Page 56 - JanFeb 2024 ION Indie Magazine

Their music is described as alternative

metal, post-metal, and progressive rock.

Band members credit their influences as

King Crimson, Melvins, and Peter Gabriel.

Tool’s music often explores introspective

and philosophical themes, complimented by

their elaborate visual artistry in album covers

and live performances. The stellar light show

and visuals behind the band accompanying

their setlist for the night at the TD Garden in

Boston, MA which included: “The Pot,”

“Rosetta Stoned,” “Fear Inoculum,” and

“Chocolate Chip Trip,” tied in perfectly with

the music.

The crowd was a mix of generations.

Parents with their adult children and some

kids as young as middle school age all

bonded by the music. It seems Keenan and

bandmates chose the perfect name

matched with lyrics open to interpretation

across generations. Their music can be

used as a tool by listeners to help them get

through good times, hard times, and

everything in between.

https://www.toolband.com/