Tool

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2018

First Recording: 1992

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

Tool
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
🔲Saturday Night Live
Major Festival Headliner
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys
Rolling Stone
100 Greatest Drummers

Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2020 (ranked #186) .

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Undertow (1993)
Aenima (1996)
Lateralus (2001)
10,000 Days (2006)
Fear Inoculum (2019)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Sober (1993)
Prison Sex (1993)
Bottom (1993)
Aenema (1996)
Stinkfist (1996)
Forty Six & 2 (1996)
Schism (2001)
Parabol/Parabola (2001)
Vicarious (2006)
Rosetta Stoned (2006)
7empest (2019)
Fear Inoculum (2019)

Tool @ Wikipedia

Will Tool be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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Most definitely, #1on my list.

Posted by Jared on Thursday, 05/23/2013 @ 00:28am


Well, they have won three Grammy awards as of now. Lateralus and 10,000 Days both were #1 selling albums when they were released. I think they'll get in.

Posted by Dan on Friday, 09/6/2013 @ 22:45pm


Just fantastic band. Tool has a unique sound. Been putting out good material over 20 years. I liked the Undertow CD. They have won Grammys for their work & have had #1 CD's. They should be inducted in 2020. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 02/6/2014 @ 13:00pm


As much as I realize Maynard James Kennan's lyrical talent and Danny Carey's drum talent, lets face it: it can be hard at times to tell one tool song apart from another.10000 Days had a sound of its own, and I am very excited for the new album that will apparently be released in 2015(?). That said, I myself am still an over enthusiastic fan for Opiate, Undertow, AEnima, and Lateralus.

Posted by Devin on Sunday, 06/1/2014 @ 16:21pm


Cars will probably get nominated 2019. I hope Counting Crows gets in 2019. One of My fav bands with Def Leppard, Bryan Adams,The Black Crowes,Scorpions. My FAV The Cars song probably Drive. I like Orr singing better. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 04/27/2015 @ 20:08pm


Tool-Wished Duran & Duran and Tool collaborated on a few songs together. It might be some kind of 1,000 on the fantastic meter. They are the leaders of progressive metal and one of the greatest groups of all time. I remember when Prison Sex & Sober came out. Just blew people away. As Enigmaticus would say, Tool deserves immediate induction into the RRHOF. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 12/20/2015 @ 01:54am


Tool belongs in there alright. The music is mindbending and the light shows are one of a kind. If this isn't enough, then wait till the new album arrives in July.

Posted by Chowmein on Monday, 01/25/2016 @ 16:44pm


Tool and Radiohead are the Zeppelin and Floyd of Generation X, both still playing making music, and blowing minds. It's a shame if both aren't first ballot.

Posted by Chris on Monday, 02/15/2016 @ 23:19pm


Saw these guys last night at Voodoo Fest in NOLA. Huge crowd for them. Not really my cup of tea, as they are so gloomy. Lead singer was wearing what looked like a SWAT team outfit, including helmet (it is Halloween).

Was hard to tell as he stayed in background all set. It took me about 5 minutes to figure out where the hell he was! The crowd certainly enjoyed them. They did not allow the 2 TV screens to show the band performing, which I think is a dick move. Hard for people to really see anything at back of huge crowd, if screens not in use.

No page for them here, but Enig you need to check out the Claypool Lennon Experience. They are so prog!! I was pretty stoned for their set & there were at least 2 songs that wee about freaking me out (given my condition). Know you and any of our other proggers would really enjoy them.

Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 10/30/2016 @ 09:04am


@ Paul in KY: Interestingly enough, I was there too. Would've been better if they add a couple of more songs on the list, but they put on a great show.

Happy Birthday, Undertow!

25 YEARS AGO: HOW TOOL’S DEBUT ‘UNDERTOW’ BROKE EVERY METAL RULE

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tool-undertow/

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 04/6/2018 @ 14:57pm


Glad you were there, Dude! That was a great weekend. Hope to go back to Voodoo sometime.

Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 04/9/2018 @ 06:56am


Since Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally out and the next Tool album will come out in the next few months, does that mean Half-Life 3 is now around the corner? Oh, and System of the Down has yet to make another album to put out for the fans - it’s been fourteen years.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/28/2019 @ 23:32pm


*An update that came from a Hall of Famer!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/25/2019 @ 14:40pm


All of Tool's albums will finally now be up in streaming services like Spotify. I love Tool and they deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but I'm tired of listening to bad quality youtube rips of their songs.

Posted by Dave Teves on Tuesday, 07/30/2019 @ 07:22am


https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=tool#search_section

RIAA Gold & Platinum Total: Tool

ALBUMS

Undertow- 2× Platinum
Ænima- 3× Platinum
Lateralus- 2× Platinum
10,000 Days- Platinum

EP'S

Opiate- Platinum

VIDEO ALBUMS

Schism- Gold
Parabola- Gold
Vicarious- 2× Platinum

Total: 9.3 Million

Can't wait for an update!

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/7/2019 @ 18:22pm


I honestly always thought that no matter how deserving they are, they would never have even the slightest shot at the hall. However, with the release of Fear Inoculum I can't help but wonder whether they'll score a nomination this year.

Posted by Jason Dagotto on Sunday, 08/11/2019 @ 15:56pm


*Next year

Posted by Jason Dagotto on Sunday, 08/11/2019 @ 15:56pm


“Tool has song number 1 on iTunes. Slipknot has album number 1 on iTunes. Today is a great day for this community.”

- Corey Taylor

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 08/13/2019 @ 00:42am


http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=317756&title=NEW-RELEASES%3A-TOOL-TIME

NEW RELEASES: TOOL TIME

Tool will have the splashiest debut of the week, as their first album since 2006 comes out as a pricey and elaborate retail package. Meanwhile, Lana and Lil Tecca roll out.

Tool (Volcano/RCA) 240-260k total activity, 220-240k album
Lana Del Rey (Interscope) 75-85k, 50-60k
Lil Tecca (Galactic/Republic) 41-46k, 1k

Could Tool take the #1 spot on our next chart, surpassing the mighty Taylor Swift in her second week? Signs point to, um, maybe. Stay tuned.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 09/1/2019 @ 10:27am


http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=3...P-20-TOOL-BELT

RUMOR MILL

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

YOUR TOP 20 TOOL BELT

Tool will claim the #1 spot on Friday's HITS Top 50 chart, with no help from D2C or a ticket bundle.

1. *Tool (Volcano/RCA) 240-260k total activity, 220-240k albums
2. Taylor Swift (Republic) 185-200k, 95-105k
3. *Lana Del Rey (Interscope) 85-95k, 50-55k


*DEBUTS

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 09/4/2019 @ 13:26pm


😃😀😄😎

Posted by KXB on Thursday, 09/5/2019 @ 13:39pm


https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8529417/tools-fear-inoculum-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart-rock-album

Tool’s Fear Inoculum Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200

Proof prog is still alive and well - NOT dead!

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 09/8/2019 @ 16:02pm


ARIA ALBUMS CHART Top-50 in AUSTRALIA
09.09.2019
#1 (New) TOOL FEAR INOCULUM

NEW ZEALAND Top-40 albums sales chart
09.09.2019
#1 (New) TOOL FEAR INOCULUM

NORWAY Top-40 albums sales chart
36 week 2019
#1 (New) TOOL FEAR INOCULUM

IRELAND Top-100 albums sales chart
06.09.2019
#4 (New) TOOL FEAR INOCULUM

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/9/2019 @ 17:19pm


1 New 1 Fear Inoculum ‒ Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
114 198 136 109 AEnima ‒ Tool ( 2 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
116 ReEntry 182 44 Lateralus ‒ Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
165 ReEntry -- 64 10,000 Days ‒ Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

TOP ALBUM SALES
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
19 44 46 45 Lateralus - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
27 72 67 66 10,000 Days - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
30 66 44 109 AEnima - Tool ( 2 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
39 79 59 67 Undertow - Tool ( 11 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
57 Re-Entry 3 Opiate (EP) - Tool ( 13 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

