The Official Tool Thread

LoathsomePete · 04-25-2012, 08:52 PM

If anyone else is also looking for a new Tool-esque band you might want to check out the supergroup Soen. It's made up of Martin Lopez, former drummer from Opeth, Steve DiGiorgio bass player for Death/ Testament/ Iced Earth/ many other metal bands, Joel Ekelof vocals from Willowtree, and some guy called Kim Platbarzdis. Decent pedigree behind it and the music itself is a pretty top notch imitation of Tool and Opeth.

Key · 04-25-2012, 08:55 PM

^ Opus Dai is another band i'll recommend for that Tool-esque sound. The vocalist sounds a lot like Maynard Keenan.

Astronomer · 04-26-2012, 01:21 AM

I can't stand Soen... in fact I can't stand most bands that have vocalists that sound just like Keenan. I'd rather musicians find their own unique sound rather than be known for being 'imitations.'

If anyone here who is into Tool hasn't gotten into Karnivool already, they should

Mrd00d · 04-26-2012, 03:21 PM

Meh, besides Maynard related projects, if I want something close-ish to Tool, I try Rishloo. Tool is its own animal and nothing comes close, but this has the same tone about it at times. They're not going to be legendary, but they're fairly great. Try the track River of Glass.

TheBig3 · 04-26-2012, 07:07 PM

Didn't want to lowball everyone and suggest earshot?

Earshot - Wait (Video) - YouTube

Capz1990 · 08-18-2012, 10:35 AM

I know this is really prog metal but i couldn't find a specific thread for that.

Was just wondering what everybody's opinion of the album 10,000 Days by Tool.

blastingas10 · 08-18-2012, 10:39 AM

It's a good album. I've heard people say bad things about it but I dont think it's bad, not their best, but still pretty good.

Capz1990 · 08-18-2012, 10:46 AM

to me it starts really strong and ends really strong, it gets a little lost in the middle but its book ended by good material

Key · 08-18-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capz1990

I know this is really prog metal but i couldn't find a specific thread for that.

http://www.musicbanter.com/rock-meta...highlight=tool

Well that wasn't hard.

Capz1990 · 08-18-2012, 10:50 AM

thanks, just joined... had no idea where that was

04-25-2012, 08:52 PM	#381 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	If anyone else is also looking for a new Tool-esque band you might want to check out the supergroup Soen. It's made up of Martin Lopez, former drummer from Opeth, Steve DiGiorgio bass player for Death/ Testament/ Iced Earth/ many other metal bands, Joel Ekelof vocals from Willowtree, and some guy called Kim Platbarzdis. Decent pedigree behind it and the music itself is a pretty top notch imitation of Tool and Opeth. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

04-26-2012, 01:21 AM	#383 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I can't stand Soen... in fact I can't stand most bands that have vocalists that sound just like Keenan. I'd rather musicians find their own unique sound rather than be known for being 'imitations.' If anyone here who is into Tool hasn't gotten into Karnivool already, they should __________________

04-26-2012, 03:21 PM	#384 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	Meh, besides Maynard related projects, if I want something close-ish to Tool, I try Rishloo. Tool is its own animal and nothing comes close, but this has the same tone about it at times. They're not going to be legendary, but they're fairly great. Try the track River of Glass. __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

04-26-2012, 07:07 PM	#385 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Didn't want to lowball everyone and suggest earshot? Earshot - Wait (Video) - YouTube __________________ I've moved to a new address

08-18-2012, 10:35 AM	#386 (permalink)
Capz1990 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 40	10,000 Days I know this is really prog metal but i couldn't find a specific thread for that. Was just wondering what everybody's opinion of the album 10,000 Days by Tool.

04-25-2012, 08:55 PM	#382 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	^ Opus Dai is another band i'll recommend for that Tool-esque sound. The vocalist sounds a lot like Maynard Keenan.

08-18-2012, 10:39 AM	#387 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	It's a good album. I've heard people say bad things about it but I dont think it's bad, not their best, but still pretty good.

08-18-2012, 10:46 AM	#388 (permalink)
Capz1990 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 40	to me it starts really strong and ends really strong, it gets a little lost in the middle but its book ended by good material

08-18-2012, 10:50 AM	#390 (permalink)
Capz1990 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 40	lmao thanks, just joined... had no idea where that was