Tool news
Here are some recent news and updates about the band Tool:
New Music
- In October 2021, Tool released their long-awaited fifth studio album, "Fear Inoculum". The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and features the singles "Descending", "Invincible", and "Culling Voices".
- The band has been working on new music, with drummer Danny Carey stating in an interview that they have "a bunch of new songs" and are "getting close" to finishing the next album.
Touring
- Tool embarked on a world tour in support of "Fear Inoculum", with dates in North America, Europe, and Australia. The tour was initially scheduled to run through 2022, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The band has announced a series of rescheduled tour dates for 2023, with more dates expected to be added in the coming months.
Other News
- In October 2021, Tool's bassist Paul D'Amour (also known as Puscifer's bassist) announced that he would be leaving the band to focus on his other projects. He was replaced by Justin Chancellor, who has been the band's bassist since 1995.
- Tool has been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "Descending" and a Kerrang! Award for Best International Band.
Quotes and Interviews
- In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, vocalist Maynard James Keenan discussed the band's creative process, saying: "We're not trying to make a hit single. We're trying to make a record that's gonna stand the test of time."
- Drummer Danny Carey spoke with The Guardian about the band's approach to touring, stating: "We're not a band that's gonna go out and play the same set list every night. We're gonna mix it up and keep it interesting for ourselves and for the audience."
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