by TU1 September 11, 2006
Get the tool shedmug. An alternative/progressive metal band started in Los Angeles in 1990. Easily identifiable by their rough, complex, bass-driven rythms, as well as the vocals and complex, deep lyrics of frontman Maynard James Keenan.
Their first two albums, Opiate and Undertow, dabbled in alternative metal, post-metal, and even grunge influences. Their later albums, Ænima, Lateralus, and 10,000 Days, are progressive/art rock influenced. The band spans several genres and is one of the most influential metal bands in recent memory.
Often called the inspiration of the nu-metal genre, an enormous disrespect to Tool. When Tool was formed, they were one of the first alternative metal bands. Today, countless nu-metal bands copy this style and attitude, and all list Tool as their primary influence, despite only taking in the surface noise and angst from Tool and none of their depth, complexity, or talent. This mockery came to a climax when shitcore band Limp Bizkit did a cover of Opiate in concert, which was full of whines and lyrical mishaps. Worst of all, the 6-minute song was condensed to a 2-minute rap.
Tool's masterpieces include the songs; H., Forty-Six and 2, Eulogy, Sober, Jambi, Prison Sex, Opiate, Pushit, a cover of Led Zeppelin's classic No Quarter.
Their first two albums, Opiate and Undertow, dabbled in alternative metal, post-metal, and even grunge influences. Their later albums, Ænima, Lateralus, and 10,000 Days, are progressive/art rock influenced. The band spans several genres and is one of the most influential metal bands in recent memory.
Often called the inspiration of the nu-metal genre, an enormous disrespect to Tool. When Tool was formed, they were one of the first alternative metal bands. Today, countless nu-metal bands copy this style and attitude, and all list Tool as their primary influence, despite only taking in the surface noise and angst from Tool and none of their depth, complexity, or talent. This mockery came to a climax when shitcore band Limp Bizkit did a cover of Opiate in concert, which was full of whines and lyrical mishaps. Worst of all, the 6-minute song was condensed to a 2-minute rap.
Tool's masterpieces include the songs; H., Forty-Six and 2, Eulogy, Sober, Jambi, Prison Sex, Opiate, Pushit, a cover of Led Zeppelin's classic No Quarter.
Guy 1: Dude you should listen to KoRn. They're the ultimate alternative metal band, they're totally original and angsty. They're my favorite band ever.
Guy 2: No man, you should check out Tool. They pioneered the post/alternative metal sound, and they are way more talented and they have way more depth and sincerity, and unlike KoRn, was not created as a manufactured product of pop culture.
Guy 1: No way man, KoRn is the ultimate modern metal band.
Guy 2: -hands guy 1 a copy of Tool's 2nd album, "Undertow", saving guy 1's dignity-
Tool (band)
Guy 2: No man, you should check out Tool. They pioneered the post/alternative metal sound, and they are way more talented and they have way more depth and sincerity, and unlike KoRn, was not created as a manufactured product of pop culture.
Guy 1: No way man, KoRn is the ultimate modern metal band.
Guy 2: -hands guy 1 a copy of Tool's 2nd album, "Undertow", saving guy 1's dignity-
Tool (band)
by Opiadertownimaralus Days July 8, 2011
Get the Tool (band)mug. by The defines March 11, 2018
Get the a garden toolmug. Tool Syndrome is a offset of crackeritis. When crackeritis is at its end, there are three things that may happen
1. You may get shot in a drive-by by a group of real black people
2. Crackeritis passes and you are fine(most common)
3. You undergo Tool Syndrome
Tool Syndrome includes being used, being stupid and douchey and will eventually end in your depression an then suicide
1. You may get shot in a drive-by by a group of real black people
2. Crackeritis passes and you are fine(most common)
3. You undergo Tool Syndrome
Tool Syndrome includes being used, being stupid and douchey and will eventually end in your depression an then suicide
Guy 1: Justin Bieber's crackeritis is cured
Guy 2: Finally no more gay music
Guy 1: You didn't let me finish he now has tool syndrome
Guy 2: God Damn it
Guy 2: Finally no more gay music
Guy 1: You didn't let me finish he now has tool syndrome
Guy 2: God Damn it
by fxw July 11, 2010
Get the Tool Syndromemug. A person who feels the need to make sure absolutely everyone knows it's THEIR birthday. These people will constantly remind everyone they make eye contact with, and count down through their facebook statuses several days in advance. Even though everyone has a birthday, they feel that theirs is somehow equivalent to a national holiday.
Birthday tools can easily be spotted by dramatic ensembles, including fluffy tiaras, an excessive amount of balloons, cakes, etc.
Birthday tools can easily be spotted by dramatic ensembles, including fluffy tiaras, an excessive amount of balloons, cakes, etc.
Birthday tool: ZOMG MY BIRTHDAY IS IN 6 DAYS!!!!1!!!1!
Normal Person: ...Cool.
on actual date of birthday:
Birthday tool: GUESS WHAT YOU GUYS?! TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Normal person: Too bad you announced that 8 times already.
Normal Person: ...Cool.
on actual date of birthday:
Birthday tool: GUESS WHAT YOU GUYS?! TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Normal person: Too bad you announced that 8 times already.
by i.have.no.name. November 4, 2009
Get the birthday toolmug. A bunch of guys who are complete assholes for no apparent reason other than pissing off everyone around them.
by TiggsFTW January 26, 2010
Get the Tool Crewmug. by benanner April 18, 2007
Get the tool armymug.