TOP CURRENT ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

CATALOG ALBUM SALES
1 7 11 7 Lateralus - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
3 16 17 5 10,000 Days - Tool ( 3 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
4 14 10 96 AEnima - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
5 19 14 11 Undertow - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
15 Re-Entry 4 Opiate (EP) - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

HOT ROCK SONGS
3 5 4 5 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 3 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
4 NEW 1 Pneuma - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
5 NEW 1 Invincible - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
6 NEW 1 7empest - Tool ( 6 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
7 NEW 1 Descending - Tool ( 7 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
10 NEW 1 Litanie Contre La Peur - Tool ( 10 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
11 NEW 1 Legion Inoculant - Tool ( 11 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
13 NEW 1 Culling Voices - Tool ( 13 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
15 NEW 1 Chocolate Chip Trip - Tool ( 15 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
23 NEW 1 Mockingbeat - Tool ( 23 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

TOP ROCK ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
18 32 24 5 AEnima - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
19 38 34 5 Lateralus - Tool ( 2 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
28 Re-Entry 20 10,000 Days - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
35 Re-Entry 3 Undertow - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

ROCK ALBUM SALES
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

ROCK DIGITAL SONG SALES
1 6 4 5 Sober - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
5 22 13 5 SCHISM - Tool ( 3 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
7 24 17 5 Forty Six & 2 - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
11 Re-Entry 3 Stinkfist - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
16 Re-Entry 3 AEnema - Tool ( 6 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

HARD ROCK ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
7 11 7 5 AEnima - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
8 14 10 5 Lateralus - Tool ( 2 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
10 22 21 5 10,000 Days - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
13 -- 23 4 Undertow - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

HARD ROCK ALBUM SALES
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

HARD ROCK DIGITAL SONG SALES
1 3 2 5 Sober - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
3 14 7 5 SCHISM - Tool ( 3 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
4 16 11 5 Forty Six & 2 - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
7 20 18 5 Stinkfist - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
10 -- 20 4 AEnema - Tool ( 6 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
17 -- 24 4 The Pot - Tool ( 7 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

DIGITAL ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
13 -- 16 4 AEnima - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
17 -- 19 4 Lateralus - Tool ( 4 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
18 Re-Entry 3 10,000 Days - Tool ( 5 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
19 Re-Entry 3 Undertow - Tool ( 6 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

INTERNET ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

MUSIC VIDEO SALES
15 Re-Entry 27 Vicarious - Tool ( 8 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

TASTEMAKER ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
11 23 -- 5 Lateralus - Tool ( 10 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional
25 NEW 1 Undertow - Tool ( 25 ) Volcano, Tool Dissectional

Rock Airplay
20 21 5 Fear Inoculum - Tool 20

Mainstream Rock
8 8 5 Fear Inoculum - Tool 8

Mainstream Rock
8 8 5 Fear Inoculum - Tool 8

Alternative
39 Re-Entry 2 Fear Inoculum - Tool 39
BILLBOARD CANADIAN ALBUMS
1 NEW 1 Fear Inoculum - Tool ( 1 ) RCA, Volcano, Tool Dissectional

Canada Rock
37 41 4 Fear Inoculum - Tool 37

Mediatraffic Global Top40
37 week 2019
#2 (New). Tool - Fear Inoculum
Week sales: 362.000

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/13/2019 @ 14:13pm


I considered them acceptable but since Fear Inocolum came out, I don't know anymore.

Posted by Michael on Wednesday, 09/25/2019 @ 13:09pm


https://loudwire.com/danny-carey-tool-rushed-it-fear-inoculum-album/

Danny Carey: Tool 'Rushed It a Bit' With 'Fear Inoculum' Album

Posted by The Dudd on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 13:38pm


Way over due. If they don't get in, then the Hall of Fame is meaningless. There aren't many bands who have influenced Rock as much as Tool.

Posted by Sean on Tuesday, 11/26/2019 @ 22:24pm


Dude/FRL, going to note that In This Moment does not have a page on the website.

