Tool originated in Los Angeles, California, in 1990. The band's lineup consisted of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Paul D'Amour, and drummer Danny Carey. Keenan had previously been a member of the band Green Jellÿ, while Jones, D'Amour, and Carey had all been in a band called Swine.
Tool's first release was the EP "Opiate", which was released in 1992. The EP was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Tool as one of the most promising new bands in the alternative metal scene.
Tool's debut album, "Undertow", was released in 1993. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Tool's status as one of the leading bands in the alternative metal genre.
Mainstream success
Tool's second album, "Ænima", was released in 1996. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to propel Tool to mainstream success. The album's lead single, "Stinkfist", became a hit on rock radio stations, and the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Tool's third album, "Lateralus", was released in 2001. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to further cement Tool's status as one of the most important bands in the alternative metal genre. The album's lead single, "Schism", became a hit on rock radio stations, and the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Tool's fourth album, "10,000 Days", was released in 2006. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to further cement Tool's status as one of the most important bands in the alternative metal genre. The album's lead single, "Vicarious", became a hit on rock radio stations, and the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Recent activities and future plans
Tool has been on hiatus since 2007. The band's members have been involved in various other projects, including Maynard James Keenan's side projects Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, Adam Jones' work as a visual artist, and Danny Carey's work as a session musician.
In 2019, Tool announced that they were working on a new album. The album is expected to be released in 2022.