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How Tool shot some old pianos to bits for a 15-minute song about crying carrots
By Simon Young Published
The closing song on their debut album Undertow was tucked away after 59 silent tracks

How Tool redefined prog metal for the 21st century with Lateralus
By Joe Daly Published
Lateralus wasn't just the album that redefined Tool - it paved the way for bands like Mastodon and Gojira in the years to come

From Metallica surprise shows to Slipknot triumphs, these are the 13 greatest Download festival sets ever
By Stephen Hill Published
For over two decades, Download has been the premiere rock and metal festival in the UK. These are its finest moments

How Dave Grohl, Ben Stiller, and Maynard James Keenan helped Tenacious D unleash Tribute
By Stephen Hill Published
Tenacious D had friends in high places, and they used them to bring this 2000s smash hit to life

With Sober, Tool attracted mainstream attention – and the ire of one of rock’s greatest frontmen
By Matt Mills Published
Sober, the seminal single from 1993’s Undertow, made Maynard James Keenan and co. a quick success story, but not everybody was a fan

Inside the chaotic birth of prog metal provocateurs Tool
By Jon Weiderhorn Published
They’ve sold millions of albums, won four Grammys and inspired legions of copycats, but this is where the legend of Tool kicked off

Tool's Sonic Temple headline set was peak Tool, and we wouldn't have it any other way
By Rich Hobson Published
Tool's first show of 2026 wasn't a classic crowd-pleaser, but those who lasted the distance were treated to something special

"It was like a little vacation." The Tool and Failure side project which dissolved before most people knew it had ever existed
By Paul Brannigan Published
Ever heard Maynard James Keenan singing a Paul McCartney song? Now is your chance
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