Would like to get one as I've seen them 4 or 5 times & would like to comment on their shtick.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 07:47am


https://loudwire.com/puscifer-livestream-concert-2020/

PUSCIFER ANNOUNCE LIVESTREAM CONCERT FROM ARIZONA DESERT

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/13/2020 @ 10:32am


I agree completely with Mr. Keenan. 'Social Media' is a plague on our society. People get stuck in their little silos of affirmation & lose their connection to 'reality', IMO.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 01/21/2021 @ 18:31pm


Not understanding the Snub Yes not everyone get them , but each album is landmark and note worthy. How many entered as number #1 or 2 13 year layoff and their popularity grows ! All albums in top 10 streamed albums in the same week. Come on now !!Lateralus is considered the greatest song of the 2000's . You have a drummer that is most people's top 10 , great subject matter , epic lyrics and vocals . Talk to bass player , Justin's tones are amazing . Adam Jones I'm simply gonna say underrated. The band has always pushed music as art So why aren't they here ? Maybe the voters need some good earphones or buds and take a listen while looking up true facts about the diversity, influence and impact on pop culture and the musicians music that have followed since 1992

Posted by kris fyock on Tuesday, 11/9/2021 @ 08:53am


Tool is more then deserving!! BUT . . . progressive is a four letter word for the rock hall. Been attending concerts and an avid music listener of all styles of music since the late 60's and they simply are one of the best rock bands I have listened to and seen. Each album, different and more technical, their concerts are an experience to behold. They have been "Pink Floyd" for many since the early 90's. It would be justice if Tool and Rage Against the Machine would get inducted the same year. Time to get them nominated and IN !

Posted by Jeff "Bumie" Baumgarn

Posted by Jeff Baumgarn on Wednesday, 11/10/2021 @ 16:21pm


Not in the R&R Hall of Fame, WTF ?

They are misled about the Most Progressive Band in the World

Wake the F#@k up, Cleveland

Posted by OMF-TOOL Fan on Saturday, 11/20/2021 @ 21:59pm


Tool is one of the most innovative progressive rock bands around. Their live shows are incredible. A must for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Wednesday, 03/9/2022 @ 13:47pm


Tool is like Rush in my opinion. Too cerebral to get the credit they deserve until far too late. They'll get in eventually but it will take far longer than it should

Posted by Eric E on Monday, 03/14/2022 @ 21:52pm


Tool has influenced numerous rock bands over their 30 year run. They have defined their own genre and have won many grammy's. They certainly deserve the nod over other acts that have had ZERO influence on rock and roll.

Posted by Tom on Wednesday, 03/16/2022 @ 06:36am


TOOL IS FOREVER .
They should have been in years ago.

Posted by Adz nevermind on Tuesday, 06/7/2022 @ 08:58am


Tool's gotta go in. Just saw Rage Against the Machine up for nomination, another band from the 90s with a unique new sound. Tool's creativity and ability to take the listener on a journey is right there with Pink Floyd and Rush but way more amplified. Never have I had so much fun listening to metal that seems to force me to focus on each instrument separately. The guitar scratching and other effects mixed with thunderous drum toms and beautiful vocals that soar in and out of the space. This group figured it out.

Posted by Trevor B on Sunday, 07/3/2022 @ 21:35pm


Should have been 1st year inductees, but this is a pop rock venue, and not worthy of their presence!

Posted by Marty Rowe on Sunday, 11/20/2022 @ 11:14am


Tool is on another level. I love music from many different genres but I have never heard a band like Tool. Their live performances are flawless, been to many concerts but never seen a band as impeccable and effortless as they are. They should be in the hall especially after seeing who has gotten in before them. The lawsuit most certainly hurt due to them not producing any new work but they are still on a different level.

Posted by Sean on Friday, 12/2/2022 @ 15:17pm


THESE GUYS SHOULD BE IN. They have sold more than 13 million albums. and They are the Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin of our generation.

Posted by Tyler Helt on Monday, 01/30/2023 @ 12:17pm


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