Tool (band)

Tool is an American rock band. Their music has been heavily influenced by King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Rush, among several others. Their overall sound has been described as "grinding, post-Jane's Addiction heavy metal" http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3r62mpb39ffo~T1 as well as "a primal sound as distinct as it is disturbing" http://www.rollingstone.com/artist/bio/_/id/213/tool?pageid=rs.Artistcage&pageregion=artistHeader ? most simplified categorizations of the band's genre are often dismissed (see: Arguments About Genre & Categorization).

Currently

Tool is currently working on their fourth full-length album. Tourmates Fantômas and Meshuggah have been cited as recent influences. There have been some rumors about the new release, including possible titles, potential stylistic changes, and a slew of release dates. Since the members of Tool avoid press and rarely grant interviews, there is little evidence to support any of these claims. Considering the rumor mill preceding the release of Lateralus in 2001, these reports are not likely to prove true. Still, a CD release is widely expected for a release sometime in late 2005 or early 2006.

Related Topics:
Fantômas - Meshuggah - Lateralus - 2001 - CD - 2005 - 2006

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On August 23rd, 2005 Lateralus was re-released in "double vinyl four-picture disc" edition, and limited pre-release copies were made available as well. Members of the Tool Army await a special signed edition.

Related Topics:
August 23rd - 2005 - Tool Army

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