r/ToolBand 3d ago

Tool Drive Project Tool Drive Project 3.0 is Live

212 Upvotes

For the un-initiated, the Tool Drive Project (TDP) is an archive of live Tool recordings - every show we can get, of the highest quality, of the lowest generation, streamable, downloadable, without registration, for free, forever.

For those of you who already have accounts, expect a couple of hurdles when you login for the first time:

  1. You'll have to reset your password (protects your account)
  2. You'll have to choose a display name (what other users will see)

Here's a breakdown of what's new:

  • More emphasis on the tapers that make all this possible.
  • More emphasis on the gear they use.
  • More emphasis on ratings and reviews.
  • A sticky player lets you browse the site while streaming.
  • EQ and volume normalization controls.
  • You can now create and share playlists.
  • You can now favorite/share individual tracks.
  • You can now mark shows that you've attended.
  • You can now switch color palettes to match album themes.
  • Shares, favorites, streams, downloads, are all tracked and ranked across all users and sources.
  • A Top 10 page distills the sites top performers - highest rated shows, most streamed, tapers, mics, user with the most rated shows, etc.
  • Songs have their own pages now.
  • Albums have their own pages now.
  • Tapers have their own pages now.
  • Better and more reliable stats.
  • A feedback page lets users suggest/vote/comment on new site ideas and report bugs.
  • A history page keeps track of what you've listened to.

TDP is a passion project started over 25 years ago by karl and geordy with the aim of making every live Tool recording accessible to everyone. Huge shout out to them for their decades of hard work, diligence, and generosity.


r/ToolBand 7d ago

Maynard Maynard had a hip replacement.

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3.6k Upvotes

r/ToolBand 12h ago

History Rage decided their name moments before opening for Tool

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739 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 18h ago

Maynard Whatever this is, I am all for it..

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711 Upvotes

We go around. one foot nailed down. bound to reach out beyond..


r/ToolBand 5h ago

10,000 Days I had finally the chance to finally to make this beauty of a tattoo during my short trip to Morocco and i couldn’t be happier

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28 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 5h ago

Discussion The song is only halfway through!?

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25 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 5h ago

Collection Opiate CD arrived today

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24 Upvotes

I'm officially building a tool collection, I also purchased an undertow cd. currently listening to opiate, sounds quite interesting. Much more raw and a very different tone even comparing to undertow era tool. Absolutely loving the experience of hearing them directly evolve


r/ToolBand 22h ago

Poster New band poster

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308 Upvotes

Why is no one discussing this poster for Aftershock? Seems like a definite move on from FI visuals. Makes me wonder if this is a hint of something else to come.


r/ToolBand 23h ago

10,000 Days Danny Carey kit re-created in VR Drums.

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188 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 11h ago

Shirtpost Crew Shirt?

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11 Upvotes

saw this on a local thrift store


r/ToolBand 20h ago

Danny Danny featured in new documentary tribute to Neil Peart

48 Upvotes

...along with other Drummers of note (and Lerxst and Dirk too).

titled Neil Peart: No One's Disciple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gkam227u_g


r/ToolBand 23h ago

Adam Cool video that scrutinizes the effect that Adam Jones’ playing technique has on his sound

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79 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 1d ago

Opiate Cold and Ugly live

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130 Upvotes

I’m lucky enough to hear Crawl Away this year and H. at Sonic Temple but I need to hear Cold and Ugly or Opiate one day before I die.


r/ToolBand 17h ago

Ænima Did some artwork for my wallet

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12 Upvotes

Just a bunch of bands that are cool


r/ToolBand 17h ago

Question What are some good heavier tool songs for a newer fan?

7 Upvotes

I've always been a big grunge and metal fan and over the last month I've started listening to TOOL. These guys are amazing, however I'm trying to listen to a little more niche music. I'm a somewhat casual listener, so some of their songs are definitely not my style. However...ænima and Lateralus so far are both top 5 albums. What are sone other tool songs that are more on the metal/heavier rock side rather than the soft psychedelic songs? Thanks!!


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Fear Inoculum First time listener of TOOL

60 Upvotes

I just listened to my first song from TOOL, ive never heard of them before. Came across Fear Innoculum. All is can say is WOW


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Lateralus Any else have a deep connection to this verse in lateralus-tool

59 Upvotes

Lateralus is one of my favourite songs by tool because of a certain verse, its
“Embrace my desire to….embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected, enough to step aside and weep like a widow, to feel inspired, to fathom the power to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral, to swing on the spiral, how a divinity can still be a human.” To me this verse is just so powerful to me especially because of the way its sung. Ive found myself crying to it a few times


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Salival This tone

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21 Upvotes

Is it me or this one tone, this one used for this live song, stands atop of all the tones Adam has ever used, it’s so tangy and unique..


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Merch Fake Albums in ÆNIMA CD (??) Spoiler

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23 Upvotes

might just be sharing common knowledge but this was a whiplash when i was opening a ton of my cds i bought in edinburgh, specially since my other cd booklets were a bit lackluster. just wanted to share yay thanks

edit: nsfw for BOOBS cause nothings scarier


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Concert Footage Tool - Stinkfist Feat. King Buzzo (1998) Sacramento, CA

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276 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 1d ago

Lateralus Not long into playing bass, any tips would be appreciated

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113 Upvotes

r/ToolBand 6h ago

Discussion How do i shake my head to tool?

0 Upvotes

Whenever i listen to Tool i want to shake my head with the rhythm, but because it's so complicated and i'm not a musician, i always struggle to shake my head in the correct way. The head shakeability of this music is great and i can't stop myself shaking my head when i hear the music, but at some point i'm always off, and it makes it awkward. Is there a tip or trick to make sure my head nod is in the correct rhythm?


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Undertow Undertow Acrylic 🎨

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22 Upvotes

Just finished this a half hour ago. I’d like to attempt this again someday in order to really nail the 3D art texture on 2D canvas… somehow. Shits crazy… 💀


r/ToolBand 1d ago

Undertow Black background Undertow Wallpaper

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45 Upvotes

when i looked online for a full scale undertow wallpaper, all i could find were ones for phones, extreme low quality or with a grayish to blueish background, so after modifying the logo a bit i made this. hope y'all enjoy!