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Tool is an alternative metal band composed of drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. They are the leading American metal acts of the ‘90s inspired by unrelenting aggression and focused intensity.

Rolling Stone describes them as:

“Emerging in the early 1990s, Tool bridged the gap between classic heavy metal and alternative rock, mixing grinding guitars, dark thundering rhythms, and challenging lyrics.”

The vocalist Maynard James Keenan is an exceptionally talented artis that has a creative eye for the spiritual world. He takes his critical dark perspective on the world to create music and visuals that are thought-provoking and multi-layered. Tool is not like other bands in which they don’t care about a paycheck, but a chance to get their revolutionary and twisted views out to people who hold the same view points. They are unlike any other band, which makes them true icons in a sense.

Over the last four years, I have always gone back to Tool. They are a band that you never get tired of and even after multiple listens, one still finds a new meaning to take from the song. No one can be compared to them which makes them such a unique find. They do have similar styles to Nine Inch Nails, but they are on a different level than them.

Here are their top two best songs that defined them as artists:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hglVqACd1C8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2F_hGwD26g

Now you can thank me for showing you your new favorite song.

Now that you know these songs exist, you can listen to some of their other trippy masterpieces.

Also, check out Maynard James Keenan’s other bands: A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.

Check them out here:

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