"Fear Inoculum" is the highly anticipated fifth studio album by American rock band Tool, released in 2019 after a thirteen-year hiatus. This critically acclaimed album marks a significant evolution in the band's sound, showcasing their signature blend of progressive rock, metal, and experimental elements with even greater depth and complexity.
The album's title track, "Fear Inoculum," is a sprawling 10-minute epic that sets the tone for the entire record. It features intricate time signatures, mesmerizing polyrhythms, and Adam Jones's distinctive guitar work. Other standout tracks include the driving "Pneuma," the atmospheric "Invincible," and the haunting "7empest."
"Fear Inoculum" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising its ambition, musicality, and lyrical depth. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2020.
About Tool:
Tool is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1990. The band consists of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor, and drummer Danny Carey. Tool is known for its complex and progressive music, its dark and introspective lyrics, and its elaborate live shows.
The band has achieved critical and commercial success throughout its career, selling over 15 million albums worldwide. They have won four Grammy Awards and have been nominated for numerous others. Tool is considered one of the most influential and innovative rock bands of the past three decades.
About Sony Music Catalog:
Sony Music Catalog is a division of Sony Music Entertainment that specializes in the acquisition and management of music rights. The company owns a vast catalog of music from a wide range of artists and genres, including Tool. Sony Music Catalog is committed to preserving and promoting the work of its artists, ensuring that their music continues to reach new audiences for generations to come.
The fifth studio album by American rock band Tool. It was released on August 30, 2019. The album topped the US Billboard 200 chart, their third in a row to do so, selling over 270,000 album-equivalent units.
Azmi H. - 09/Aug/2022
Each song is at least 10+ minutes long so if you have a short trip in the car it makes life a little disappointing because you'll get to where you're going before the song ends. If you're a Tool fan then you'll love it.
HYUNG RAE K. - 29/May/2022
“It’s done when it’s good enough” Adam Jones said somewhere in the process of Tool writing songs for this album. At that point it was already clear that this album would be packed with very long compositions and no 5 minute radio friendly singles.
Andreas S. - 27/Dec/2021
Geniales Album von Tool, ein MUST HAVE für Liebhaber. Beim Release kostete dieses Album ca. 90 EUR.
Mathias K. - 26/Feb/2025
Last Tool album, slightly different and sometimes softer than the previous ones but of great intensity. Love it!