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Who is Tool? 

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1990. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Their current bassist is Justin Chancellor, that has been included in the band since 1995, who replaced their original bassist Paul D'Amour. Tool is known to have rigorous touring schedules in support of their albums, they have performed well on charts worldwide, and have sold an estimated 9.25 million records in the United States alone.

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First things first 

The first sites you should visit.

www.toolband.com
This is the official Tool site. The intro page also leads to the the official fan club (TOOLARMY).
The Tool Page
This site has a plethora of info. The most notable is the F.A.Q. Which is a great source of Tool information including trivia and potential song meanings.
DiSSECTIONAL HOME
A site dedicated to the influences of the band.

Essential Listening 

Don't bother trying iTunes, they aren't on there. Besides the packaging makes it worth your time to get the CD.

I'm not going to sit here and pretend to be able to tell you which album is best. Music is highly subjective and everyone likes a particular album more or less than another for their own reasons. On top of that, these preferences change over time depending on your mood, age, and outlook on life.

That being said, the best starting point if you've never listened to any Tool songs is probably Undertow, their first full length. The songs are shorter and easier to digest. If you like that I would continue chronologically up to 10,000 Days, which was released May 2nd 2006. However, if you like what you hear and are interested in seeing them live, don't take too long as they have been averaging five years between recordings and tours, so if you want to see them live, you had better catch them while you can.

10,000 Days

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Release Date: 05/02/2006

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Lateralus

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Release Date: 05/15/2001

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Aenima

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Release Date: 10/01/1996

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Undertow

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Release Date: 04/06/1993

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Opiate

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Release Date: 03/10/1992

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DVDs 

Tool - Schism

Release Date: 12/20/2005

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Tool - Parabola

Release Date: 12/20/2005

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Salival

Release Date: 12/12/2000

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TOOL videos 

Tool live 

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Tool Live - Jambi - Good sound...

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Tool - The Grudge {Live Ottawa...

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Tool Live - The Pot - Good sou...

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Tool Interviews 

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TOOL--Interview 2006 Part 1

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Exclusive Tool Interview

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Rare Tool Interview about 10,0...

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TooL Interview

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Maynard James Keenan(Tool) Int...

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Tool interview

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Short Tool interview MTV Rockz...

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Tool - Special Pt. 2

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Tool Tickets 

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Other Resources 

Lyrics
from The Tool Page.
SongMeanings | lyrics | Tool
SongMeanings isn't just a lyric site -- find song facts, information and plenty of music-related data. You can also add your own lyrics, comment on existing lyrics, discuss music in a forum, and much more.
Tool Tabs @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
Accurate Tool guitar, bass and guitar pro tabs absolutely free! All tabs with ratings and daily updates. Full album tabs collections on Ultimate-Guitar.Com
TOOLDISCOGRAPHY.COM
Exhaustive record of their recordings.

Band Member Sites 

dannycarey.org
Welcome to dannycarey.org. This is your connection to the world and interests of yours truly.
Maynard's Vineyard
Wine making at Caduceus Cellars - Merkin Vineyards
: : : puscifer.com : : :
This is the future home of PUSCIFER.COM Keep checking back with us over the next few weeks. For the time being, the few items we do have available will be located in the caduceus.org store. Feel free to browse...

Fan Sites 

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toolhotline.com
Great site. Great for news (see news feed above).
10,000 Days, Unofficial Tool band site and forum
10000 Days, a Tool band site with forums to discuss their music, art, and influences.
Toology.com
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Fourth Eye
more Tool
Maynard-fans on deviantART
Art - community of artists and those devoted to art. Digital art, skin art, themes, wallpaper art, traditional art, photography, poetry / prose. Art prints.

Misc TOOL sites 

Alternate track order for Lateralus
See above.

Related Bands 

i.e. bands with Tool members

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pigmy love circus
Another band Danny is in.

Tool News 

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TOOL Tributes 

in case you want to hear other people play Tool songs

String Tribute to Tool

Release Date: 09/11/2001

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Metamorphic: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool, Vol. 2

Release Date: 08/12/2003

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The Piano Tribute to Tool

Release Date: 04/19/2005

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Chamber Maid: Baroque Tribute to Tool

Release Date: 01/25/2005

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ROCKABYE BABY: LULLABY RENDITIONS OF TOOL / VAR - ROCKABYE BABY: LULLABY RENDITIONS OF TOOL / VAR

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