Tool's entire catalog now available for streaming ahead of their first new album in 13 years
When streaming services really started picking up steam, there was a lot of pushback from prominent artists who opposed the dismal royalty rates (Apple Music currently sits at $0.00735 per stream). Radiohead, The Beatles, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Tool were just some of the major players who withheld their extensive catalogs from these services, much to the dismay of fans.
However, every one of these artists eventually gave in and made their music available across the streaming spectrum, the most recent of which was Tool. This move comes just ahead of the anticipated release date for Fear Inoculum, Tool’s first album in 13 years which is scheduled to be out on August 30, 2019.
This Friday, Aug 2nd, the Tool catalog goes up on all digital and streaming formats. High five. #tool2019 pic.twitter.com/VkxHhv765x
— TOOL effing TOOL (@Tool) July 29, 2019
Rumors had been circulating of late that the progressive rock paragons would release their music to streaming services. Mainly because Tool profiles appeared on Apple Music and Spotify in May even though they didn’t feature any music. They did, however, include branded photos and a description blurb that matched the band’s indelible legacy.
Now those rumors have become reality, and the band’s four studio albums can be enjoyed on all major streaming platforms, with the fifth undoubtedly joining them upon release. Hit the links below to get listening.
