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Tool Take Us on a Trip in Berlin

Tool Take Us on a Trip in Berlin

Tool’s Berlin performance drenched us in their esoteric lyrics, kept us spellbound under Keenan’s shamanistic delivery, and held us captive to enormous body horror imagery.

The 10 Best Progressive Rock Albums of the 2000s

The 10 Best Progressive Rock Albums of the 2000s

This list is a reflection of the many great efforts of progressive rock artists of the 2000s and a tribute to the style’s most important musician of the decade.

Tool’s Undertow, 1990s Culture Wars, and the Rehabilitation of Gen-X

Tool’s Undertow, 1990s Culture Wars, and the Rehabilitation of Gen-X

After Tool whapped us upside the head with Undertow, you knew you’d never listen to that hairband boom-bap with a straight face ever again. 

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 40 – 21

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 40 – 21

The fourth part of our examination of the 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s includes Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Pulp, and My Bloody Valentine.

The 10 Best Alternative Metal Songs of the 1990s

The 10 Best Alternative Metal Songs of the 1990s

Antichrist superstars, astro-creeps, and broken machines all assemble for this look back at the ten best singles from alternative metal's golden era.
Tool Reclaim Their Crown with Some Caveats on ‘Fear Inoculum’

Tool Reclaim Their Crown with Some Caveats on ‘Fear Inoculum’

Tool’s Fear Inoculum meets nearly every expectation admirers could have and ranks as a worthwhile extension of the band’s legacy.

The PopMatters Progcast Discusses Highs of 2017 and Hopes for 2018

The PopMatters Progcast Discusses Highs of 2017 and Hopes for 2018

In this episode of the PopMatters Progcast, we reflect on our top albums of 2017, as well as discuss some of the major releases arriving this year.

The 2018 Progressive Rock/Metal Preview

The 2018 Progressive Rock/Metal Preview

The next 12 months offer superb new releases from several genre heavyweights.

8 Take Aways from the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival

8 Take Aways from the 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival

Brief bouts of rain didn't dampen the most vibrant Governors Ball yet. The fest had a lot to offer an all-ages audience. Most importantly: great performances.
Governors Ball Marks the Start of New York’s Music Month and Summer Festival Season

Governors Ball Marks the Start of New York’s Music Month and Summer Festival Season

The 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival promises fans the chance to hear new music from Phoenix, Lorde, and many more.
Blood and Thunder: Rampaging Storms of Power

Blood and Thunder: Rampaging Storms of Power

This week in metal features legendaries killing it on the live circuit and a surprising debut from the oft-forgotten world of speed metal.

Stand-Up! America’s Dissenting Tradition: Bill Hicks and Bill Maher