Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
15 vinyl releases spanning metal and prog rock with key originals like Lateralus and Undertow.
Tool is an American rock group mixing elements of alternative metal, progressive metal, and psychedelic rock with intense atmospheres and complex structures. Formed in 1990, the band originally featured Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Adam Jones (guitar), Danny Carey (drums), and Paul D'Amour (bass). In 1995, Justin Chancellor replaced D'Amour on bass, shortly before the band recorded their influential album Ænima. Their discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and limited vinyl editions, reflecting their consistent dedication to sound quality and artistic depth, essential qualities for collectors and audiophiles alike.
Throughout their career, Tool has delivered layered compositions marked by intricate rhythms and progressive songwriting techniques, offering vinyl ent…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Tool Dissectional · 2019
Volcano · 2006
Volcano · 2001
Zoo Entertainment · 1996
Zoo Entertainment · 1993Playlist
The tracks that sum up Tool's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Lateralus stands as a critical release in Tool’s catalog, blending heavy metal with progressive rock structures and complex time signatures.
Undertow is the band’s 1993 debut full-length capturing their early alternative and progressive rock influences with intensity and depth.
Fear Inoculum, the 2019 release, is marked by long, evolving tracks combining progressive metal elements and dense atmospheres.
Go further
Artists who share part of Tool's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Tool creates atmospheres that are both dense and hypnotic, blending metal with progressive structures."— Music Enthusiast
Bassist Justin Chancellor replaced founding member Paul D'Amour shortly before recording Ænima, marking a key evolution in the band's sound and complex arrangements.
Released in 1996, Ænima features 15 tracks with extensive use of progressive and alternative metal elements, contributing to Tool’s distinct sonic identity.
Parts of the drum arrangements on Lateralus (2001) were composed using sacred geometry concepts derived from ancient texts and temple designs, adding mathematical complexity to the rhythms.
The 2025 vinyl release of Live Dynamite 2002 archives performances from that tour, showcasing Tool’s live dynamics and powerful stage presence.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Tool was formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
Tool's music blends progressive metal, alternative metal, progressive rock, and psychedelic rock elements.
Essential albums include Undertow (1993), Ænima (1996), Lateralus (2001), and Fear Inoculum (2019).
LP vinyl formats dominate, including standard albums, limited editions, picture discs, and promotional pressings.
Yes, releases such as Live Dynamite 2002 and Live at the Jello Loft preserve live performances on vinyl.
Tool has a strong international audience, including vinyl collectors in France interested in progressive metal pressings.
Check label, release year, catalog number, and country of release to confirm authenticity of Tool vinyl pressings.
Expect complex rhythms, layered sounds, and immersive moods that reward attentive listening on vinyl.
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