Progressive Metal
Mike Portnoy attempts Tool song: “This makes Dream Theater look like Weezer”
The Dream Theater stickman was given Drumeo's "most difficult challenge" ever. Drummer Mike Portnoy Attempts Tool Song: “This Makes Dream Theater Look Like Weezer” Spencer Kaufman
Tool give surprise performance at A Perfect Circle-Puscifer-Primus show
The LA gig also featured A Perfect Circle reuniting with original members Paz Lenchantin and Troy Van Leeuwen. Tool Give Surprise Performance at A Perfect Circle-Puscifer-Primus Show Spencer Kaufman
Maynard James Keenan yells at “dickhead” to put phone away at Tool show
The singer admonished the concertgoer for violating the band's no-filming policty. Maynard James Keenan Yells at “Dickhead” to Put Phone Away at Tool Show Heavy Consequence Staff
Symphony X to embark on Spring 2024 North American tour
Heathen will be direct support for the May/June outing. Symphony X to Embark on Spring 2024 North American Tour Jon Hadusek
Justin Chancellor on next Tool album: “There’s no thought of taking 13 years”
The bassist assures fans that the gap between albums will be shorter this time around. Justin Chancellor on Next Tool Album: “There’s No Thought of Taking 13 Years” Spencer Kaufman
Tool Offer Surprises at Mesmerizing Madison Square Garden Shows: Recap + Photos
The progressive-metal titans mixed things up for their first gigs at the World's Most Famous Arena since 2001. Tool Offer Surprises at Mesmerizing Madison Square Garden Shows: Recap + Photos Johnny Perilla
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal of October 2023
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Afterbirth, Auriferous Flame, Dream Unending/Worm, Ὁπλίτης, Laster, The Lion’s Daughter, OWDWYR, and Vertebra Atlantis Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
Bill Kelliher says Mastodon plan to write new album next year, opens up about difficulties of touring
The guitarist says the band will begin working in earnest next year on the follow-up to Hushed and Grim. Bill Kelliher Says Mastodon Plan to Write New Album Next Year, Opens Up About Difficulties of Touring Jon Hadusek
30 Years Ago, Tool Crafted a Masterful Debut Album with Undertow
A look back at the progressive metal band's first full-length LP. 30 Years Ago, Tool Crafted a Masterful Debut Album with Undertow Jordan Blum
Whitechapel to Perform The Valley in Full on Spring 2023 US Tour
Archspire, Signs of the Swarm, and Entheos will provide support. Whitechapel to Perform The Valley in Full on Spring 2023 US Tour Jon Hadusek
Danny Carey: Tool Have a “Big Tour Coming in the Fall”
The Tool drummer offered up the news via video while accepting an award. Danny Carey: Tool Have a “Big Tour Coming in the Fall” Heavy Consequence Staff
Liturgy Share Choral Piece “Angel of Sovereignty” Ahead of Upcoming Double Album: Stream
Liturgy have shared the choral piece “Angel of Sovereignty” ahead of their upcoming double album 93696, out March 24th. Outwardly, a two-minute song that’s almost exclusively the sound of a children’s choir seems like a bizarre choice for a single. But Liturgy have been known to throw a curveball, and the track epitomizes the project’s uncompromising nature. There are no traditional rock instruments; nor is there anything remotely metal about the piece. However, the same compositional complexities that run through Liturgy’s “heavier” offerings, if you will, are still at work here. The arrangement of the vocal melodies is unconventional and beguiling — a test for listeners both in its choir-only format and composition. Advertisement Related Video As a teaser for 93696, the track has effecti...
