an active band, we're waiting for the reunion of an aging nostalgia act. At least those bands didn't insult their fans by keeping their hopes up that a new album was always just around the corner the whole time.

[@breadlover302]

Imagine if it turns out mediocre.

[@wolfiemcfox7080]

Hate to sound like a fanboy here but it won't. These dudes just don't disappoint

[@breadlover302]

@@wolfiemcfox7080 It's a what if lol

[@calebhohneke8482]

I would honestly laugh my ass off. With the way they have jerked people around and given false hope over the years, it would be a mild dose of karma. They should have been tight lipped about it all with minor updates as a band to avoid all the contradictions. They have hyped it up so much that nothing will ever match the hype and they know it. When you are writing music in the pressure cooker, it's never as good as something that flows out organically. Bands have proven that many times over.

[@sstaners1234]

I had the same thought

[@dthirteenwarlord3595]

I am 40 years old now n still listening to this band...maynard rule..!

[@adamfowler5475]

Easy answer: because they haven't written a God damned thing since their last album

[@adamfowler5475]

@Ralph Richter I'm pretty sure that if they had even one full song done, then they likely would have released it over the decade-plus hiatus. No band would have new material, and keep that shit a secret for over a decade.

[@virgillewis6240]

Adam Fowler Guns N Roses did. There’s a lot more that goes into the album making process than you think. There’s the writing, which for tool given their songs are so complex and long would for fucking ever. There’s the actual recording which is especially hard for them because two of their members have side projects. And there’s the mixing and master which also takes an extremely long time

[@kitpalmer1583]

@@adamfowler5475 if you think they would fabricate an entire writing and recording process you're dense as fuck

[@adamfowler5475]

@@kitpalmer1583 Lol relax brother

[@adamfowler5475]

@@virgillewis6240 I'm familiar with the writing/recording process. Complexity of music shouldn't hinder the time-frame like you would presume. Being tied up with other projects though, is actually the position I would more agree on. Tool has intricate musical standards, but such a factor should never be mentioned for justifying an abnormally long hiatus. Bc there are many more progressive rock/metal bands with side projects and such, just as well. Hell, look at Steven Wilson from porcupine tree...or Mariusz from Riverside/lunatic soul..

[@TheKiwiDragon]

The last time we waited for an album to be released around this long was Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy. And we know how that panned out.

[@starkstreet3968]

it was trash. im worried about that here

[@PurpleLightning6was9]

The singer is good at alienating his audience.

[@bayerhead]

He's a singer! His job is to perform music, not be your friend. Maynard gave me a new APC album. I'm good!

[@PurpleLightning6was9]

@@bayerhead There's a difference between not being a friend and being an asshat. But hey, I'm not a fan so maybe I just don't get the type of person he is.

[@bayerhead]

@@PurpleLightning6was9 the guy is in his 50s, has kids, involved in multiple bands as well as wine company and probably other things. I'm just an average person who is irritated by co-workers at his job. I'm sure the scale is much more grand where he stands lol. Maynard has always been a down to earth real person. He's never acted like a celebrity and that is something to admire. He may have been alot more nice when the first 2 albums released but it's been like a 30 plus year ride for him. Let the man breathe like a human being, fan or not.

[@ugsdit5296]

@@bayerhead being an asshole and being "not a friend" are different. you dont treat random people on the street like shit just because they arent your friends

[@spinneborstel]

@@ugsdit5296 Yes you can. i'm sorry that you think that way.

[@gonzo190]

I grew up listening to Tool, I was obsessed, I still am obsessed with Tool, and i'm only 16, I've waited for so long, I have suspicion the new album will be released on April 20th

[@darren4mc]

I feel like only the die hard Tool fans are gonna care about this new album,They honestly kind of bore me now,but thats just my opinion.

[@RealJohnnyG]

I'm looking forward to it. Always been a casual listener of Tool, but I've been binging them lately, can'f wait for the new album.

[@splartman1798]

Just guessing, but is it because it sucks?

[@roundearthshill248]

I hope every song on it sounds like "So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish" and I hope they bring guests in like Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande on every single track. Aw man I would beat off so hard to an album like that. Finally I hope they release it exclusively on Apple music in glorious 256kbps.

[@trybal007]

Gotta bring Milla back.

[@986C]

I love them just about more than anyone but it’s just pure asinine and laziness that they couldn’t write a handful of songs. It’s just silly.

[@wolfiemcfox7080]

You can't rush art my dude

[@SpookySkeleton738]

These things take time. I'm a hobbyist composer and trust me, with the kind of scale these guys are going for, it's not easy, especially when you want it to sound *perfect.* Anyone, and I mean literally *anyone* can crank out a 40 minute album of I-V-vi-IV songs in a week and call it a day, but that's not what they're trying to do here.

[@waterwoodguitars6871]

There hits a point in the writing, recording, and editing process where you can spend too much time on a project. Then you overthink it, over analyze it. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time, here’s to hoping it lives up to the hype.

[@gulftoad]

Why? Simple. Their nihilism devoured the last traces of inspiration and they don't have anymore ideas.

[@spanishkey2002]

J Dineen you should assume less

[@Spectacurl]

I was in elementary school when their last album came out, like 13 when I listen to everything they have done... All my life has been just suffering saying for this album! I have never experienced a new Tool song! They were legends when I started. Is being to long time.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Is it Bad that i don´t care anymore?

[@nobody4692]

Yes

[@insertcreativenamehere9704]

you'll care when the album comes out

[@antoniocenteno1483]

@@insertcreativenamehere9704 Ntee i would listen to it eventualy but i just lost the fire to go for it

[@scrublordfinesse4359]

They literally said they dont want you holding your breath for them, move on with your music tastes and life and when it comes out, judge it as is who gives a fuck at the end of the day

[@antoniocenteno1483]

@@scrublordfinesse4359 so my initial plan, pretty much

[@rickfrazier1148]

Long legal battles with old record companies. It’s been very well documented. They’ll pump out a lot of music over the next few years now that that is resolved.