Tool’s debut full-length Undertow arrived at quite the interesting time in music. Grunge had almost reached its peak popularity, with the likes of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and Soundgarden becoming worldwide stars. Pop-punk was just about to enter the mainstream, with albums from Green Day on the horizon. Hip-hop was starting to explode,…
After finally caving in a week ago to make their 4 full-length albums and Opiate EP available for streaming, it seems progressive metal juggernauts Tool made the right decision. As interest for the band’s upcoming 5th full-length album continues to skyrocket (the title track became the first 10 minute song in history to hit the…
Despite taking long periods in between albums, Tool’s influence on modern progressive rock and metal can not be overstated. Released in 1993, Tool’s debut full-length, Undertow, changed things for alternative metal – and metal in general.
