Tool

Within the current music industry, there is an overwhelming emphasis on overrated indie bands, most of which follow the unspoken rule of naming themselves “The” something.

It’s hard for the masses to find their way through the influx of skinny jeans, skinny scarves, waistcoats and Toni and Guy haircuts. Luckily for us, there are still some bands out there who are shining a beacon, beckoning the musically educated back to a land where genuine talent still remains. Tonight its Tool who fly the flag.

Its hard to entertain the idea that the LA foursome have been on the scene since the 1990’s. The natural thing one would expect to hear, is the typical bellow of 90’s heavy metal. A Sabbath like mirage of wrinkles and signature drug induced shakes. Thank heaven this is not the case.

Moving with ever changing times is what keeps this transgressing group at the top of their game. Their progression from heavy metal, through to thrash and progressive art rock keeps followers wondering what on earth they are going to come up with next.

The band demonstrate their genius, performing songs from established albums Lateralus, Aenima and the mighty 10 000 Days.

As always with Tool, the visual aspect surpasses any expectations. Keenan and Jones’ love of film, art and design project’s itself on white back drops. Clips of weathered skeletons trapped in animated nightmares alongside kaleidoscopic waves of light takes the crowd to a far off dreamscape of musical hypnosis.

Tool go from strength to strength, reminding us all what genuine musical talent should sound like. They have proved themselves to be long standing saviours of sound and continue to save us all from a river of disastrous wannabe musicians. So move over “The” whatever you’re called. It’s all about one word band names now. And that one word is Tool.