Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles known for long, complex compositions, dense production and striking visuals; their albums (Ænima, Lateralus, Undertow among others) are central to modern progressive/alternative metal.

Core members (publicly verifiable): Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Adam Jones (guitar), Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass). Earlier bassist: Paul D'Amour. Formed in Los Angeles around 1990. Noted for complex time signatures, long album tracks, and artwork collaborations with Alex Grey.

DeBaser's reviews present Tool as a technically superb, compositionally adventurous band praised for long, layered albums and powerful live shows. Reviewers repeatedly highlight Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar) and Maynard James Keenan's vocal character. Opinions converge on Ænima, Lateralus and Undertow as canonical works; later releases like 10,000 Days and Fear Inoculum divide some listeners. Live reports celebrate intensity and visuals but note occasional sound issues.

For:fans of progressive/alternative metal, musicians, audiophiles and live-music attendees

 This is the best album ever composed by a band of semi-deities, and anyone who denies it doesn’t understand a damn thing about True Music!

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 Tool is a group that undeniably has managed to create a style distinctly different from any other.

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 The album starts immediately rough, hard, and uncensored: "Stinkfist" is a perhaps ambiguous metaphor in which the "sweet" experience of fist-fucking symbolizes the desensitization of the spirit and the constant pushing of boundaries to continue feeling emotions.

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