Tool's dense, often quasi-religious lyrics have always been among the most overwrought in mainstream metal -- no small feat. But the music has such anthemic power that even the most cynical listener can find himself chanting along to lines like "To ascend, you must die!/You must be crucified!"
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2006 RS:
Tool bridged the gap between the heavier end of grunge and the art-metal fringe, staking out territory where fans of Smashing Pumpkins, King Crimson, and Metallica might all find something worth savoring. Their blend of brooding theatricality, eye-popping visuals, and progressive-rock chops cultivated an aura of genuine mystique and unlikely mainstream staying power. On Opiate, the quartet doesn't...
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