After the release of their breakthrough EP ‘Opiate’ in 1992, Tool quickly became known as one of the most revolutionary metal acts of their time. More than three decades later, the band remains at the forefront of the genre, captivating fans with their intricate rhythms, technical prowess and otherworldly lyricism. Tool’s output has become increasingly scarce in recent years, with listeners forced to wait 13 years for ‘Fear Inoculum’, the follow-up to 2006’s ’10,000 Days’.
However, recent months have seen the band reassure fans that the era of such a long hiatus between releases is over and that they will head back to the studio after their upcoming tour dates to work on album six. Speaking to NME before their UK and European tour, bassist Justin Chancellor discussed what fans can expect from the new material, the band’s outlook and attitude towards fans, and whether stripped-back intimate shows could be on the cards.
Although such long gaps between releases were never intentional, the pressure on Tool to exceed their previous work grew with each passing year. Chancellor points
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