There are bands… and then there's Tool. Whether it's the mind-bending visuals, the hypnotic grooves, or songs that fans dissect for years, Tool has built a legacy unlike anything else in rock. 

I caught up with guitarist Adam Jones and bassist Justin Chancellor to talk about the band's creative process and life on the road. They opened up about what continues to fuel one of rock's most mysterious and influential bands after all these years, and what fans can expect from the ever-evolving world of Tool. 

There's a growing buzz surrounding the possibility of Tool bringing their live experience to the Las Vegas Sphere. Tool's cinematic performances feel tailor-made for a venue like that, and both Adam and Justin opened up about it. 

Check out the interview for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the minds helping shape the Tool experience—on stage and beyond. 

Don't miss TOOL as they headline Sonic Temple Art and Music Fest at Historic Crew Stadium on Sunday May 17th!

Cincinnati native and rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producer Kurt Deimer has released his powerful reimagining of the classic 'Silent Lucidity' - featuring Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche. It's the latest single from Deimer's sophomore full-length album, A Grog Is Born, out now. The stunning new take on the 1990 power ballad arrives alongside an emotional music video shining a light on the growing suicide crisis in the U.S. and encouraging anyone struggling to reach out. Help is available through 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call, text, or chat, free and confidential, 24/7/365. Be there for yourself… and check in on someone who may need it. Love you bad. 

A Grog Is Born, produced by five-time GRAMMY-winning producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Breaking Benjamin), includes the thunderous Top 40 Active Rock radio single "In Deep" featuring Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd, recent country-rock track "Always There" and the single "Scared To Death," the featured track in Deimer's new irreverent, high-voltage horror-comedy of the same name in which he stars as the scene-stealing character, The Grog. The Scared To Death film – starring Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley and written and directed by Paul Boyd (Neon Trees, Dave Stewart, Shania Twain) – was released in theaters on March 13th and is now available on demand on all major digital platforms across North America. Deimer's role has been hailed as "bold and intense" and "the heart" of the film.

The forthcoming 12-track collection – the cinematic follow-up to Deimer's 2025 debut full-length album, And So It Begins…, co-written with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and also produced by Lord-Alge – finds Deimer taking a major leap as a vocalist and bandleader, stretching out his instrument beyond distinctively low speak-singing into a more robust melodic style. A Grog Is Born touches on everything from bruising hard rock to epic balladry, while overtly connecting Deimer The Singer and Deimer The Horror Star under the Grog moniker. His more confident and colorful delivery, elevated by years on the road, allowed him to explore an even more impressive range of styles. 

Caught up with Wes Scantlin for a candid conversation about the current state of Puddle of Mudd, new music, getting back on the road, staying creative, and navigating the chaos that's followed him through the years. Funny, honest, and sometimes unpredictable — pretty much exactly what you'd expect from Wes.