Tool Announces Permanent Disbandment After 30 Years: ‘It’s Time to Let Go’

Tool Announces Permanent Disbandment After 30 Years: ‘It’s Time to Let Go’

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rock and metal communities, the legendary progressive metal band Tool has officially announced their permanent disbandment after more than three decades of pushing musical boundaries and redefining the genre.

In a somber joint statement released on the band’s official website and social media platforms early Thursday morning, the four members—vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor, and drummer Danny Carey—expressed deep gratitude to their loyal fanbase while explaining the difficult decision to part ways.

> “After 30 years of collaboration, exploration, and growth, we feel the time has come to let go,” the statement read. “Tool was always more than just a band to us—it was a spiritual and artistic journey. But all journeys must come to an end.”

The announcement was accompanied by a short video montage of the band’s iconic moments, from early club performances to the epic shows of their Fear Inoculum tour, all underscored by haunting instrumental clips that left fans in tears.

While rumors of tension and burnout had swirled over the past year, the band cited no internal conflict as the reason for the decision. Instead, the members described a mutual understanding that their creative path had run its course.

> “We still love each other as friends and respect one another as musicians,” said Keenan in a follow-up interview with Rolling Stone. “But Tool has always been about authenticity. If we can’t create something that feels true, we won’t force it.”

Danny Carey, the band’s powerhouse drummer known for his complex polyrhythms, added, “We’ve left everything on the table. We gave it all we had. I’m proud of what we created, and now I’m excited to explore new dimensions of life and music.”

Fans across the globe have taken to social media to express heartbreak and gratitude. The hashtag #ThankYouTool trended worldwide within hours, accompanied by personal tributes, concert photos, and stories of how the band’s music helped people through dark times.

Although the band will not tour again, they confirmed that they plan to remaster and release several unreleased live recordings and demos as a final gift to their fans.

> “This isn’t a goodbye to the music—it’s a goodbye to the machine,” said Adam Jones. “Tool was never meant to last forever. That’s what made it beautiful.”

As one of the most enigmatic and influential bands of the past three decades, Tool’s absence will leave a void few can fill. But as their cryptic lyrics and meditative rhythms echo on, their legacy is sure to resonate for generations to come.